JOY Eurovision

7 May 2018

Estonia: It’s all opera for Princess Elina

Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

Elina Nechayeva is a renowned opera singer and she’s taking the Eurovision stage with a very Eurovision number. Estonia has put a heap of effort into the staging for this one, but for Princess Elina, it’s all about the music.

She chatted with Michael about Disney princesses and her thoughts about a Eurovision competition for opera.

Who knows – we might even see her in Melbourne soon. Hamer Hall anyone?

See Elina perform La Forza in Semi 1 on Wednesday 9 May on SBS:

Live show at 5am AEST

Prime time show at 7:30pm AEST

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7 Dec 2025

Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Junior Eurovision, Music, Society & Culture

It's time to celebrate children's talent as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest lands for another year. Michael and Io preview the ...

31 May 2025

Let’s party: Time to say goodbye to Eurovision 2025

Comedy, JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

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24 May 2025

JJ’s a 2025 Eurovision winner baby: Celebrating Austria

Comedy, JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

Danke Österreich! The Eurovision trophy was lifted by JJ, after getting over the line in a nailbiting 2025 Grand Final. Michael ...