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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28 Feb 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 ...

14 Mar 2026

Galaxies aligning: Reviewing Croatia’s Dora 2026

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

Each year, we wait with baited breath for Croatia to choose their Eurovision entry via Dora. Will it be more ...

7 Mar 2026

Turn up the heat: Previewing Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2026

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

It's the last National Final weekend of the year. And that means Sweden is ready to decide on its song ...