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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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

News

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