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JOYEurovision
by JOYEurovision on Australia's LGBTIQA radio station, JOY 94.9
Join the JOYEurovision team for all the Eurovision news, views and reviews from Australia with a rainbow perspective. From Azerbaijan to Austria, you'll never be too far away from the glitter and sparkle of Europe's favourite TV show: the Eurovision Song Contest.
Episodes
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Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026
The kids are back. And we're pretty excited. Michael and Io preview the first half of this year's Junior Eurovision hopefuls, all trying to win big in Malta. Who's going all Liberace? Who's too talented for their song? Who's finally cracked the code? Get involved📺Watch the show on YouTube (live...
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Raise a glass: It's time to say goodbye to Eurovision 2026 [Season Final]
And that's a wrap for 2026. Five months of music, laughter, tears and frustrations have come to this - a night out at Euroclub! Michael and Bryan let their hair down to dance to some of your 2026 favourites (remixed for something different), while having a gossip about all the happenings since...
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🇧🇬🏆 BANGAWINNA!: Celebrating Bulgaria's 2026 Eurovision win
After a nail-biting voting sequence, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest found its winner. In this penultimate show for the season, we celebrate DARA's win for Bulgaria and BNT, documenting the last 21 years through music. Michael takes you through the bops, bangers and misses of...
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Previewing the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
The big dance is finally here. Who will get the big glass trophy for 2026? We're soon to find out. Michael and Bryan preview the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final live from Vienna, and you get to hear the five auto-qualifiers in full. You can enjoy (and vote in) the Grand Final live on SBS...
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Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2
JOY's in Vienna, and it's perfect timing too! With the Second Semi on its way, it's time to finish previewing it. Michael and Bryan share their thoughts live from Vienna. You may think they're in a bad hotel bathroom, but echoey surfaces are just the Viennese way. Don't worry - we'll find a…
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🇱🇺 Vienna Calling: Meeting Luxembourg's Eva Marija
The plants have brought Eva Marija to Vienna, via Luxembourg, and we're pleased to see some nature blossoming on the Eurovision stage. Michael dives into language, studying and Slovenian mayoral grandfathers with Eva Marija, as they chat about family and connection. In this episode: Learn what…
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🇨🇭 Vienna Calling: Meeting Switzerland's Veronica Fusaro
She's a big deal in Switzerland, and finally Veronica Fusaro is going to be a big deal on the Eurovision stage. Michael caught up with Veronica for a quick coffee and chat about Calabrian families, the dream of a big Viennese orchestra and what might have happened if she had stuck with the…
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🇳🇴 Vienna Calling: Meeting Norway's JONAS LOVV
Norway is sending a touch of pop rock to Eurovision this year, thanks to moustached and tattooed wonder JONAS LOVV. Michael met Jonas to talk about moustaches and fashion, along with how Jonas deals with the spotlight. Plus the boys attempt a slang quiz... which goes horribly wrong. In this...
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🇧🇪 Vienna Calling: Meeting Belgium's ESSYLA
Australia and Belgium are similar in some respects, but when it comes to winter weather, we can't be more opposite. That's no problem for ESSYLA though, who's dancing her way across a frozen pond to Vienna. Michael met ESSYLA to chat about Eurovision, how The Voice of Belgium has given her a...
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🇱🇹 Vienna Calling: Meeting Lithuania's Lion Ceccah
From Tomas to Alen Chicco to Lion Ceccah, this Lithuanian performer has done a lot. But now, the out and proud Lion is ready to send a message via the Eurovision stage. Michael met the silver wonder to talk about the changes to his drag and self identity, how music helps him explain the world and...
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🇸🇪 Vienna Calling: Meeting Sweden's FELICIA
She's broken free of the pink balaclava, and now FELICIA is doing it for herself. Michael caught up with Sweden's Eurovision hopeful ahead of the first Semi Final. They talked about moving on from Fröken Snusk, the importance of eyebrows and just how that amazing performance actually started out....
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Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2
We're getting closer and closer to the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final, but first, there's another semi to get to. Michael and Bryan fire up the satellite to run through the first half of Australia's semi, with some surprising results. You can enjoy the second Semi Final live on SBS and On Demand on...
