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Nation Branding, National Identity and the Eurovision Song Contest in Estonia Politics and Society in the Baltic Sea Region 2 This book provides a unique and intriguing insight into current debates concerning the relationship between nation and state Jordan Paul as well as the political management of international image in today’s Europe through an examination of debates on nation branding and the Eurovision Song Contest. Europe is a con- tested construct and its boundaries are subject to redefinition. This work aims to advance critical thinking about contempo- rary nation branding and its relationship to, and influence on, Paul Jordan nation building. In particular it focusses on key identity debates The Modern Tale Fairy that the Eurovision Song Contest engendered in Estonia in the run-up to EU accession. The Eurovision Song Contest is an event which is often dismissed as musically and culturally The Modern Fairy Tale: inferior. However, this work demonstrates that it has the capac- ity to shed light on key identity debates and illuminate wider Nation Branding, National Identity socio-political issues. Using a series of in-depth interviews with and the Eurovision Song Contest political elites, media professionals and opinion leaders, this book is a valuable contribution to the growing field of research in Estonia on nation branding and the Eurovision Song Contest. Paul Jordan obtained his PhD from the University of Glasgow in 2011. His research interests include nation building and nation branding of post-communist states, national identity and nationalist politics. He is also a regular media commenta- tor on the Eurovision Song Contest. Politics and Society in the Baltic Sea Region Politics and Society ISBN 978-9949-32-558-0 2 in the Baltic Sea Region 9 789949 325580 > www.tyk.ee 2 Politics and Society in the Baltic Sea Region 2 Paul Jordan The Modern Fairy Tale: Nation Branding, National Identity and the Eurovision Song Contest in Estonia Politics and Society in the Baltic Sea Region 2 Politics and Society in the Baltic Sea Region is a series devoted to contemporary social and political issues in the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. A specific focus is on current is- sues in the Baltic states and how these relate to the wider regional and geopolitical challenges. Open to a wide range of disciplines in the social sciences as well as diverse conceptual and methodological approaches, the series seeks to become a forum for high-level social science scholarship that will significantly enrich international knowledge and understanding of the Baltic Sea region. All books published in the series are peer-reviewed. Series Editor: Dr. Eva-Clarita Pettai, Institute of Government and Politics, University of Tartu, Estonia. Address: Lossi 36, 51003 Tartu, Estonia. Email: [email protected] Editorial Board: Daunis Auers (University of Latvia, Latvia), Li Bennich-Björkman (Univer- sity of Uppsala, Sweden), Bernd Henningsen (Humboldt University Berlin, Germany), Rasma Karklins (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA / University of Latvia, Latvia), Ene Kõresaar (University of Tartu, Estonia), Marju Lauristin (University of Tartu, Estonia), Lauri Mälksoo (University of Tartu, Estonia), Michael North (University of Greifswald, Germany), Tiiu Paas (University of Tartu, Estonia), David Smith (University of Glasgow, UK), Linas Venclauskas (Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania), Ramūnas Vilpišauskas (Vilnius Univer- sity, Lithuania), Henri Vogt (University of Turku, Finland). The publication of this series is supported by the University of Tartu. Design and layout: Kairi Kullasepp Cover design: Kalle Paalits Copyright: University of Tartu Press, 2014 Home page of the series: www.tyk.ee/psbsr ISSN 2228–4451 (print) ISBN 978-9949-32-558-0 (print) ISSN 2228–446X (online) ISBN 978-9949-32-559-7 (online) Contents Preface .................................................................................................. 7 Introduction ......................................................................................... 9 1. Nation building and nation branding in the post-Soviet context ................................................................ 16 2. Brand Estonia: Nordic with a twist or twisting nationalism? ........ 30 3. The Eurovision Song Contest: Nation building and nation branding ............................................. 49 4. “What do I see? Estonia has again gotten one foot in the door to Europe.” ........................................... 73 5. Eurovision Song Contest 2002: a modern fairytale ........................ 89 6. From Wild Dances in Ukraine to Hard Rock in Finland: A comparative perspective ............................................................... 110 Conclusion ............................................................................................ 134 References ............................................................................................. 138 Index ..................................................................................................... 149 Preface This work was inspired by my doctoral research at the University of Glasgow which raised a number of interesting questions about the states of the Baltic Sea region and the Former Soviet Union and their relationship to, and engagement with, the European Union as well as the broader constructions of Europe and the geopolitical categories of East and West. During my studies I developed a keen interest in the Baltic region and Estonia in particular. I was interested in why the Baltic states, and especially Estonia, progressed so rapidly towards EU membership whilst other EU aspirant countries appeared to lag behind. These developments also raised questions regarding identity construction in the context of the return to Europe of post-communist countries. It was during this time that international image came to be used by national governments as they sought integration into various European geopolitical power structures such as the EU and the Council of Europe. How were these elite level discourses on image received by the population as a whole within the context of alleged “plural society” states, home to ethnically diverse populations? My interest in these issues dovetailed with my own personal interest in the phenomenon of nation branding as well as events such as the Eurovision Song Contest, which I first started attending in 2000. My personal engagement and experience of the event meant that I saw first-hand the scale of the production and the signifi- cance of the event for a number of countries. Whilst the volume of literature on nation branding and also the ESC are steadily increasing, detailed empirical studies remain few and far between. This book would not have been possible without numerous individuals who deserve my thanks. First and foremost I would like to thank David Smith at the University of Glasgow, who was the supervisor for my PhD and has always sup- ported and encouraged me in my work. It has been a privilege working under his guidance and expertise. I would also like to thank the editorial team at the The Modern Fairy Tale University of Tartu Press, in particular the series editor Eva-Clarita Pettai, who not only provided me with this opportunity to publish my work, but also gave excellent advice during the writing process and invested much time and energy (and patience!) during the editorial process – tänan teid väga! A special thank you to Lea Kreinin for her Estonian language tuition and enthusiasm towards my research. I would also like to express my gratitude to Göran Bolin, Per Ståhlberg, Nikolas Glover and Louis Clerc for their stimulating conversa- tions and ideas about nation branding. I have been incredibly fortunate to have worked with some truly inspiring people during my doctoral research and dur- ing the writing of this book. I would like to thank the respondents who took time to be interviewed for this work and who, in many cases, put me in touch with other people of interest. In Tallinn I would like to thank my colleagues at Estonian Television, Enterprise Estonia, the Estonian Institute and in Kyiv I would like to thank CFC Consulting. Though I owe much to their knowledge and expertise, any shortcomings or mistakes in this work remain mine alone. In particular I would like to thank my colleagues at the Eurovision Research Network; Karen Fricker, Phil Jackson and Brian Singleton – I will always be grateful for your encouragement and enthusiasm (gin and Fanta anyone?). I have also met some fantastic people through attending the Eurovision Song Contest who have always been so supportive of my work as ‘Dr Eurovision’ and who have gone onto become firm friends outside the bubble of the contest. On a personal note I thank my non-Eurovision friends who I am sure have, at times, grown tired of my discussions concerning the ESC! Special mention goes to my friend Susan Forster who, while we may not always see eye to eye, has always been on my side and was a source of great support during my formative years and continues to be a dear friend. I think Marion would be very proud of us. Last but certainly not least, my thanks go to my parents Betty and Tommy for all their support and encouragement (emotional and financial!) as well as to my sister Kate and her husband Phil for their love, support and endless cups of tea! Finally, I would like to dedicate this book to my niece and nephew, Izzy and Evan, who never fail to make me smile. 8 Introduction The primary aim of this book is to offer a new perspective on current debates concerning the relationship between nation and state as well as the political management of international
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