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babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final]
June 02, 2024 08:00 - 49.1 MBWe couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another! As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning... LEARN MORE The post babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final] appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1)
June 01, 2024 10:00 - 48.3 MBIt’s JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially. It’s also the time of year when JOYEurovision finishes and babblePOP!... LEARN MORE The post babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1) appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It’s a 2024 Europarty
May 25, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIt’s only been two weeks since the Grand Final, but it feels so much longer. Michael and Io try to wade through the Eurovision wash-up to make sense of all... LEARN MORE The post The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It’s a 2024 Europarty appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🏆 🇨🇭 Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland
May 18, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWe have a winner… and it’s Switzerland! Thanks to Nemo, the neutral alpine country has collected its third Eurovision win. Michael and Io celebrate the 2024 result by taking a... LEARN MORE The post 🏆 🇨🇭 Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final
May 11, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBAfter months of blood, sweat and tears, the Eurovision Song Contest is soon about to crown its winner for 2024. Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania
May 06, 2024 14:01 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAlbania is known for its amazing music and culture and it’s no different in Eurovision land. This year, the Albanian public chose BESA to fly the flag in Sweden, with... LEARN MORE The post 🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇬🇷 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece
May 05, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 30.7 MBBringing cultures together is one of Eurovision’s drawcards. And this year, it’s even allowing one country to showcase a younger side. Marina Satti brings a fresh sound for Greece to... LEARN MORE The post 🇬🇷 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2
May 04, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWith one week to go, the action is heating up in Eurovision world. And the action isn’t stopping as we preview the second half of Semi Final 2. Michael’s up... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇵🇱 Building it up: LUNA aims for the stars for Poland
May 04, 2024 02:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBThe celestial LUNA is carrying the weight of Poland on her shoulders as she attempts to make it through to the 2024 Grand Final. Michael caught up with LUNA to... LEARN MORE The post 🇵🇱 Building it up: LUNA aims for the stars for Poland appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇦🇺 One dream: Electric Fields bring the Australian heart to Europe
May 03, 2024 21:45 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAfter a rush of rehearsals, Michael sat down with Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross to talk about their Eurovision journey so far. Even with the crazy ceiling decor and happenings... LEARN MORE The post 🇦🇺 One dream: Electric Fields bring the Australian heart to Europe appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇳🇴 Delivering culture: Gåte rocks the folk for Norway
May 03, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBNorway has brought out their folk guns this year, as Gunnhild, Magnus, Jon Even, Mats and John take to the Eurovision stage. After debuting in 2000, Gåte became one of... LEARN MORE The post 🇳🇴 Delivering culture: Gåte rocks the folk for Norway appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇸🇪 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden
May 03, 2024 02:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSweden has taken a different route to their Eurovision entry this year, via Oslo instead of Stockholm. Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus won the Melfest trophy with their pop banger... LEARN MORE The post 🇸🇪 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇭🇷 Top of the menu: Baby Lasagna meows for Croatia
May 02, 2024 21:50 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBHe is one of the big favourites to win the 2024 trophy with Rim Tim Tagi Dim, but Croatia‘s Baby Lasagna is taking it all in his stride. He caught... LEARN MORE The post 🇭🇷 Top of the menu: Baby Lasagna meows for Croatia appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇱🇹 Don’t wait: Silvester Belt’s hope for Lithuania
May 02, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBLithuania is taking a pop banger to Eurovision this year, and we’re here for every bit of it. Michael caught up with out-and-proud singer Silvester Belt to dive into the... LEARN MORE The post 🇱🇹 Don’t wait: Silvester Belt’s hope for Lithuania appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇮🇸 Feel it coming: Queen Hera’s big leap for Iceland
May 01, 2024 22:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBShe is one of Australia’s Queens of Eurovision and it’s so good to see her back. Fourteen years have passed since Je ne sais quoi, but Hera Björk has not... LEARN MORE The post 🇮🇸 Feel it coming: Queen Hera’s big leap for Iceland appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇨🇾 No lie: Silia’s here to slay for Cyprus
