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Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 2) from 2023-11-25T22:00:44

The world is counting down to the start of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. The beaches are ready, the singers have rehearsed and the voting is open!...

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Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 1) from 2023-11-19T22:00:37

It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of Heroes at 4pm CET on Sunday...

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Hitting Euroclub: Saying goodbye to Eurovision 2023 from 2023-06-03T10:00:09

Every year, on that special Saturday night, hundreds of people gather in a club to dance the night away for one last time. Euroclub is the place where you’re comparing...

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Best of the Rest: Some 2023 Eurovision National Final faves from 2023-05-27T10:00:42

Eurovision fans around the world are slowly deflating after the 2023 season. But it’s important to note that there is some unfinished business before we say goodbye to 2023. Michael...

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🇸🇪Grattis: Celebrating a Swedish Eurovision 2023 win from 2023-05-20T10:00:02

We have a result. And that result is a win for Sweden! Michael and Liam celebrate the record seventh win for Europe’s pop powerhouse, and the second win for Mother...

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#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final from 2023-05-13T10:00:21

The day has finally come, as the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 comes to a massive close. Michael and Io preview the six auto-qualifiers in the Grand Final before running through...

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🇦🇺Cars and rock revival: Meeting Voyager from 2023-05-09T23:00:26

For the very first time, Australia is sending a band to Eurovision. And it’s not just any band – it’s Australia Decides favourite, Voyager. Scott, Simone and Ash joined Michael...

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🇬🇧Pubs and power: Meeting Mae Muller from 2023-05-08T04:45:46

It’s been a long time since a British Eurovision artist could catch a train to the big event and a long time since the Brits have served back-to-back bangers. Mae...

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🇬🇷Anxiety and shorts: Meeting Victor Vernicos from 2023-05-06T23:00:38

He might be young, but Greece‘s Victor Vernicos is full of talent. He took some time out to chat with Michael about the excitement of walking on to the massive...

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#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2 from 2023-05-06T10:00:34

It’s inching closer and closer to the biggest week of the year, as the Eurovision train starts its journey to Winner Station. Michael and Io are joined by Liam, beaming...

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🇨🇾Dreams and family: Catching up with Andrew Lambrou from 2023-05-05T03:00:29

We last caught up with Andrew Lambrou in the lead up to 2022’s edition of Australia Decides, hoping to represent Australia with Electrify. Just over a year later, Greek-Cypriot-Aussie is...

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🇧🇪Ballroom and beer: Meeting Gustaph from 2023-05-04T22:00:30

From being told to be mysterious about his sexuality, to having 2023’s pride anthem, Gustaph has gone a long way. He caught up with Michael to talk about being gay...

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🇦🇹Ghosts and dinner: Meeting Teya and Salena from 2023-05-04T03:00:55

We don’t often need exorcisms for those performing at Eurovision, but it’s possible that we will in Liverpool. Michael caught up with Teya and Salena, representing Austria this year, with...

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🇸🇮Stringers and Austin Powers: Meeting Joker Out from 2023-05-03T22:00:18

Slovenia is taking a different route this year, enlisting the help of Joker Out to win the Eurovision trophy with Carpe Diem. Jan, Kris and Nace joined Michael to talk...

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🇸🇪Those nails and that vibe: Meeting Loreen from 2023-05-02T23:00:11

Some call her Queen, others call her Mother, but there’s no denying just how big Loreen is in the world of Eurovision. Michael got the satellite phone out to chat...

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🇨🇭Accordions and dancing: Meeting Remo Forrer from 2023-05-02T05:00:50

Having won The Voice, Remo Forrer is trying to win on another TV stage. Representing Switzerland with Watergun, Remo is hoping his song can bring a voice to what is...

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#TogetherWeThrive: A Radiothon thank you from 2023-04-30T23:00:21

JOY is a community media organisation, which relies on your support to continue broadcasting and producing great content. Radiothon is how you can support JOY to be a voice for...

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🇦🇺Thriving with Australia’s Joel Creasey from 2023-04-30T00:00:04

Every year, JOY asks you to help it stay on air for another year. We like to call it Radiothon. This year, we’re hoping you will Thrive with JOY by...

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#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2 from 2023-04-29T10:00:38

Radiothon is well underway and everyone is hoping you can thrive with JOY. The team is thriving, with Michael and Io looking after things in Melbourne, while Liam lives it...

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#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1 from 2023-04-22T10:00:36

With a couple of this year’s favourites in the second half of Semi Final 1, this show is mega. Michael, Io and Liam are again joined by friend of the...

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#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1 from 2023-04-15T10:00:12

With only a few weeks until Europe decides who gets the 2023 glass trophy, it’s time to start previewing the entries in the running to win. Michael, Liam and Io...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #10 to #1 from 2023-04-14T07:00:03

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #22 to #11 from 2023-04-14T02:00:47

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #35 to #23 from 2023-04-13T07:00:32

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #48 to #36 from 2023-04-13T02:00:21

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #61 to #49 from 2023-04-12T07:00:02

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #74 to #62 from 2023-04-12T02:00:58

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #87 to #75 from 2023-04-11T07:00:08

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown...

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Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #100 to #88 from 2023-04-11T02:00:26

Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, the 2023 countdown was open...

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🇭🇷Reviewing Dora 2023: Riding Croatia’s tractor from 2023-04-09T23:00:38

Things got a bit wild in Croatia, with the general public overwhelmingly deciding to give a group of missile-wielding, tractor-driving rabble rousers their Dora victory. Michael and Liam decide ...

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🇷🇸Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju 23: When Serbia comes to slay from 2023-04-08T10:00:40

A few Eurovision countries have stepped into a period of renaissance of late. Serbia is one of those countries and Pesma za Evroviziju ’23 proves it. While Luke Black won...

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🇧🇪Reviewing Eurosong 2023: It’s all because of Belgium from 2023-04-04T02:00:43

Belgium has had their fair share of Eurovision ups and downs, but this year’s Eurosong final was one to beat. Michael, Liam and Io dive into the Flemish broadcaster’s selections...

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🇱🇹Reviewing Pabandom iš naujo! 2023: Lithuania chooses to stay from 2023-04-01T09:30:42

Lithuania tries again every year to get their Eurovision acclaim. For 2023, they’ve decided to ask someone to return to try again. Michael, Liam and Io run through some of...

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🇳🇴Reviewing Melodi Grand Prix 2023: The Royal Court comes to Norway from 2023-03-25T09:30:29

Everyone was looking forward to a good news story at the conclusion of Melodi Grand Prix, but it wasn’t the story that had been drafted. Michael and Liam review the...

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🇮🇹Reviewing Sanremo 2023: How many lives does Italy have? from 2023-03-18T12:00:34

So many songs, so many shows, so many late nights – welcome to Sanremo! The 73rd edition of Festival della canzone italiana ended with Marco Mengoni taking the golden trophy...

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🇸🇪Previewing Melodifestivalen 2023: The writing’s on Sweden’s arm from 2023-03-11T09:30:55

The end of the 2023 National Final Season is upon us, as the final comps take place around Europe. As is tradition, Sweden waits until the last moment to decide...

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🇨🇿Reviewing ESCZ 2023: Czechia’s newest coronation ball from 2023-03-07T22:00:05

The national final season has been wild so far in 2023, and Czechia added to it by making everyone choose between five songs and not the usual three. In the...

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🇮🇸Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2023: The coolest party in Iceland from 2023-03-04T09:00:36

It’s time for Iceland to decide their song for Eurovision with the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2023. Thankfully, they’ve slashed the number of songs to preview, going from ten to...

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🇫🇮Previewing UMK 2023: Finland’s glow up that the world needs from 2023-02-18T09:00:02

In the past, Finland didn’t get much a rap for their Eurovision selection competition. It used to be a poor cousin to the other Nordic contests, but the Fins have...

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🇩🇰Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2023: Denmark’s putting on a show from 2023-02-11T09:00:05

The melodies are hot. The Danish men are hotter. And the world waits with baited breath for Denmark to choose their song for Liverpool. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is one...

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🇪🇸Previewing Benidorm Fest 2023: Spain’s not going slow from 2023-02-04T09:00:26

Spain found great success with their first (renewed) Benidorm Fest in 2022, and they’re hoping for more of the same this year. Ahead of the grand final, Michael, Liam and...

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🇪🇪Previewing Eesti Laul 2023: Estonia wants their song from 2023-01-28T10:15:06

One of our favourite Eurovision national finals comes from Estonia. And no, we don’t like it just because Liam is part of the Estonian delegation. Eesti Laul wraps up with...

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🇺🇦Reviewing Vidbir 2023: Ukraine goes underground from 2023-01-21T09:30:06

There’s a certain strength in televising a massive TV show from an underground train station. Ukraine showed it, producing Vidbir in the final weeks of 2022. Michael and Liam travel...

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🇮🇪Previewing Eurosong 2023: Stay up late for Ireland from 2023-01-17T22:00:04

Ireland is again asking its people to choose their Eurovision song via The Late Late Show on 3 February. Although there are (only) six songs in the running, broadcaster RTÉ...

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🇦🇱Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 61: Albania shows the love from 2023-01-14T22:00:54

JOYEurovision is back for another year. With a number of countries already showing their hand, it’s time to review one of the most prestigious national competitions: Albania’s Festivali i Këngës...

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Magic the second preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest from 2022-12-10T13:10:21

Another eight countries are ready to take over the Junior Eurovision stage and Michael and Io are ready to enjoy the show. Ahead of Monday morning’s show (2am AEDT), get...

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Spin the first preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest from 2022-12-03T13:10:45

The time has come yet again to showcase the incredible talent of Europe’s young people. Michael and Io still can’t get over just how amazing these kids are, but maybe...

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Old songs from new Eurovision friends: Saying goodbye to season 2022 from 2022-06-04T11:00:30

All good things must come to an end, and so does Eurovision. We started the 2022 season with a show full of new music from past favourites and the season...

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The sound of missing out: Some 2022 Eurovision National Final faves from 2022-05-28T12:23:43

The Eurovision year is not quite over yet. Not all of this year’s national finals got a chance to show all their wares on the show. To deal with this...

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Eurovision 2022: The winner is Ukraine! from 2022-05-21T10:00:42

The Kalush Orchestra was the overwhelming winner of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. And as tradition dictates, Ukraine get a show all about them. Michael and Io present the 2022...

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It’s the sound of beauty: Previewing the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final from 2022-05-14T09:54:59

Torino is ready. Australia is ready. Europe is ready. It’s time to unleash the sound of beauty on the world in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Michael and...

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VOTE: Who’s your Eurovision 2022 winner? from 2022-05-13T16:36:20

Here’s your chance to vote for your Eurovision favourite. While Australia can officially vote in the Grand Final from 5am on Sunday 15 May at esc.vote, we’d love to find...

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🇦🇺Stairs, food and fandom: Catching up with Sheldon Riley from 2022-05-09T14:30:57

The Eurovision Semi Final is closing in and all the artists are doing what they can to be prepared to perform at their best.   Ahead of Semi #2, Michael...

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🇲🇪Sun, translation and loss: Meeting Vladana from 2022-05-09T09:28:26

COVID-19 has affected many people around the world, especially in Europe. It’s even affected Vladana Vučinić, taking a special member of her family. Michael chatted with the singer and journalis...

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🇲🇹Home, dreams and self-love: Meeting Emma Muscat from 2022-05-08T11:17:06

The little island of Malta has sent a big name to represent them in Turin. Already known in Italy thanks to Amici, Emma Muscat is hoping to bring home the...

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🇦🇺Getting back on the horse: Catching up with Paul Clarke from 2022-05-08T02:00:08

He’s a familiar face to any Eurovision fan, always seen next to Australia’s contestant at the press conference table. But after a year away, it’s a joyous return for Paul...

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It’s beautiful: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2022 Semi Final 2 from 2022-05-07T11:30:37

Thankfully the Torino sun woke Michael and Liam up in time to talk Eurovision SF2. Io was joined in Melbourne by Olga, and the team shared their opinions about the...

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🇫🇮Growth, melancholy and chemistry: Meeting The Rasmus from 2022-05-07T11:00:07

If you’re a 90s kid, you’d know The Rasmus (and still listen to the compilation CDs they’re on). One of Finland‘s biggest exports are finally bringing their brand of pop-rock...

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🇸🇪Money, music and connection: Meeting Cornelia Jakobs from 2022-05-07T06:00:35

Being the favourite to win Eurovision hasn’t affected Cornelia Jakobs, who took some time out of her day to chat with Michael. While she’s hoping to bring the trophy home...

