JOY Eurovision https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/ Join the JOYEurovision team for all the Eurovision news, views and reviews Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:04:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Join the JOYEurovision team for all the Eurovision news, views and reviews JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities false episodic JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities ppc@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. JOY Melbourne Inc. podcast Join the JOYEurovision team for all the Eurovision news, views and reviews JOY Eurovision http://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2022/01/JOYEurovision-2022.png https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia Weekly 296ee570-1f4a-59f9-b821-dd4c783d145e Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-second-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:00:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6810 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-second-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-second-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/feed/ 0 <p>We’ve heard from one half of this year’s talented lot, but there are still nine songs left in the running for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest trophy for 2024. Michael... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-second-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-second-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/">Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We’ve heard from one half of this year’s talented lot, but there are still nine songs left in the running for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest trophy for 2024.

Michael and Io run through the second half of #JESC2024 and realise some broadcasters know kids better than others.

Who don’t we want to be upset?

Who’s understood the assignment?

Which is our favourite to win?

Don’t miss out on the fun – watch the shindig direct from Madrid via the JESC YouTube channel from 4am on Sunday 17 November AEDT. And make sure you vote at jesc.tv

Get into it

Watch the official video by following the link.

Listen to the official album via your preferred store.

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

Not in Australia? Grab an edited version of this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Playlist

Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – To My Mom        Watch on YouTube

Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – Como La Lola [Like Lola]        Watch on YouTube

Germany: Bjarne – Save The Best For Us        Watch on YouTube

The Netherlands: Stay Tuned – Music        Watch on YouTube

San Marino: Idols SM – Come Noi [Like Us]        Watch on YouTube

Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – Hear Me Now        Watch on YouTube

Portugal: Victoria Nicole – Esperança [Hope]        Watch on YouTube

Ireland: Enya Cox Dempsey – Le Chéile [Together]        Watch on YouTube

Malta: Ramires Sciberras – Stilla Ċkejkna [Young Star]        Watch on YouTube

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]]> We’ve heard from one half of this year’s talented lot, but there are still nine songs left in the running for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest trophy for 2024. Michael... LEARN MORE We’ve heard from one half of this year’s talented lot, but there are still nine songs left in the running for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest trophy for 2024.
Michael and Io run through the second half of #JESC2024 and realise some broadcasters know kids better than others.
Who don’t we want to be upset?
Who’s understood the assignment?
Which is our favourite to win?
Don’t miss out on the fun – watch the shindig direct from Madrid via the JESC YouTube channel from 4am on Sunday 17 November AEDT. And make sure you vote at jesc.tv
Get into it
Watch the official video by following the link.
Listen to the official album via your preferred store.
Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
Not in Australia? Grab an edited version of this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – To My Mom       
Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – Como La Lola [Like Lola]       
Germany: Bjarne – Save The Best For Us       
The Netherlands: Stay Tuned – Music       
San Marino: Idols SM – Come Noi [Like Us]       
Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – Hear Me Now       
Portugal: Victoria Nicole – Esperança [Hope]       
Ireland: Enya Cox Dempsey – Le Chéile [Together]       
Malta: Ramires Sciberras – Stilla Ċkejkna [Young Star]       


]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 50 50 Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 full false 53:38 Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-first-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6803 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-first-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-first-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/feed/ 0 <p>The kids are back to let the world know they’re talented, mean business and hate fossil fuels. Michael and Bryan preview the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-first-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/11/previewing-the-first-half-of-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2024/">Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The kids are back to let the world know they’re talented, mean business and hate fossil fuels.

Michael and Bryan preview the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with eight songs blooming in your earholes ahead of the big event at 4am on Sunday 17 November AEDT.

Where’s the Australian connection?

Who’s looking fabulous?

Can France make it three in a row?

Don’t miss out on the fun – watch the shindig direct from Madrid via the JESC YouTube channel.

Get into it

Watch the official video by following the link.

Listen to the official album via your preferred store.

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

Not in Australia? Grab an edited version of this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Playlist

France 2023: Zoé Clauzure – Cœur [Heart]        Watch on YouTube

Italy: Simone Grande – Pigiama Party [Pyjama Party]        Watch on YouTube

Estonia: ANNABELLE – Tänavad [The streets]        Watch on YouTube

Albania: Nikol Çabeli – Vallëzoj [Dance]        Watch on YouTube

Armenia: Leo – Cosmic Friend        Watch on YouTube

Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – Crystal Waters        Watch on YouTube

France: Titouan – Comme ci comme ça [Like this, like that]        Watch on YouTube

North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – Marathon        Watch on YouTube

Poland: Dominik Arim – All Together        Watch on YouTube

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]]> The kids are back to let the world know they’re talented, mean business and hate fossil fuels. Michael and Bryan preview the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024,... LEARN MORE The kids are back to let the world know they’re talented, mean business and hate fossil fuels.
Michael and Bryan preview the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with eight songs blooming in your earholes ahead of the big event at 4am on Sunday 17 November AEDT.
Where’s the Australian connection?
Who’s looking fabulous?
Can France make it three in a row?
Don’t miss out on the fun – watch the shindig direct from Madrid via the JESC YouTube channel.
Get into it
Watch the official video by following the link.
Listen to the official album via your preferred store.
Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
Not in Australia? Grab an edited version of this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
France 2023: Zoé Clauzure – Cœur [Heart]       
Italy: Simone Grande – Pigiama Party [Pyjama Party]       
Estonia: ANNABELLE – Tänavad [The streets]       
Albania: Nikol Çabeli – Vallëzoj [Dance]       
Armenia: Leo – Cosmic Friend       
Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – Crystal Waters       
France: Titouan – Comme ci comme ça [Like this, like that]       
North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – Marathon       
Poland: Dominik Arim – All Together       
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 49 49 Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 full false 53:36 babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final] https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-2-season-final/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:00:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6482 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-2-season-final/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-2-season-final/feed/ 0 <p>We couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another! As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-2-season-final/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-2-season-final/">babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another!

As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning of season 11 of babblePOP!.

Michael and Io are still hoping you’ll help JOY flourish by becoming a member, donating or buying some totes cool merch. You can do it right now at joy.org.au/radiothon (and make sure you tell them babbleVISION sent you!). 

Who’s the gayest person around?

Which artist’s back catalogue will Io be diving into?

Who deserves a moment on the Eurovision stage?

📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

We’ll be back later in the year for Junior Eurovision. Enjoy the winter break.

Playlist

CatCat – Bye-bye, baby [Finland 1994]

Benjamin 🏳️‍🌈 & BESS – Paremmin ku kukaan muu [Finnish: Better than anyone else]

Grethe Kausland & Benny Borg – Småting [Norway 1972]

Agnete Saba – Lykkerus [Norwegian: Bliss]

Jalisse – Fiumi di parole [Italy 1997]

Eiffel 65 & Loredana Bertè – BESTIALE [Italian: BESTIAL]

Kikki Danielsson – Bra Vibrationer [Sweden 1983]

Miss Li – Misstag [Swedish: Mistake]

Tina Karol – Show Me Your Love [Ukraine 2006]

Olya Polyakova – Щоб не плакати, я сміюсь [Ukrainian: I laugh to keep from crying]

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]]> We couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another! As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning... LEARN MORE We couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another!
As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning of season 11 of babblePOP!.
Michael and Io are still hoping you’ll help JOY flourish by becoming a member, donating or buying some totes cool merch. You can do it right now at joy.org.au/radiothon (and make sure you tell them babbleVISION sent you!). 
Who’s the gayest person around?
Which artist’s back catalogue will Io be diving into?
Who deserves a moment on the Eurovision stage?
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
We’ll be back later in the year for Junior Eurovision. Enjoy the winter break.
Playlist
CatCat – Bye-bye, baby [Finland 1994]
Benjamin 🏳️‍🌈 & BESS – Paremmin ku kukaan muu [Finnish: Better than anyone else]
Grethe Kausland & Benny Borg – Småting [Norway 1972]
Agnete Saba – Lykkerus [Norwegian: Bliss]
Jalisse – Fiumi di parole [Italy 1997]
Eiffel 65 & Loredana Bertè – BESTIALE [Italian: BESTIAL]
Kikki Danielsson – Bra Vibrationer [Sweden 1983]
Miss Li – Misstag [Swedish: Mistake]
Tina Karol – Show Me Your Love [Ukraine 2006]
Olya Polyakova – Щоб не плакати, я сміюсь [Ukrainian: I laugh to keep from crying]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 48 48 babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final] full false babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1) https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-1/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:00:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6480 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-1/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-1/feed/ 0 <p>It’s JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially. It’s also the time of year when JOYEurovision finishes and babblePOP!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/06/babblevision-flourishing-with-joy-part-1/">babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially.

It’s also the time of year when JOYEurovision finishes and babblePOP! returns.

So what better way to celebrate than having an extra special crossover event – babbleVISION!

Michael and Io allow some Eurovision classics to flourish alongside new releases in languages other than English, and it’s a treat for your earholes.

Whose butt needs talking about?

What TV show needs to find a place at JOY?

Who’s playing to the gays?

📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Playlist

Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankoulov – Water [Bulgaria 2007]

AZIS 🏳️‍🌈 & LIDIA – Лудница (Ludnica) [Bulgarian: Madhouse]

Edyta Górniak – To Nie Ja [Poland 1994]

Top Girls – Moje serce należy do Ciebie [Polish: My heart belongs to you]

Rebeka Dremelj – Vrag Naj Vzame [Slovenia 2008]

Domen Kumer – Halo, Halo?! [Slovenian]

Modern Folk Trio & Ayşegül – Dönme dolap [Türkiye 1981]

Demet Akalın – Dön Gece Olmadan [Turkish: Without the night]

Profil – Hé, hé, m’sieurs, dames [France 1980]

Bon Entendeur & Nicoletta – Fio Maravilha [French]

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]]> It’s JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially. It’s also the time of year when JOYEurovision finishes and babblePOP!... LEARN MORE JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially.
It’s also the time of year when JOYEurovision finishes and babblePOP! returns.
So what better way to celebrate than having an extra special crossover event – babbleVISION!
Michael and Io allow some Eurovision classics to flourish alongside new releases in languages other than English, and it’s a treat for your earholes.
Whose butt needs talking about?
What TV show needs to find a place at JOY?
Who’s playing to the gays?
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankoulov – Water [Bulgaria 2007]
AZIS 🏳️‍🌈 & LIDIA – Лудница (Ludnica) [Bulgarian: Madhouse]
Edyta Górniak – To Nie Ja [Poland 1994]
Top Girls – Moje serce należy do Ciebie [Polish: My heart belongs to you]
Rebeka Dremelj – Vrag Naj Vzame [Slovenia 2008]
Domen Kumer – Halo, Halo?! [Slovenian]
Modern Folk Trio & Ayşegül – Dönme dolap [Türkiye 1981]
Demet Akalın – Dön Gece Olmadan [Turkish: Without the night]
Profil – Hé, hé, m’sieurs, dames [France 1980]
Bon Entendeur & Nicoletta – Fio Maravilha [French]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 47 47 babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1) full false The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It’s a 2024 Europarty https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/the-wash-up-the-eurovision-latest-its-a-2024-europarty/ Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6441 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/the-wash-up-the-eurovision-latest-its-a-2024-europarty/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/the-wash-up-the-eurovision-latest-its-a-2024-europarty/feed/ 0 <p>It’s only been two weeks since the Grand Final, but it feels so much longer. Michael and Io try to wade through the Eurovision wash-up to make sense of all... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/the-wash-up-the-eurovision-latest-its-a-2024-europarty/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/the-wash-up-the-eurovision-latest-its-a-2024-europarty/">The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It’s a 2024 Europarty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s only been two weeks since the Grand Final, but it feels so much longer. Michael and Io try to wade through the Eurovision wash-up to make sense of all the things that have happened.

They share the ratings results for both TV and online, explore what happened with Australia and discuss Joost and that DQ.

Plus, get involved in the KAN conversation… all within an hour.

What does Michael think about the Israel controversy?

Why is Io impressed with TikTok?

What is the real reason for all the outrage about Olly?

📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Playlist

Nebulossa ft Gloria Trevi – Zorra (Remix)

Nemo 🏳️‍🌈 – The Code (Felix Jaehn Remix 🏳️‍🌈)

Natalia Barbu – In The Middle (Carnival Brain Remix)

Slimane – Mon Amour (Meya Rework)

Electric Fields 🇦🇺 🏳️‍🌈 – One Milkali (One Blood) [Tseba Remix]

Olly Alexander 🏳️‍🌈 – Dizzy (Prezioso Remix)

Silia Kapsis 🇦🇺 – Liar (Liran Shoshan Remix Radio Edit)

Joost – Europapa (DJ Paul Elstak Remix)

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]]> It’s only been two weeks since the Grand Final, but it feels so much longer. Michael and Io try to wade through the Eurovision wash-up to make sense of all... LEARN MORE It’s only been two weeks since the Grand Final, but it feels so much longer. Michael and Io try to wade through the Eurovision wash-up to make sense of all the things that have happened.
They share the ratings results for both TV and online, explore what happened with Australia and discuss Joost and that DQ.
Plus, get involved in the KAN conversation… all within an hour.
What does Michael think about the Israel controversy?
Why is Io impressed with TikTok?
What is the real reason for all the outrage about Olly?
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
Nebulossa ft Gloria Trevi – Zorra (Remix)
Nemo 🏳️‍🌈 – The Code (Felix Jaehn Remix 🏳️‍🌈)
Natalia Barbu – In The Middle (Carnival Brain Remix)
Slimane – Mon Amour (Meya Rework)
Electric Fields 🇦🇺 🏳️‍🌈 – One Milkali (One Blood) [Tseba Remix]
Olly Alexander 🏳️‍🌈 – Dizzy (Prezioso Remix)
Silia Kapsis 🇦🇺 – Liar (Liran Shoshan Remix Radio Edit)
Joost – Europapa (DJ Paul Elstak Remix)
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 45 45 The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It's a 2024 Europarty full false 54:11 🏆 🇨🇭 Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/nemo-breaks-the-code-celebrating-switzerland/ Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6425 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/nemo-breaks-the-code-celebrating-switzerland/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/nemo-breaks-the-code-celebrating-switzerland/feed/ 0 <p>We have a winner… and it’s Switzerland! Thanks to Nemo, the neutral alpine country has collected its third Eurovision win. Michael and Io celebrate the 2024 result by taking a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/nemo-breaks-the-code-celebrating-switzerland/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/nemo-breaks-the-code-celebrating-switzerland/">🏆 🇨🇭 Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We have a winner… and it’s Switzerland!

Thanks to Nemo, the neutral alpine country has collected its third Eurovision win. Michael and Io celebrate the 2024 result by taking a journey through Swiss Eurovision history.

Why does Nemo think their song is so popular?

How queer is Switzerland?

What’s Michael’s dirty secret?

📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

📺 Tap the links to watch the performances

🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Playlist

1956: 🏆 Lys Assia – Refrain

1969: Paola – Bonjour, bonjour  Watch on YouTube

1973: Patrick Juvet 🏳️‍🌈 – Je vais me marier, Marie  Watch on YouTube

1979: Peter, Sue and Marc & Pfuri, Gorps and Kniri – Trödler und Co  Watch on YouTube

1988: 🏆 Céline Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi  Watch on YouTube

1993: 🥉 Annie Cotton – Moi, tout simplement  Watch on YouTube

2004: Piero & The Music Stars – Celebrate!  Watch on YouTube

2010: Michael Von Der Heide 🏳️‍🌈 – Il Pleut De L’or  Watch on YouTube

2021: 🥉 Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’Univers  Watch on YouTube

2024: 🏆 Nemo 🏳️‍🌈 – The Code  Watch on YouTube

The post 🏆 🇨🇭 Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

]]> We have a winner… and it’s Switzerland! Thanks to Nemo, the neutral alpine country has collected its third Eurovision win. Michael and Io celebrate the 2024 result by taking a... LEARN MORE We have a winner… and it’s Switzerland!
Thanks to Nemo, the neutral alpine country has collected its third Eurovision win. Michael and Io celebrate the 2024 result by taking a journey through Swiss Eurovision history.
Why does Nemo think their song is so popular?
How queer is Switzerland?
What’s Michael’s dirty secret?
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
📺 Tap the links to watch the performances
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
1956: 🏆 Lys Assia – Refrain
1969: Paola – Bonjour, bonjour 
1973: Patrick Juvet 🏳️‍🌈 – Je vais me marier, Marie 
1979: Peter, Sue and Marc & Pfuri, Gorps and Kniri – Trödler und Co 
1988: 🏆 Céline Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi 
1993: 🥉 Annie Cotton – Moi, tout simplement 
2004: Piero & The Music Stars – Celebrate! 
2010: Michael Von Der Heide 🏳️‍🌈 – Il Pleut De L’or 
2021: 🥉 Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’Univers 
2024: 🏆 Nemo 🏳️‍🌈 – The Code 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 44 44 Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland full false 53:20 Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2024-grand-final/ Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6415 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2024-grand-final/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2024-grand-final/feed/ 0 <p>After months of blood, sweat and tears, the Eurovision Song Contest is soon about to crown its winner for 2024. Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2024-grand-final/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2024-grand-final/">Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> After months of blood, sweat and tears, the Eurovision Song Contest is soon about to crown its winner for 2024.

Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to preview the big finale. There’s an update about the Netherlands, deep dive into the final and still general confusion about who will win.

This contest is one for the history books.

What’s the go with social media?

Has the UK finally redeemed itself?

Who should ditch the dancers?

UPDATE: After JOYEurovision aired, the EBU released a statement announcing the disqualification of Joost Klein.

