JOY Eurovision

6 May 2022

🇦🇹 Bangers, make up and advice: Meeting LUM!X and Pia Maria

Music, Society & Culture

Austria has delivered the club banger that we’ve all been wanting. It’s all thanks to superstar producer LUM!X, aka Luca Michlmayr, and newcomer Pia Maria.

Michael caught up with the duo to chat about the Eurovision experience and the ideas behind Halo.

💬 What advice has Gabry Ponte given the pair?

📞 How did Pia Maria react to being chosen to sing?

💿 When might we see them perform?

You can see LUM!X and Pia Maria perform in Semi Final 1 on SBS:

• Live on Wednesday 11 May at 5am (AEST)
• Prime time on Friday 13 May at 8:30pm (AEST)

See the whole interview via Spotify Podcasts:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aPdvDQ5C20BNlljbierei?si=A99CgYcxSe-NSnmULhAwEg

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7 Dec 2025

Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Junior Eurovision, Music, Society & Culture

It's time to celebrate children's talent as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest lands for another year. Michael and Io preview the ...

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 ...