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🇧🇬Rock, wisdom and football: Meeting Intelligent Music Project from 2022-05-06T16:23:56

The rockers we never knew we needed are here to spice things up a bit with a song for the times. Michael popped north of Turin to catch up with...

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🇦🇹Bangers, make up and advice: Meeting LUM!X and Pia Maria from 2022-05-06T11:38:38

Austria has delivered the club banger that we’ve all been wanting. It’s all thanks to superstar producer LUM!X, aka Luca Michlmayr, and newcomer Pia Maria. Michael caught up with the...

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🇸🇮School, pineapple and genres: Meeting LPS from 2022-05-06T06:00:56

They might be young, but LPS is a talented lot. Filip, Gašper, Mark, Zala and Žiga are fresh from high school and representing Slovenia at Eurovision. The group caught up...

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🇬🇧TikTok, hair and scooters: Meeting Sam Ryder from 2022-05-05T16:00:53

Just before setting off for Turin, Michael caught up with the man who has been charged with getting the UK back on the left hand side of the Eurovision scoreboard....

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🇨🇭Crying, busking and Pokemon: Meeting Marius Bear from 2022-05-05T10:46:45

It’s always good to cry, but Marius Bear is making a point of it. Representing Switzerland in Eurovision for 2022, Marius caught up with Michael to talk emotion, the army...

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🇮🇸Trans rights, sunlight and Neighbours: Meeting Systur from 2022-05-04T20:00:43

Sigga, Beta and Elín are the sisters who are hoping to take the Eurovision crown for Iceland. Michael called in from his Turin studio to say hello to Systur (and...

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🇳🇴The Nutbush, eggplants and sleeping astronauts: Meeting Subwoolfer from 2022-05-04T15:13:27

Always be prepared when visiting Turin’s parks. You never know who you might bump into… including wolves! Michael caught up with Subwoolfer, representing Norway in this year’s Eurovision Song Co...

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It’s beautiful: Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2022 Semi Final 2 from 2022-04-30T09:38:25

We’re inching closer and closer to the festival that is Eurovision and to celebrate, we’ve fired up the satellites. With Io looking after the technology in Melbourne, Liam completing his...

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It’s beautiful: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2022 Semi Final 1 from 2022-04-23T11:00:54

Our preview of Eurovision Semi Final 1 wraps up with second half of this year’s contenders for Turin. Michael and Io discuss the sound of these beautiful songs and try...

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It’s beautiful: Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2022 Semi Final 1 from 2022-04-16T12:09:10

The time has come to start previewing the Semi Finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022! Michael, Liam and Io get together to enjoy the #SoundOfBeauty thanks to the first...

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🇳🇴Reviewing MGP 2022: Has Norway gone bananas? from 2022-04-09T13:00:49

JOYEurovision’s reviews of the 2022 Eurovision national finals is ready to draw to a close. But before we say hello to the competition proper, it’s right to pop over to...

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🇮🇸Reviewing Söngvakeppnin 2022: Iceland’s sunny day from 2022-04-03T23:00:54

We’re always promised a good time with one of Europe’s smallest countries and 2022 didn’t disappoint. Michael, Liam and special guest Nick review the wonders of the Söngvakeppnin final, and... Listen

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🇲🇰Reviewing Za Evrosong 2022: Going around with North Macedonia from 2022-04-02T11:31:31

It was quite the show for North Macedonia this year, with their lyric-video-based competition Za Evrosong picking out their winner for Turin. Michael, Liam and special guest Nick went through......

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🇮🇹Reviewing Sanremo 2022: Italy shivers with delight from 2022-03-26T12:00

The Golden Lion was up for grabs yet again this year, as Italy showcased some of its musical talent via the Sanremo Music Festival. Michael and Io review some of...

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🇫🇷Reviewing C’est Vous Qui Décidez 2022: Who did France actually choose? from 2022-03-19T10:00:14

With national finals all said and done, the focus shifts to those comps we missed. The next final to get the JOYEurovision review is France’s spectacular, Eurovision France: C’est Vous...

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🇸🇪Previewing Melodifestivalen 2022: What will Sweden do? from 2022-03-12T09:05:14

National Final season wraps up this weekend as a few countries finalise their entries into Eurovision 2022. One of the last comps to wrap up is Sweden‘s megafest, Melodifestivalen, which...

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🇫🇮Previewing UMK 2022: Finland’s magical moment from 2022-02-26T08:12:36

While Australia decides, Finland prepares to allocate their golden ticket for Turin. Liam and Io look after proceedings while Michael’s on the Gold Coast, previewing the seven entries in Uuden.....

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🇦🇺K-pop, biting and Australia Decides: Chatting with Leea Nanos from 2022-02-26T07:45:52

Friend of the show, Leea Nanos, is back at Eurovision – Australia Decides. She’s not singing though – this time, she’s written a song. The brains behind G-NAT!ON’s entry Bite...

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🇦🇺Isaiah Firebrace and Evie Irie on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-23T02:00:33

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides entries combines the talents of Isaiah Firebrace and Evie Irie.....

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🇦🇺Seann Miley Moore on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-22T22:00:14

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is the out-and-proud Seann Miley Moore. It’s all...

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🇦🇺Sheldon Riley on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-22T02:00:08

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is the out-and-proud Sheldon Riley. Known for his...

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🇦🇺G-NAT!ON on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-21T22:00:46

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is G-NAT!ON. The South Australian six-member girl group....

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🇦🇺Erica Padilla on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-21T02:00:11

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Erica Padilla. Liam caught up with Erica...

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🇦🇺Jaguar Jonze on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-20T22:00:01

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Jaguar Jonze. We got to know Jaguar...

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Catching up with KEiiNO–Back in OZ! from 2022-02-20T04:09:22

Australia’s favourite Norwegians are back in Australia. Michael and Io caught up with KEiiNO‘s Fred Buljo, Alexandra Rotan and out-and-proud Tom Hugo ahead of their trip Down Under. Not only...<...

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🇦🇺Let’s decide (part 2): Previewing Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-19T09:50:58

Michael, Liam and Io are pumped for Australia Decides and the final six entries for this year’s competition have got them talking. The team argue, agree and advise as they...

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🇦🇺Paulini on Eurovision–Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-16T22:00:40

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Paulini. Liam has only just recovered from...

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🇦🇺Charley on Eurovision–Australia Decides from 2022-02-15T22:00:04

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Charley. Michael jumped at the chance to...