Get involved

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Playlist

🇸🇪 Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable

🇩🇪 Germany: ISAAK – Always On The Run

🇪🇸 Spain: Nebulossa – ZORRA [Vixen]

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Olly Alexander 🏳️‍🌈 – Dizzy

🇮🇹 Italy: Angelina Mango – La Noia [Boredom]

🇫🇷 France: Slimane – Mon Amour [My love]

The post Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

]]> After months of blood, sweat and tears, the Eurovision Song Contest is soon about to crown its winner for 2024. Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to... LEARN MORE Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to preview the big finale. There’s an update about the Netherlands, deep dive into the final and still general confusion about who will win.
This contest is one for the history books.
What’s the go with social media?
Has the UK finally redeemed itself?
Who should ditch the dancers?
UPDATE: After JOYEurovision aired, the EBU released a statement announcing the disqualification of Joost Klein.
Get involved
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🎵 Save the music to your preferred streaming platform.
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
🇸🇪 Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable
🇩🇪 Germany: ISAAK – Always On The Run
🇪🇸 Spain: Nebulossa – ZORRA [Vixen]
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Olly Alexander 🏳️‍🌈 – Dizzy
🇮🇹 Italy: Angelina Mango – La Noia [Boredom]
🇫🇷 France: Slimane – Mon Amour [My love]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 43 43 Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final full false 57:29 🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-united-by-language-besa-tells-her-story-for-all-of-albania/ Mon, 06 May 2024 14:01:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6408 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-united-by-language-besa-tells-her-story-for-all-of-albania/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-united-by-language-besa-tells-her-story-for-all-of-albania/feed/ 0 <p>Albania is known for its amazing music and culture and it’s no different in Eurovision land. This year, the Albanian public chose BESA to fly the flag in Sweden, with... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-united-by-language-besa-tells-her-story-for-all-of-albania/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-united-by-language-besa-tells-her-story-for-all-of-albania/">🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Albania is known for its amazing music and culture and it’s no different in Eurovision land.

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.

The post 🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

]]> Albania is known for its amazing music and culture and it’s no different in Eurovision land. This year, the Albanian public chose BESA to fly the flag in Sweden, with... LEARN MORE 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.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 42 42 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania full false 20:13 🇬🇷 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%b7-the-power-of-a-voice-marina-satti-throws-the-dice-for-greece/ Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6402 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%b7-the-power-of-a-voice-marina-satti-throws-the-dice-for-greece/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%b7-the-power-of-a-voice-marina-satti-throws-the-dice-for-greece/feed/ 0 <p>Bringing cultures together is one of Eurovision’s drawcards. And this year, it’s even allowing one country to showcase a younger side. Marina Satti brings a fresh sound for Greece to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%b7-the-power-of-a-voice-marina-satti-throws-the-dice-for-greece/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%b7-the-power-of-a-voice-marina-satti-throws-the-dice-for-greece/">🇬🇷 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Bringing cultures together is one of Eurovision’s drawcards. And this year, it’s even allowing one country to showcase a younger side.

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.

The post 🇬🇷 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

]]> Bringing cultures together is one of Eurovision’s drawcards. And this year, it’s even allowing one country to showcase a younger side. Marina Satti brings a fresh sound for Greece to... LEARN MORE 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.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 41 41 The power of a voice: Marina Satti throws the dice for Greece full false 13:25 Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/ Sat, 04 May 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6385 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/#respond https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/feed/ 0 <p>With one week to go, the action is heating up in Eurovision world. And the action isn’t stopping as we preview the second half of Semi Final 2. Michael’s up... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/">Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> With one week to go, the action is heating up in Eurovision world. And the action isn’t stopping as we preview the second half of Semi Final 2.

Michael’s up early in Malmö to join Io in Melbourne to give their thoughts on the final eight songs vying for a place in this year’s epic Grand Final.

You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Friday 10 May or via the primetime replay on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST.

Who needs to do a science experiment on stage?

Which country has understood the assignment?

How’s Michael going to cope for the final week?

Get involved

📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

🗳️ Vote now for your favourite of this half of Semi Final 2.

🎵 Save the music to your preferred streaming platform.

🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Playlist

🇱🇻 Latvia: Dons – Hollow

🇸🇲 San Marino: Megara 🏳️‍🌈 – 11:11

🇬🇪 Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter

🇧🇪 Belgium: Mustii 🏳️‍🌈 – Before the Party’s Over

🇪🇪 Estonia: 5MIINUST & Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi [we (sure) know nothing about (these) drugs]

🇮🇱 Israel: Eden Golan – Hurricane

🇳🇴 Norway: Gåte – Ulveham

🇳🇱 Netherlands: Joost Klein – Europapa

The post Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

]]> With one week to go, the action is heating up in Eurovision world. And the action isn’t stopping as we preview the second half of Semi Final 2. Michael’s up... LEARN MORE Michael’s up early in Malmö to join Io in Melbourne to give their thoughts on the final eight songs vying for a place in this year’s epic Grand Final.
You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Friday 10 May or via the primetime replay on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST.
Who needs to do a science experiment on stage?
Which country has understood the assignment?
How’s Michael going to cope for the final week?
Get involved
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🗳️ Vote now for your favourite of this half of Semi Final 2.
🎵 Save the music to your preferred streaming platform.
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
🇱🇻 Latvia: Dons – Hollow
🇸🇲 San Marino: Megara 🏳️‍🌈 – 11:11
🇬🇪 Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter
🇧🇪 Belgium: Mustii 🏳️‍🌈 – Before the Party’s Over
🇪🇪 Estonia: 5MIINUST & Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi [we (sure) know nothing about (these) drugs]
🇮🇱 Israel: Eden Golan – Hurricane
🇳🇴 Norway: Gåte – Ulveham
🇳🇱 Netherlands: Joost Klein – Europapa
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 40 40 Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 full false 52:59 🇵🇱 Building it up: LUNA aims for the stars for Poland https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b5%f0%9f%87%b1-building-it-up-luna-aims-for-the-stars-for-poland/ Sat, 04 May 2024 02:00:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6392 <p>The celestial LUNA is carrying the weight of Poland on her shoulders as she attempts to make it through to the 2024 Grand Final. Michael caught up with LUNA to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b5%f0%9f%87%b1-building-it-up-luna-aims-for-the-stars-for-poland/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b5%f0%9f%87%b1-building-it-up-luna-aims-for-the-stars-for-poland/">🇵🇱 Building it up: LUNA aims for the stars for Poland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The celestial LUNA is carrying the weight of Poland on her shoulders as she attempts to make it through to the 2024 Grand Final. Michael caught up with LUNA to... LEARN MORE 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.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 39 39 Building it up: LUNA aims for the stars for Poland full false 8:02 🇦🇺 One dream: Electric Fields bring the Australian heart to Europe https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-one-dream-electric-fields-bring-the-australian-heart-to-europe/ Fri, 03 May 2024 21:45:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6356 <p>After a rush of rehearsals, Michael sat down with Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross to talk about their Eurovision journey so far. Even with the crazy ceiling decor and happenings... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-one-dream-electric-fields-bring-the-australian-heart-to-europe/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-one-dream-electric-fields-bring-the-australian-heart-to-europe/">🇦🇺 One dream: Electric Fields bring the Australian heart to Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> After a rush of rehearsals, Michael sat down with Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross to talk about their Eurovision journey so far. Even with the crazy ceiling decor and happenings... LEARN MORE 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.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 37 37 One dream: Electric Fields bring the Australian heart to Europe full false 18:24 🇳🇴 Delivering culture: Gåte rocks the folk for Norway https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-delivering-culture-gate-rocks-the-folk-for-norway/ Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:16 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6373 <p>Norway has brought out their folk guns this year, as Gunnhild, Magnus, Jon Even, Mats and John take to the Eurovision stage. After debuting in 2000, Gåte became one of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-delivering-culture-gate-rocks-the-folk-for-norway/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-delivering-culture-gate-rocks-the-folk-for-norway/">🇳🇴 Delivering culture: Gåte rocks the folk for Norway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Norway has brought out their folk guns this year, as Gunnhild, Magnus, Jon Even, Mats and John take to the Eurovision stage. After debuting in 2000, Gåte became one of... LEARN MORE 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.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 36 36 Delivering culture: Gåte rocks the folk for Norway full false 11:42 🇸🇪 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-unforgettable-marcus-and-martinus-are-ready-to-start-for-sweden/ Fri, 03 May 2024 02:00:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6366 <p>Sweden has taken a different route to their Eurovision entry this year, via Oslo instead of Stockholm. Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus won the Melfest trophy with their pop banger... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-unforgettable-marcus-and-martinus-are-ready-to-start-for-sweden/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-unforgettable-marcus-and-martinus-are-ready-to-start-for-sweden/">🇸🇪 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Sweden has taken a different route to their Eurovision entry this year, via Oslo instead of Stockholm. Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus won the Melfest trophy with their pop banger... LEARN MORE 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.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 35 35 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden full false 13:55 🇭🇷 Top of the menu: Baby Lasagna meows for Croatia https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87%b7-top-of-the-menu-baby-lasagna-meows-for-croatia/ Thu, 02 May 2024 21:50:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6362 <p>He is one of the big favourites to win the 2024 trophy with Rim Tim Tagi Dim, but Croatia‘s Baby Lasagna is taking it all in his stride. He caught... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87%b7-top-of-the-menu-baby-lasagna-meows-for-croatia/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87%b7-top-of-the-menu-baby-lasagna-meows-for-croatia/">🇭🇷 Top of the menu: Baby Lasagna meows for Croatia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> He is one of the big favourites to win the 2024 trophy with Rim Tim Tagi Dim, but Croatia‘s Baby Lasagna is taking it all in his stride. He caught... LEARN MORE 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
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 34 34 Top of the menu: Baby Lasagna meows for Croatia full false 4:15 🇱🇹 Don’t wait: Silvester Belt’s hope for Lithuania https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b1%f0%9f%87%b9-dont-wait-silvester-belts-hope-for-lithuania/ Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6346 <p>Lithuania is taking a pop banger to Eurovision this year, and we’re here for every bit of it. Michael caught up with out-and-proud singer Silvester Belt to dive into the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b1%f0%9f%87%b9-dont-wait-silvester-belts-hope-for-lithuania/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%b1%f0%9f%87%b9-dont-wait-silvester-belts-hope-for-lithuania/">🇱🇹 Don’t wait: Silvester Belt’s hope for Lithuania</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Lithuania is taking a pop banger to Eurovision this year, and we’re here for every bit of it. Michael caught up with out-and-proud singer Silvester Belt to dive into the... LEARN MORE Michael caught up with out-and-proud singer Silvester Belt to dive into the meaning of Luktelk and his love of Australia’s Troye Sivan. They also talk about growing up queer in Lithuania.
🎵 Will we hear an English version of Luktelk?
🍆 Does Silvester actually sing about a medical condition?
🕺 What’s Silvester’s dance of choice?
You can see Silvester Belt perform Luktelk 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

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 33 33 Don't wait: Silvester Belt's hope for Lithuania full false 15:13 🇮🇸 Feel it coming: Queen Hera’s big leap for Iceland https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b8-feel-it-coming-queen-heras-big-leap-for-iceland/ Wed, 01 May 2024 22:00:55 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6339 <p>She is one of Australia’s Queens of Eurovision and it’s so good to see her back. Fourteen years have passed since Je ne sais quoi, but Hera Björk has not... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b8-feel-it-coming-queen-heras-big-leap-for-iceland/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b8-feel-it-coming-queen-heras-big-leap-for-iceland/">🇮🇸 Feel it coming: Queen Hera’s big leap for Iceland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> She is one of Australia’s Queens of Eurovision and it’s so good to see her back. Fourteen years have passed since Je ne sais quoi, but Hera Björk has not... LEARN MORE Fourteen years have passed since Je ne sais quoi, but Hera Björk has not stopped. Once again she’s representing Iceland at Eurovision but this year, she’s Scared of Heights.
Michael caught up with Hera to chat about 2024, how it’s different to 2010 and what she’s learnt about herself and the world since.
🦘 Will Hera make it to Australia?
🫣 What is Hera actually scared of?
🌈 Why is the queer community so important to Hera?
You can see Hera Björk perform Scared of Heights 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

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And check out a little extra on Instagram
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 32 32 Feel it coming: Queen Hera's big leap for Iceland full false 17:43 🇨🇾 No lie: Silia’s here to slay for Cyprus https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%be-no-lie-silias-here-to-slay-for-cyprus/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:00:47 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6332 <p>Why settle for just one Aussie act at Eurovision, when you can have another? Sydney-born Silia Kapsis continues the Australian takeover of Cyprus as she takes to the ESC stage... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%be-no-lie-silias-here-to-slay-for-cyprus/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/05/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%be-no-lie-silias-here-to-slay-for-cyprus/">🇨🇾 No lie: Silia’s here to slay for Cyprus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Why settle for just one Aussie act at Eurovision, when you can have another? Sydney-born Silia Kapsis continues the Australian takeover of Cyprus as she takes to the ESC stage... LEARN MORE The 17-year-old superstar is ready to bring the house down (boots) with her song Liar and Michael caught up with her, ready to enjoy every last second of this banger of a girl bop.
🤐 Is Silia a good liar?
🔉 What tech now makes her a pro?
🤷‍♂️ Will the Eurovision takeover end here?
You can see Silia Kapsis perform Liar 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

