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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?

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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

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 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



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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 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



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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 the biggest bands in Norway… until they disbanded.

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.