Eurovision 2013
I discovered the event briefly in 2007 and officially in 2008. Once I saw the full event, I was hooked to the concept and became an avid follower of the contest. After completing my A-levels and having been accepted into University in 2012, I decided to embark towards a role that allowed myself creative output in regards to the show.
I began applying for numerous popular news-sites that specialised in ESC-related news. My press work with the Eurovision Song Contest started officially in February 2013 when I got accepted as a press editor within Australian news-site; ESCDaily.com.
As this was my first encounter to online journalism, I discovered quickly the steep learning curve needed to monitor, write and produce articles and content relating to the show on a daily basis. Through the following months I found myself adapt to the process and decided to make the jump to on-site journalism.
After all entries were chosen, an opportunity presented itself to attend 'Eurovision in Concert': one of the largest promo concerts - as a press member. I embarked on a solo flight to Amsterdam where I stayed for the weekend-long event. During the experience, I was able to interview artists, view the performers live and gain first-hand experience of what it takes to organise an event to such a degree.
During the actual event in Malmö, Sweden. I remained an online writer throughout the event however could not attend as it was too soon since my inclusion with the media site. However the previous promo concert prepared me to attend my first event in 2014.
Completed on 18 May 2013.