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 31 31 No lie: Silia's here to slay for Cyprus full false 9:00 Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:00:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6327 <p>With one semi final down, there’s another (huge) semi final to cover. Sixteen more songs try to get through to the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final via Semi Final 2. Michael... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-2/">Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> With one semi final down, there’s another (huge) semi final to cover. Sixteen more songs try to get through to the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final via Semi Final 2. Michael... LEARN MORE With one semi final down, there’s another (huge) semi final to cover. Sixteen more songs try to get through to the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final via Semi Final 2.
Michael beams in live from Malmö to join with Io looking after things in Melbourne to discuss the ups and downs of the first half of the second semi. Who will laugh? Who will cry? Who will rave?
You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Friday 10 May or via the primetime replay on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST.
What’s happened to Io on Michael’s screen?
Why’s Michael so happy with Austria?
Who is Io absolutely gushing over?
Get involved
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Playlist
🇲🇹 Malta: Sarah Bonnici – Loop
🇦🇱 Albania: Besa – TiTAN
🇬🇷 Greece: Marina Satti – Zari
🇨🇭 Switzerland: Nemo 🏳️‍🌈 – The Code
🇨🇿 Czechia: Aiko – Pedestal
🇦🇹 Austria: Kaleen – We Will Rave
🇩🇰 Denmark: SABA 🏳️‍🌈 – Sand
🇦🇲 Armenia: LADANIVA – Jako
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 30 30 Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2 full false 53:09 Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-1/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:00:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6314 <p>Thought the first half of this year’s Semi Final 1 was tough? Try the second half… and try to work out who will get through to the Grand Final! Michael... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-1/">Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Thought the first half of this year’s Semi Final 1 was tough? Try the second half… and try to work out who will get through to the Grand Final! Michael... LEARN MORE Thought the first half of this year’s Semi Final 1 was tough? Try the second half… and try to work out who will get through to the Grand Final!
Michael and Io run through the other eight songs in contention for a spot on Saturday night, including Australia’s very own Electric Fields.
You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Wednesday 8 May (and remember to vote) or via the primetime replay on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST.
What new word has Io learnt?
Which girl bop does Michael choose?
How have Michael and Io described this new era of artistry?
Get involved
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Playlist
🇮🇸 Iceland: Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Raiven – Veronika
🇫🇮 Finland: Windows95man – No Rules!
🇲🇩 Moldova: Natalia Barbu – In the Middle
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: FAHREE ft Ilkin Dovlatov – Özünlə apar [Carry it with you]
🇦🇺 Australia: Electric Fields 🇦🇺 🏳️‍🌈 – One Milkali (One Blood)
🇵🇹 Portugal: iolanda – Grito [Shout]
🇱🇺 Luxembourg: TALI – Fighter
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 29 29 Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 full false 53:10 Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-1/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6298 <p>It’s finally come to this – time to preview the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Michael and Io line up the first seven songs to preview,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-2024-semi-final-1/">Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s finally come to this – time to preview the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Michael and Io line up the first seven songs to preview,... LEARN MORE It’s finally come to this – time to preview the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Michael and Io line up the first seven songs to preview, sharing their thoughts on this very tight first half of the first semi.
You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Wednesday 8 May (and remember to vote) or via the primetime replay on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST.
Who’s Michael warmed to thanks to the music video?
Why is everyone rooting for Bambie?
What’s got Io annoyed?
Get involved
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Playlist
Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo (Topic Remix)
🇨🇾 Cyprus: Silia Kapsis 🇦🇺 – Liar
🇷🇸 Serbia: TEYA DORA – Ramonda
🇱🇹 Lithuania: Silvester Belt 🏳️‍🌈 – Luktelk [Wait]
🇮🇪 Ireland: Bambie Thug 🏳️‍🌈 – Doomsday Blue
🇺🇦 Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria
🇵🇱 Poland: LUNA – The Tower
🇭🇷 Croatia: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 28 28 Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 full false 53:38 🇷🇸 Serbia flowers for Teya: Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju ’24 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/serbia-flowers-for-teya-reviewing-pesma-za-evroviziju-24/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:00:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6296 <p>There’s no better way to wrap up national final season than to review one of Europe’s biggest banger of a party, thanks to Serbia. Pesma za Evroviziju has become one... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/serbia-flowers-for-teya-reviewing-pesma-za-evroviziju-24/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/serbia-flowers-for-teya-reviewing-pesma-za-evroviziju-24/">🇷🇸 Serbia flowers for Teya: Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju ’24</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> There’s no better way to wrap up national final season than to review one of Europe’s biggest banger of a party, thanks to Serbia. Pesma za Evroviziju has become one... LEARN MORE There’s no better way to wrap up national final season than to review one of Europe’s biggest banger of a party, thanks to Serbia. Pesma za Evroviziju has become one of the Eurovision selection comps to watch, for its drama, turbofolk and amazing performances.
This year, TEYA DORA took the PzE crown with Ramonda. Michael and Io explore some of the bangers that didn’t make it… and discuss the drama that developed.
What was the Serbian public thinking?
Which coupling has got both Michael and Io excited?
How does Michael shock Io?
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Playlist
Zejna – Najbolja [The best]
Bojana & David – No No No
Zorja – Lik u ogledalu [Image in the mirror]
Konstrakta – Novo, bolje [New, better]
breskvica – gnezdo orlovo [eagle’s nest]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 27 27 Serbia flowers for Teya: Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju '24 full false 28:30 🇩🇰 Marking a line in Denmark’s sand: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/marking-a-line-in-denmarks-sand-reviewing-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2024/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:00:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6250 <p>Each year, we look to Denmark to provide a song competition that favours the middle of the road. This year, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (or DMGP for short) surprised with... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/marking-a-line-in-denmarks-sand-reviewing-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/marking-a-line-in-denmarks-sand-reviewing-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2024/">🇩🇰 Marking a line in Denmark’s sand: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Each year, we look to Denmark to provide a song competition that favours the middle of the road. This year, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (or DMGP for short) surprised with... LEARN MORE Each year, we look to Denmark to provide a song competition that favours the middle of the road. This year, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (or DMGP for short) surprised with some amazing tunes out of every field.
Michael and Io take a quick look into DMGP 2024 to discuss who couldn’t quite get past SABA to take a trip across the Øresund Bridge to Malmö.
Who could’ve made a name for themselves in Danish Eurovision history?
How helpful was the jury?
What are Denmark’s chances compared to the competition?
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Playlist
Aura Dione – Mirrorball Of Hope
UBLU 🏳️‍🌈 – Planetary Hearts
Janus Wiberg – I Need Your Love
Basim – Johnny
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 26 26 Marking a line in Denmark's sand: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 full false 25:25 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down your Top 10 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-your-top-10/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:00:47 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6248 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-your-top-10/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-your-top-10/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down your Top 10</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
Michael, Io, Bryan, Leith and Fleur line up Australia’s ten most favourite Eurovision songs in this final hour of the Top 100 for 2024. We love Dami and Voyager. Anthony loves Eleni Foureira so much that he wanted the world to know about it.
You love that Electric Fields is representing us in Malmö that we got Michael Ross on the line to say hello and catch us up on what’s been happening to prepare!
And Australia loves our new number one.
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The countdown
#10: Voyager 🇦🇺 – Promise [Australia 2023]
#9: Eleni Foureira – Fuego [Cyprus 2018]
#8: Måneskin 🏳️‍🌈 – Zitti e buoni [Italy 2021]
#7: Go_A – Shum [Ukraine 2021]
#6: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo [Sweden 2023]
#5: KEiiNO 🏳️‍🌈 – Spirit in the Sky [Norway 2019]
#4: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer [Sweden 2022]
#3: Dami Im 🇦🇺 – Sound of Silence [Australia 2016]
#2: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Euphoria [Sweden 2012]
#1: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha [Finland 2023]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 25 25 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down your Top 10 full false 56:42 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #22 to #11 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-22-to-11/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:00:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6246 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-22-to-11/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-22-to-11/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #22 to #11</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
As we got to the pointy end of the countdown, Michael, Io, Bryan, Leith and Fleur filled the studio to chat about their Eurovision favourites. With an hour of classics, the team didn’t agree on every position, but they did agree on what an Australian Eurovision museum installation should look like!
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The countdown
#22: Diodato – Fai rumore [Italy 2020]
#21: Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can [Turkey 2003]
#20: Conchita Wurst 🏳️‍🌈 – Rise Like a Phoenix [Austria 2014]
#19: Daði og Gagnamagnið – Think About Things [Iceland 2020]
#18: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra [Iceland 2019]
#17: Mahmood – Soldi [Italy 2019]
#16: Chanel – SloMo [Spain 2022]
#15: Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside [Belgium 2015]
#14: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai [Ukraine 2007]
#13: ABBA – Waterloo [Sweden 1974]
#12: Kate Miller-Heidke 🇦🇺 – Zero Gravity [Australia 2019]
#11: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes [Sweden 2015]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 24 24 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #22 to #11 full false 56:01 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #35 to #23 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-35-to-23/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6244 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-35-to-23/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-35-to-23/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #35 to #23</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
In the sixth hour of the countdown, Io, Paul and Brent get their hands dirty as they dive into some of your picks to make the top 35.
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The countdown
#35: Duncan Laurence 🏳️‍🌈 – Arcade [Netherlands 2019]
#34: Sibel Tüzün – Süper Star [Turkey 2006]
#33: Aminata – Love Injected [Latvia 2015]
#32: Marija Šerifović 🏳️‍🌈 – Molitva [Serbia 2007]
#31: Gina G 🇦🇺 – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit [United Kingdom 1996]
#30: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady [Ukraine 2008]
#29: Sam Ryder – Space Man [United Kingdom 2022]
#28: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale [Norway 2009]
#27: Eugent Bushpepa – Mall [Albania 2018]
#26: Poli Genova – If Love Was a Crime [Bulgaria 2016]
#25: Zlata Ognevich – Gravity [Ukraine 2013]
#24: Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Queen of Kings [Norway 2023]
#23: Teya and Salena – Who the Hell Is Edgar? [Austria 2023]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 23 23 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #35 to #23 full false 57:38 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #48 to #36 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-48-to-36/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:00:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6242 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-48-to-36/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-48-to-36/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #48 to #36</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
Io, Paul and Brent braved some controversial decisions in the JOY studio, as many of your favourites landed in the fifth hour of the countdown. David was so annoyed about last year, that he even shared his thoughts about Eric Saade!
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The countdown
#48: Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me to Your Heaven [Sweden 1999]
#47: Céline Dion – Ne partez pas sans moi [Switzerland 1988]
#46: Kalush Orchestra – Stefania [Ukraine 2022]
#45: Helena Paparizou – My Number One [Greece 2005]
#44: Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’univers [Switzerland 2021]
#43: Marco Mengoni – Due vite [Italy 2023]
#42: Emmelie de Forest – Only Teardrops [Denmark 2013]
#41: Konstrakta – In corpore sano [Serbia 2022]
#40: Daði og Gagnamagnið – 10 Years [Iceland 2021]
#39: Sergey Lazarev – You Are the Only One [Russia 2016]
#38: Johnny Logan 🇦🇺 – Hold Me Now [Ireland 1987]
#37: Ruslana – Wild Dances [Ukraine 2004]
#36: Eric Saade – Popular [Sweden 2011]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 22 22 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #48 to #36 full false 58:28 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #61 to #49 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-61-to-49/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6240 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-61-to-49/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-61-to-49/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #61 to #49</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
Michael, Bryan, Kath and Justin turn the fourth hour of your countdown into an episode of love song dedications… before reminding you to lock up your grandmas.
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The countdown
#61: The Common Linnets – Calm After the Storm [Netherlands 2014]
#60: Senhit – Adrenalina [San Marino 2021]
#59: Il Volo – Grande amore [Italy 2015]
#58: Albina – Tick-Tock [Croatia 2021]
#57: Pastora Soler – Quédate conmigo [Spain 2012]
#56: Jamala – 1944 [Ukraine 2016]
#55: Nadav Guedj – Golden Boy [Israel 2015]
#54: Barbara Pravi – Voilà [France 2021]
#53: Netta – Toy [Israel 2018]
#52: Sergej Ćetković – Moj svijet [Montenegro 2014]
#51: Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf a Banana [Norway 2022]
#50: Joker Out – Carpe Diem [Slovenia 2023]
#49: Jessica Mauboy 🇦🇺 – We Got Love [Australia 2018]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 21 21 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #61 to #49 full false 59:01 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #74 to #62 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-74-to-62/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:00:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6238 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-74-to-62/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-74-to-62/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #74 to #62</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
Michael, Bryan, Kath and Justin jump into the studio to present the third hour of the countdown. And we also hear from Erin, who’s a big fan of Nina.
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The countdown
#74: Nina – Čaroban [Serbia 2011]
#73: Giorgos Alkaios and Friends – Opa [Greece 2010]
#72: Svetlana Loboda – Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl) [Ukraine 2009]
#71: Blanche – City Lights [Belgium 2017]
#70: Shiri Maimon – HaSheket SheNish’ar [Israel 2005]
#69: Emma Muscat – I Am What I Am [Malta 2022]
#68: Scooch 🏳️‍🌈 – Flying the Flag (For You) [United Kingdom 2007]
#67: Laura Tesoro – What’s the Pressure [Belgium 2016]
#66: Elina Born and Stig Rästa – Goodbye to Yesterday [Estonia 2015]
#65: Paula Seling and Ovi – Playing with Fire [Romania 2010]
#64: Mahmood and Blanco – Brividi [Italy 2022]
#63: Noa Kirel – Unicorn [Israel 2023]
#62: Yohanna – Is It True? [Iceland 2009]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 20 20 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #74 to #62 full false 58:00 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #87 to #75 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-87-to-75/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:00:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6235 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-87-to-75/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-87-to-75/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #87 to #75</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
Michael, Io, Bryan, Ethan and Lou stayed on in the studio to give their feedback on what you voted between spots 75 and 87. We also got to hear from Jordan about his love of all things Greek. Plus, we shared the breaking news from Kazakhstan.
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The countdown
#87: Gustaph 🏳️‍🌈 – Because of You [Belgium 2023]
#86: Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise [Denmark 1963]
#85: AySel and Arash – Always [Azerbaijan 2009]
#84: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess [Bulgaria 2017]
#83: Lena – Satellite [Germany 2010]
#82: Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love [Norway 2013]
#81: France Gall – Poupée de cire, poupée de son [Luxembourg 1965]
#80: Antique – (I Would) Die for You [Greece 2001]
#79: Sarbel – Yassou Maria (Γειά σου Μαρία) [Greece 2007]
#78: SunStroke Project and Olia Tira – Run Away [Moldova 2010]
#77: Mørland and Debrah Scarlett – A Monster Like Me [Norway 2015]
#76: WRS – Llámame [Romania 2022]
#75: Katrina and the Waves – Love Shine a Light [United Kingdom 1997]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 19 19 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #87 to #75 full false 57:29 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #100 to #88 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-100-to-88/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:00:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6222 <p>For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-100-to-88/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2024-counting-down-from-100-to-88/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #100 to #88</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a... LEARN MORE For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover!
Michael, Io, Bryan, Ethan and Lou were in the studio to help you to count down your first 13 songs, with a few Aussie faves amongst them.
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The countdown
#100: Iveta Mukuchyan – LoveWave [Armenia 2016]
#99: Little Big – Uno [Russia 2020]
#98: The Roop – On Fire [Lithuania 2020]
#97: Guy Sebastian 🇦🇺 – Tonight Again [Australia 2015]
#96: Sheldon Riley 🇦🇺 🏳️‍🌈 – Not the Same [Australia 2022]
#95: Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter [Germany 2023]
#94: Andrew Lambrou 🇦🇺 – Break a Broken Heart [Cyprus 2023]
#93: Elena – The Balkan Girls [Romania 2009]
#92: Niamh Kavanagh – In Your Eyes [Ireland 1993]
#91: James Newman – Embers [United Kingdom 2021]
#90: Bojana Stamenov – Beauty Never Lies [Serbia 2015]
#89: We Are Domi – Lights Off [Czech Republic 2022]
#88: Brooke – That’s Rich [Ireland 2022]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 18 18 Australia's Eurovision Top 100 2024: Counting down from #100 to #88 full false 57:16 🇵🇹 Portugal screams for more: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/portugal-screams-for-more-reviewing-festival-da-cancao-2024/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:00:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6220 <p>Portugal is known for a particular style of national final. But this year, Festival da Canção surprised many… including Michael and Io. Join them to hear the songs that were... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/portugal-screams-for-more-reviewing-festival-da-cancao-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/portugal-screams-for-more-reviewing-festival-da-cancao-2024/">🇵🇹 Portugal screams for more: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Portugal is known for a particular style of national final. But this year, Festival da Canção surprised many… including Michael and Io. Join them to hear the songs that were... LEARN MORE Portugal is known for a particular style of national final. But this year, Festival da Canção surprised many… including Michael and Io.
Join them to hear the songs that were in the running for Malmö, including the song that only just lost to Iolanda’s Grito.
What championship does Io want to win?
Why is Michael confused with the results?
How far off Broadway should anyone ever go?
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Playlist
Buba Espinho – O farol [The lighthouse]
Rita Rocha – Pontos finais [Endpoints]
Silk Nobre – Change
Leo Middea – Doce mistério [Sweet mystery]
João Borsch 🏳️‍🌈 – …Pelas costuras [At the seams]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 17 17 Portugal screams for more: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2024 full false 29:25 🇭🇷 Croatia’s lasagna dinner is ready: Reviewing Dora 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/croatias-lasagna-dinner-is-ready-reviewing-dora-2024/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:00:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6205 <p>One of the national finals that has come out winging of late has been that from Croatia. Dora usually provides us with amazing songs, amazing performances and high expectations. But... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/croatias-lasagna-dinner-is-ready-reviewing-dora-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/croatias-lasagna-dinner-is-ready-reviewing-dora-2024/">🇭🇷 Croatia’s lasagna dinner is ready: Reviewing Dora 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> One of the national finals that has come out winging of late has been that from Croatia. Dora usually provides us with amazing songs, amazing performances and high expectations. But... LEARN MORE One of the national finals that has come out winging of late has been that from Croatia. Dora usually provides us with amazing songs, amazing performances and high expectations. But this year, something wasn’t quite right.
Michael and Io review the songs that were smashed by Baby Lasagna’s Rim Tim Tagi Dim in the competition and ponder the possibilities.
Can Michael smell what Croatia is cooking?
Has Dora lost its way?
Will Baby Lasagna do Croatia proud?
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Playlist
Marcela – Gasoline
Let 3 – Babaroga
Alen Đuras – A Tamburitza Lullaby
Vinko – Lying Eyes
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 16 16 Croatia's lasagna dinner is ready: Reviewing Dora 2024 full false 24:22 🇱🇻 Latvia is far from hollow: Reviewing Supernova 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/latvia-is-far-from-hollow-reviewing-supernova-2024/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:00:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6203 <p>Sometimes national finals are pretty run of the mill, other times they’re anything but. Latvia landed in the latter category, as Supernova delivered Dons as their Eurovision contestant for 2024.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/latvia-is-far-from-hollow-reviewing-supernova-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/latvia-is-far-from-hollow-reviewing-supernova-2024/">🇱🇻 Latvia is far from hollow: Reviewing Supernova 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Sometimes national finals are pretty run of the mill, other times they’re anything but. Latvia landed in the latter category, as Supernova delivered Dons as their Eurovision contestant for 2024.... LEARN MORE Sometimes national finals are pretty run of the mill, other times they’re anything but. Latvia landed in the latter category, as Supernova delivered Dons as their Eurovision contestant for 2024.
Michael and Io review Supernova and assess if Latvia is actually hollow. Buckle up – this one’s a bumpy ride!
What is in the water?
Who’s got Io confused?
Why’s Michael in shock?
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Playlist
Saint Levića – Tick – Tock
Edvards Strazdiņš – Rock n’ Roll Supernova
Alekss Silvers – For the Show
Katrīna Gupalo – The Cat’s Song
Vēstulēs – kur? [Where?]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 15 15 Latvia is far from hollow: Reviewing Supernova 2024 full false 28:20 🇺🇦 Ukraine turns to the saints: Reviewing Vidbir 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/ukraine-turns-to-the-saints-reviewing-vidbir-2024/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:00:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6193 <p>Going underground once again, Ukraine took to the metro to decide their Eurovision entry. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil were the eventual winners of Vidbir, stealing all of the televotes.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/ukraine-turns-to-the-saints-reviewing-vidbir-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/ukraine-turns-to-the-saints-reviewing-vidbir-2024/">🇺🇦 Ukraine turns to the saints: Reviewing Vidbir 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Going underground once again, Ukraine took to the metro to decide their Eurovision entry. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil were the eventual winners of Vidbir, stealing all of the televotes.... LEARN MORE Going underground once again, Ukraine took to the metro to decide their Eurovision entry. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil were the eventual winners of Vidbir, stealing all of the televotes. But what about the rest?
Michael and Io review some of the songs that didn’t quite get there and share their thoughts about this year’s Ukrainian national final.
What was the drama this year?
What costumes should now be banned?
Who was Michael and Io’s pick?
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Playlist
INGRET – Keeper
YAGODY – Tsunamia
Ziferblat – Place I Call Home
Mélovin 🏳️‍🌈 – Dreamer
Yaktak – LaLaLa
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 14 14 Ukraine turns to the saints: Reviewing Vidbir 2024 full false 29:00 🇮🇹 No boredom for Italy: Reviewing Sanremo 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9-no-boredom-for-italy-reviewing-sanremo-2024/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:00:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6170 <p>Italy is famous for many things, but in the music world, they’re famous for inventing Eurovision. The original song contest, Sanremo, has delivered the first female singer in ten years... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9-no-boredom-for-italy-reviewing-sanremo-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9-no-boredom-for-italy-reviewing-sanremo-2024/">🇮🇹 No boredom for Italy: Reviewing Sanremo 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Italy is famous for many things, but in the music world, they’re famous for inventing Eurovision. The original song contest, Sanremo, has delivered the first female singer in ten years... LEARN MORE Italy is famous for many things, but in the music world, they’re famous for inventing Eurovision. The original song contest, Sanremo, has delivered the first female singer in ten years and we’re all excited.
Michael and Io review some of the songs that couldn’t beat Angelina Mango (though did in some aspects) in the annual (days-long) festival of music.
Who’s Michael tossing a coin for?
What was Io hoping would happen with the public vote?
Who should take the artistic reins for 2025?
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Playlist
Geolier – I P’ ME, TU P’ TE [Me for myself, you for yourself]
Annalisa – Sinceramente [Sincerely]
Ghali – Casa Mia [My house]
Mahmood – TUTA GOLD [Everything’s Gold]
Il Volo – Capolavoro [Masterpiece]
Alfa – Vai! [Go!]
Emma – APNEA
Fiorella Mannoia – Mariposa
The Kolors – UN RAGAZZO UNA RAGAZZA [A boy, a girl]
Ricchi e Poveri – Ma non tutta la vita [But not all of life]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 13 13 No boredom for Italy: Reviewing Sanremo 2024 full false 53:05 🇸🇪 Finding Sweden’s home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/finding-swedens-home-town-hero-previewing-melodifestivalen-2024/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6153 <p>After what has felt like both 5 years and 5 minutes, the 2024 Eurovision National Final season is coming to a close. As is tradition, Sweden‘s Melodifestivalen wraps things up... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/finding-swedens-home-town-hero-previewing-melodifestivalen-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/finding-swedens-home-town-hero-previewing-melodifestivalen-2024/">🇸🇪 Finding Sweden’s home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> After what has felt like both 5 years and 5 minutes, the 2024 Eurovision National Final season is coming to a close. As is tradition, Sweden‘s Melodifestivalen wraps things up... LEARN MORE After what has felt like both 5 years and 5 minutes, the 2024 Eurovision National Final season is coming to a close. As is tradition, Sweden‘s Melodifestivalen wraps things up for another year (and you can watch it via SVT Play from 6am on Sunday 10 March AEDT / 8pm on Saturday 9 March CET).
Michael and Io preview 10 of the 12 songs in the running for the trip down the road to Malmö and share their thoughts about the 2024 edition of the poptastic music competition.
And there’s even a special announcement!
What do we need to see from Sweden in 2025?
Who’s been to the Ukrainian Diva Academy?
Which song deserves to win Melfest?
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Playlist
Maria Sur – When I’m Gone
Smash Into Pieces – Heroes Are Calling
Cazzi Opeia – Give My Heart a Break
Annika Wickihalder – Light
Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable
Dotter – It’s Not Easy to Write a Love Song
Medina – Que Sera
LIAMOO – Dragon
Jacqline – Effortless
