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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20 Jan 2026

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

News

Image credit: EBU The Eurovision Song Contest takes place for the 70th time in 2026. And once again, Vienna gets to ...

21 Feb 2026

Who’s coming next?: Previewing Finland’s UMK 2026

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

It's a national final that we've become big fans of and yet again, Finland isn't here to disappoint. Uuden Musiikin ...

14 Feb 2026

Hold my coffee: Previewing Estonia’s Eesti Laul 2026

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

It's the first big weekend of Eurovision national finals, and Friends of the Show - Estonia - are ready to ...

31 Jan 2026

Living a fantasy: Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026

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

The Nordic Grand Prixes are getting underway. The first cab off the rank is Denmark, with Dansk Melodi Grand Prix ...