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🇦🇺Jude York on Eurovision–Australia Decides from 2022-02-14T22:00:11

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Jude York. Liam had a chat with...

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🇦🇺Andrew Lambrou on Eurovision–Australia Decides from 2022-02-13T22:00:38

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February. One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Andrew Lambrou. Michael caught up with Andrew...

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🇦🇺Let’s decide (part 1): Previewing Australia Decides 2022 from 2022-02-12T09:46:32

The Goldie is getting ready to host the biggest competition this side of the AFL Grand Final and we’re ready to start previewing it. Michael and Liam help you navigate...

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🇪🇪Previewing Eesti Laul 2022: Getting ahead of Estonia from 2022-02-05T10:00:39

Estonia’s biggest music show is coming. Michael, Liam and Io are all fans of Eesti Laul so it had to be previewed. But since Semi 2 was yet to come,...

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #10 – #1 from 2022-02-03T01:00:39

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #22 – #11 from 2022-02-02T01:00:03

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #35 – #23 from 2022-02-01T01:00:56

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #48 – #36 from 2022-01-31T01:00:50

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #61 – #49 from 2022-01-30T01:00:43

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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🇪🇸Previewing Benidorm Fest 2022: Spain’s winter beach party from 2022-01-29T09:08:46

It’s a national final that’s got everyone excited, for very good reasons. Benidorm Fest has delivered its semi finals and it’s now time for Spain to select their winner. Michael,...

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #74 – #62 from 2022-01-29T01:00:47

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #87 – #75 from 2022-01-28T01:00:26

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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OGAE Australia Eurovision Top 100 2022: #100–#88 from 2022-01-27T01:00:04

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022. Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian....

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🇨🇿Reviewing ESCZ 2022: Come Czech it out from 2022-01-25T01:00:03

A number of countries have made their selections already for Turin – Czech Republic is one of them, sending Lights Off by We Are Domi. Michael, Liam and Io share...

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🇮🇪Previewing Eurosong 2022: It’s late, late for Ireland from 2022-01-22T08:30:32

Ireland is back in the national final game, as they prepare for a special edition of The Late, Late Show on 4 February to select who’s off to Turin. Michael,...

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🇦🇱Reviewing FiK 60: Albania’s got a secret from 2022-01-15T08:27:05

Albania treated the world to its favourite music competition in the dying days of 2021. The 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës delivered some amazing songs that no one would...

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Back for 2022: The news, updates and new tunes from 2022-01-08T08:05:31

JOYEurovision is back for season 2022. Michael and Io linked up by satellite (because how else could a true Eurovision experience otherwise happen?) to catch up on what’s been going...

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Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Preview #2 from 2021-12-18T13:05:48

Michael, Liam and Io get together for the first time in months to share their thoughts on ten of this year’s JESC hopefuls. What advice do they have for Poland?...

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Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Preview #1 from 2021-12-11T10:30

Michael and Liam team up to celebrate all things junior, as they preview the first half of this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest entrants. Why does Liam not like a...

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Down to the Euroclub: 2021 Season Finale from 2021-06-26T10:04:40

What a year it has been. The Eurovision Song Contest thankfully took place after 12 months of waiting, all while the world was dealing with a pandemic. From national finals,...

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Noughty and Nice: Eurovision in the 2000s from 2021-06-19T10:07:48

Tick tock, back goes the clock… to the 2000s. Michael, Liam and Io head back in time to play some of their picks of the first decade of the third...

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🌈The Eurovision rainbow: Celebrating Pride from 2021-06-12T13:00:09

June is the international month of Pride around the world (or at least in the northern hemisphere anyway). Eurovision is a safe space for many in the LGBTIQ+ communities and...

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#OpenUp the 2021 Eurovision National Finals Vault: The ones we missed from 2021-06-05T09:15:41

As we inch closer to the end of the 2021 Eurovision season, it’s important to remember the past… the National Final past that is. Michael, Liam and Io are live...

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🇮🇹Congratulazioni! An Italian Eurovision retrospective from 2021-05-29T11:00:41

With Måneskin’s big win at Eurovision 2021, it’s time to explore how Italy got to the winner’s podium. Michael, Liam and Io were live-on-tape to go back in time and...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the Eurovision 2021 Grand Final from 2021-05-22T09:23:52

After months of preparing and a year of waiting, we’re finally ready to celebrate the Grand Final of the biggest music event in the world. Michael, Liam and Io jumped...

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🇦🇺SBS’s Josh Martin: The highs and lows of being away from 2021-05-17T08:00:07

With only hours until the first Eurovision semi final, Michael caught up with Australia’s Head of Delegation, Josh Martin. They talked about the difficulties with Australia’s distant participati...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 2 from 2021-05-15T10:43:22

After weeks of preparing, we’re at the pointy end of the Eurovision year. Michael and Io jumped into the Melbourne studios to preview the final songs of the semi finals....

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#OpenUp: Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 2 from 2021-05-08T11:00:19

Rehearsals are beginning, Rotterdam is shining brightly… but we’re stuck in cold Melbourne. Michael, Liam and Io have picked themselves up to preview the first half of this year’s second...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 2 from 2021-05-08T11:00:19

Rehearsals are beginning, Rotterdam is shining brightly… but we’re stuck in cold Melbourne. Michael, Liam and Io have picked themselves up to preview the first half of this year’s second...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 1 from 2021-05-01T12:00:34

With sixteen songs, the first semi final of death is going to be quite the challenge for all involved. Michael, Liam and Io run through the second half of the...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 1 from 2021-05-01T12:00:34

With sixteen songs, the first semi final of death is going to be quite the challenge for all involved. Michael, Liam and Io run through the second half of the...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 1 from 2021-04-24T09:28:38

We’re back for another year to share what we think about the songs you’ll be hearing in the Eurovision Song Contest. Michael, Liam and Io run through the first eight...

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#OpenUp: Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2021 Semi Final 1 from 2021-04-24T09:28:38

We’re back for another year to share what we think about the songs you’ll be hearing in the Eurovision Song Contest. Michael, Liam and Io run through the first eight...

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Celebrating those who #EmbraceJOY: Your donations, your songs from 2021-04-19T05:00:33

It’s Radiothon time, where we ask you to support JOY and keep us on air. This year, we want you to #EmbraceJOY by becoming a member, donating or subscribing. During...

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🇸🇲Embrace your freaky and #EmbraceJOY: Chatting with Senhit from 2021-04-18T02:00:17

It’s Radiothon time, where we ask you to support JOY and keep us on air. This year, we want you to #EmbraceJOY by becoming a member, donating or subscribing. To...

