JOY Eurovision

4 Apr 2020

Finland’s looking back: Reviewing UMK 2020

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, National Finals, Society & Culture

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 think of the songs that didn’t quite make it?

Michael, Liam and special guest Robbie shared their thoughts on one of the year’s best national final competitions.

Who had the queer content that JOY needs?

What did Robbie think of the vocals?

Were the bears worthy winners?

Make sure you vote for your favourite too!

Playlist

Catharina Zülke – Eternity

TIKA – I’ll Let My Heart Break

Sansa – Lover View

F3M – Bananas

Erika Vikman – Cicciolina

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31 May 2025

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

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

It's that time, when we say goodbye to Eurovision for another year. Michael and Io traipse into (the old school version ...

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 ...

18 May 2025

Basel is ready to party for Eurovision 2025

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Image credit: EBU Get excited, as Eurovision returns to Switzerland! Thanks to Nemo, singers from around Europe will descend on Basel ...