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JOY Eurovision

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  1. Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024

    4 DAYS AGO

    Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024

    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]

    54 min
  2. Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024

    9 NOV

    Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024

    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

    54 min
  3. babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final]

    2 JUNE

    babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final]

    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]

  4. babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1)

    1 JUNE

    babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1)

    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]

  5. The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It's a 2024 Europarty

    25 MAY

    The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It's a 2024 Europarty

    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)

    54 min
  6. Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland

    18 MAY

    Nemo breaks the 2024 Eurovision code: Celebrating Switzerland

    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

    53 min
  7. Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final

    11 MAY

    Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final

    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 📲 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]

    57 min
  8. United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania

    6 MAY

    United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania

    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.

    20 min
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