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🇷🇺Up for a Russian quickie: Reviewing Evrovidenie 2021 – Nationalnyy Otbor from 2021-04-11T23:00:33

What did Russia actually do? Michael, Liam and Io are still scratching their heads after the slap-dash national final that came our way out of Moscow. The team check out...

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🇩🇰More than a practice lap: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2021 from 2021-04-10T09:32:43

Denmark turned it out with their national final competition, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, which ended up giving Eurovision its first Danish-language track in years. Michael, Liam and Io jumped in......

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🇵🇹A festival of Portuguese love and joy: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2021 from 2021-04-03T08:28:04

Portugal’s love of music shone thanks to their annual Eurovision national final competition, Festival da Canção. Michael, Liam and Io were joined by Dan to work through the songs that...

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🇮🇹Italy’s feeling good: Reviewing Sanremo 2021 from 2021-03-27T08:18:02

Italy’s biggest musical event of the year took place, but it did look a little different. Michael, Liam and Io shared some of their picks of Sanremo, along with some...

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🇭🇷The Croatian pop aura: Reviewing Dora 2021 from 2021-03-20T08:29:50

Croatia’s Eurovision Nation Final competition, Dora, made its return to Opatija in time for Valentine’s Day. Albina won the ticket to Rotterdam with Tick-Tock, but what about the other songs...<...

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🇸🇪Oh hej Sverige: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2021 from 2021-03-13T08:22:17

The Eurovision National Final Season comes to a close with Sweden’s competition, Melodifestivalen. This year also marks the close to Christer Björkman’s twenty-year reign as its (out-and-proud) ...

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🇪🇪A Laul for 2021: Previewing Eesti Laul from 2021-02-27T08:30:08

Estonia’s soon to show their Eurovision hand, so it’s time to share our thoughts about the possibilities. Ahead of the Eesti Laul grand final taking place at 4:30am on Sunday...

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🇳🇴Start your engines: Previewing Melodi Grand Prix 2021 from 2021-02-20T08:16:53

Norway is ready to finish the race to find their entry for Eurovision. Michael, Liam and Io preview all twelve entries in this year’s Melodi Grand Prix for your listening...

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🇪🇸Blas is back: Previewing Destino Eurovision 2021 from 2021-02-16T22:00:41

Spain was the first country to confirm their participant for 2021 after last year’s cancellation. Since March, Blas Cantó has been working on his possible entries for Rotterdam. And it’s...

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🇫🇮A Finnish party: Previewing UMK 2021 from 2021-02-13T08:10:42

It’s time for Finland to select their entry for Rotterdam (again). And Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu is promising to be quite the show. Michael, Liam and Io sift through the seven...

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🇮🇱Israel says‘La la, no love’: Reviewing HaShir Shelanu L’Eurovizion from 2021-02-09T22:00:18

After promising us the world, Israel produced a three-song final for Euro-diehards to enjoy. Eden Alene sang for her ticket to Rotterdam and was given Set Me Free in a...

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🇱🇹Lithuania’s trying again: Previewing Pabandom iš Naujo! 2021 from 2021-02-06T08:15:17

Usually Lithuania takes up to ten years to choose their Eurovision entry. This year Pabandom iš Naujo! has taken just a few weeks. Before the grand final beams out across...

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🇫🇷Oui ou non?: Previewing Eurovision France, c’est vous qui décidez! from 2021-01-30T08:10:07

We’re back baby! The centre of JOY’s Eurovision universe is back to guide you through the 2021 season. Michael, Liam and Io have jumped in the studio to preview this...

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Move the World More: Previewing Junior Eurovision 2020 (Part 2) from 2020-11-28T11:00:23

The kids are still showing the world just how talented they are. Michael and Liam preview six of this year’s 12 entries in the competition, being held in Poland. What...

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Move the World: Previewing Junior Eurovision 2020 (Part 1) from 2020-11-21T09:00:43

It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take the Eurovision stage by storm. Michael and Io preview six of this year’s 12 entries in the competition, being...

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The Ghosts of National Finals Past from 2020-06-13T10:00:33

As we wrap the 2020 Eurovision season up, the team pull out their Euro-Ouija boards to summon the ghosts of national finals from 2005 to 2013. Michael and Io give...

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Time for a Eurovision re-birth from 2020-06-06T13:59:29

Eurovision has been going since 1956, with over 1500 songs being performed since the first contest in Lugano. Michael, Liam and Io went back to the years of their births...

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The misses we missed in 2020’s Eurovision national finals from 2020-05-30T13:59:15

Eurovision season is done for the year, but there are still a number of songs that didn’t get their limelight. Michael, Liam and Io whizz through some of their picks...

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An Icelandic journey to 2020: Til hamingju! from 2020-05-23T13:59:27

Even though there was no actual winner this year, most of the votes around the world saw Daði Freyr get #1 spot in the hearts of Eurovision voters. Michael, Liam...

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Your votes, your 2020 Eurovision preview show: #10 to #1 from 2020-05-16T09:05:54

If things went the way they were planned, we’d be previewing the 2020 Eurovision Grand Final live from Rotterdam. Unfortunately, a virus got in the way. It hasn’t stopped us...

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Your votes, your 2020 Eurovision preview show: #21 to #11 from 2020-05-09T09:05

While we shelter in place in cold Melbourne, this year’s Eurovision hopefuls prepare for a big week of TV and online celebrations. Michael, Liamand Io love a celebration. And...

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Your votes, your 2020 Eurovision preview show: #31 to #22 from 2020-05-02T09:05:52

We’re not headed to Rotterdam, so we wanted you to contribute to our preview shows for 2020. Michael, Liam and Io countdown from 31 to 22 and they’re not always...

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Your votes, your 2020 Eurovision preview show: #41 to #32 from 2020-04-25T09:18:33

It’s that time of the year again, when we start to preview the songs that should have been performed on the Eurovision stage. Sadly, we’re not getting there. But Australia...

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Maybe it’s in the Slovenian water: Reviewing EMA 2020 from 2020-04-20T23:00:51

Michael, Liam and Io bunker down in their bedrooms to review a Eurovision national final for the last time in 2020. It’s Slovenia’s turn, and with every man and his...

