JOY Eurovision

7 May 2023

🇬🇷 Anxiety and shorts: Meeting Victor Vernicos

Comedy, Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

He might be young, but Greece‘s Victor Vernicos is full of talent. He took some time out to chat with Michael about the excitement of walking on to the massive Eurovision stage with What They Say, the song he wrote as a 14 year old. They chat about the first rehearsal and keeping secrets about eating too much, and there’s even a message for Australia’s Greek community.

🥲 How are emotions a big part of Victor’s performance?

🎤 Will we ever see Victor in a boy band?

🩳 What are Victor’s 2024 Eurovision staging plans?

You can see Victor Vernicos perform What They Say during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Friday 12 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote)
• Prime time on Saturday 12 May at 7:30pm AEST

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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 ...