Hálfdán and Matthías are VÆB, and they’ve found a brand-new pair of blinged out sunglasses just in time to make their way to Basel.

Michael and Io chat with the lads about their music, being the oldies at Songvakeppnin and if they’d ever consider being in a Eurovision and Alone Australia crossover series.

Which Eurovision singer would they want to have in their boat?

How many glasses do they have?

Why do the boys know all about funerals?

You can see VÆB perform Róa during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Wednesday 14 May at 5am AEST
• Prime time on Friday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST

Not in Australia? Watch the video in full in the Spotify podcast.

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Australia’s new milkshake maker talked with Michael and Io about his life and how these stories have made Marty Zambotto who he is today.

What music did Marty grow up on?

What’s with all the food?

What does Marty take everywhere with him?

You can see Go-Jo perform Milkshake Man during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Friday 16 May at 5am AEST
• Prime time on Saturday 17 May at 7:30pm AEST

See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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Thanks to Je ne sais quoi, Hera Björk became a household name in every Eurovision-loving home, and we keep hoping she’d visit.

Finally, after an aborted attempt in 2020 and a return ESC performance in 2024, we get to have the Queen of Effing Everything on Aussie soil.

Michael and Io chat with Hera about finally being in Australia and what it’s taken to get here. Plus, enjoy a special live performance of that 2010 banger made intimate!

What lifestyle show starring Hera will Michael be pitching to SBS?

Where will Hera be off to while she’s here?

What’s so special about Australia?

Catch up with Hera:

• See Hera perform on the Main Stage at Midsumma Carnival on Sunday 19 January 2025
• Grab tickets to Hera’s residency cabaret show at Pride of our Footscray from 21 to 25 January 2025 via the Midsumma website
• Help Hera raise money for skaters at the special Queen of the Ice(land) show in Melbourne on 22 January 2025
• Catch Hera across Australia with details via the Euro Party website

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This year, the Albanian public chose BESA to fly the flag in Sweden, with a song that was originally in Albanian but was changed to English.

Michael caught up with her to chat about TiTAN, the story behind the song and what it means to be on the Eurovision stage.

🇫🇷 What’s Besa been up to in France?

💬 How important is language in Besa’s life?

🧮 What was it like to be the singing child of mathematicians?

You can see Besa perform TiTAN during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Friday 10 May at 5am AEST
• Prime time on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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Marina Satti brings a fresh sound for Greece to the stage with Zari, combining her love of performance and jazz with her own multicultural background.

Michael caught up with her to chat about her family, her music and the importance of having female voices loud and proud in society.

🎙️ How important is Fonés for Marina?

📹 What’s Marina’s Australian connection for Eurovision?

⌚ What are Marina’s next steps?

You can see Marina Satti perform Zari during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Friday 10 May at 5am AEST
• Prime time on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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Michael caught up with LUNA to chat about The Tower, her love of space and an interesting Australian connection.

🎤 Which Aussie does LUNA love?

🪐 What planet does she closely connect with?

💪 How does The Tower speak to the audience?

You can see LUNA perform The Tower during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Wednesday 8 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote)
• Prime time on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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Even with the crazy ceiling decor and happenings around them, they explored the importance of One Milkali (One Blood) for this year’s competition, along with what’s to come for Electric Fields once the competition comes to its end.

🐨 What’s so special about this year’s Australian entry?

🎤 How important is language and culture in Australian music?

👗 What’s Zaachariaha got up her sleeve?

🧼 Has anyone paid for their washing?

You can see Electric Fields perform One Milkali (One Blood) during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Wednesday 8 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote for your favourite of the Semi)
• Prime time on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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Thankfully they reformed after a 17-year hiatus, so they could chat with Michael about their folk-rock entry, Ulveham.

🗓️ What was everyone up to for 17 years?

😄 How are the crowds different at Eurovision?

🗣️ How much Norwegian practice does Michael need?

You can see Gåte perform Ulveham during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Friday 10 May at 5am AEST
• Prime time on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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Michael had a chat with the boys about their journey so far, what to expect from their stage show, and the good oil for long haul flights.

💪 How competitive are the boys?

🥺 How are fans greeting them in the street?

🍺 Why are the twins giving all the props to Australia?

You can see Marcus & Martinus perform Unforgettable during the Grand Final. Watch it on SBS:

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

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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He caught up with Michael for a quick chat about his experiences so far, his love of rock and why he’ll need some help visiting Australia.

😨 Why’s Baby Lasagna frightened?

🎸 Who’s his favourite Aussie rock band?

👋 What does Baby Lasagna have to say to your neighbours?

You can see Baby Lasagna perform Rim Tim Tagi Dim during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

• Live on Wednesday 8 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote)
• Prime time on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts, which includes a special performance of Rim Tim Tagi Dim

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