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Serbia’s stuck in a hurricane: Reviewing Beovizija 2020 from 2020-04-18T09:05:06

Serbia brought back their successful Beovizija selection competition, with Hurricane wowing the crowds to win. Michael, Liam and Io have a look at some of the songs that didn’t make...

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Israel and Romania–Have artist, will travel: Reviewing HaShir HaBa L’Eurovizion and Selecția Națională 2020 from 2020-04-13T23:00:52

Romania and Israel let us know in advance of their two artists for Rotterdam, with Roxen being chosen internally and Eden Alene winning HaKokhav HaBa L’Eurovizion. Their citizens still had... Listen

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We love Belarus: Reviewing Natsionalniy Otbor 2020 from 2020-04-11T09:05:32

Belarus loves a mess and we love Belarus for it. Michael, Liam and Io took great enjoyment in working through that mess to explore what Belarus threw aside to allow...

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A fiery Lithuanian rerun: Reviewing Pabandom iš Naujo! 2020 from 2020-04-07T00:00:09

Lithuania decided they’d try again with a national final of epic proportions. Michael, Liam and special guest Robbie took a dive into PiN and some of this year’s Lithuanian bangers...

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Finland’s looking back: Reviewing UMK 2020 from 2020-04-04T08:05:10

Finland returned to an open version of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu this year, deciding that Aksel Kankaanranta would have gone to Rotterdam. But with that dream now over, what did we...

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Painting it Danish beige: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2020 from 2020-03-30T22:00:14

The Danes celebrated the final of their Melodi Grand Prix without an audience, but we wanted to make sure you heard all the songs that were in with a chance...

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Albania’s sky is falling: Reviewing FiK 58 from 2020-03-28T08:05:32

One of Europe’s favourite music comps returned late last year, with Albania working their way through the 58th edition of Festivali i Këngës. Michael, Liam and Io were joined by...

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Czechia’s pub is open: Reviewing ESCZ 2020 from 2020-03-22T22:00:59

The Czech Republic gave the fandom another go at being part of their national selection this year. Michael, Liam and Io didn’t need a powerpoint presentation to walk you through...

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Get your Italian womp on: Reviewing Sanremo 2020 from 2020-03-21T08:04:20

Italy celebrated their music biz with the craziness that is the Sanremo Song Festival. Michael, Liam and Io had their picks of the bunch, and surprisingly, they had some loves...

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Don’t fear the Portuguese feeling: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2020 from 2020-03-17T22:00:38

The Festival returned for another year, and yet again Portugal has contributed something different to the competition. Michael, Liam and Io still don’t know what to think of the songs...

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Holding Norway’s attention: Reviewing Melodi Grand Prix 2020 from 2020-03-15T22:00:38

Michael, Io and Liam have thrown their party shoes on and re-lived the excitement of Norway’s 60th edition of Melodi Grand Prix. They’re not too sure about the winner though....

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A golden Swedish anniversary: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2020 from 2020-03-07T09:00:15

It’s that time of the year, when Sweden picks their song for Eurovision. Michael, Liam and Io celebrate sixty years of Melfest by previewing all twelve songs in this year’s...

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Estonia’s party time: Previewing Eesti Laul 2020 from 2020-02-29T08:47:21

Michael and Io handed the reins over to Liam, as we previewed Estonia’s biggest music party – Eesti Laul. With a couple of friends of JOY in the line up,...

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Iceland loses the leather: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2020 from 2020-02-24T01:00:07

Io and Michael put away their HATARI dress ups and get ready for a fresh crop of Icelandic musical wonders. Söngvakeppnin is always a JOYEurovision favourite and this year it...

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Ukraine’s back: Previewing Vidbir 2020 from 2020-02-22T08:29:48

Io is ready and healthy to preview their country of choice, along with Michael. While Vidbir 2019 might have been erased from people’s minds, Ukraine is hoping to make up...

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Latvia ahoy! Previewing Supernova 2020 from 2020-02-08T12:00:30

Michael and Liam run through the nine songs fighting for the chance to represent Latvia in Rotterdam this year. It’s a Super Saturday and Supernova is our preview pick of...

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Counting down to Eurovision–Australia Decides with Måns Zelmerlöw from 2020-02-08T08:00:30

Ahead of Eurovision – AustraliaDecides on the (supposedly) sunny Gold Coast, Liam had the chance to chat with Måns Zelmerlöw about being here for the big event, his history...

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Eurovision–Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with Jaguar Jonze from 2020-02-04T22:00:25

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Jaguar Jonze is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Michael had a chat with...

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Eurovision – Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with Montaigne from 2020-02-03T22:00:35

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Montaigne is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Liam caught up with the out-and-proud...

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Eurovision – Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with Mitch Tambo from 2020-02-02T22:00:49

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Mitch Tambo is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Liam took some time chatting...

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Previewing Eurovision: Australia Decides 2020–Part 2 from 2020-02-01T11:00

With only a week to go until Eurovision: Australia Decides, the second lot of this year’s entries deserve their time in the sun. Michael and Liam shared their thoughts about the...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #10 to the big winner from 2020-01-31T04:00:40

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? With fans waiting to find out what...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #25 to #11 from 2020-01-31T03:00:40

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? Liam and Io were joined in studio...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #40 to #26 from 2020-01-31T02:00:39

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? Michael and Liam were joined in studio...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #55 to #41 from 2020-01-31T01:00:09

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? Michael and Io were joined in studio...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #70 to #56 from 2020-01-31T00:00:45

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? Liam and Io were joined in studio...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #85 to #71 from 2020-01-30T23:00:58

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? Michael and Io were joined in studio...

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Eurovision Top 100 2020: #100 to #86 from 2020-01-30T22:00:51

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you. Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list? Michael and Liam were joined in studio...

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Eurovision–Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with Jordan-Ravi from 2020-01-29T22:00:32

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Jordan-Ravi is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Michael caught up with Jordan to...

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Eurovision–Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with iOTA from 2020-01-28T22:00:31

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year iOTA is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Once Michael got questioned about his New Zealand...

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Eurovision–Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with Diana Rouvas from 2020-01-27T22:00:58

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Diana Rouvas is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Liam picked the phone up...

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Eurovision–Australia Decides 2020: Chatting with Jack Vidgen from 2020-01-26T22:00:31

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Jack Vidgen is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides. Michael had a chat with...

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Previewing Eurovision: Australia Decides 2020 – Part 1 from 2020-01-25T08:45:04

The team is back to get you ready for this year’s edition of Eurovision: Australia Decides, which will be televise...

