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22 May 2021

#OpenUp: Previewing the Eurovision 2021 Grand Final

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#OpenUp: Previewing the Eurovision 2021 Grand Final

After months of preparing and a year of waiting, we’re finally ready to celebrate the Grand Final of the biggest music event in the world.

Michael, Liam and Io jumped in the studio to preview the Big 5 and Host entries in this year’s Eurovision Grand Final. With such a tight field of amazing music, they had great difficulty choosing who might win… but they knew who they didn’t like.

Listen out for all 26 songs played to help you decide, along with a chat with BBC Radio 2’s Richie Anderson (trying to spruik the UK’s song for Australian audiences).

Well done Richie! 😂👏@zoetheball set @Richie_Anderson the HUGE task of getting the UK's Eurovision entry track 'Embers' by @jamesnewmanuk played in as many countries as possible… 🌎🎶 pic.twitter.com/QXzVDnCotU
— BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) May 21, 2021

Make sure you watch the live show with us (Sunday 23 May at 5am AEST on SBS) and social along using the hashtag #JOYESC.

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The songs

🇮🇹 Måneskin 🏳️‍🌈 – Zitti E Buoni [Shut up and be good]

🇮🇹 #EUROVISION POLL TIME:@thisismaneskin is giving us some firm and direct instructions in their #ESC2021 entry.

What do you find more difficult?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 22, 2021

🇳🇱 Jeangu Macrooy 🏳️‍🌈 – Birth of a New Age

🇳🇱 #EUROVISION POLL TIME:@JeanguMacrooy would use the unicorn emoji to represent him.

What’s yours?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 22, 2021

🇫🇷 Barbara Pravi – Voilà

🇫🇷 #EUROVISION POLL TIME:

We stan @Babpravi for her #JESC bops. Which is your fave?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 22, 2021

🇩🇪 Jendrik 🏳️‍🌈 – I Don’t Feel Hate

🇩🇪 #EUROVISION POLL TIME:@Jendrikkkk doesn’t feel hate, but he does feel sorry. How about you?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 22, 2021

🇪🇸 Blas Cantó – Voy A Querdarme [I’m Going to Love Myself]

🇪🇸 #EUROVISION POLL TIME:@BlasCanto has a big moon. Australia loves big things. Where should Blas’ big moon be mounted in Australia?
— #JOYEurovision 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@JOY_Eurovision) May 22, 2021

🇬🇧 James Newman – Embers