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🇦🇺 Vienna Calling: Catching up with Australia's darling, Delta Goodrem
Eleven years after we sent Aussie superstar (and reality TV alum) Guy Sebastian to Vienna, Australia is sending another favourite to do us proud at Eurovision. Michael caught up with Delta Goodrem, who had flown back to Fiji to do some shows, to chat about all things Eurovision - singing…
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Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 1
The first Eurovision Semi Final started with a bang, but does the back half of the show pack the same punch? Michael and Jack run through the latter half of the first semi, and find out how much of is made for a quick coffee or loo break. You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on...
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Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 1
It's time to jump into Eurovision proper as we preview this year's semi finals. Michael, Bryan and Keith listen to the songs in the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1, and share their thoughts about the possibilities. You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on Wednesday 13 May…
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🇷🇸 Getting close: Reviewing Serbia's Pesma za Evroviziju '26
It's the home of big ballads, fun stringed instruments and turbofolk - and it has one of the most interesting national finals of 2026. Serbia delivered Pesma za Evroviziju (aka PzE) for another year, and it certainly had tongues wagging. Michael reviewed the options that couldn't beat Lavina for...
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🇬🇷 Bring it on: Reviewing Sing For Greece 2026
It was great that Greece finally decided to do their Eurovision national final. Not only did Sing For Greece deliver hours of truly Greek tunes, but also delivered us Akylas for Vienna. Michael reviewed the final that did not need a country in its name to know it was being held in Athens. 👉 Let…
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🇮🇹 Just say yes: Reviewing Italy's Festival di Sanremo 2026
The Festival della canzone italiana (aka Sanremo) is a European music staple and well-known as the Eurovision precursor. Over five nights, the 76th edition of the festival delighted Italians and kept us hoping for a big banger of a winner. Michael and Bryan condensed 25 hours of content into one...
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🇦🇹 Permit to dance: Reviewing Austria's Vienna Calling - Wer singt für Österreich? 2026
The host country always gets a free pass into the Eurovision Grand Final. It's probably lucky then that Austria is hosting after reviewing Vienna Calling - Wer singt für Österreich?. Michael and Bryan take a whizz through the host's national final, and wonder if ORF's budget can stretch enough to...
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It's no April Fools: Eurovision Asia and Delta (666 ABC Canberra)
April 1 is never a good day to release news. Thankfully Eurovision Song Contest Asia organisers announced theirs a touch earlier. ABC Canberra's James Findlay chatted with Michael about the newest addition to the Eurovision family, and how Australia might get involved. Plus they talk about Delta...
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🇱🇹 We want more: Reviewing Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT 2026
There are some Eurovision national finals that are very well know, and then are are some which, well, are often missed. Lithuania is often caught in the latter category, but we reckon it's time for that to change. Michael and Ethan go back in time to review Eurovizija.LT, which saw Lion Ceccah…
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🇩🇪 Don't deny it: Reviewing Germany's Das deutsche Finale 2026
The beauty of being a Big 5 country is not having to deal with pesky semi finals. It feels like Germany takes this on board when their national final comes around. Michael and Ethan delve into Eurovision Song Contest: Das deutsche Finale 2026 to explore what new German broadcaster ARD put…
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🇲🇩 Long live Moldova: Reviewing Finala națională 2026
It's great to have Moldova back for 2026. It's also great to have their Selecția Națională back for this Eurovision season too. Michael and Lou review the jewels of the Moldovan finala națională, and take some time to critique what couldn't beat Satoshi. 👉 Let us know in the comments: Is Viva,...
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🇺🇦 It's all relative: Reviewing Ukraine's Vidbir 2026
It may not be an easy task for them at the moment, but Ukraine delivered yet another amazing Eurovision national final. They also delivered LELÉKA the ticket to Vienna. Michael and Lou jump into Vidbir to explore what didn't quite make the cut. 👉 Let us know in the comments: Is Ridnym the best...
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🇲🇹 So beautiful: Reviewing Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026
After close to 10 hours of broadcasting (consisting of approximately 5 hours of conversations, 2 hours of ads for dentists and tech and 2 hours of songs), Malta Eurovision Song Contest came to an end, with AIDAN finally taking hold of the MESC trophy. Michael and Euro-fan Daniel review some of…
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🇭🇷 Galaxies aligning: Reviewing Croatia's Dora 2026
Each year, we wait with baited breath for Croatia to choose their Eurovision entry via Dora. Will it be more Baby Lasagna or more Jacques Houdek? And every year, we're left with a heap of songs that could've done well. Michael is joined by Eurovision fan Daniel to review some of the songs that...
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🇸🇪 Turn up the heat: Previewing Sweden's Melodifestivalen 2026
It's the last National Final weekend of the year. And that means Sweden is ready to decide on its song for Vienna. Michael and Bryan jump into the Melodifestivalen final, with 12 songs all vying for that ticket south. While some may argue Melfest has been going downhill of late, the fact that...
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🇳🇴 Shining bright: Previewing Norway's Melodi Grand Prix 2026
Super Saturday is upon us, as six countries choose their songs for Eurovision. One of them is Norway, is ready to razzle-dazzle us with all things Melodi Grand Prix. Michael is joined by special guest, Lou, to navigate through the nine songs in contention and decide if the new Tarjei Strøm era of...
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🇫🇮 Who's coming next?: Previewing Finland's UMK 2026
It's a national final that we've become big fans of and yet again, Finland isn't here to disappoint. Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu is back for another year and we're ready to work out who will be following in Erika Vikman's saucy footsteps in Vienna. Michael is joined by Ethan, a voice who would be...
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🇪🇪 Hold my coffee: Previewing Estonia's Eesti Laul 2026
It's the first big weekend of Eurovision national finals, and Friends of the Show - Estonia - are ready to deliver one of the biggest Eesti Laul finals in recent memory. Michael and Bryan preview most of the songs that are hoping to win the coveted award, sharing their thoughts on how it might…
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🇩🇰 Living a fantasy: Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026
The Nordic Grand Prixes are getting underway. The first cab off the rank is Denmark, with Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (DMGP) taking place on 14 February. Michael and Bryan flag down the eight songs that are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Sissal's 2025 hallucinations... including Sissal herself!...
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🇱🇺 Rockin' the Duchy: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2026
We're ready for a big show in a little country, as Luxembourg decides on their Eurovision representative for 2026 via Luxembourg Song Contest. Michael and Bryan work through the eight songs in the running for the Duchy's trophy and don't hold back on what they think of them all! You can watch...
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🇲🇪 Rise and shine: Reviewing Montenegro's Montesong 2025
December was busy in Eurovision land. Not only did FiKmas come, so did Montesong - Montenegro's national final competition. It was a big one, with Tamara Živković getting over the line thanks to the jury and local televote. But what didn't make it? Michael and Bryan headed to Crna Gora to meet…
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🇦🇱 Nân knows best: Reviewing Albania's Festivali i Këngës 64
When the Christmas decorations go up, you know it's time for Albania's most wonderful time of the year: FiKmas. And the 64th edition of Albania's Festivali i Këngës ended up crowning Alis as its winner. Michael and Bryan take a quick dive into the Eurovision season's first national selection...
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Elephant in the room: New Eurovision rules, old problems; new tunes, old mates
JOYEurovision is back for season 2026. And with it being the 70th edition of the world's biggest music competition, we all should be celebrating right? The news over the break has made things difficult for Eurovision fans, including Michael and Io. In this season return: Get the latest news about...
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Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025
So many kids, so little time... but they're all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi. Michael and Io preview the second half of this year's Contest and there's a lot to talk about. Michael…
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Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025
It's time to celebrate children's talent as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest lands for another year. Michael and Io preview the first half of this year's Contest, being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi. Who's getting the party started? What's medicine got to do with it? Where…
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Let's party Switzerland: Time to say goodbye to Eurovision 2025 [Season final]
It's that time, when we say goodbye to Eurovision for another year. Michael and Io traipse into (the old school version of) Euroclub to let their hair down, enjoy a boogie, have a drink and share some goss as Season 2025 comes to a close. Hear from some national finals we never got to, find out...