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Our babble picks of 2010s Eurovision from 2020-01-04T08:39:23

As the musical decade comes to an end, babblePOP!‘s Michael, Liam and Io choose some of their Eurovision favourite...

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#ShareTheJOY: Previewing Junior Eurovision 2019 (Part 2) from 2019-11-24T01:00:59



Nine acts down, ten to go. And here they are. Michael, Liam and Io shared their thoughts about the big line up in Poland.

Who should team up with Valentina?

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#ShareTheJOY: Previewing Junior Eurovision 2019 (Part 1) from 2019-11-17T07:00:50

It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. Michael and Io preview the first nine of 19 Junior Eurovision Song Contest acts performing in Poland this year....

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Catching up with Tom Hugo from KEiiNO from 2019-11-01T07:00:51

First heard on babblePOP!

Before they landed in Australia, Michael got on the phone with out-and-proud singer Tom Hugo of Norwegian pop group...

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Good evening Australia! See you in the Netherlands next year! from 2019-06-01T11:30:25

Eurovision season is over, and before everyone has a rest, Michael and Io party for the final time for 2019.

Check out some of the team’s favourite National Final entries that we mi...

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Gefeliciteerd! Celebrating The Netherlands’ 2019 Eurovision Win from 2019-05-25T10:39:18

It was a big win for The Netherlands this year, as piano-playing Duncan Laurence stole the show in Tel Aviv.

To celebrate, go back in time to re-live some of the past Dutch Eurovision win...

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Eurovision 2019: Previewing the Grand Final from 2019-05-18T11:11:04

Michael and Io are pumped. With democracy sausages downed and phones at the ready, the team take a look at the Big 5 and host country entries in this year’s Eurovision Grand Final.

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Not About the Money: It’s Mahmood from 2019-05-17T02:00:32

Intensely personal and private, Mahmood was launched into the spotlight after winning Sanremo.

The Italian, singing Soldi, chats about music and adjusting to a very public lifestyle. Ther...

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Forever Sweet: It’s Leonora from 2019-05-16T02:00:18

The big chair has arrived in Tel Aviv, and Leonora is ready to sit upon it for Denmark.

Love is Forever is one of the sweetest songs in the contest, and not just because it sounds like th...

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It’s All About the Limits: It’s PÆNDA from 2019-05-15T22:00:18

Austria’s blue-haired pocket rocket is pumped and ready to perform in the second Eurovision semi final.

PÆNDA goes autobiographical with her entry Limits and she chatted with Michael abou...

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Not too late to vote: It’s John Lundvik from 2019-05-15T02:00:11

It’s often a singer’s dream to be on the Eurovision stage, but Sweden’s John Lundvik has gone one better. This year, not only is he singing his song Too Late For Love, but he has written another of...

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Spirit of equality: It’s KEiiNO from 2019-05-14T22:00:11

Hailing from Norway is three-member group, KEiiNO. With out-and-proud Tom Hugo, sublime singer Alexandra Rotan and Sami joiker Fred Buljo, the supergroup is hoping to make a mark on the semi final ...

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Fashion Forward: It’s Tamta from 2019-05-14T03:00:05

It’s all about the music for Cyprus’s Tamta. She might be a fashionista, but it’s melody and family that takes pride of place for this singer, who delivers Replay at the beginning...

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I Do: It’s Darude and Sebastian Rejman from 2019-05-13T23:00:04

He’s been around for decades and known to most thanks to his massive hit Sandstorm. Nearly 20 years la...

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Share the Love: It’s Zala and Gašper from 2019-05-13T10:00:49

Winning EMA with their moody ballad, Zala Kralj and Gašper Šantl come to Eurovision ready to sow seeds of love across the continent and beyond.

Michael caught up with the Slovenian lovebi...

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Say vote vote vote: It’s Serhat from 2019-05-12T23:00:49

Serhat is returning to the Eurovision stage for San Marino, with a song to get you partying.

He chats with Michael about parties, music and rounding out the semi final. Serhat reveals mor...

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An Eesti storm: It’s Victor Crone from 2019-05-12T20:00:30

Estonia has sent a Swede to Tel Aviv and he’s pulling out all the stops for an Eesti win.

Michael caught up with Victor Crone ahead of the first semi final. They talked about Storm, learn...

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Eurovision 2019: Previewing the second half of Semi Final 2 from 2019-05-11T11:57:06

It’s starting to get crowded in Tel Aviv, and Michael finally found a quieter place with good wifi. Once again joined in Melbourne by Io and John from  Listen

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Eurovision 2019: Previewing the first half of Semi Final 2 from 2019-05-04T12:20:22

The team is ready for more Eurovision shenanigans, with Michael on the ground in Tel Aviv and Io looking after things back in Melbourne (with the help of In...

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Every Estonian Eurovision Entry Ever Extravaganza – Part 3 from 2019-04-30T22:30:31

Liam took over the radio on Anzac Day, sharing every Estonian Eurovision entry ever performed with Melbourne and the world on Australia’s LGBTI home of all things Eurovision.

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Every Estonian Eurovision Entry Ever Extravaganza – Part 2 from 2019-04-29T22:30:30

Liam took over the radio on Anzac Day, sharing every Estonian Eurovision entry ever performed with Melbourne and the world on Australia’s LGBTI home of all things Eurovision.

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Every Estonian Eurovision Entry Ever Extravaganza – Part 1 from 2019-04-28T22:30:16

Liam took over the radio on Anzac Day, sharing every Estonian Eurovision entry ever performed with Melbourne and the world on Australia’s LGBTI home of all things Eurovision.

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Eurovision 2019: Previewing the second half of Semi Final 1 from 2019-04-27T11:38:31

With some major bops in the second half of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi final, Michael, Liam and Io were ready to preview.

The team goes from Serbia to San Marino, via Australia...

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Eurovision 2019: Previewing the first half of Semi Final 1 from 2019-04-20T11:04:04

Another year means another series of previewing the entries in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Michael, Liam and Io get together to start the ball rolling with the first half o...

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Only an SMS Away: Reviewing Portugal’s Festival da Canção from 2019-04-17T23:00:12

Portugal’s annual Festival da Canção provided Europe with quite a collection of artists and songs. The Portuguese public decided that its winner should be Conan Osíris, singing about telephon...