Danny Saucedo – Happy That You Found Me
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 12 12 Finding Sweden's home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024 full false 53:32 🇸🇲 Megara’s number 1 in San Marino: Reviewing Una Voce Per San Marino 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/megaras-number-1-in-san-marino-reviewing-una-voce-per-san-marino-2024/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:00:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6151 <p>The Most Serene Republic of San Marino was far from quiet as Una Voce per San Marino (or UVPSM for short) took over. With hundreds of songs being whittled down... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/megaras-number-1-in-san-marino-reviewing-una-voce-per-san-marino-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/megaras-number-1-in-san-marino-reviewing-una-voce-per-san-marino-2024/">🇸🇲 Megara’s number 1 in San Marino: Reviewing Una Voce Per San Marino 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The Most Serene Republic of San Marino was far from quiet as Una Voce per San Marino (or UVPSM for short) took over. With hundreds of songs being whittled down... LEARN MORE The Most Serene Republic of San Marino was far from quiet as Una Voce per San Marino (or UVPSM for short) took over. With hundreds of songs being whittled down to 17, there was someone from everywhere in this crazy national final.
Michael and Io jump over the Italian border to find out who got close to taking Megara’s UVPSM win. And they discuss the future of Loredana after coming second twice.
What happens now with the OGAE Second Chance competition?
Who should’ve asked their mum for advice?
What about the polar bear?
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Playlist
Jalisse – Il Paradiso è qui [Paradise is here]
BOOOM! – Dance Like This
La Rua – Governo del cuore [Heart government]
Loredana Bertè – Pazza [Crazy]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 11 11 Megara's number 1 in San Marino: Reviewing Una Voce Per San Marino 2024 full false 24:44 🇮🇸 Hands up for Iceland: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/hands-up-for-iceland-previewing-songvakeppnin-2024/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6133 <p>It’s time to wrap things up in Iceland as Söngvakeppnin comes to a close. The Grand Final beams across the world on Saturday 3 March at 8:45pm CET (or 6:45am... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/hands-up-for-iceland-previewing-songvakeppnin-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/03/hands-up-for-iceland-previewing-songvakeppnin-2024/">🇮🇸 Hands up for Iceland: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s time to wrap things up in Iceland as Söngvakeppnin comes to a close. The Grand Final beams across the world on Saturday 3 March at 8:45pm CET (or 6:45am... LEARN MORE It’s time to wrap things up in Iceland as Söngvakeppnin comes to a close. The Grand Final beams across the world on Saturday 3 March at 8:45pm CET (or 6:45am on Sunday if you’re working with daylight savings on the Aussie east coast). Along with the actual stream via RÚV, the broadcaster is also giving English speakers a chance to enjoy commentary at ruv.is/english
Michael and Io are having their own problems with English (and thinking) as they preview the five songs in the running for a trip to Malmö. While there’s a clear favourite, you can never presume to know what will happen in a Eurovision national final.
How are the bangers affecting Michael?
Why is literal not in Io’s vocabulary?
What should we expect in the super final?
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Playlist
VÆB – Bíómynd [Movie]
Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
ANITA – Downfall
Bashar Murad 🏳️‍🌈 – Wild West
Sigga Ózk – Into The Atmosphere
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 10 10 Hands up for Iceland: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2024 full false 28:56 🇮🇪 Bambie blows Ireland away: Reviewing Eurosong 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%aa-bambie-blows-ireland-away-reviewing-eurosong-2024/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:00:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6131 <p>Once again, Ireland had to contend with a special edition of The Late Late Show to select its Eurovision entry. While Eurosong continues to deliver a variety of songs and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%aa-bambie-blows-ireland-away-reviewing-eurosong-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%aa-bambie-blows-ireland-away-reviewing-eurosong-2024/">🇮🇪 Bambie blows Ireland away: Reviewing Eurosong 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Once again, Ireland had to contend with a special edition of The Late Late Show to select its Eurovision entry. While Eurosong continues to deliver a variety of songs and... LEARN MORE Once again, Ireland had to contend with a special edition of The Late Late Show to select its Eurovision entry. While Eurosong continues to deliver a variety of songs and styles, the format continues to deliver a bit of meh.
Michael and Io check out the songs that couldn’t beat Bambie Thug and their banger Doomsday Blues. And they share their thoughts on the 2024 Irish national final.
Why is Michael so annoyed with the boys?
Who does Io think got a bad rap?
Will Eurosong ever go out on its own?
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Playlist
Isabella Kearney 🇦🇺 – Let Me Be the Fire
JyellowL ft Toshín – Judas
Erica-Cody – Love Me Like I Do
Next in Line – Love Like Us
Ailsha – Go Tobann [Suddenly]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 9 9 Bambie blows Ireland away: Reviewing Eurosong 2024 full false 26:15 🇳🇴 Norway goes for Gåte: Reviewing MGP 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/norway-goes-for-gate-reviewing-mgp-2024/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6119 <p>Every year, Norway delivers a surprising competition. This year, Melodi Grand Prix did not disappoint. Michael and Io revisit some of the songs that reached the MGP grand final, but... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/norway-goes-for-gate-reviewing-mgp-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/norway-goes-for-gate-reviewing-mgp-2024/">🇳🇴 Norway goes for Gåte: Reviewing MGP 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Every year, Norway delivers a surprising competition. This year, Melodi Grand Prix did not disappoint. Michael and Io revisit some of the songs that reached the MGP grand final, but... LEARN MORE Every year, Norway delivers a surprising competition. This year, Melodi Grand Prix did not disappoint.
Michael and Io revisit some of the songs that reached the MGP grand final, but couldn’t beat Gåte. With familiar faces, surprising ballads and a whole heap of goth goodness, find out what could have been if Ulveham didn’t get to number 1.
What scoring change should be made to MGP?
Who does Michael want to hear on loop?
Why is Io now fond of a ballad?
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Playlist
Margaret Berger – Oblivion
Dag Erik Oksvold & Anne Fagermo – Judge Tenderly of Me
GOTHMINISTER – We Come Alive
Super Rob & Erika Norwich – My AI
KEiiNO 🏳️‍🌈 – Damdiggida
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 8 8 Norway goes for Gåte: Reviewing MGP 2024 full false 27:32 🇪🇪 It’s Estonia’s cultural centre: Previewing Eesti Laul 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/its-estonias-cultural-centre-previewing-eesti-laul-2024/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:00:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6112 <p>Having recently been named Europe’s new Cultural Centre, Estonia has a lot to live up to. One of those challenges is Eesti Laul, the annual song competition used to select... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/its-estonias-cultural-centre-previewing-eesti-laul-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/its-estonias-cultural-centre-previewing-eesti-laul-2024/">🇪🇪 It’s Estonia’s cultural centre: Previewing Eesti Laul 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Having recently been named Europe’s new Cultural Centre, Estonia has a lot to live up to. One of those challenges is Eesti Laul, the annual song competition used to select... LEARN MORE Having recently been named Europe’s new Cultural Centre, Estonia has a lot to live up to. One of those challenges is Eesti Laul, the annual song competition used to select the Nordic state’s Eurovision entry.
While Michael and Io might not be waking up at 4:30am on Sunday 18 February to watch the live stream in Melbourne, they’re still pretty interested in what Estonia is putting up in their national final. Join them to hear what they think of the five jury-chosen and five semi-final winners who make up the 2024 grand final.
Why isn’t Liam sharing his thoughts?
What sent Io to sleep?
How strategic should Estonia get in choosing their winner?
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Playlist
Brother Apollo – Bad Boy
Carlos Ukareda – Never Growing Up
Ewert and The Two Dragons – Hold Me Now
Anet Vaikmaa – Serotoniin
OLLIE – My Friend
Daniel Levi – Over The Moon
Uudo Sepp & Sarah Murray – Still Love
Peter Põder – Korra veel [One more time]
5MIINUST & Puuluup – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi [We don’t (yet) know anything about (these) drugs]
Nele-Liis Vaiksoo – Käte ümber jää [Ice around your hands]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 7 7 It's Estonia's cultural centre: Previewing Eesti Laul 2024 full false 53:44 🇫🇮 It’s party time in Finland: Previewing UMK 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/its-party-time-in-finland-previewing-umk-2024/ Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:00:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6103 <p>Last year, Finland came within a breath of victory thanks to their king Käärijä. This year, they’re hoping that Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (or UMK for ease of use) delivers another... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/its-party-time-in-finland-previewing-umk-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/its-party-time-in-finland-previewing-umk-2024/">🇫🇮 It’s party time in Finland: Previewing UMK 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Last year, Finland came within a breath of victory thanks to their king Käärijä. This year, they’re hoping that Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (or UMK for ease of use) delivers another... LEARN MORE Last year, Finland came within a breath of victory thanks to their king Käärijä. This year, they’re hoping that Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (or UMK for ease of use) delivers another Eurovision contender.
Michael and Io run through the seven entries in the running to go to Malmö, ahead of the show going to air at 6am AEDT on Sunday 11 February (or 8pm CET on Saturday). Not only can you see all seven songs via Yle’s website, you can also enjoy the delight of a massive interval act and a banging opener thanks to Benjamin.
Where do Michael and Io want to put all their points?
What’s up with the red flags?
Who should have a gig on Drag Race Finland?
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Playlist
Käärijä & Erika Vikman – Ruoska [Whip]
Sini Sabotage – Kuori mua [Peel me]
Cyan Kicks – Dancing With Demons
Jesse Markin – Glow
Benjamin 🏳️‍🌈 – GAY
Mikael Gabriel & nublu – Vox Populi
Sara Siipola – Paskana [Mf’ing wreck]
Sexmane – MANIA
Windows95man – No Rules!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 6 6 It's party time in Finland: Previewing UMK 2024 full false 57:51 🇪🇸 ¡Hola! Spain calling: Previewing Benidorm Fest 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%b8-hola-spain-calling-previewing-benidorm-fest-2024/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6101 <p>For the third year, Spain is heading to the sunny beaches of Benidorm to pick their Eurovision entrant. And for the third year, Benidorm is putting on quite the show!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%b8-hola-spain-calling-previewing-benidorm-fest-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/02/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%b8-hola-spain-calling-previewing-benidorm-fest-2024/">🇪🇸 ¡Hola! Spain calling: Previewing Benidorm Fest 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the third year, Spain is heading to the sunny beaches of Benidorm to pick their Eurovision entrant. And for the third year, Benidorm is putting on quite the show!... LEARN MORE For the third year, Spain is heading to the sunny beaches of Benidorm to pick their Eurovision entrant. And for the third year, Benidorm is putting on quite the show!
Michael and Bryan preview the Benidorm Fest 2024 Grand Final and share their thoughts on the eight songs competing for the ticket to Sweden in May.
Enjoy the show yourself from 7am AEDT on Sunday 4 February (10pm, Saturday 3 February CET) via RTVE Play.
What’s the Laird got to do with it?
Whose basement was flooded?
What are the boys’ picks for the final?
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Playlist
María Peláe 🏳️‍🌈 – Remitente [Sender]
st. Pedro – Dos Extraños (Cuarteto de Cuerda) [Two Strangers (String Quartet)]
Angy – Sé Quién Soy [I know who I am]
Jorge González – Caliente [Hot]
Nebulossa – Zorra [Vixen]
Sofia Coll – Here To Stay
Miss Caffeina – Bla Bla Bla
Almácor – Brillos Platino [Platinum Shines]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 5 5 ¡Hola! Spain calling: Previewing Benidorm Fest 2024 full false 53:07 🇱🇺 The Grand Duchy is back: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/the-grand-duchy-is-back-previewing-luxembourg-song-contest-2024/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:00:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6045 <p>We last saw them perform on the Eurovision stage in 1993, and they’ve been sorely missed. Finally, Luxembourg is back and they’re delivering quite the national final. Michael and Io... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/the-grand-duchy-is-back-previewing-luxembourg-song-contest-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/the-grand-duchy-is-back-previewing-luxembourg-song-contest-2024/">🇱🇺 The Grand Duchy is back: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We last saw them perform on the Eurovision stage in 1993, and they’ve been sorely missed. Finally, Luxembourg is back and they’re delivering quite the national final. Michael and Io... LEARN MORE We last saw them perform on the Eurovision stage in 1993, and they’ve been sorely missed. Finally, Luxembourg is back and they’re delivering quite the national final.
Michael and Io preview the Luxembourg Song Contest 2024, which will decide who follows Modern Times in the Grand Duchy’s history books. They have some interesting opinions on who’s in contention, but some solid agreement about the competition as a whole.
The eight finalists will perform from 6am on Sunday 28 January (AEDT) for your votes and you can watch the show via the RTL website.
What’s caused Michael and Io to disagree?
Who needs urgent fashion advice?
Why are the bookies so wrong?
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Playlist
EDSUN 🏳️‍🌈 – Finally Alive
Angy ft Rafa Ela – Drop
Krick – Drowning in the Rain
Joel Marques – Believer
One Last Time – Devil In The Detail
CHAiLD 🏳️‍🌈 – Hold On
Naomi Ayé – Paumée sur terre [Lost on Earth]
TALI – Fighter
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 4 4 The Grand Duchy is back: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2024 full false 53:28 🇦🇱 Getting Besa for an Albanian FiKmas: Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 62 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/getting-besa-for-an-albanian-fikmas-reviewing-festivali-i-kenges-62/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:00:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6037 <p>It’s a tradition across Eastern Europe, where families gather around the tree to celebrate the three nights of FiKmas. The 62nd edition of Albania‘s premier song competition delivered a winner... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/getting-besa-for-an-albanian-fikmas-reviewing-festivali-i-kenges-62/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/getting-besa-for-an-albanian-fikmas-reviewing-festivali-i-kenges-62/">🇦🇱 Getting Besa for an Albanian FiKmas: Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 62</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s a tradition across Eastern Europe, where families gather around the tree to celebrate the three nights of FiKmas. The 62nd edition of Albania‘s premier song competition delivered a winner... LEARN MORE It’s a tradition across Eastern Europe, where families gather around the tree to celebrate the three nights of FiKmas.
The 62nd edition of Albania‘s premier song competition delivered a winner by 25 December, but as always, Festivali i Këngës brought the drama.
Michael and Bryan check out just some of the songs that made the FiK grand final, but couldn’t get the public’s attention like Besa Kokëdhima did with her song Zemrën n’dorë. Not even the jury could pick the public’s winner!
Who did the jury choose as the FiK winner?
What bold choice has Bryan made about Mal?
Why has Michael started reminiscing about Ray Martin?
Want to see the performances? Watch them via the video links.
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Playlist
Besa Krasniqi – Esenciale [Essential]    
Elsa Lila – Mars [March]   
Erina and the Elementals – Jetën n’skaj [Life on the Edge]    
Anduel Kovaçi – Nan’ (Live)   
Martina Serreqi – Vetëm ty (Live) [Only You]   
Shpat Deda – S’mund T’fitoj Pa Ty [I Can’t Win Without You]   
Tiri Gjoci – Në ëndërr [Dreaming]   
Mal Retkoceri – Çmendur [Crazy]   
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 3 3 Getting Besa for an Albanian FiKmas: Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 62 full false 52:11 🇨🇿 When Czechia chose Aiko: Reviewing ESCZ 2024 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%bf-when-czechia-chose-aiko-reviewing-escz-2024/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:00:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6030 <p>We usually expect Albania to start the national final season, but Czechia has come along and stolen the limelight with ESCZ. With a 70% international / 30% Czech vote split,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%bf-when-czechia-chose-aiko-reviewing-escz-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%bf-when-czechia-chose-aiko-reviewing-escz-2024/">🇨🇿 When Czechia chose Aiko: Reviewing ESCZ 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We usually expect Albania to start the national final season, but Czechia has come along and stolen the limelight with ESCZ. With a 70% international / 30% Czech vote split,... LEARN MORE We usually expect Albania to start the national final season, but Czechia has come along and stolen the limelight with ESCZ.
With a 70% international / 30% Czech vote split, Aiko won the Czech ticket to Malmö with Pedestal. But Michael and Io have thoughts about the end result and what it might mean for future national finals. They also have thoughts about the other six songs that were vying for a place at Eurovision.
Who would Michael have given extra points to?
Which song was Io surprisingly advocating?
What notes do the team have for ČT?
Missed the final? Watch ESCZ 2024 from start to finish.
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Playlist
Gianna Lei – Starlet
Tomas Robin – Out Of My Mind
LENNY – Good Enough
Tom Sean – Dopamine Overdose
Mydy – Red Flag Parade
Elly – The Angel’s Share
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 2 2 When Czechia chose Aiko: Reviewing ESCZ 2024 full false 36:20 We’re back for 2024: Checking up on some faves https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/were-back-for-2024-checking-up-on-some-faves/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 09:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6027 <p>It’s that time of the year again – Eurovision returns to Australia’s amazing LGBTIQA radio station. Michael and Io start the ball rolling with a quick check in with the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/were-back-for-2024-checking-up-on-some-faves/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2024/01/were-back-for-2024-checking-up-on-some-faves/">We’re back for 2024: Checking up on some faves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s that time of the year again – Eurovision returns to Australia’s amazing LGBTIQA radio station. Michael and Io start the ball rolling with a quick check in with the... LEARN MORE It’s that time of the year again – Eurovision returns to Australia’s amazing LGBTIQA radio station.
Michael and Io start the ball rolling with a quick check in with the latest news from Eurovision 2024, along with new music from some ESC favourites.
What’s the go with #MarcoforMelbourne?
Why’s Romania in the news?
Where’s Israel in all of this?
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Playlist
Lorie ft Bilal Hassani 🏳️‍🌈 – Play
Marco Mengoni – Due Nuvole
Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Narcissist
Gustaph 🏳️‍🌈 – Already Know
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2024 2024 1 1 We're back for 2024: Checking up on some faves full false 23:05 Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 2) https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/11/previewing-the-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2023-part-2/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:00:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6008 <p>The world is counting down to the start of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. The beaches are ready, the singers have rehearsed and the voting is open!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/11/previewing-the-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2023-part-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/11/previewing-the-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2023-part-2/">Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The world is counting down to the start of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. The beaches are ready, the singers have rehearsed and the voting is open!... LEARN MORE the voting is open!
Michael and Io share their thoughts on the other eight songs vying for the junior trophy, which looks to be anyone’s win this year!
Join the rest of Europe at 4pm CET on Sunday 26 November, or if you’re in Australia, you can watch on YouTube at 2am AEDT on Monday 27 November.
What seem to be the official haircuts of Georgia and Germany?
Has France started saving for another gig in 2024?
Who’s controlling the purse strings at RAI?
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Playlist
🇬🇧 STAND UNIQU3 – Back To Life
🇮🇹 Melissa & Ranya – Un Mondo Giusto [A Just World]
🇵🇱 Maja Krzyżewska – I Just Need A Friend
🇬🇪 Anastasia & Ranina – Over The Sky
🇩🇪 FIA – Ohne Worte [Without words]
🇦🇱 Viola Gjyzeli – Bota ime [My world]
🇲🇹 Yulan – Stronger
🇫🇷 Zoé Clauzure – Cœur [Heart]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 45 45 Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 2) full false 53:18 Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 1) https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/11/previewing-the-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2023-part-1/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:00:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=6005 <p>It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of Heroes at 4pm CET on Sunday... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/11/previewing-the-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2023-part-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/11/previewing-the-junior-eurovision-song-contest-2023-part-1/">Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of Heroes at 4pm CET on Sunday... LEARN MORE It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of Heroes at 4pm CET on Sunday 26 November. If you’re in Australia, you can watch on YouTube at 2am AEDT on Monday 27 November.
Michael and Io love hearing from Europe’s talented under 16s and this year’s bunch is no exception.
Has Estonia hit the mark?
Why’s Io frustrated with Ireland?
What’s got Michael confused about the Netherlands?
📺 Liked a particular track? Watch the official preview videos.
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Playlist
🏆 France 2022: Lissandro – Oh Maman! [Oh Mum!]
🇪🇸 Sandra Valero – Loviu
🇪🇪 ARHANNA – Hoiame Kokku [Staying together]
🇮🇪 Jessica McKean – Aisling [Dream]
🇵🇹 Júlia Machado – Where I Belong
🇺🇦 Anastasia Dymyd – Kvitka [Flower]
🇲🇰 Tamara Grujeska – Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj [Tell me, tell me who]
🇦🇲 Yan Girls – Do It My Way
🇳🇱 Sep & Jasmijn – Holding On To You
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 44 44 Previewing the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Part 1) full false 53:30 Hitting Euroclub: Saying goodbye to Eurovision 2023 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/06/hitting-euroclub-saying-goodbye-to-eurovision-2023/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:00:09 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5967 <p>Every year, on that special Saturday night, hundreds of people gather in a club to dance the night away for one last time. Euroclub is the place where you’re comparing... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/06/hitting-euroclub-saying-goodbye-to-eurovision-2023/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/06/hitting-euroclub-saying-goodbye-to-eurovision-2023/">Hitting Euroclub: Saying goodbye to Eurovision 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Every year, on that special Saturday night, hundreds of people gather in a club to dance the night away for one last time. Euroclub is the place where you’re comparing... LEARN MORE Every year, on that special Saturday night, hundreds of people gather in a club to dance the night away for one last time. Euroclub is the place where you’re comparing accreditation badges, catching up with tired delegations, watching backing dancers stumbling around and making plans to meet up again soon.
Michael and Io head to Euroclub for the final time for 2023, as they wrap the Eurovision season up after a very crazy year.
What happened with Michael’s muff?
Who does Io want to go out partying with?
Which remix should have been the actual entry?
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Playlist
Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo (80s Synthwave Remix)
Mae Muller – I Wrote a Song (Jolyon Petch 🇦🇺 Radio Edit)
Gustaph 🏳️‍🌈 – Because Of You (Captain E’s Gluten-free Vocal Mix)
Daði Freyr – Whole Again
Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (Faustix Remix)
Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Queen of Kings (Gabry Ponte Remix)
Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter (Faderhead Remix)
Noa Kirel – Unicorn (Rotem Mansano Remix)
Voyager 🇦🇺 – Promise (Progressive House Remix)
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 43 43 Hitting Euroclub: Saying goodbye to Eurovision 2023 full false 53:34 Best of the Rest: Some 2023 Eurovision National Final faves https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/best-of-the-rest-some-2023-eurovision-national-final-faves/ Sat, 27 May 2023 10:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5961 <p>Eurovision fans around the world are slowly deflating after the 2023 season. But it’s important to note that there is some unfinished business before we say goodbye to 2023. Michael... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/best-of-the-rest-some-2023-eurovision-national-final-faves/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/best-of-the-rest-some-2023-eurovision-national-final-faves/">Best of the Rest: Some 2023 Eurovision National Final faves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Eurovision fans around the world are slowly deflating after the 2023 season. But it’s important to note that there is some unfinished business before we say goodbye to 2023. Michael... LEARN MORE Eurovision fans around the world are slowly deflating after the 2023 season. But it’s important to note that there is some unfinished business before we say goodbye to 2023.
Michael and Io go right back to the Eurovision National Finals to share some of the songs that never got played. Whether it’s because they didn’t get to their grand final, or the comp wasn’t covered, these tracks are some of the Best of the Rest for this year.
What should Sweden send in 2024?
Could 2023 be the year known most for all of its NF drama?
Why was Michael vindicated?
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Playlist
Casanovas – Så Kommer Känslorna Tillbaka
Jann – Gladiator
SunStroke Project – Yummy Mommy
Patrisha – Hush
Andreea D Folclor Orchestra – Periniţa mea
Anna Oxa – Sali (Canto dell’anima)
AIDAN – Reġina
TRONG – Dare to Be Different
Sharonne 🏳️‍🌈 – AIRE
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 42 42 Best of the Rest: Some 2023 Eurovision National Final faves full false 53:29 🇸🇪 Grattis: Celebrating a Swedish Eurovision 2023 win https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-grattis-celebrating-a-swedish-eurovision-2023-win/ Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5959 <p>We have a result. And that result is a win for Sweden! Michael and Liam celebrate the record seventh win for Europe’s pop powerhouse, and the second win for Mother... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-grattis-celebrating-a-swedish-eurovision-2023-win/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-grattis-celebrating-a-swedish-eurovision-2023-win/">🇸🇪 Grattis: Celebrating a Swedish Eurovision 2023 win</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We have a result. And that result is a win for Sweden! Michael and Liam celebrate the record seventh win for Europe’s pop powerhouse, and the second win for Mother... LEARN MORE We have a result. And that result is a win for Sweden!
Michael and Liam celebrate the record seventh win for Europe’s pop powerhouse, and the second win for Mother Loreen, with a party.
Enjoy all seven Eurovision winners, along with some special extra picks, in this extra special show.
Does Liam actually like Sweden?
Which Charlotte do Michael and Liam prefer?
And what do they think about the jury versus public vote bruhaha?
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The playlist
1968: Claes-Göran Hederström – Det börjar verka kärlek, banne mig
1972: Family Four – Härliga sommardag
1974: ABBA – Waterloo
1984: Herreys – Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley
1991: Carola – Fångad av en stormvind
1999: Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me To Your Heaven
2008: Charlotte Perrelli – Hero
2012: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Euphoria
2015: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes
2022: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer
2023: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 41 41 Grattis: Celebrating a Swedish Eurovision 2023 win full false 57:23 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2023-grand-final/ Sat, 13 May 2023 10:00:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5938 <p>The day has finally come, as the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 comes to a massive close. Michael and Io preview the six auto-qualifiers in the Grand Final before running through... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2023-grand-final/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-eurovision-song-contest-2023-grand-final/">#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The day has finally come, as the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 comes to a massive close. Michael and Io preview the six auto-qualifiers in the Grand Final before running through... LEARN MORE The day has finally come, as the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 comes to a massive close.
Michael and Io preview the six auto-qualifiers in the Grand Final before running through all 26 songs in the running to win the Eurovision trophy.
Be part of the fun and join us as we’re united by music on SBS on Sunday 14 May:

* Watch the live show and vote for your favourite at 5:00am AEST
* Watch the prime time show and see more from Myf and Joel at 7:30pm AEST

What do Michael and Io think of the favourites?
Who’s breaking up marriages?
Where do the team think Voyager will end up?
🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your two favourites of this year’s Grand Final.
🎶 Stream all the entries via your preferred platform.
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Playlist
🇫🇷 La Zarra – Évidemment
🇪🇸 Blanca Paloma – Eaea
🇮🇹 Marco Mengoni – Due Vite
🇺🇦 TVORCHI – Heart of Steel
🇩🇪 Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter
🇬🇧 Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 40 40 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final full false 55:30 🇦🇺 Cars and rock revival: Meeting Voyager https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/cars-and-rock-revival-meeting-voyager/ Tue, 09 May 2023 23:00:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5932 <p>For the very first time, Australia is sending a band to Eurovision. And it’s not just any band – it’s Australia Decides favourite, Voyager. Scott, Simone and Ash joined Michael... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/cars-and-rock-revival-meeting-voyager/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/cars-and-rock-revival-meeting-voyager/">🇦🇺 Cars and rock revival: Meeting Voyager</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> For the very first time, Australia is sending a band to Eurovision. And it’s not just any band – it’s Australia Decides favourite, Voyager. Scott, Simone and Ash joined Michael... LEARN MORE For the very first time, Australia is sending a band to Eurovision. And it’s not just any band – it’s Australia Decides favourite, Voyager. Scott, Simone and Ash joined Michael for a coffee and chit chat ahead of the semi final rehearsals.
The Perth-based synth-metal rockers shared their thoughts about the state of Aussie music, particularly the rock scene, and how much of a connection there is to Eurovision. There’s a last-minute staging change for Promise and the return roasting of Greece’s Victor Vernicos, along with a discussion of how close this year’s theme is to reality.
🤫 How long did they have to keep this all a secret?
🚗 Is Danny really to blame for that classic ’80s car on stage?
🌟 Who are the band’s favourite Eurovision contestants?
You can see Voyager perform Promise 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 39 39 Cars and revival: Meeting Voyager full false 23:51 🇬🇧 Pubs and power: Meeting Mae Muller https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-pubs-and-power-meeting-mae-muller/ Mon, 08 May 2023 04:45:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5917 <p>It’s been a long time since a British Eurovision artist could catch a train to the big event and a long time since the Brits have served back-to-back bangers. Mae... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-pubs-and-power-meeting-mae-muller/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-pubs-and-power-meeting-mae-muller/">🇬🇧 Pubs and power: Meeting Mae Muller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s been a long time since a British Eurovision artist could catch a train to the big event and a long time since the Brits have served back-to-back bangers. Mae... LEARN MORE Michael caught up with Mae before rehearsals began to chat about going from unknown to starlet thanks to Better Days and what it’s been like to be in the Eurovision spotlight.
🍺 Has Mae performed at the pub she used to work at?
📱 How important is social media?
🎉 What has been the most exciting part of the Eurovision lead up?
You can see Mae Muller perform I Wrote a Song during the Grand Final. Watch it on SBS:

* Live on Sunday 14 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote)
* Prime time on Sunday 14  May at 7:30pm AEST

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 38 38 Pubs and power: Meeting Mae Muller full false 9:07 🇬🇷 Anxiety and shorts: Meeting Victor Vernicos https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/anxiety-and-shorts-meeting-victor-vernicos/ Sat, 06 May 2023 23:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5901 <p>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... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/anxiety-and-shorts-meeting-victor-vernicos/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/anxiety-and-shorts-meeting-victor-vernicos/">🇬🇷 Anxiety and shorts: Meeting Victor Vernicos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> 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... LEARN MORE 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 37 37 Anxiety and shorts: Meeting Victor Vernicos full false 13:19 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-2/ Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5908 <p>It’s inching closer and closer to the biggest week of the year, as the Eurovision train starts its journey to Winner Station. Michael and Io are joined by Liam, beaming... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-2/">#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s inching closer and closer to the biggest week of the year, as the Eurovision train starts its journey to Winner Station. Michael and Io are joined by Liam, beaming... LEARN MORE It’s inching closer and closer to the biggest week of the year, as the Eurovision train starts its journey to Winner Station.
Michael and Io are joined by Liam, beaming in live from his Liverpool hotel room, to preview the second half of the big second semi final.
There are opinions to be had… and you’re welcome to add yours, especially as you watch it all unfold on SBS from 5am Melbourne time on Friday 12 May.
How big was Nordic Night for Liam?
What does everything think of Voyager?
Who does Io want to get shagadelic with?
🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your pick of this half of SF2.
🎶 Stream all the entries via your preferred platform.
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
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Playlist
🇵🇱 Blanka – Solo
🇸🇮 Joker Out – Carpe Diem
🇬🇪 Iru – Echo
🇸🇲 Piqued Jacks – Like An Animal
🇦🇹 Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
🇦🇱 Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
🇱🇹 Monika Linkytė – Stay
🇦🇺 Voyager – Promise
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 36 36 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2 full false 54:40 🇨🇾 Dreams and family: Catching up with Andrew Lambrou https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/dreams-and-family-catching-up-with-andrew-lambrou/ Fri, 05 May 2023 03:00:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5895 <p>We last caught up with Andrew Lambrou in the lead up to 2022’s edition of Australia Decides, hoping to represent Australia with Electrify. Just over a year later, Greek-Cypriot-Aussie is... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/dreams-and-family-catching-up-with-andrew-lambrou/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/dreams-and-family-catching-up-with-andrew-lambrou/">🇨🇾 Dreams and family: Catching up with Andrew Lambrou</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We last caught up with Andrew Lambrou in the lead up to 2022’s edition of Australia Decides, hoping to represent Australia with Electrify. Just over a year later, Greek-Cypriot-Aussie is... LEARN MORE 2022’s edition of Australia Decides, hoping to represent Australia with Electrify. Just over a year later, Greek-Cypriot-Aussie is going to be representing Cyprus instead. Michael grabbed hold of Andrew to chat about having the opportunity to delve into his Cypriot past, his other Liverpool love and getting his arms out on stage.
🇦🇺 What makes Australia so special for Andrew?
🪩 Will we hear Break a Broken Heart on the dance floor?
🌍 What has Andrew learnt about the world as an Aussie?
You can see Andrew Lambrou perform Break a Broken Heart 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 35 35 Dreams and family: Catching up with Andrew Lambrou full false 11:12 🇧🇪 Ballroom and beer: Meeting Gustaph https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/ballroom-and-beer-meeting-gustaph/ Thu, 04 May 2023 22:00:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5885 <p>From being told to be mysterious about his sexuality, to having 2023’s pride anthem, Gustaph has gone a long way. He caught up with Michael to talk about being gay... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/ballroom-and-beer-meeting-gustaph/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/ballroom-and-beer-meeting-gustaph/">🇧🇪 Ballroom and beer: Meeting Gustaph</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> From being told to be mysterious about his sexuality, to having 2023’s pride anthem, Gustaph has gone a long way. He caught up with Michael to talk about being gay... LEARN MORE 🔊 Why is ’90s house so important for Gustaph?
👬 How are his husband and besties making this such an exciting experience?
🍺What are Gustaph’s plans for a night out in Liverpool?
You can see Gustaph perform Because of You 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 34 34 Ballroom and beer: Meeting Gustaph full false 12:31 🇦🇹 Ghosts and dinner: Meeting Teya and Salena https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/ghosts-and-dinner-meeting-teya-and-salena/ Thu, 04 May 2023 03:00:55 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5880 <p>We don’t often need exorcisms for those performing at Eurovision, but it’s possible that we will in Liverpool. Michael caught up with Teya and Salena, representing Austria this year, with... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/ghosts-and-dinner-meeting-teya-and-salena/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/ghosts-and-dinner-meeting-teya-and-salena/">🇦🇹 Ghosts and dinner: Meeting Teya and Salena</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> We don’t often need exorcisms for those performing at Eurovision, but it’s possible that we will in Liverpool. Michael caught up with Teya and Salena, representing Austria this year, with... LEARN MORE Michael caught up with Teya and Salena, representing Austria this year, with a song about Edgar Allen Poe. They discuss being possessed by spirits, their timely meeting and getting back into practice to learn the dance for Who the Hell Is Edgar?.
🎼 Who did what at the songwriting camp?
💸 How likely are they to receive their $0.003?
🍽️ What would Edgar get up to at a ghostly dinner party?
You can see Teya & Salena perform Who the Hell Is Edgar? 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