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🏆🇦🇹 JJ's a 2025 Eurovision winner baby: Celebrating Austria
Danke Österreich! The Eurovision trophy was lifted by JJ, after getting over the line in a nail-biting 2025 Grand Final. Michael and Io turn the clocks back to celebrate all things Austria at Eurovision, ever since ORF's first entry in 1957. Experience the ups, the downs, the non-qualifications,...
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Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025
After months of drama, backflips, cartwheels, protests and personnel changes, we've arrived at our final destination: The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Michael and Io roll up their sleeves to preview the six auto qualifiers and share their thoughts on the 26 songs in the…
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🇮🇸 Boats, glasses & TV shows: Catching up with VÆB
Eurovision is one big family and this year, some Icelandic brothers have extended it even further. Hálfdán and Matthías are VÆB, and they've found a brand-new pair of blinged out sunglasses just in time to make their way to Basel. Michael and Io chat with the lads about their music, being the...
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Stronger Together with a Eurovision 2025 update
Every year, JOY 94.9 turns to you to ask for your support in keeping Australia's only LGBTIQA+ community media organisation Out, Loud and Proud. Radiothon is our annual fundraiser and this year's theme is Stronger Together. It's with your financial support that we can continue to amplify our...
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Previewing the 2nd half of Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 2
There are only days until Europe (and Australia) pick up their phones to choose who's off to the Eurovision Grand Final for 2025. Michael and Bryan run through the second half of Semi Final 2, to explore who's involved, who's got a chance, and who's your best tip for a breakfast break. Do not...
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Previewing the 1st half of Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 2
It's election day in Australia and we've all enjoyed our democracy sausages. But there's another big vote yet to come... Semi Final 2. Michael and Io get their pencils out to make notes on the first eight songs in the semi final that we have some input into. It's a big one, but who will be going...
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Where's Australia's Eurovision Top 100 for 2025?
On Easter Monday, JOY 94.9 teamed up with Australia's official Eurovision fan club, OGAE Australia, to present Australia's Eurovision Top 100 for 2025. We were live on JOY and our in-studio shenanigans were being streamed across the world. But sadly, we can't bring you the 8 hours of fun here in...
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Previewing the 2nd half of Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 1
You thought the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1 was crazy? Check out the second half! Michael and Io wrap their heads around the monstrosity that is the second half, with some major songs that everyone wants to see in the Grand Final... but no one knows if they'll get there. Make sure you…
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🇦🇺 Guitars, lettuce, vibrations & stories: Catching up with Go-Jo
He's full of all the good vibrations and is taking them to Basel. Go-Jo has been wowing Europe with his energy and talent (and looks, to be honest) ahead of Eurovision. Australia's new milkshake maker talked with Michael and Io about his life and how these stories have made Marty Zambotto who he…
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🇦🇺 Celebrating a decade of Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest
After entertaining Europe during the interval of the second semi of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, Australia was invited to celebrate 60 years of the contest as a special entrant in 2015. Ten years since this 'one off', we're still going strong. Michael and Io sprint through ten years of...
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Previewing the 1st half of Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 1
It's finally here - we're ready to preview the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025! Michael and Io grab a coffee and a Swiss cheese sandwich to help work through the seven songs in the first half of Semi Final 1. You can line your breakfast essentials up to watch Semi Final 1 live on SBS and SBS On...
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🇲🇹 Reviewing Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025: She's serving (Malta)
Singing, singing, singing. That's what Malta is good at. And this year, Malta Eurovision Song Contest served all the singing (as well as ads for banks). Michael and Io serve up a mini review of MESC, with some big songs that couldn't quite slay. You'll even get a slight snippet of Miriana Conte's...
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Join the JOYEurovision team for all the Eurovision news, views and reviews from Australia with a rainbow perspective. From Azerbaijan to Austria, you'll never be too far away from the glitter and sparkle of Europe's favourite TV show: the Eurovision Song Contest.
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