Founder & Lead Analyst | escasia.news

Themis Manios is a leading voice in the international song contest community, bringing decades of expertise in both the Eurovision and Intervision formats. As an established blogger and cultural archivist, Manios has specialized in documenting the intersection of music, national identity, and geopolitics.

A Bridge Between Contest Worlds

Manios possesses a rare, dual-lens perspective on the global musical landscape. Having extensively covered the 70-year legacy of the Eurovision Song Contest, he has also served as a primary analyst for the Intervision Song Contest, specifically focusing on its traditional values and its 2025 revival in Moscow. This background allows for a unique comparison between the EBU’s "United by Music" expansion and the Intervision alliances.

Focus on Eurovision Asia

With the formal launch of Eurovision Song Contest Asia on March 31, 2026, Manios founded escasia.news to serve as a specialized hub for the upcoming Bangkok 2026 event. His analysis tracks the technical production at Bangkok’s IdeaLive venue, the participation of nations like South Korea and Vietnam, and the regional leadership of Director Martin Green.

Through his digital network—including Intervision.news—Manios ensures that readers receive context-heavy, objective reporting that respects the history of both formats while documenting the future of the Asian stage.