📺 See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2026 2026 33 33 Ghosts and dinner: Meeting Teya and Salena full false 12:48 🇸🇮 Stringers and Austin Powers: Meeting Joker Out https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/stringers-and-austin-powers-meeting-joker-out/ Wed, 03 May 2023 22:00:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5872 <p>Slovenia is taking a different route this year, enlisting the help of Joker Out to win the Eurovision trophy with Carpe Diem. Jan, Kris and Nace joined Michael to talk... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/stringers-and-austin-powers-meeting-joker-out/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/stringers-and-austin-powers-meeting-joker-out/">🇸🇮 Stringers and Austin Powers: Meeting Joker Out</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Slovenia is taking a different route this year, enlisting the help of Joker Out to win the Eurovision trophy with Carpe Diem. Jan, Kris and Nace joined Michael to talk... LEARN MORE Jan, Kris and Nace joined Michael to talk about how the band came together, the road to Liverpool, and the ins-and-outs of Slovenian citizenship law.
🥳 What makes a good party for the boys?
☑️ Have the boys ticked anything off their bucket list?
🎸 What was so exciting about the Eurovision pre-parties?
You can see Joker Out perform Carpe Diem 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 32 32 Stringers and Austin Powers: Meeting Joker Out full false 9:18 🇸🇪 Those nails and that vibe: Meeting Loreen https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/those-nails-and-that-vibe-meeting-loreen/ Tue, 02 May 2023 23:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5866 <p>Some call her Queen, others call her Mother, but there’s no denying just how big Loreen is in the world of Eurovision. Michael got the satellite phone out to chat... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/those-nails-and-that-vibe-meeting-loreen/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/those-nails-and-that-vibe-meeting-loreen/">🇸🇪 Those nails and that vibe: Meeting Loreen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Some call her Queen, others call her Mother, but there’s no denying just how big Loreen is in the world of Eurovision. Michael got the satellite phone out to chat... LEARN MORE Michael got the satellite phone out to chat with the woman hoping to take the Eurovision trophy back to Sweden thanks to Tattoo. Eleven years since she last took to the stage, many things have changed but a lot has also stayed the same. Find out more about what the song and performance mean in this chilled out chat.
🏆 What’s Loreen’s relationship with Euphoria?
💅 How is she coping with those nails?
⌛ Why is this time so much different to the last?
You can see Loreen perform Tattoo during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

* Live on Wednesday 10 May at 5am AEST
* Prime time on Friday 12 May at 7:30pm AEST

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 31 31 Those nails and that vibe: Meeting Loreen full false 12:25 🇨🇭 Accordions and dancing: Meeting Remo Forrer https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/accordions-and-dancing-meeting-remo-forrer/ Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5859 <p>Having won The Voice, Remo Forrer is trying to win on another TV stage. Representing Switzerland with Watergun, Remo is hoping his song can bring a voice to what is... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/accordions-and-dancing-meeting-remo-forrer/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/accordions-and-dancing-meeting-remo-forrer/">🇨🇭 Accordions and dancing: Meeting Remo Forrer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Having won The Voice, Remo Forrer is trying to win on another TV stage. Representing Switzerland with Watergun, Remo is hoping his song can bring a voice to what is... LEARN MORE Having won The Voice, Remo Forrer is trying to win on another TV stage. Representing Switzerland with Watergun, Remo is hoping his song can bring a voice to what is happening in the world.
Michael fired up the Melbourne studio to catch up with Remo ahead of his journey to Liverpool.
🪗 Will the accordion ever return?
🪣 What’s on the bucket list?
🌍 What would Remo change about the world?
You can see Remo perform Watergun during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

* Live on Wednesday 10 May at 5am AEST
* Prime time on Friday 12 May at 7:30pm AEST

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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 30 30 Accordions and dancing: Meeting Remo Forrer full false 11:54 #TogetherWeThrive: A Radiothon thank you https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/togetherwethrive-a-radiothon-thank-you/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:00:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5853 <p>JOY is a community media organisation, which relies on your support to continue broadcasting and producing great content. Radiothon is how you can support JOY to be a voice for... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/togetherwethrive-a-radiothon-thank-you/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/05/togetherwethrive-a-radiothon-thank-you/">#TogetherWeThrive: A Radiothon thank you</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> JOY is a community media organisation, which relies on your support to continue broadcasting and producing great content. Radiothon is how you can support JOY to be a voice for... LEARN MORE Radiothon is how you can support JOY to be a voice for our community, to continue this work for us all!
To celebrate Radiothon, Michael, Io and Liam took some time to reflect on the importance of JOY for themselves personally and for the community at large.
And three lucky supporters had the chance to hear their favourite Eurovision song on the radio.
You can still support JOY by becoming a member, renewing your membership, contributing or donating.
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
Svetlana Loboda – Be My Valentine (Anti-Crisis Girl)
Donny Montell – I’ve Been Waiting For This Night
Luke Black – ‎Samo mi se spava
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 29 29 #TogetherWeThrive: A Radiothon thank you full false 24:46 🇦🇺 Thriving with Australia’s Joel Creasey https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-thriving-with-australias-joel-creasey/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5847 <p>Every year, JOY asks you to help it stay on air for another year. We like to call it Radiothon. This year, we’re hoping you will Thrive with JOY by... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-thriving-with-australias-joel-creasey/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-thriving-with-australias-joel-creasey/">🇦🇺 Thriving with Australia’s Joel Creasey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Every year, JOY asks you to help it stay on air for another year. We like to call it Radiothon. This year, we’re hoping you will Thrive with JOY by... LEARN MORE Every year, JOY asks you to help it stay on air for another year. We like to call it Radiothon. This year, we’re hoping you will Thrive with JOY by becoming a member or donating.
Someone who has been thriving in the world of Eurovision is Joel Creasey, one of our two SBS commentators.
Before he heads over to Liverpool to catch up with Myf, he joined us to talk about Eurovision and the world of commentary.
You can see and hear from Joel and Myf as SBS brings the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to Australia:
Wednesday 10 May

* 5am AEST: Semi Final 1 LIVE

Friday 12 May

* 5am AEST: Semi Final 2 LIVE (don’t forget to vote!)
* 7:30pm AEST: Semi Final 1 prime time broadcast

Saturday 13 May

* 7:30pm AEST: Semi Final 2 prime time broadcast

Sunday 14 May

* 5am AEST: Grand Final LIVE (don’t forget to vote!)
* 7:30pm AEST: Grand Final prime time broadcast

