Kokoro Newsletter
HARTBEAT
22nd May 2026
Spring edition from Zest
Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international music competition where countries from across Europe (and beyond, including Australia) compete with original songs performed live on stage. Each country submits one act, and the winner is decided through a combination of public voting and national juries. Known for its huge performances, elaborate staging and devoted fanbase, Eurovision has become one of the world’s biggest live entertainment events.
The event included two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May 2026, followed by the grand final on 16 May 2026.
The competition featured 35 participating countries and continued its long-running slogan, “United By Music.” Eurovision is famous not only for launching music careers and creating viral cultural moments, but also for reflecting wider social and political conversations across Europe.
Euphoria by Loreen is my fave Eurovision song, absolute classic still goes off to this day!- Harry
Who was your winner this year?
This year's Eurovision felt especially nuts! Which I love, because I enjoy watching it with family and downloading some bingo cards with things to tick off like "awkward time filing" or "outfit with feathers". This year I was routing for Delta Goodrem for Australia (although not in Europe!) and my guilty pleasure was the Moldova song! - Jo
Pleased it was Bulgaria with Bangaranga, thought it was a fun, catchy tune but also liked Delta Goodren and Moldova!! - Juli
Who's your favourite Eurovision act of all time?
I am OBSESSED with Loreen and her song 'Tattoo' in 2023. I watched it with my uni girls and it was stuck in our head for weeks, an absolute banger! - Em B
Alexander Rybak (Norway, 2009): Scored a record-breaking 387 points with "Fairytale," Absolutely adore and play on a daily basis even now! - Molly
People News
Jon spoke in front of thousands of people at Buckingham Palace this week!
& Zest ran a coffee CLT in Leeds!
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