Perceptions of nation image through Eurovision: The Baltic perspective

Author Identifier (ORCID)

Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2666-9453

Abstract

Since its inception in 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has featured participants from across Europe and beyond. Eurovision is more than just a showcase of talent; it serves as a unique platform for countries to express their cultural identities and national pride through song and performance (Baker, 2008; Carniel, 2019; Kalman et al., 2019). Many performances are infused with elements of traditional music, language and dance, which reflect the rich tapestry of the competing nation’s heritage.

Keywords

Eurovision song contest, national identity, cultural representation, music and performance, international communication, cultural heritage

Document Type

Book Chapter

Date of Publication

1-1-2026

Publication Title

Tourism, Events and Leisure Perspectives on the Eurovision Song Contest

Publisher

Channel View Publications

School

School of Business and Law

RAS ID

91605

Comments

Vorobjovas-Pinta, O. (2026). Perceptions of nation image through Eurovision: The Baltic perspective. In O. Vorobjovas-Pinta & J. Shepherd (Eds.), Tourism, events and leisure perspectives on the Eurovision song contest (pp. 41–58). Channel View Publications. https://doi.org/10.21832/VOROBJ9097_3

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First Page

41

Last Page

58

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Link to publisher version (DOI)

10.2307/jj.32657597.6