How does Joel rate 2022?
What makes this year’s Contest different to others?
Just how glamorous is the life of a commentator?
📺 Watch and follow the fun on SBS via the SBS Eurovision website and socials.
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
Little Big – Pendejo
Dana International 🏳️‍🌈 – לה קוקרצ’ה (La Cucaracha)
Mikolas Josef – Boys Don’t Cry
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 28 28 Thriving with Australia's Joel Creasey full false 30:02 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-2/ Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5845 <p>Radiothon is well underway and everyone is hoping you can thrive with JOY. The team is thriving, with Michael and Io looking after things in Melbourne, while Liam lives it... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-2/">#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Radiothon is well underway and everyone is hoping you can thrive with JOY. The team is thriving, with Michael and Io looking after things in Melbourne, while Liam lives it... LEARN MORE Radiothon is well underway and everyone is hoping you can thrive with JOY.
The team is thriving, with Michael and Io looking after things in Melbourne, while Liam lives it up in Dublin.
Join them as they jump into the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 2, beaming into your lounge room live on SBS at 5am on Friday 12 May. It’s certainly full of colour and the team aren’t always agreeing on how good that colour is.
What has newsie Joshua K done?
Why are Michael and Io now classified as straight?
Who’s been taking Liam’s energy?
🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your pick of this half of SF2.
🎶 Stream all the entries via your preferred platform.
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
🇩🇰 Reiley – Breaking My Heart
🇦🇲 Brunette – Future Lover
🇷🇴 Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off and On)
🇪🇪 ALIKA – Bridges
🇧🇪 Gustaph 🏳️‍🌈 – Because Of You
🇨🇾 Andrew Lambrou 🇦🇺 – Break A Broken Heart
🇮🇸 Diljá – Power
🇬🇷 Victor Vernicos – What They Say
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 27 27 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 2 full false 55:47 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-1/ Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:00:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5829 <p>With a couple of this year’s favourites in the second half of Semi Final 1, this show is mega. Michael, Io and Liam are again joined by friend of the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-second-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-1/">#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> With a couple of this year’s favourites in the second half of Semi Final 1, this show is mega. Michael, Io and Liam are again joined by friend of the... LEARN MORE With a couple of this year’s favourites in the second half of Semi Final 1, this show is mega.
Michael, Io and Liam are again joined by friend of the show, Olga, to run through the other eight songs in the running for a spot in the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final.
Why is Michael channelling Dawson?
Who’s delivering all the bi energy?
Why is Olga’s world coming to an end?
🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your pick of this half of SF1.
🎶 Stream all the entries via your preferred platform.
📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
🌍 Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
The playlist
🇨🇭 Remo Forrer – Watergun
🇮🇱 Noa Kirel – Unicorn
🇲🇩 Pasha Parfeni – Soarele și luna
🇸🇪 Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo
🇦🇿 TuralTuranX – Tell Me More
🇨🇿 Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
🇳🇱 Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper – Burning Daylight
🇫🇮 Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 26 26 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the second half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1 full false 51:19 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-1/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:00:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5804 <p>With only a few weeks until Europe decides who gets the 2023 glass trophy, it’s time to start previewing the entries in the running to win. Michael, Liam and Io... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/unitedbymusic-previewing-the-first-half-of-eurovision-song-contest-2023-semi-final-1/">#UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> With only a few weeks until Europe decides who gets the 2023 glass trophy, it’s time to start previewing the entries in the running to win. Michael, Liam and Io... LEARN MORE With only a few weeks until Europe decides who gets the 2023 glass trophy, it’s time to start previewing the entries in the running to win.
Michael, Liam and Io are joined by friend of the show, Olga, to run through the first seven songs in the line up. As always, opinions abound… but what do you think about the first half of this year’s first semi final?
Which party are Liam and Io hoping to be invited to?
Why’s Michael so excited about traditional sounds?
What does Olga really think about Latvia?
🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your pick of this half of SF1.
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The playlist
Kalush Orchestra – Stefania
🇳🇴 Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Queen of Kings
🇲🇹 The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party)
🇷🇸 Luke Black – Samo mi se spava
🇱🇻 Sudden Lights – Aijā
🇵🇹 Mimicat – Ai coração
🇮🇪 Wild Youth – We Are One
🇭🇷 Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 25 25 #UnitedByMusic: Previewing the first half of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Semi Final 1 full false 52:44 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #10 to #1 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-10-to-1/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:00:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5795 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-10-to-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-10-to-1/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #10 to #1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the eighth and final hour of the broadcast, Michael, Io and Liam and OGAE Australia members Josh and Brent helped count down Australia’s top 10 Eurovision favourites for 2023.
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The countdown
#10: ABBA – Waterloo [Sweden 1974]
#9: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer [Sweden 2022]
#8: Conchita Wurst 🏳️‍🌈 – Rise Like a Phoenix [Austria 2014]
#7: Kate Miller-Heidke 🇦🇺 – Zero Gravity [Australia 2019]
#6: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes [Sweden 2015]
#5: Go_A – Shum [Ukraine 2021]
#4: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai [Ukraine 2007]
#3: Keiino 🏳️‍🌈 – Spirit in the Sky [Norway 2019]
#2: Dami Im 🇦🇺 – Sound of Silence [Australia 2016]
#1: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Euphoria [Sweden 2012]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 24 24 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #10 to #1 full false 56:36 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #22 to #11 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-22-to-11/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:00:47 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5793 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-22-to-11/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-22-to-11/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #22 to #11</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the seventh hour of the broadcast, Michael, Io and Liam and OGAE Australia members Josh and Brent helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 22 to 11.
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The countdown
#22: Duncan Laurence 🏳️‍🌈 – Arcade [Netherlands 2019]
#21: Emmelie de Forest – Only Teardrops [Denmark 2013]
#20: Sibel Tüzün – Süper Star [Turkey 2006]
#19: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra [Iceland 2019]
#18: Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside [Belgium 2015]
#17: Ruslana – Wild Dances [Ukraine 2004]
#16: Brooke – That’s Rich [Ireland 2022]
#15: Chanel – SloMo [Spain 2022]
#14: Poli Genova – If Love Was a Crime [Bulgaria 2016]
#13: Gina G 🇦🇺 – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit [United Kingdom 1996]
#12: Eleni Foureira – Fuego [Cyprus 2018]
#11: Måneskin 🏳️‍🌈 – Zitti e buoni [Italy 2021]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 23 23 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #22 to #11 full false 58:29 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #35 to #23 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-35-to-23/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5791 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-35-to-23/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-35-to-23/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #35 to #23</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the sixth hour of the broadcast, Michael, Io and OGAE Australia members Leith and Fleur helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 35 to 23.
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The countdown
#35: Blanche – City Lights [Belgium 2017]
#34: Helena Paparizou – My Number One [Greece 2005]
#33: Sanna Nielsen – Undo [Sweden 2014]
#32: Polina Gagarina – A Million Voices [Russia 2015]
#31: Diodato – Fai rumore [Italy 2020]
#30: Eugent Bushpepa – Mall [Albania 2018]
#29: Mørland and Debrah Scarlett – A Monster Like Me [Norway 2015]
#28: Sergey Lazarev – You Are the Only One [Russia 2016]
#27: Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me to Your Heaven [Sweden 1999]
#26: Daði og Gagnamagnið – Think About Things [Iceland 2020]
#25: Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can [Turkey 2003]
#24: Konstrakta – In corpore sano [Serbia 2022]
#23: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale [Norway 2009]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 22 22 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #35 to #23 full false 50:08 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #48 to #36 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-48-to-36/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 02:00:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5789 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-48-to-36/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-48-to-36/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #48 to #36</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the fifth hour of the broadcast, Michael and OGAE Australia members Leith and Fleur helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 48 to 36.
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The countdown
#48: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess [Bulgaria 2017]
#47: Aminata – Love Injected [Latvia 2015]
#46: Tooji 🏳️‍🌈 – Stay [Norway 2012]
#45: Il Volo – Grande amore [Italy 2015]
#44: Zlata Ognevich – Gravity [Ukraine 2013]
#43: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady [Ukraine 2008]
#42: Elina Born and Stig Rästa – Goodbye to Yesterday [Estonia 2015]
#41: Jessica Mauboy 🇦🇺 – We Got Love [Australia 2018]
#40: Nadav Guedj – Golden Boy [Israel 2015]
#39: Céline Dion – Ne partez pas sans moi [Switzerland 1988]
#38: Lena – Satellite [Germany 2010]
#37: The Roop – On Fire [Lithuania 2020]
#36: Dana International 🏳️‍🌈 – Diva (דיווה) [Israel 1998]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 21 21 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #48 to #36 full false 58:22 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #61 to #49 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-61-to-49/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5787 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-61-to-49/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-61-to-49/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #61 to #49</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the fourth hour of the broadcast, Io and OGAE Australia members Michael and Fleur helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 61 to 49.
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The Countdown
#61: Bucks Fizz – Making Your Mind Up [United Kingdom 1981]
#60: Hovi Star 🏳️‍🌈 – Made of Stars [Israel 2016]
#59: Francesco Gabbani – Occidentali’s Karma [Italy 2017]
#58: Ulrikke – Attention [Norway 2020]
#57: Svetlana Loboda – Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl) [Ukraine 2009]
#56: Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love [Norway 2013]
#55: Johnny Logan – Hold Me Now [Ireland 1987]
#54: Sam Ryder – Space Man [United Kingdom 2022]
#53: We Are Domi – Lights Off [Czech Republic 2022]
#52: Eric Saade – Popular [Sweden 2011]
#51: Mahmood – Soldi [Italy 2019]
#50: France Gall – Poupée de cire, poupée de son [Luxembourg 1965]
#49: Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’univers [Switzerland 2021]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 20 20 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #61 to #49 full false 58:35 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #74 to #62 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-74-to-62/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5785 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-74-to-62/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-74-to-62/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #74 to #62</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the third hour of the broadcast, Michael, Io and OGAE Australia members Michael and Fleur helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 74 to 62.
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The countdown
#74: Roberto Bellarosa – Love Kills [Belgium 2013]
#73: Citi Zēni – Eat Your Salad [Latvia 2022]
#72: Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (Стефанія) [Ukraine 2022]
#71: Barbara Pravi – Voilà [France 2021]
#70: Silvía Night – Congratulations [Iceland 2006]
#69: Hadise – Düm Tek Tek [Turkey 2009]
#68: Yohanna – Is It True? [Iceland 2009]
#67: Hera Björk – Je ne sais quoi [Iceland 2010]
#66: The Common Linnets – Calm After the Storm [Netherlands 2014]
#65: Marija Šerifović 🏳️‍🌈 – Molitva (Молитва) [Serbia 2007]
#64: Pastora Soler – Quédate conmigo [Spain 2012]
#63: Guy Sebastian 🇦🇺 – Tonight Again [Australia 2015]
#62: Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise [Denmark 1963]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 19 19 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #74 to #62 full false 58:39 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #87 to #75 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-87-to-75/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5783 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-87-to-75/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-87-to-75/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #87 to #75</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, voting for the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the second hour of the broadcast, Michael, Io and OGAE Australia President Lachlan helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 87 to 75.
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The countdown
#87: Maro – Saudade, saudade [Portugal 2022]
#86: Ochman – River [Poland 2022]
#85: Albina – Tick-Tock [Croatia 2021]
#84: Elnur and Samir – Day After Day [Azerbaijan 2008]
#83: Mélovin – Under the Ladder [Ukraine 2018]
#82: Twin Twin – Moustache [France 2014]
#81: Salvador Sobral – Amar pelos dois [Portugal 2017]
#80: Domenico Modugno – Nel blu, dipinto di blu [Italy 1958]
#79: AySel and Arash – Always [Azerbaijan 2009]
#78: John Lundvik – Too Late for Love [Sweden 2019]
#77: Efendi – Mata Hari [Azerbaijan 2021]
#76: Koit Toome and Laura – Verona [Estonia 2017]
#75: Iveta Mukuchyan – LoveWave [Armenia 2016]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 18 18 Australia's Eurovision Top 100 2023: #87 to #75 full false 58:25 Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #100 to #88 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-100-to-88/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:00:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5768 <p>Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, the 2023 countdown was open... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-100-to-88/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/australias-eurovision-top-100-2023-100-to-88/">Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2023: #100 to #88</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it. Thanks to OGAE Australia, the 2023 countdown was open... LEARN MORE Australia’s very own Eurovision countdown found a new home in the calendar for 2023 and we’re all pretty excited about it.
Thanks to OGAE Australia, the 2023 countdown was open to all Australians, making it a pretty unique event.
In the first hour of the broadcast, Michael, Io and OGAE Australia President Lachlan helped count down Australia’s Eurovision favourites from 100 to 88.
💬 Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100
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The countdown
#100: Natalia Gordienko – Sugar [Moldova 2021]
#99: Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro – Non mi avete fatto niente [Italy 2018]
#98: Jamala – 1944 [Ukraine 2016]
#97: Carola – Invincible [Sweden 2006]
#96: Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah [Finland 2006]
#95: Kati Wolf – What About My Dreams? [Hungary 2011]
#94: Kalomira – Secret Combination [Greece 2008]
#93: Inga and Anush – Jan Jan (Ջան Ջան) [Armenia 2009]
#92: Little Big – Uno [Russia 2020]
#91: Paula Seling and Ovi – Playing with Fire [Romania 2010]
#90: SunStroke Project – Hey Mamma [Moldova 2017]
#89: Elena Tsagrinou – El Diablo [Cyprus 2021]
#88: The Roop – Discoteque [Lithuania 2021]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 17 17 Australia's Eurovision Top 100 2023: #100 to #88 full false 57:55 🇭🇷 Reviewing Dora 2023: Riding Croatia’s tractor https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87%b7-reviewing-dora-2023-riding-croatias-tractor/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5799 <p>Things got a bit wild in Croatia, with the general public overwhelmingly deciding to give a group of missile-wielding, tractor-driving rabble rousers their Dora victory. Michael and Liam decide where... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87%b7-reviewing-dora-2023-riding-croatias-tractor/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87%b7-reviewing-dora-2023-riding-croatias-tractor/">🇭🇷 Reviewing Dora 2023: Riding Croatia’s tractor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Things got a bit wild in Croatia, with the general public overwhelmingly deciding to give a group of missile-wielding, tractor-driving rabble rousers their Dora victory. Michael and Liam decide where... LEARN MORE Things got a bit wild in Croatia, with the general public overwhelmingly deciding to give a group of missile-wielding, tractor-driving rabble rousers their Dora victory.
Michael and Liam decide where Let 3 belong in the Eurovision musical, alongside some ripper music from the 2023 national final.
Who sounds Estonian?
Do blondes have more fun?
How has Liverpool made an impact?
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Playlist
Đana – Free Fallin’
Meri Andraković – Bye Bye Blonde
The Splitters – Lost and Found
Detour – Master Blaster
Harmonija Disonance – Nevera (Lei, lei) [Infidelity]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 16 16 Reviewing Dora 2023: Riding Croatia's tractor full false 29:22 🇷🇸 Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju 23: When Serbia comes to slay https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%b7%f0%9f%87%b8-reviewing-pesma-za-evroviziju-23-when-serbia-comes-to-slay/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:00:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5797 <p>A few Eurovision countries have stepped into a period of renaissance of late. Serbia is one of those countries and Pesma za Evroviziju ’23 proves it. While Luke Black won... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%b7%f0%9f%87%b8-reviewing-pesma-za-evroviziju-23-when-serbia-comes-to-slay/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%b7%f0%9f%87%b8-reviewing-pesma-za-evroviziju-23-when-serbia-comes-to-slay/">🇷🇸 Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju 23: When Serbia comes to slay</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> A few Eurovision countries have stepped into a period of renaissance of late. Serbia is one of those countries and Pesma za Evroviziju ’23 proves it. While Luke Black won... LEARN MORE A few Eurovision countries have stepped into a period of renaissance of late. Serbia is one of those countries and Pesma za Evroviziju ’23 proves it. While Luke Black won the chance to go to Liverpool, there are some other quality songs that need a good looking at.
Michael and Liam go Balkan for a Serbian taster and it’s delicious.
Why does Liam need to know more about Filip’s brother?
What feedback does Michael have for Princ?
How excited is the team about Serbia?
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Playlist
Dzipsii 🏳️‍🌈 – Greh [Sin]
Filip Baloš – Novi plan drugi san [New plan, second dream]
Nađa – Moj prvi ožiljak na duši [The first scar on my soul]
Princ – Cvet sa Istoka [Flower from the East]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 15 15 Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju 23: When Serbia comes to slay full false 24:49 🇧🇪 Reviewing Eurosong 2023: It’s all because of Belgium https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%a7%f0%9f%87%aa-reviewing-eurosong-2023-its-all-because-of-belgium/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:00:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5766 <p>Belgium has had their fair share of Eurovision ups and downs, but this year’s Eurosong final was one to beat. Michael, Liam and Io dive into the Flemish broadcaster’s selections... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%a7%f0%9f%87%aa-reviewing-eurosong-2023-its-all-because-of-belgium/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%a7%f0%9f%87%aa-reviewing-eurosong-2023-its-all-because-of-belgium/">🇧🇪 Reviewing Eurosong 2023: It’s all because of Belgium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Belgium has had their fair share of Eurovision ups and downs, but this year’s Eurosong final was one to beat. Michael, Liam and Io dive into the Flemish broadcaster’s selections... LEARN MORE Belgium has had their fair share of Eurovision ups and downs, but this year’s Eurosong final was one to beat.
Michael, Liam and Io dive into the Flemish broadcaster’s selections for the ticket to Liverpool, and wonder if winner Gustaph was the best choice.
What’s the go with French?
Who’s not a fan of inflatables?
Why is there an Irish fete involved?
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Playlist
Loredana – You Lift Me Up
Ameerah – THE CARNIVAL
Chérine – ça m’ennuie pas [it doesn’t bore me]
gala dragot – t’inquiète [don’t worry]
The Starlings – Rollercoaster
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 14 14 Reviewing Eurosong 2023: It's all because of Belgium full false 28:57 🇱🇹 Reviewing Pabandom iš naujo! 2023: Lithuania chooses to stay https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%b1%f0%9f%87%b9-reviewing-pabandom-is-naujo-2023-lithuania-chooses-to-stay/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:30:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5757 <p>Lithuania tries again every year to get their Eurovision acclaim. For 2023, they’ve decided to ask someone to return to try again. Michael, Liam and Io run through some of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%b1%f0%9f%87%b9-reviewing-pabandom-is-naujo-2023-lithuania-chooses-to-stay/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/04/%f0%9f%87%b1%f0%9f%87%b9-reviewing-pabandom-is-naujo-2023-lithuania-chooses-to-stay/">🇱🇹 Reviewing Pabandom iš naujo! 2023: Lithuania chooses to stay</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Lithuania tries again every year to get their Eurovision acclaim. For 2023, they’ve decided to ask someone to return to try again. Michael, Liam and Io run through some of... LEARN MORE Lithuania tries again every year to get their Eurovision acclaim. For 2023, they’ve decided to ask someone to return to try again.
Michael, Liam and Io run through some of the Pabandom iš naujo! hopefuls who couldn’t quite get past Monika Linkytė to get to Liverpool.
Who had the best mess?
Can juries and televoters get along?
What’s Monika’s chance?
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Playlist
MoonBee – Rumor
Petunija – Love of My Life
Beatrich – Like A Movie
Rūta MUR – So Low
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 13 13 Reviewing Pabandom iš naujo! 2023: Lithuania chooses to stay full false 24:40 🇳🇴 Reviewing Melodi Grand Prix 2023: The Royal Court comes to Norway https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-reviewing-melodi-grand-prix-2023-the-royal-court-comes-to-norway/ Sat, 25 Mar 2023 09:30:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5753 <p>Everyone was looking forward to a good news story at the conclusion of Melodi Grand Prix, but it wasn’t the story that had been drafted. Michael and Liam review the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-reviewing-melodi-grand-prix-2023-the-royal-court-comes-to-norway/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-reviewing-melodi-grand-prix-2023-the-royal-court-comes-to-norway/">🇳🇴 Reviewing Melodi Grand Prix 2023: The Royal Court comes to Norway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Everyone was looking forward to a good news story at the conclusion of Melodi Grand Prix, but it wasn’t the story that had been drafted. Michael and Liam review the... LEARN MORE Everyone was looking forward to a good news story at the conclusion of Melodi Grand Prix, but it wasn’t the story that had been drafted.
Michael and Liam review the (superior) national final that had Norway giving its Eurovision ticket to Queen Alessandra and some lunar wolves being unmasked. And what a competition it was.
Has Liam got over the result yet?
Who’s channelling Alcazar?
Where’d the K-pop come from?
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🐺 Subwoolfer unmasked: Watch the Worst Kept Secret doco on YouTube
Playlist
Rasmus Thall – Tresko [Clogs]
Umami Tsunami – Geronimo
Swing’It & Sam Norris – Prohibition
Skrellex 🏳️‍🌈 – Love Again
Eline Thorp – Not Meant to Be
Subwoolfer – Worst Kept Secret
Jone – Ekko inni meg [Echo inside me]
Elsie Bay – Love You in a Dream
Atle Pettersen – Masterpiece
Ulrikke – Honestly
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 12 12 Reviewing Melodi Grand Prix 2023: The Royal Court comes to Norway full false 52:47 🇮🇹 Reviewing Sanremo 2023: How many lives does Italy have? https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9-reviewing-sanremo-2023-how-many-lives-does-italy-have/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:00:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5745 <p>So many songs, so many shows, so many late nights – welcome to Sanremo! The 73rd edition of Festival della canzone italiana ended with Marco Mengoni taking the golden trophy... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9-reviewing-sanremo-2023-how-many-lives-does-italy-have/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9-reviewing-sanremo-2023-how-many-lives-does-italy-have/">🇮🇹 Reviewing Sanremo 2023: How many lives does Italy have?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> So many songs, so many shows, so many late nights – welcome to Sanremo! The 73rd edition of Festival della canzone italiana ended with Marco Mengoni taking the golden trophy... LEARN MORE So many songs, so many shows, so many late nights – welcome to Sanremo! The 73rd edition of Festival della canzone italiana ended with Marco Mengoni taking the golden trophy and the ticket to Liverpool for Italy.
Michael and Io review the chaos of Sanremo, and give their opinions about the songs that didn’t make it.
What drama gave Io life?
Who should get together to do a duet next year?
What advice do Michael and Io have for the Italian public?
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Playlist
Paola & Chiara – Furore [Fury]
Colapesce & Dimartino – Splash
Elodie – Due [Two]
Rosa Chemical 🏳️‍🌈 & bdope – MADE IN ITALY
Madame 🏳️‍🌈 – IL BENE NEL MALE [GOOD IN EVIL]
Tananai – TANGO
Ultimo – Alba [Sunrise]
Mr.Rain – SUPEREROI [SUPER HEROES]
Lazza – CENERE [ASH]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 11 11 Reviewing Sanremo 2023: How many lives does Italy have? full false 53:26 🇸🇪 Previewing Melodifestivalen 2023: The writing’s on Sweden’s arm https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-melodifestivalen-2023-the-writings-on-swedens-arm/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:30:55 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5720 <p>The end of the 2023 National Final Season is upon us, as the final comps take place around Europe. As is tradition, Sweden waits until the last moment to decide... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-melodifestivalen-2023-the-writings-on-swedens-arm/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-melodifestivalen-2023-the-writings-on-swedens-arm/">🇸🇪 Previewing Melodifestivalen 2023: The writing’s on Sweden’s arm</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The end of the 2023 National Final Season is upon us, as the final comps take place around Europe. As is tradition, Sweden waits until the last moment to decide... LEARN MORE The end of the 2023 National Final Season is upon us, as the final comps take place around Europe.
As is tradition, Sweden waits until the last moment to decide on its entry for the world’s biggest song competition. And we wait with baited breath for this year’s instalment of Melodifestivalen to finish.
Michael, Liam and Io both heavily agree and heavily disagree on the songs in this year’s Grand Final.
But everyone can agree on who’s probably going to win.
Who should be back in Melfest again soon?
How does Michael upset the apple cart?
What’s the big Aussie Eurovision news?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your Melfest winner right now!
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Playlist
Jon Henrik Fjällgren & Arc North ft Adam Woods – Where You Are (Sávežan)
Tone Sekelius 🏳️‍🌈 – Rhythm of My Show
Marcus & Martinus – Air
Maria Sur – Never Give Up
Kiana 🇦🇺 – Where Did You Go
Nordman – Släpp alla sorger [Let go of all sorrows]
Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo
Theoz – Mer av dig [More of you]
Paul Rey – Royals
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 10 10 Previewing Melodifestivalen 2023: The writing's on Sweden's arm full false 53:41 🇨🇿 Reviewing ESCZ 2023: Czechia’s newest coronation ball https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%bf-reviewing-escz-2023-czechias-newest-coronation-ball/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:00:05 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5718 <p>The national final season has been wild so far in 2023, and Czechia added to it by making everyone choose between five songs and not the usual three. In the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%bf-reviewing-escz-2023-czechias-newest-coronation-ball/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%a8%f0%9f%87%bf-reviewing-escz-2023-czechias-newest-coronation-ball/">🇨🇿 Reviewing ESCZ 2023: Czechia’s newest coronation ball</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The national final season has been wild so far in 2023, and Czechia added to it by making everyone choose between five songs and not the usual three. In the... LEARN MORE The national final season has been wild so far in 2023, and Czechia added to it by making everyone choose between five songs and not the usual three. In the end, Vesna won ESCZ 2023 with My Sister’s Crown and heads to Liverpool to represent the Slavic country.
Michael, Liam and Io take a listen to the four songs that didn’t make it, sharing what they think of them. And quelle surprise – they don’t agree.
How did Io react to Pam’s inclusion?
What Icelandic connection surprised everyone?
How did the team rate Czechia’s choice?
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Playlist
Maella – Flood
Markéta Irglová – Happy
RODAN – Introvert Party Club
Pam Rabbit – ghosting
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 9 9 Reviewing ESCZ 2023: Czechia's newest coronation ball full false 23:24 🇮🇸 Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2023: The coolest party in Iceland https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b8-previewing-songvakeppnin-2023-the-coolest-party-in-iceland/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 09:00:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5714 <p>It’s time for Iceland to decide their song for Eurovision with the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2023. Thankfully, they’ve slashed the number of songs to preview, going from ten to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b8-previewing-songvakeppnin-2023-the-coolest-party-in-iceland/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/03/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b8-previewing-songvakeppnin-2023-the-coolest-party-in-iceland/">🇮🇸 Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2023: The coolest party in Iceland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> It’s time for Iceland to decide their song for Eurovision with the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2023. Thankfully, they’ve slashed the number of songs to preview, going from ten to... LEARN MORE It’s time for Iceland to decide their song for Eurovision with the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2023.
Thankfully, they’ve slashed the number of songs to preview, going from ten to just five.
Michael, Liam and Io are happy about it. And they’re impressed about what’s up for selection… even though they have very clear opinions about the preferred result.
Whose Christmas party does the team want to go to?
Which song is the team’s pick?
What should Bragi be wearing for his performance?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your Söngvakeppnin winner right now!
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Playlist
Sigga Ózk – Dancing Lonely
Bragi – Sometimes the World’s Against You
Celebs – Doomsday Dancing
Diljá – Power
Langi Seli og Skuggarnir – OK
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 8 8 Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2023: The coolest party in Iceland full false 32:27 🇫🇮 Previewing UMK 2023: Finland’s glow up that the world needs https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%ab%f0%9f%87%ae-previewing-umk-2023-finlands-glow-up-that-the-world-needs/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:00:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5694 <p>In the past, Finland didn’t get much a rap for their Eurovision selection competition. It used to be a poor cousin to the other Nordic contests, but the Fins have... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%ab%f0%9f%87%ae-previewing-umk-2023-finlands-glow-up-that-the-world-needs/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%ab%f0%9f%87%ae-previewing-umk-2023-finlands-glow-up-that-the-world-needs/">🇫🇮 Previewing UMK 2023: Finland’s glow up that the world needs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> In the past, Finland didn’t get much a rap for their Eurovision selection competition. It used to be a poor cousin to the other Nordic contests, but the Fins have... LEARN MORE In the past, Finland didn’t get much a rap for their Eurovision selection competition. It used to be a poor cousin to the other Nordic contests, but the Fins have stepped it up over the last few years. They’ve turned Uuden Musikiin Kilpailu, or UMK, into one of the national finals to watch.
Michael, Liam and eventually Io preview the seven possibilities for Liverpool in this episode. You can enjoy UMK via Yle Areena at 8pm CEST on Saturday 25 February, or 6am on Sunday 26 February if you’re on the Aussie east coast.
How gay do the Finns get?
What do Liam and Io disagree on this time?
What curse might befall a favourite?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your UMK winner right now!
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Playlist
UMK 2020: Erika Vikman – Cicciolina
Robin Packalen – Girls Like You
KUUMAA – Ylivoimainen [Above all else]
Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
Keira – No Business On The Dancefloor
Benjamin 🏳️‍🌈 – Hoida mut [Just do me]
Lxandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Something To Lose
Portion Boys – Samaa taivasta katsotaan [We look at the same sky]
UMK 2022: BESS – Ram Pam Pam
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 7 7 Previewing UMK 2023: Finland's glow up that the world needs full false 57:05 🇩🇰 Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2023: Denmark’s putting on a show https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%b0-previewing-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2023-denmarks-putting-on-a-show/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:00:05 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5691 <p>The melodies are hot. The Danish men are hotter. And the world waits with baited breath for Denmark to choose their song for Liverpool. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is one... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%b0-previewing-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2023-denmarks-putting-on-a-show/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%b0-previewing-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2023-denmarks-putting-on-a-show/">🇩🇰 Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2023: Denmark’s putting on a show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The melodies are hot. The Danish men are hotter. And the world waits with baited breath for Denmark to choose their song for Liverpool. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is one... LEARN MORE The melodies are hot. The Danish men are hotter. And the world waits with baited breath for Denmark to choose their song for Liverpool.
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is one of the gazillion finals taking place on Super Saturday. Michael, Liam and Io put down their chicken drumsticks to share their thoughts on the eight songs in contention. And there are a lot of thoughts to get through!
What’s the go with chickens?
Who’s wanting a Danish fling?
Do Michael’s favourites actually surprise anyone?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your DMGP winner right now!
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Playlist
Frederik Leopold – Stuck On You
EYJAA – I Was Gonna Marry Him
Micky Skeel – Glansbillede [Glossy picture]
maia maia – Beautiful Bullshit
Nicklas Sonne – Freedom
Mariyah LeBerg – Human
Søren Torpegaard Lund 🏳️‍🌈 – Lige her [Right here]
Reiley – Breaking My Heart
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 6 6 Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2023: Denmark's putting on a show full false 52:59 🇪🇸 Previewing Benidorm Fest 2023: Spain’s not going slow https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%b8-previewing-benidorm-fest-2023-spains-not-going-slow/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:00:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5670 <p>Spain found great success with their first (renewed) Benidorm Fest in 2022, and they’re hoping for more of the same this year. Ahead of the grand final, Michael, Liam and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%b8-previewing-benidorm-fest-2023-spains-not-going-slow/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/02/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%b8-previewing-benidorm-fest-2023-spains-not-going-slow/">🇪🇸 Previewing Benidorm Fest 2023: Spain’s not going slow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Spain found great success with their first (renewed) Benidorm Fest in 2022, and they’re hoping for more of the same this year. Ahead of the grand final, Michael, Liam and... LEARN MORE Spain found great success with their first (renewed) Benidorm Fest in 2022, and they’re hoping for more of the same this year.
Ahead of the grand final, Michael, Liam and Io listen to the eight songs in contention for Liverpool. And it’s quite the show.
Has the world come to an end?
What will the Eurofans do?
Where’d the car come from?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your Benidorm winner right now!
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Playlist
Vicco – Nochentera [The whole night / ’80s Night]
Fusa Nocta – Mi Familia [My family]
Karmento – Quiero y duelo [Longing and Grief]
Alice Wonder – Yo Quisiera [I would like to]
Blanca Paloma – EAEA
Megara – Arcadia
José Otero – Inviernos en Marte [Winters on Mars]
Agoney 🏳️‍🌈 – Quiero Arder [I want to burn]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 5 5 Previewing Benidorm Fest 2023: Spain's not going slow full false 53:12 🇪🇪 Previewing Eesti Laul 2023: Estonia wants their song https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-eesti-laul-2023-estonia-wants-their-song/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:15:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5663 <p>One of our favourite Eurovision national finals comes from Estonia. And no, we don’t like it just because Liam is part of the Estonian delegation. Eesti Laul wraps up with... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-eesti-laul-2023-estonia-wants-their-song/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-eesti-laul-2023-estonia-wants-their-song/">🇪🇪 Previewing Eesti Laul 2023: Estonia wants their song</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> One of our favourite Eurovision national finals comes from Estonia. And no, we don’t like it just because Liam is part of the Estonian delegation. Eesti Laul wraps up with... LEARN MORE One of our favourite Eurovision national finals comes from Estonia. And no, we don’t like it just because Liam is part of the Estonian delegation.
Eesti Laul wraps up with its Grand Final on 11 February, so Michael, Liam and Io listened to the twelve songs in the running, ahead of the spectacular show.
What does Michael and Io agree on?
Who should be on a So Fresh CD?
What’s Liam’s take on all of this?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your Eesti Laul winner right now!
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Playlist
Meelik – Tuju [Mood]
INGER – Awaiting You
Janek – House of Glass
ELYSA – Bad Philosophy
m els – So Good (At What You Do)
Bedwetters – Monsters
ALIKA – Bridges
Anett & Fredi – You Need To Move On
OLLIE – Venom
Sissi – Lighthouse
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 4 4 Previewing Eesti Laul 2023: Estonia wants their song full false 54:02 🇺🇦 Reviewing Vidbir 2023: Ukraine goes underground https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%a6-reviewing-vidbir-2023-ukraine-goes-underground/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 09:30:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5656 <p>There’s a certain strength in televising a massive TV show from an underground train station. Ukraine showed it, producing Vidbir in the final weeks of 2022. Michael and Liam travel... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%a6-reviewing-vidbir-2023-ukraine-goes-underground/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%a6-reviewing-vidbir-2023-ukraine-goes-underground/">🇺🇦 Reviewing Vidbir 2023: Ukraine goes underground</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> There’s a certain strength in televising a massive TV show from an underground train station. Ukraine showed it, producing Vidbir in the final weeks of 2022. Michael and Liam travel... LEARN MORE There’s a certain strength in televising a massive TV show from an underground train station. Ukraine showed it, producing Vidbir in the final weeks of 2022.
Michael and Liam travel underground with the nine songs that weren’t TVORCHI and didn’t get the coveted ticket to Liverpool.
Who’s giving Junior vibes?
What do the boys think of KRUTЬ’s drama?
Is TVORCHI the worthy winner?
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Playlist
Angelina – Stronger
Tember Blanche – Я вдома [I’m home]
OY Sound System – Oй, Тужу [Oh, nostalgia]
Moisei – I’m Not Alone
2TONE – Квітка [Flower]
DEMCHUK – Alive
FIINKA – Довбуш
Jerry Heil – WHEN GOD SHUT THE DOOR
KRUTЬ – Колискова [Lullaby]
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 3 3 Reviewing Vidbir 2023: Ukraine goes underground full false 54:00 🇮🇪 Previewing Eurosong 2023: Stay up late for Ireland https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-eurosong-2023-stay-up-late-for-ireland/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:00:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5649 <p>Ireland is again asking its people to choose their Eurovision song via The Late Late Show on 3 February. Although there are (only) six songs in the running, broadcaster RTÉ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-eurosong-2023-stay-up-late-for-ireland/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%aa-previewing-eurosong-2023-stay-up-late-for-ireland/">🇮🇪 Previewing Eurosong 2023: Stay up late for Ireland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Ireland is again asking its people to choose their Eurovision song via The Late Late Show on 3 February. Although there are (only) six songs in the running, broadcaster RTÉ... LEARN MORE Ireland is again asking its people to choose their Eurovision song via The Late Late Show on 3 February. Although there are (only) six songs in the running, broadcaster RTÉ has given everyone something to hang their hats on.
Michael and Io listen to all six songs with you, sharing their thoughts on what makes a good song and what makes a good Eurovision song.
And you can have your say too.
Who are Michael and Io not happy with?
Is Io optimistic about it all?
What gives Michael all the childhood feels?
🗳️ Have your say: Vote for your Eurosong winner right now!
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Playlist
Wild Youth – We Are One
CONNOLLY – Midnight Summer Night
Public Image Ltd – Hawaii
K Muni & ND – Down In The Rain
ADGY – Too Good For Your Love
Leila Jane – Wild
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 2 2 Previewing Eurosong 2023: Stay up late for Ireland full false 31:52 🇦🇱 Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 61: Albania shows the love https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-reviewing-festivali-i-kenges-61-albania-shows-the-love/ Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:00:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5647 <p>JOYEurovision is back for another year. With a number of countries already showing their hand, it’s time to review one of the most prestigious national competitions: Albania’s Festivali i Këngës.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-reviewing-festivali-i-kenges-61-albania-shows-the-love/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2023/01/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b1-reviewing-festivali-i-kenges-61-albania-shows-the-love/">🇦🇱 Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 61: Albania shows the love</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> JOYEurovision is back for another year. With a number of countries already showing their hand, it’s time to review one of the most prestigious national competitions: Albania’s Festivali i Këngës.... LEARN MORE JOYEurovision is back for another year. With a number of countries already showing their hand, it’s time to review one of the most prestigious national competitions: Albania’s Festivali i Këngës.
It was quite a FiKmas for the comp’s runner up, Albina and the Kelmendi Family, getting the all-important golden ticket to Liverpool.
Michael and Io check out some of the other winners of the evening and mull over Albania’s choice for Eurovision 2023.
What does Erma need?
How does the team react to FiK’s change?
What got Io excited?
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Playlist
Erma Mici – Kozmosi i Dashurisë [Universe of Love]
Rovena Dilo – Motit [Weather]
🥉 2 FARM – Atomike [Nuclear]
🏆 Elsa Lila – Evita
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2023 2023 1 1 Reviewing Festivali i Këngës 61: Albania shows the love full false 23:37 Magic the second preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/12/magic-the-second-preview-of-the-2022-junior-eurovision-song-contest/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:10:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5634 <p>Another eight countries are ready to take over the Junior Eurovision stage and Michael and Io are ready to enjoy the show. Ahead of Monday morning’s show (2am AEDT), get... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/12/magic-the-second-preview-of-the-2022-junior-eurovision-song-contest/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/12/magic-the-second-preview-of-the-2022-junior-eurovision-song-contest/">Magic the second preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Another eight countries are ready to take over the Junior Eurovision stage and Michael and Io are ready to enjoy the show. Ahead of Monday morning’s show (2am AEDT), get... LEARN MORE jesc.tv.
What are Michael and Io both excited about?
Who’s a little too mature?
What’s stuck in Io’s head?
📺 Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the videos.
💿 You can also download the album.
🗳️ And vote for your favourite of this lot right now!
Not in Australia? Listen to this episode via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
Jordan Anthony 🇦🇺 – Higher     
🇦🇲 NARE – DANCE!     
🇮🇪 Sophie Lennon – Solas [Light]     
🇺🇦 Zlata Dziunka – Незламна (Nezlamna) [Unbreakable]     
🇬🇧 Freya Skye – Lose My Head     
🇳🇱 Luna – La Festa     
🇵🇹 Nicolas Alves – Anos 70 [The ‘70s]     
🇲🇰 Lara ft Jovan & Irina – Životot E Pred Mene [Life Is Ahead Of Me]     
🇮🇹 Chanel Dilecta – BLA BLA BLA     
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2022 2022 58 58 Magic the second preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest full false 53:14 Spin the first preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/12/spin-the-first-preview-of-the-2022-junior-eurovision-song-contest/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:10:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5630 <p>The time has come yet again to showcase the incredible talent of Europe’s young people. Michael and Io still can’t get over just how amazing these kids are, but maybe... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/12/spin-the-first-preview-of-the-2022-junior-eurovision-song-contest/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/12/spin-the-first-preview-of-the-2022-junior-eurovision-song-contest/">Spin the first preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The time has come yet again to showcase the incredible talent of Europe’s young people. Michael and Io still can’t get over just how amazing these kids are, but maybe... LEARN MORE The time has come yet again to showcase the incredible talent of Europe’s young people.
Michael and Io still can’t get over just how amazing these kids are, but maybe you’ll be able to.
Who’s got both Michael and Io excited?
Why is Io a bit disappointed in some of our faves?
What does Michael reveal about himself?
Liked a particular track?
Click the link to check out the videos.
🎧 You can also download the album.
🗳️ And vote for your favourite of this lot right now!
Not in Australia? Listen to this episode via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
2021 🏆: Maléna – Qami Qami     
🇲🇹 Gaia Gambuzza – Diamonds In The Skies     
🇦🇱 Kejtlin Gjata – Pakëz Diell [A Bit of Sunshine]     
🇫🇷 Lissandro – Oh Maman! [Oh Mummy!]     
🇰🇿 David Charlin – Jer-Ana (Mother Earth)     
🇷🇸 Katarina Savić – Svet Bez Granica [Love knows no boundaries]     
🇪🇸 Carlos Higes – Señorita [Miss]     
🇬🇪 Mariam Bigvava – I Believe     
🇵🇱 Laura – To The Moon     