April 30, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MBWhy settle for just one Aussie act at Eurovision, when you can have another? Sydney-born Silia Kapsis continues the Australian takeover of Cyprus as she takes to the ESC stage... LEARN MORE The post 🇨🇾 No lie: Silia’s here to slay for Cyprus appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2
April 27, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBWith one semi final down, there’s another (huge) semi final to cover. Sixteen more songs try to get through to the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final via Semi Final 2. Michael... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1
April 20, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThought the first half of this year’s Semi Final 1 was tough? Try the second half… and try to work out who will get through to the Grand Final! Michael... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIt’s finally come to this – time to preview the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Michael and Io line up the first seven songs to preview,... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇷🇸 Serbia flowers for Teya: Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju ’24
April 08, 2024 23:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThere’s no better way to wrap up national final season than to review one of Europe’s biggest banger of a party, thanks to Serbia. Pesma za Evroviziju has become one... LEARN MORE The post 🇷🇸 Serbia flowers for Teya: Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju ’24 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇩🇰 Marking a line in Denmark’s sand: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024
April 06, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBEach year, we look to Denmark to provide a song competition that favours the middle of the road. This year, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (or DMGP for short) surprised with... LEARN MORE The post 🇩🇰 Marking a line in Denmark’s sand: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down your Top 10
April 05, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down your Top 10 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #22 to #11
April 04, 2024 22:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #22 to #11 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #35 to #23
April 04, 2024 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #35 to #23 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #48 to #36
April 03, 2024 22:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #48 to #36 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #61 to #49
April 03, 2024 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #61 to #49 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #74 to #62
April 02, 2024 22:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #74 to #62 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #87 to #75
April 02, 2024 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #87 to #75 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #100 to #88
April 01, 2024 22:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBFor the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #100 to #88 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇵🇹 Portugal screams for more: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2024
March 31, 2024 01:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBPortugal is known for a particular style of national final. But this year, Festival da Canção surprised many… including Michael and Io. Join them to hear the songs that were... LEARN MORE The post 🇵🇹 Portugal screams for more: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇭🇷 Croatia’s lasagna dinner is ready: Reviewing Dora 2024
March 30, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOne of the national finals that has come out winging of late has been that from Croatia. Dora usually provides us with amazing songs, amazing performances and high expectations. But... LEARN MORE The post 🇭🇷 Croatia’s lasagna dinner is ready: Reviewing Dora 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇱🇻 Latvia is far from hollow: Reviewing Supernova 2024
March 26, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBSometimes national finals are pretty run of the mill, other times they’re anything but. Latvia landed in the latter category, as Supernova delivered Dons as their Eurovision contestant for 2024.... LEARN MORE The post 🇱🇻 Latvia is far from hollow: Reviewing Supernova 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇺🇦 Ukraine turns to the saints: Reviewing Vidbir 2024
March 23, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBGoing underground once again, Ukraine took to the metro to decide their Eurovision entry. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil were the eventual winners of Vidbir, stealing all of the televotes.... LEARN MORE The post 🇺🇦 Ukraine turns to the saints: Reviewing Vidbir 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇮🇹 No boredom for Italy: Reviewing Sanremo 2024
March 16, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBItaly is famous for many things, but in the music world, they’re famous for inventing Eurovision. The original song contest, Sanremo, has delivered the first female singer in ten years... LEARN MORE The post 🇮🇹 No boredom for Italy: Reviewing Sanremo 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇸🇪 Finding Sweden’s home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024
March 09, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBAfter what has felt like both 5 years and 5 minutes, the 2024 Eurovision National Final season is coming to a close. As is tradition, Sweden‘s Melodifestivalen wraps things up... LEARN MORE The post 🇸🇪 Finding Sweden’s home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇸🇲 Megara’s number 1 in San Marino: Reviewing Una Voce Per San Marino 2024