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Come and Stay: Reviewing Moldova’s O Melodie Pentru Europa from 2019-04-15T23:00:12

With the Eurovision semi finals upon us, Liam and Io roll back to the time Moldova threw its annual national final party in O Melodie Pentru Europa. Of course the public chose Ana Odobescu to head ...

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Sibling Rivalry: Reviewing Germany’s Unser Lied für Israel from 2019-04-11T22:30:03

Whether you’re sisters or brothers, Liam and Io throw the family shackles off to dive into Unser Lied für Israel. Germany decided on S!sters for their ticket to Tel Aviv, but what about the o...

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Who’s Your Friend, Malawi?: Reviewing Czech Republic’s ESCZ from 2019-04-10T02:00:46

Liam and Io took the reins as they worked through the list of songs that Lake Malawi triumphed against to win Eurovision Song CZ.

What didn’t win your vote for the Czech Republic...

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This Night: Reviewing Latvia’s Supernova from 2019-04-02T21:30:01

Latvia loves their National Final, and the people love Carousel. But does the JOYEurovision team feel the same way?

Michael, Liam and Io get around the Supernova final and come to a unani...

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Winners are forever: Reviewing Denmark’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix from 2019-03-31T21:30:32

Denmark has decided on Leonora for this year’s gig in Tel Aviv, but there were others in the running for DMGP gold.

Michael, Liam and Io ran through a few of the more interesting op...

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A marathon effort: Reviewing Lithuania’s Eurovizijos from 2019-03-26T22:00:33

With a comp that seems to take months to finally end, Lithuania has finally decided on a song to take to Tel Aviv.

Michael, Liam and Io explore a few of the songs that made the Eurovizijo...

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It’s the original: Reviewing Italy’s Sanremo from 2019-03-24T22:00:29

Eurovision’s precursor was another massive effort this year, but Michael, Liam and Io whittled it down for your listening pleasure.

We play our picks of the Sanremo final, including...

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Oh hey Dal!: Reviewing Hungary’s A Dal from 2019-03-18T21:00:49

Hungary likes to go big with A Dal, but with only 30 minutes, Michael and Io slimmed it down a touch.

From 6 gazillion songs, to just 6, get your ears around the superfinalists and some o...

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Welcome back Dora: Reviewing Croatia’s Dora from 2019-03-17T01:00:11

Michael and Io rewind to explore the twentieth Dora and find out what was up against Roko.

With a nod to the ’90s, a few thumpers and a song that should’ve won, Croatia gets i...

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The Fest is Melfest: Previewing Sweden from 2019-03-09T08:14:17

It’s that time of the year when Sweden wraps up its mega Eurovision selection series, Melodifestivalen.

Find out what Michael, Liam and Io think about the final 12 songs in the runn...

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Why’s the siren blaring in Ukraine? from 2019-03-02T23:00:08

Uh oh!

Ukraine’s in trouble!

Say goodbye to one of Eurovision’s favourite countries as national pride, politics and singing collide to send everyone in a spin.
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Darude’s found himself in a sandstorm: Previewing Finland’s UMK from 2019-03-02T12:30:07

Last year, Finland took a different approach to UMK, selecting a singer and having the public vote for the song.

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From ballads to metal: Previewing Iceland’s Söngvakeppnin from 2019-03-02T10:30:09

Iceland has finally got to its grand final, so it’s time for Michael and Io to give it a preview. They get their hands on the five entries trying to win Söngvakeppnin and share what they thin...

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Unicorns, skies and daddies: Previewing Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix from 2019-02-23T11:30:20

With Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix taking place next week, Michael and Liam decided to preview all ten entries in contention for a ticket to Tel Aviv. With a heap of big names and big tunes, it&...

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Eesti wow! Previewing Estonia’s Eesti Laul from 2019-02-16T12:14:28

Worlds collide when Michael, Liam and Io preview the final 12 in this year’s Eesti Laul.

Not only does Liam get his wish of an hour of Estonian music, but Io’s favourite Eurov...

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Rewinding Destination Eurovision: France from 2019-02-13T23:00:44

France wrapped up their national final, Destination Eurovision, with a big win by queer singer Bilal Hassani. Michael, Liam and Io wanted to share some of their favourites of the competition in thi...

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Rewinding Operación Triunfo – Eurovision Gala: Spain from 2019-02-11T23:00:43

Michael, Liam and Io rewind to Spain’s national final, where some of Spain’s Operación Triunfo favourites took to the stage for a gala extravaganza.

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Eurovision Australia Decides 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke floats with delight from 2019-02-08T00:00:58

One of Australia’s favourite female singers is in with a chance to represent us at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Kate Miller-Heidke is one of the ten acts competing in Eurovision...

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Eurovision Australia Decides 2019: Electric Fields’ confluence of love, story and life from 2019-02-07T00:00:19

Michael Ross and Zaachariaha Fielding are Electric Fields and they’re bringing a queer story of life in the present to the Eurovision: Australia Decides stage.

These two feminine br...

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Eurovision Australia Decides 2019: Are Sheppard on their way? from 2019-02-06T00:00:58

Ever since Australia started competing in Eurovision, Sheppard has been touted as a possible entry. They’ve made the cut in Eurovision Australia Decides with a brand-new song.

Georg...

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Eurovision Australia Decides 2019: Tania Doko emerges from dark Swedish basements from 2019-02-05T00:00:49

A long time ago, an Australian duo were dealing with the fame that came from busses and trains. Lately, Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko has been living in Sweden with her family, but has emerged f...

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Eurovision Australia Decides 2019: Ella Hooper, pride of Violet Town from 2019-02-03T23:00:49

You might remember Ella Hooper from the massive Aussie band Killing Heidi.

Liam had a chat with Ella as she prepares for Eurovision Australia Decides with her song ‘Data Dust’...

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Bangers, bops and exclusives – Previewing Eurovision: Australia Decides (part 2) from 2019-02-03T09:00:18

Australia’s first ever national final is going to be held on Saturday 9 February on the Gold Coast.

Michael, Liam and Io checked out the remaining five songs to be performed on the ...

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #10 to #1 from 2019-02-03T08:00:29



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #25 to #11 from 2019-02-03T07:00:07



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #40 to #26 from 2019-02-03T06:00:26



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #55 to #41 from 2019-02-03T05:00:50



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #70 to #56 from 2019-02-03T04:00:13



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #85 to #71 from 2019-02-03T03:00:53



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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Eurovision Top 100 2019: #100 to #86 from 2019-02-03T02:00:45



JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

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