Sandhja to Sergey: Eurovision 2016 Semi 1, First Half Preview
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It’s time for the traditional JOYEurovision previews and we started with the first half of the first semi final.
Michael and Mark bunkered down to enjoy (or endure) the first nine songs you’ll hear in Stockholm. Mark thinks Finland’s underrated, Michael’s scared by Armenia and both the boys are intrigued by Croatia.
What do you think?
Tell us by scrolling down and logging your VOTE! Your favourite will be revealed on the Grand Final preview show on Saturday 13 May.
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The Rundown
Sandhja – Sing It Away [Finland] ![]()
Lidia Isac – Falling Stars [Moldova] ![]()
Nina Kraljić – Lighthouse [Croatia] ![]()
Douwe Bob – Slow Down [LGBTI – The Netherlands] ![]()
Iveta Mukuchyan – LoveWave [Armenia] ![]()
Serhat – I Didn’t Know [San Marino] ![]()
Sergey Lazarev – You Are The Only One [Russia] ![]()
Who’s your favourite?

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Next week
Get ready to come together with the second half of Semi Final 1. From the Czech Republic to Malta, you’ll hear all the songs of the first semi: Saturday, 8pm AEST / 12pm CEST on Melbourne’s LGBTI radio station, JOY.
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