Eurovision Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience
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A Radio Show on the Eurovision Song Contest produced and broadcast by JP and his International Team with interviews, features, Eurovision News, Event Updates and Eurovision music. Find us on www.radiointernational.tv and also on our Facebook Group Page - Eurovision Radio International.

  1. 2d ago

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience (2026-06-24): Interviews with Eurovision Winner Lordi , Monroe, ESSYLA, Kristian Kostov, Kirsti Sparboe, Birthday File, Cover Spot,

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   Radio International The Ultimate Eurovision Experience  Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience  is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. Also the show is broadcast LIVE on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET including a chatroom via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel. Find out more details of how to tune in as well as the repeats - click here.   Join in this Wednesday, 24 Jun 2026 live from 1900 - 2300 hours CET live on the Radio International Mixcloud Channel  and the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International for Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience with lots of good music and features related to the Eurovision Song Contest.  AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Eurovision Winner Lordi (Finland 2006) done in the Media Centre of Eurovision 2026, Vienna Interview with Kristian Kostov (Bulgaria 2017) done at the Media Centre of Eurovision 2026, Vienna Interview with Monroe (France 2026) at the French Embassy by Johannes  Interview Clip with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026) at the Turqouise Carpet Tribute to Kirsti Sparboe (Norway 1965,1967, 1969) Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Dermot Manning (New Series) Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      Eurovision Winner Lordi (Finland 2006) with JP in Vienna, Austria   Interview with Eurovision Winner Lordi (Finland 2006):  It was in 2006 when the Eurovision Monster Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song "Hardrock Halleluja". Eurovision celebrates 70 whereas Lordi celebrated 20 years after the Eurovision Victory and he did that in Vienna with his supporting monsters being part of the brilliant Interval Act in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026. JP had the big pleasure to interview Lordi once again after 20 years in Athens. Listen to this chat on the show this week. Lordi delivered some great news in regards with Johnny Logan, who won Eurovision in 1980 and 1987 for Ireland as singer and in 1992 as songwriter.   Kristian Kostov (Bulgaria 2017) in Vienna at Eurovision 2026 Interview with Kristian Kostov (Bulgaria 2027):  The best-ever result of Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest was until 2025 the entry from Kristian Kostov who in 2017 reached second place with the song "Beautiful Mess". Portugal had won that particular Eurovision Song Contest with Salvador Sobral and the song "Amar pelos dois".  Kristian was in Vienna at the Eurovision Song Contest as being part of the 70 year celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest and performed as part of the interval act bring luck to Dara as she won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest for Bulgaria with the song "Bangaranga".  JP had the pleasure of an update interview with Kristian in the Media Centre of Eurovision 2026 which you can hear on this week's edition of Radio International.   Monroe (France 2026)   Interview with Monroe (France 2026):  During the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 the newest member of the Radio International Team, Johannes, went to the French Embassy to interview the Musical Ambassador to France and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Monroe. She performed the song "Regarde" which ranked 11th in the Grand Final at the end of the voting sequence. Enjoy this interview which you will her on Radio International this week and find out more about Monroe.        ESSYLA (Belgium 2026)   Interview Clip with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026):  Belgium successfully qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with ESSYLA and her entry entitled "Dancing on the Ice" reaching Number 21 with 36 points. The Interview Team of Radio International met the singer at the Turquoise Carpet for a quick update chat you can hear on the show this week.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Dermot Manning is starting the brand new series and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)       Kirsti Sparboe (Norway 1965, 1967 and 1969) Tribute to Kirsti Sparboe (Norway 1965,1967, 1969): Late last week the Eurovision Community learned that one of Norway's Eurovision entrant has passed away at the age of 79. Kirsti Sparboe represented Norway not one, not twice but three times in the 60s. In 1965 she reached 13th with the song "Karusell", then in 1967 almost won the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria with the song "Dukkermann" coming 2nd. In 1969 she returned with the song "Oj,oj,oj,sa glad jeg skal bli" coming 16th. Kirsti Sparboe passed away on 19 Jun 2026. Radio International has prepared a special tribute to Kirsti. Rest on Peace!   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

    4h 3m

  2. 6d ago

    JP’s Golden Years - Edition 302 (2026-06-20)

    Enjoy this two hour oldies show presented by JP from Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience. The music is based on the UK charts from across the decades from the 50s to the 2010s hosted by JP. All kinds of music is possible and also your requests are welcome. The 301st edition of JP's Golden Years show aired on Saturday, 13 Jun 2026 from 1700 - 1900 hours CET (1600 - 1800 hours UKT) via South Norfolk Radio in the United Kingdom - click here to listen.  The show airs also on other stations. Details of broadcast times and stations are below.  But also a copy of the show is available on this website www.radiointernational.tv and uploaded to the the Radio International PODCAST server with this appearing in Spotify, Itunes, and various other podcast providers. For the link to the Spotify Channel - click here Broadcast Times of JP's Golden Years: Saturdays  South Norfolk Radio 1700 to 1900 hours CET - click to listen Venture Radio 0700 - 0900 hours CET Mondays Bradley Stoke Radio 2300 to 0100 hours CET - click to listen Wednesdays Venture Radio 1700 - 1900 hours CET GoGoRadio Gibraltar 2200 - 2359 hours CET - click to listen South Norfolk Radio (repeated) 1300 to 1500 hours CET - click to listen Daily: Malta's Sunshine Radio Monday to Friday from 1000 - 1200 hours CET and repeated from 1600 - 1800 hours CET We would be delighted to receive your request, dedications and comments via email to JP's Golden Years - click here This week's Show Page is available here including the Play List - click here   Programme Segments are: The Mad Half Hour to get you into the mood for the music of our life The Best of Europop A TV Theme Tune or Radio Theme Tune to remember The UK Top 20 Best-Selling Singles of Jun 2002 Bessides being available on all the PODCAST Platforms, The Show is available at the following Radio Stations: South Norfolk Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 0700 - 0900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Wednesdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Go Go Radio Gibraltar (Wednesdays from 2200 - 2359 hours CET) Bradley Stoke Radio FM103.4 (Mondays from 2300 - 0100 hours CET) Malta's Sunshine Radio ILR (Indenpendent Local Radio Network), UK and Tenerife (Sundays 0100 - 0300 hours CET) on the website of www.radiointernational.tv Mixcloud Channel of Radio International PODBEAN, Itunes, Spotify and various PODCAST Channel   #world #jpsgoldenyears #UKTop20 #MusicCharts #GoldenOldies #MonthlylChart #BestsellersOfTheMonth #1960 #Jun

    1h 56m

  3. Jun 17

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience (2026-06-17): PED Cure Dose 5: Interviews with Søren Torpegaard Lund (DK 2026), Lelek (CRO 2026), Tess Merkel & Martin Rolinski,..

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026) done in the Media Centre of Eurovision 2026, Vienna Interview with Tess Merkel formally of Alcazar and Martin Rollinski formally from BWO (done at EuroVillage in Vienna) Interview with Soeren Torpegaard Lund (Denmark 2026) by Johannes Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Ross Bennett Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows.  Søren Torpegaard Lund (Denmark 2026)   This week there is a short interview clip with Søren Torpegaard Lund who represented Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Før vi går hjem" which came 7th in the Grand Final. Radio International's Newscaster Johannes had the pleasure to chat with Sören. Listen to the interview on this week's edition of Radio International The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE Martin Rolinski and Tess Merkel (Vienna, Austria 2026)   Interview with Tess Merkel (Alcazar) and Martin Rolinski (BWO):  A brand new project was born just before the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria when Tess Merkel who was one of the members of Alcazar and Martin Rolinski who was one the lead singer of the Swedish group BWO (Body Without Organs) got together. They first project is called "Let there be love". Both Swedish artists came to Vienna to perform this song and also others in fron tof the many Eurovision Fans that have visited Vienna and the Eurovillage as part of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. BWO had great hits and took part a few times in Melodifestivalen e.g. "Lay your love on me" and Alcazar had great successes in Melo and beyond as their biggest international hit is "Crying at the Discotheque". Radio International's JP had the honour and the pleasure to meet Tess and Martin in Vienna at the Eurovillage for an in-depth interview you will be able to hear on this week's edition of Radio International.  Lelek (Croatia 2026) Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026):  What an amazing entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 came from Croatia this year by girl group Lelek performing the song "Andromeda" reaching the Grand Final from the Semi Final and then at the end of the Voting Sequence reached Number 15. Radio International's Johannes had the chance to meet and interview with one of the members of Lelek before the Grand Final of the  contest this year. Listen to the interview on the show this week.        The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Ross Bennett closes out the current series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot. Johannes presents the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

    3h 58m

  4. Jun 14

    JP’s Golden Years - Edition 301 (2026-06-13)

    Enjoy this two hour oldies show presented by JP from Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience. The music is based on the UK charts from across the decades from the 50s to the 2010s hosted by JP. All kinds of music is possible and also your requests are welcome. The 301st edition of JP's Golden Years show aired on Saturday, 13 Jun 2026 from 1700 - 1900 hours CET (1600 - 1800 hours UKT) via South Norfolk Radio in the United Kingdom - click here to listen.  The show airs also on other stations. Details of broadcast times and stations are below.  But also a copy of the show is available on this website www.radiointernational.tv and uploaded to the the Radio International PODCAST server with this appearing in Spotify, Itunes, and various other podcast providers. For the link to the Spotify Channel - click here Broadcast Times of JP's Golden Years: Saturdays  South Norfolk Radio 1700 to 1900 hours CET - click to listen Venture Radio 0700 - 0900 hours CET Mondays Bradley Stoke Radio 2300 to 0100 hours CET - click to listen Wednesdays Venture Radio 1700 - 1900 hours CET GoGoRadio Gibraltar 2200 - 2359 hours CET - click to listen South Norfolk Radio (repeated) 1300 to 1500 hours CET - click to listen Daily: Malta's Sunshine Radio Monday to Friday from 1000 - 1200 hours CET and repeated from 1600 - 1800 hours CET We would be delighted to receive your request, dedications and comments via email to JP's Golden Years - click here This week's Show Page is available here including the Play List - click here   Programme Segments are: The Mad Half Hour to get you into the mood for the music of our life The Best of Europop A TV Theme Tune or Radio Theme Tune to remember The UK Top 20 Best-Selling Singles of Jun 2002 Bessides being available on all the PODCAST Platforms, The Show is available at the following Radio Stations: South Norfolk Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 0700 - 0900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Wednesdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Go Go Radio Gibraltar (Wednesdays from 2200 - 2359 hours CET) Bradley Stoke Radio FM103.4 (Mondays from 2300 - 0100 hours CET) Malta's Sunshine Radio ILR (Indenpendent Local Radio Network), UK and Tenerife (Sundays 0100 - 0300 hours CET) on the website of www.radiointernational.tv Mixcloud Channel of Radio International PODBEAN, Itunes, Spotify and various PODCAST Channel   #world #jpsgoldenyears #UKTop20 #MusicCharts #GoldenOldies #MonthlylChart #BestsellersOfTheMonth #2002 #Jun

    1h 59m

  5. Jun 11

    JP’s Golden Years - Edition 300 (2026-06-06)

    Enjoy this two hour oldies show presented by JP from Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience. The music is based on the UK charts from across the decades from the 50s to the 2010s hosted by JP. All kinds of music is possible and also your requests are welcome. The 300th edition of JP's Golden Years show aired on Saturday, 06 Jun 2026 from 1700 - 1900 hours CET (1600 - 1800 hours UKT) via South Norfolk Radio in the United Kingdom - click here to listen.  The show airs also on other stations. Details of broadcast times and stations are below.  But also a copy of the show is available on this website www.radiointernational.tv and uploaded to the the Radio International PODCAST server with this appearing in Spotify, Itunes, and various other podcast providers. For the link to the Spotify Channel - click here Broadcast Times of JP's Golden Years: Saturdays  South Norfolk Radio 1700 to 1900 hours CET - click to listen Venture Radio 0700 - 0900 hours CET Mondays Bradley Stoke Radio 2300 to 0100 hours CET - click to listen Wednesdays Venture Radio 1700 - 1900 hours CET GoGoRadio Gibraltar 2200 - 2359 hours CET - click to listen South Norfolk Radio (repeated) 1300 to 1500 hours CET - click to listen Daily: Malta's Sunshine Radio Monday to Friday from 1000 - 1200 hours CET and repeated from 1600 - 1800 hours CET We would be delighted to receive your request, dedications and comments via email to JP's Golden Years - click here This week's Show Page is available here including the Play List - click here Programme Segments are: The Mad Half Hour to get you into the mood for the music of our life The Best of Europop A TV Theme Tune or Radio Theme Tune to remember The UK Top 20 Best-Selling Singles of Jun1995 Bessides being available on all the PODCAST Platforms, The Show is available at the following Radio Stations: South Norfolk Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 0700 - 0900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Wednesdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Go Go Radio Gibraltar (Wednesdays from 2200 - 2359 hours CET) Bradley Stoke Radio FM103.4 (Mondays from 2300 - 0100 hours CET) Malta's Sunshine Radio ILR (Indenpendent Local Radio Network), UK and Tenerife (Sundays 0100 - 0300 hours CET) on the website of www.radiointernational.tv Mixcloud Channel of Radio International PODBEAN, Itunes, Spotify and various PODCAST Channel   #world #jpsgoldenyears #UKTop20 #MusicCharts #GoldenOldies #MonthlylChart #BestsellersOfTheMonth #1995 #Jun

    1h 58m

  6. Jun 11

    JP’s Golden Years - Edition 299 (2026-05-30)

    Enjoy this two hour oldies show presented by JP from Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience. The music is based on the UK charts from across the decades from the 50s to the 2010s hosted by JP. All kinds of music is possible and also your requests are welcome. The 299th edition of JP's Golden Years show aired on Saturday, 30 May 2026 from 1700 - 1900 hours CET (1600 - 1800 hours UKT) via South Norfolk Radio in the United Kingdom - click here to listen.  The show airs also on other stations. Details of broadcast times and stations are below.  But also a copy of the show is available on this website www.radiointernational.tv and uploaded to the the Radio International PODCAST server with this appearing in Spotify, Itunes, and various other podcast providers. For the link to the Spotify Channel - click here Broadcast Times of JP's Golden Years: Saturdays  South Norfolk Radio 1700 to 1900 hours CET - click to listen Venture Radio 0700 - 0900 hours CET Mondays Bradley Stoke Radio 2300 to 0100 hours CET - click to listen Wednesdays Venture Radio 1700 - 1900 hours CET GoGoRadio Gibraltar 2200 - 2359 hours CET - click to listen South Norfolk Radio (repeated) 1300 to 1500 hours CET - click to listen Daily: Malta's Sunshine Radio Monday to Friday from 1000 - 1200 hours CET and repeated from 1600 - 1800 hours CET We would be delighted to receive your request, dedications and comments via email to JP's Golden Years - click here This week's Show Page is available here including the Play List - click here Programme Segments are: The Mad Half Hour to get you into the mood for the music of our life The Best of Europop A TV Theme Tune or Radio Theme Tune to remember The UK Top 20 Best-Selling Singles of May 1984 Bessides being available on all the PODCAST Platforms, The Show is available at the following Radio Stations: South Norfolk Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Saturdays 0700 - 0900 hours CET) Venture Radio, United Kingdom (Wednesdays 1700 - 1900 hours CET) Go Go Radio Gibraltar (Wednesdays from 2200 - 2359 hours CET) Bradley Stoke Radio FM103.4 (Mondays from 2300 - 0100 hours CET) Malta's Sunshine Radio ILR (Indenpendent Local Radio Network), UK and Tenerife (Sundays 0100 - 0300 hours CET) on the website of www.radiointernational.tv Mixcloud Channel of Radio International PODBEAN, Itunes, Spotify and various PODCAST Channel   #world #jpsgoldenyears #UKTop20 #MusicCharts #GoldenOldies #MonthlylChart #BestsellersOfTheMonth #1984 #May

    1h 56m

  7. Jun 10

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience (2026-06-10): PED Cure Dose 4: Eurovision 2026 Interviews with Satoshi (MOL), Alexandra Capitanescu, Look Mum No Computer and Kaleen (AT 2024)

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Live Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026) Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) Interview Clips with Look Mum No Computer (United Kingdom 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview with Kaleen (Austria 2024) done at the Turquoise Carpet Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara:  The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows. This week there is a short interview clip with the UK's Eurovision entrant Sam Battle alias Look Mum No Computer who performed the song "Eins, Zwei, Drei".  The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE Satoshi (Moldova 2026) with JP   Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026): After a year's break Moldova came back with a bundle of energy to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Satoshi and the song "Viva Moldova" which in fact opened up the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 being the first song in Semi Final 1. The Radio International Interview Team met Satoshi at the Turquoise Carpet. Part of Satoshi's performance was also previous Eurovision entrant Aliona Moon who in 2013 reached Number 11 with the song "O Mie". Radio International has the big pleasure to be having Satoshi live on the show this week for an in-depth interview and the latest song release. Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) in Vienna   Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026):  What an amazing result for the returning Romania to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Number 3 for the third time and so far Romania's best result in the contest. In 2005, Luminita Anghel & Sistem came third with "Let me try", and also in 2010 Paula Seling & Ovi took Romania to Number 3 with the song "Playing with Fire".  2023 was the last time that Romania took part in Eurovision until their return in 2026 with a banger. "Choke me" performed by Alexandra Capitanescu and her band reaching Number 3. Radio International's JP and Johannes had the pleasure to meet the group in the media centre of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna for an in-depth interview you can hear on the show this week.  Kaleen (Austria 2024)   Interview with Kaleen (Austria 2026):  The Interview Team of Radio International had the pleasure to once again meet Kaleen at the Turquoise Carpet of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It is very common that previous Eurovision artists walk the Turquoise Carpet.  Kaleen represented Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "We will rave" which made it into the Grand Final and at the end of the voting sequence Austria ranked at Number 24. Enjoy listening to this interview and get the catch-up on the latest of Kaleen.      The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer continues the series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot. Johannes presents the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

    4h 1m

  8. Jun 3

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience (2026-06-03): PED Cure Dose 3: Eurovision 2026 Interviews with Akylas (GR), Leléka (UKR), Cosmó (AT) and Eva-Marija (LUX), and more

    Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Indepth Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026) Interview with Cosmó (Austria 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview Clips with Akylas (Greece 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview Clip with Leléka (Ukraine 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Alasdair Rendall Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Tribute to Eurovision Conductor Pierre Cao (Luxembourg) Tribute to Sophie Garel of Chris Baldo and Sophie Garel (Luxembourg 1968) Tribute to Romuald (Luxembourg 1969, Monaco 1964, Monaco 1974)  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara:  The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows.  The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE   Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026) Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026): The country returned to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 and since then has always been in the Grand Final, however, this year it was not the case. Eva Marija represented Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026 with the song "Mother Nature" sadly only ending up at Number 12 in Semi Final 20 with 60 points though, the song has a strong message as Eva Marija explains to the Radio International Interview Team at the Turquoise Carpet. But also Alain Forrotti had the pleasure of a more in-depth interview with Eva Marija which you can hear on this week's edition of Radio International this week.  Cosmó, Akylas and Leléka at Eurovision 2026   Interview Clips from the Turquoise Carpet (Cosmó), Akylas, Leléka): The Turqoise Carpet marks the start of the Welcome Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Artists walk the carpet in front of the many Eurovision Fans and International Media who conduct short interview clips with the artists. This week listen to the interview clips JP, Marc and Salman did with Cosmó (Austria), Akylas (Greece) and Leléka (Ukraine). The Host Entry from Austria was performed by Cosmó called "Tanzschein" which reached Number 24 in the Grand Final. Leléka represented the Ulraine with the song "Ridnym" coming 9th in the Grand Final and Akylas was the musical ambassador from Greece and performed the song "Ferto" which reached Number 10. Listen to these interview clips on the show this week.     The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Alasdair Rendall continues the series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.     Tribute to Pierre Cao, Sophie Garel and Romuald:  Once again sad news hit the Eurovision Community during the month of May as three artists passed away. Pierre Cao was a very famous conductor at the Eurovision Song Contest conducting among others Luxembourg's winning song "Tu te reconnaitras" performed by Anne Marie David. He was also the Musical Director at the Eurovision Song Contests in 1973 and 1974. Pierre Cao passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 88. Then Sophie Garel passed away who together with her singing partner Chris Baldo represented Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 with the song "Nous vivrons d'amour". Sophie passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 84. And Romuald Figuier passed away on 12 May 2026 at the age of 88 represented although being French Monaco at the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 with the song "Ou sont-elles passees" coming 3rd. Then in 1969 he represented Luxembourg with the song "Catherine" coming 11th and once again he represented Monaco in 1974 with the song "Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va" coming 4th.  May you all Rest in Peace.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

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A Radio Show on the Eurovision Song Contest produced and broadcast by JP and his International Team with interviews, features, Eurovision News, Event Updates and Eurovision music. Find us on www.radiointernational.tv and also on our Facebook Group Page - Eurovision Radio International.

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