JOY Eurovision

23 Apr 2013

Be Like Farid!

Society & Culture

Last year, we all discovered that Azerbaijan goes its own way, whether it’s in how its representatives are selected or in staging a national final.

Yet this year, they certainly have a very unique way of promoting this year’s Azeri representative, Farid Mammadov via a series of workouts.

Yes, workouts, as in Jane Fonda in the 1980s. Farid’s particular workout of choice appears to be capoeira, the Brazilian martial art.

You can see a promo and more at ESCXtra.

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 ...