[josteink]

> The author, by making this claim, lays bare the fact that they do not know about Eurovision.

Historically I would say that to be an accurate statement. It used to be a Eurovision-staple.

The latest few years though, I’ve been surprised that literally none of the songs making it to the finals have key-changes like this any more.

When it’s usage is decimated, even in Eurovision-songs, I think that clearly shows the author has a solid point.

[taylorius]

I watch Eurovision for the laughs, and because I enjoy it as an anachronism that flies in the face of the internet's frictionless free market optimisation. But lately the acts have started all singing in English, and generally getting a bit X Factor-ish, so maybe its time is sadly drawing to a close.

[sorenjan]

The winners in 2021 sang Italian metal, the winners in 2022 sang Ukranian rap and folk music. I unfortunately think it's inevitable to get more bland and optimized contributions, but the last winners have shown that the audience likes novelty.

[taylorius]

This is true, and a very good sign I'd say!