2019’s Big Eurovision List
Need to know what’s happening in the lead up to the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest? Find it right here. Semi Final 1 will be held on Tuesday 14 May; Semi Final 2 will be held […]
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Join the JOYEurovision team for all the Eurovision news, views and reviews. 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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Oh hey Dal!: Reviewing Hungary’s A Dal
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 […]
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Welcome back Dora: Reviewing Croatia’s Dora
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 its […]
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The Fest is Melfest: Previewing Sweden
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 running to go to […]
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Why’s the siren blaring in Ukraine?
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. Michael and Io have a quick dip into Vidbir […]
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Darude’s found himself in a sandstorm: Previewing Finland’s UMK
Last year, Finland took a different approach to UMK, selecting a singer and having the public vote for the song. Famous for Sandstorm, Finnish producer Darude has been chosen to go to Tel Aviv, along […]
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From ballads to metal: Previewing Iceland’s Söngvakeppnin
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 […]
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Unicorns, skies and daddies: Previewing Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix
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, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:30 — 51.7MB)
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Eesti wow! Previewing Estonia’s Eesti Laul
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 Eurovision: Australia Decides […]
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Rewinding Destination Eurovision: France
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 this mini-review. There’s a […]
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Rewinding Operación Triunfo – Eurovision Gala: Spain
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. Check out what you missed out on (and what couldn’t beat Miki) […]
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