JOY Eurovision

8 May 2022

🇦🇺 Getting back on the horse: Catching up with Paul Clarke

Music, Society & Culture

He’s a familiar face to any Eurovision fan, always seen next to Australia’s contestant at the press conference table. But after a year away, it’s a joyous return for Paul Clarke to the Eurovision bubble. As Creative Director for Australia, he looks after how our entries look on your TV each year. He’s also the man behind Eurovision – Australia Decides.

Michael and Paul caught up to chat about the 2022 Contest, including what it’s been like working with superfan Sheldon Riley.

🌍 What has it been like being back in Europe?

🪜 How did we end up with the staircase?

🎤 Will there be Aus Decides 2023 and who might be involved?

Watch the video via Spotify Podcasts:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1h4gAQUrT115KLfZUxASWb?si=CkZXxO0JQpqLqUdolR6pIQ

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6 Jan 2026

Vienna glitters for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest

News

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10 Jan 2026

Elephant in the room: New Eurovision rules, old problems; new tunes, old mates

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Musings, News, Society & Culture

JOYEurovision is back for season 2026. And with it being the 70th edition of the world's biggest music competition, we ...

13 Dec 2025

Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Junior Eurovision, Music, Society & Culture

So many kids, so little time... but they're all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision ...