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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 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?

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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)

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?

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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 

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.

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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]

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



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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



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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

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

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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