Eurovision Song Contest: Nokia apps to get you in the mood
By Martin James on May 13,
 2011 at 00:00,

There are two types of people in the world: those that will be watching the Eurovision Song Contest final tomorrow, and... well... those that won't. For the first group, the good news is Nokia has you well covered with a couple of great apps to help you get in the mood. Let's take a look!

Tuning in to the annual Eurovision contest has been a yearly ritual for many of us for decades now, and millions will be glued to the box for tomorrow's 56th instalment, which takes place in Dusseldorf.

But in today's mobile era there's more than one way to get your Eurovision fix, and if you're looking to get in the mood for the big event, we have a pair of apps for your Nokia mobile phone that are sure to get your vote.

The People's Panel

Size: 0.93MB

Price: Free

There's nothing like getting involved in the judging process yourself to make you really feel like part of the action. Judging on the People's Panel doesn't affect the actual outcome, of course, but it's a good bit of fun and it's a great way to get a feel for which acts are pressing all the right buttons with the viewing public. For Symbian^3 users only, sadly, but a great way to add to your fun as the competition builds.

Eurovision Insight

Size: 0.21MB

Price: Free

Born last year as the mobile home of Ewan Spence's popular Unofficial Eurovision Sony Contest Podcast, ESC Insight is a one-stop app for in-depth editorial, discussion and commentary to give you the bigger picture surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest. Of course you'll be glued to the TV as things hot up, but with this app loaded up on your Nokia you'll have an added hotline to all the opinions and insights that count.

So as the excitement mounts and the hours count down to the start of tomorrow night's Eurovision extravaganza, make sure you and your Nokia are part of the action with these great apps – and enjoy the show!