JOY Eurovision

9 May 2022

🇲🇪 Sun, translation and loss: Meeting Vladana

Music, Society & Culture

COVID-19 has affected many people around the world, especially in Europe. It’s even affected Vladana Vučinić, taking a special member of her family.

Michael chatted with the singer and journalist from Montenegro about her journey to Eurovision and how Breathe came about.

☀️ Has that sun affected the performance?

🔤 Why is Vladana singing in English?

🇲🇰 How has North Macedonia helped Vladana?

You can see Vladana perform in Semi Final 2 on SBS:

• Live on Friday 13 May at 5am (AEST)
• Prime time on Saturday 14 May at 8:30pm (AEST)

Watch the interview via Spotify Podcasts:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RvIhbZ6mYEYlldvBRxP7M?si=UolPTPjlQGCuQfNktGjQow

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20 Jan 2026

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

News

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21 Feb 2026

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

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

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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 ...