March 05, 2024 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Most Serene Republic of San Marino was far from quiet as Una Voce per San Marino (or UVPSM for short) took over. With hundreds of songs being whittled down... LEARN MORE The post 🇸🇲 Megara’s number 1 in San Marino: Reviewing Una Voce Per San Marino 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇮🇸 Hands up for Iceland: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2024
March 02, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIt’s time to wrap things up in Iceland as Söngvakeppnin comes to a close. The Grand Final beams across the world on Saturday 3 March at 8:45pm CET (or 6:45am... LEARN MORE The post 🇮🇸 Hands up for Iceland: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇮🇪 Bambie blows Ireland away: Reviewing Eurosong 2024
February 27, 2024 22:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOnce again, Ireland had to contend with a special edition of The Late Late Show to select its Eurovision entry. While Eurosong continues to deliver a variety of songs and... LEARN MORE The post 🇮🇪 Bambie blows Ireland away: Reviewing Eurosong 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇳🇴 Norway goes for Gåte: Reviewing MGP 2024
February 24, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEvery year, Norway delivers a surprising competition. This year, Melodi Grand Prix did not disappoint. Michael and Io revisit some of the songs that reached the MGP grand final, but... LEARN MORE The post 🇳🇴 Norway goes for Gåte: Reviewing MGP 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇪🇪 It’s Estonia’s cultural centre: Previewing Eesti Laul 2024
February 17, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBHaving recently been named Europe’s new Cultural Centre, Estonia has a lot to live up to. One of those challenges is Eesti Laul, the annual song competition used to select... LEARN MORE The post 🇪🇪 It’s Estonia’s cultural centre: Previewing Eesti Laul 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇫🇮 It’s party time in Finland: Previewing UMK 2024
February 10, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBLast year, Finland came within a breath of victory thanks to their king Käärijä. This year, they’re hoping that Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (or UMK for ease of use) delivers another... LEARN MORE The post 🇫🇮 It’s party time in Finland: Previewing UMK 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇪🇸 ¡Hola! Spain calling: Previewing Benidorm Fest 2024
February 03, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBFor the third year, Spain is heading to the sunny beaches of Benidorm to pick their Eurovision entrant. And for the third year, Benidorm is putting on quite the show!... LEARN MORE The post 🇪🇸 ¡Hola! Spain calling: Previewing Benidorm Fest 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇱🇺 The Grand Duchy is back: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2024
January 27, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBWe last saw them perform on the Eurovision stage in 1993, and they’ve been sorely missed. Finally, Luxembourg is back and they’re delivering quite the national final. Michael and Io... LEARN MORE The post 🇱🇺 The Grand Duchy is back: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇦🇱 Getting Besa for an Albanian FiKmas: Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 62
January 20, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIt’s a tradition across Eastern Europe, where families gather around the tree to celebrate the three nights of FiKmas. The 62nd edition of Albania‘s premier song competition delivered a winner... LEARN MORE The post 🇦🇱 Getting Besa for an Albanian FiKmas: Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 62 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
🇨🇿 When Czechia chose Aiko: Reviewing ESCZ 2024
January 15, 2024 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWe usually expect Albania to start the national final season, but Czechia has come along and stolen the limelight with ESCZ. With a 70% international / 30% Czech vote split,... LEARN MORE The post 🇨🇿 When Czechia chose Aiko: Reviewing ESCZ 2024 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
We’re back for 2024: Checking up on some faves
January 13, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIt’s that time of the year again – Eurovision returns to Australia’s amazing LGBTIQA radio station. Michael and Io start the ball rolling with a quick check in with the... LEARN MORE The post We’re back for 2024: Checking up on some faves appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 2)
November 25, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe 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!... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 2) appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 1)
November 19, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBIt’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... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 1) appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Hitting Euroclub: Saying goodbye to Eurovision 2023
June 03, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBEvery 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... LEARN MORE The post Hitting Euroclub: Saying goodbye to Eurovision 2023 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.
Best of the Rest: Some 2023 Eurovision National Final faves
May 27, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBEurovision 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... LEARN MORE The post Best of the Rest: Some 2023 Eurovision National Final faves appeared first on JOY Eurovision.