]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2022 2022 57 57 Spin the first preview of the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest full false 57:32 Old songs from new Eurovision friends: Saying goodbye to season 2022 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/06/old-songs-from-new-eurovision-friends-saying-goodbye-to-season-2022/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:00:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5615 <p>All good things must come to an end, and so does Eurovision. We started the 2022 season with a show full of new music from past favourites and the season... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/06/old-songs-from-new-eurovision-friends-saying-goodbye-to-season-2022/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/06/old-songs-from-new-eurovision-friends-saying-goodbye-to-season-2022/">Old songs from new Eurovision friends: Saying goodbye to season 2022</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> All good things must come to an end, and so does Eurovision. We started the 2022 season with a show full of new music from past favourites and the season... LEARN MORE All good things must come to an end, and so does Eurovision.
We started the 2022 season with a show full of new music from past favourites and the season ends full circle – old songs from some of our newest mates.
Michael flies solo to share the team’s picks from 11 new Eurovision friends and wrap up a great year on behalf of the little team that could.
Which barnyard wedding is Michael going to?
Who’s surprised Michael?
Why do you get a thank you?
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Playlist
Mia Dimšić – Sretan Put [Bon voyage]
Monika LIU – Vaikinai trumpais Šortais [Guys in short shorts]
Amanda Tenfjord – No Thanks
Ronela Hajati – Marre [Lies]
Liis Lemsalu & STEFAN – Doomino [Domino]
The Rasmus – In the Shadows
Vladana – Bad Girls Need Love Too
We Are Domi – Someone New
alvan – Move On
Sam Ryder – Tiny Riot (Luca Schreiner Remix)
Sheldon Riley 🇦🇺 🏳️‍🌈 – Fire
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2022 2022 56 56 Old songs from new Eurovision friends: Saying goodbye to season 2022 full false 57:31 The sound of missing out: Some 2022 Eurovision National Final faves https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/the-sound-of-missing-out-some-2022-eurovision-national-final-faves/ Sat, 28 May 2022 12:23:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5605 <p>The Eurovision year is not quite over yet. Not all of this year’s national finals got a chance to show all their wares on the show. To deal with this... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/the-sound-of-missing-out-some-2022-eurovision-national-final-faves/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/the-sound-of-missing-out-some-2022-eurovision-national-final-faves/">The sound of missing out: Some 2022 Eurovision National Final faves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The Eurovision year is not quite over yet. Not all of this year’s national finals got a chance to show all their wares on the show. To deal with this... LEARN MORE The Eurovision year is not quite over yet. Not all of this year’s national finals got a chance to show all their wares on the show. To deal with this unfinished business, Michael and Liam take the time to play some tunes from NFs that missed out.
These are the best of the rest!
Is Liam pleased with the line up?
Which of the songs would’ve taken their countries to the Grand Final?
Just how likely was a higher placing for Germany?
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Playlist
Bernarda – Here For Love
Ariadne – Shouldn’t Be Friends
Sara Jo – Muškarčina [Tough man]
Aidan – Ritmu [Rhythm]
Maël & Jonas – i swear to god
Aminata – I’m Letting You Go
Achille Lauro – DOMENICA [Sunday]
Suncity & Sanna Martinez – Hækkum í botn [Let’s go to the bottom]
Eli Huli – Blinded Dreamers
Daria – Paranoia
Browsing Collection 🏳️‍🌈 – Face in the Crowd
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2022 2022 55 55 The sound of missing out: Some 2022 Eurovision National Final faves full false 57:35 Eurovision 2022: The winner is Ukraine! https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/eurovision-2022-the-winner-is-ukraine/ Sat, 21 May 2022 10:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5594 <p>The Kalush Orchestra was the overwhelming winner of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. And as tradition dictates, Ukraine get a show all about them. Michael and Io present the 2022... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/eurovision-2022-the-winner-is-ukraine/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/eurovision-2022-the-winner-is-ukraine/">Eurovision 2022: The winner is Ukraine!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> The Kalush Orchestra was the overwhelming winner of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. And as tradition dictates, Ukraine get a show all about them. Michael and Io present the 2022... LEARN MORE The Kalush Orchestra was the overwhelming winner of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
And as tradition dictates, Ukraine get a show all about them.
Michael and Io present the 2022 winner’s retrospective, featuring some of Ukraine’s biggest entries (and some that didn’t even make the Eurovision stage).
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Playlist
2004: Ruslana – Wild Dances
2006: Tina Karol – Show Me Your Love
2007: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai
2008: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady
2009: Svetlana Loboda – Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl)
2011: Mika Newton – Angel
2014: Mariya Yaremchuk – Tick-Tock
2016: Jamala – 1944
2018: Mélovin 🏳️‍🌈 – Under the Ladder
2019: MARUV – Siren Song
2021: Go_A – SHUM
2022: Alina Pash – Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
2022: Kalush Orchestra – Stefania
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2022 2022 54 54 Eurovision 2022: The winner is Ukraine! full false 58:28 It’s the sound of beauty: Previewing the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/its-the-sound-of-beauty-previewing-the-eurovision-2022-grand-final/ Sat, 14 May 2022 09:54:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5588 <p>Torino is ready. Australia is ready. Europe is ready. It’s time to unleash the sound of beauty on the world in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Michael and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/its-the-sound-of-beauty-previewing-the-eurovision-2022-grand-final/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/its-the-sound-of-beauty-previewing-the-eurovision-2022-grand-final/">It’s the sound of beauty: Previewing the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Torino is ready. Australia is ready. Europe is ready. It’s time to unleash the sound of beauty on the world in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Michael and... LEARN MORE Torino is ready. Australia is ready. Europe is ready. It’s time to unleash the sound of beauty on the world in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.
Michael and Io preview the Big 5 auto-qualifiers, and give their thoughts on the 25 songs up for a chance to win the coveted microphone trophy.
Watch the Grand Final live on SBS at 5am, Sunday 15 May (AEST) so you can vote, and then again at 7:30pm for the prime time show.
Who does Io and Michael disagree on?
Is the Big 5 a waste of time?
Who do we think will win?
Get beautiful with us
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💿 Love the music? Get your hands on the album.
🗳️ Vote for your picks of the grand final right now
Playlist
🇫🇷 Alvan & Ahez – Fulenn [Spark]
🇮🇹 Mahmood & BLANCO – Brividi [Shivers]
🇪🇸 Chanel – SloMo
🇩🇪 Malik Harris – Rockstars
🇬🇧 Sam Ryder – SPACE MAN
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities 2022 2022 53 53 It's the sound of beauty: Previewing the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final full false 57:31 VOTE: Who’s your Eurovision 2022 winner? https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/vote-whos-your-eurovision-2022-winner/ Fri, 13 May 2022 16:36:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/?p=5581 <p>Here’s your chance to vote for your Eurovision favourite. While Australia can officially vote in the Grand Final from 5am on Sunday 15 May at esc.vote, we’d love to find... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/vote-whos-your-eurovision-2022-winner/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2022/05/vote-whos-your-eurovision-2022-winner/">VOTE: Who’s your Eurovision 2022 winner?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision">JOY Eurovision</a>.</p> Here’s your chance to vote for your Eurovision favourite. While Australia can officially vote in the Grand Final from 5am on Sunday 15 May at esc.vote, we’d love to find... LEARN MORE While Australia can officially vote in the Grand Final from 5am on Sunday 15 May at esc.vote, we’d love to find out what you think now!
Listen to the recap of all 25 songs, then make your voice heard by choosing up to 3 songs in the poll.
Voting closed at 5am AEST on Sunday 15 May. The result was:
https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1525613513720451072?s=20&t=yJFX6f6uZjP0LHJltcvM0g
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