It’s that time, when we say goodbye to Eurovision for another year. Michael and Io traipse into (the old school version of) Euroclub to let their hair down, enjoy a boogie, have a drink and share some goss as Season 2025 comes to a close. Hear from some national finals we never got to, find out what the latest voting dramas are up to, and enjoy Te Deum one last time. What’s in the water in Lithuania? Can Stefan Raab ever step away? And what the hell actually did happen? Get involved Follow JOYEu...
May 31, 2025•58 min•Season 2025Ep. 37
Danke Österreich! The Eurovision trophy was lifted by JJ, after getting over the line in a nailbiting 2025 Grand Final. Michael and Io turn the clocks back to celebrate all things Austria at Eurovision, ever since ORF’s first entry in 1957. Experience the ups, the downs, the non-qualifications, the withdrawals and the wins through this special winner’s retrospective. What does Michael need to see return to Eurovision? Why was Conchita so important to Io? What was Austria thinking in the 2000s? G...
May 24, 2025•55 min•Season 2025Ep. 36
After months of drama, backflips, cartwheels, protests and personnel changes, we’ve arrived at our final destination: The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 . Michael and Io roll up their sleeves to preview the six auto qualifiers and share their thoughts on the 26 songs in the running to claim the (currently unbroken) glass trophy. The Grand Final for 2025 comes to you live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Sunday 18 May at 5am (AEST). Remember: You need to up and watching LIVE to vote a...
May 17, 2025•54 min•Season 2025Ep. 35
Eurovision is one big family and this year, some Icelandic brothers have extended it even further. Hálfdán and Matthías are VÆB , and they’ve found a brand-new pair of blinged out sunglasses just in time to make their way to Basel. Michael and Io chat with the lads about their music, being the oldies at Songvakeppnin and if they’d ever consider being in a Eurovision and Alone Australia crossover series. Which Eurovision singer would they want to have in their boat? How many glasses do they have?...
May 12, 2025•Season 2025Ep. 35
Every year, JOY 94.9 turns to you to ask for your support in keeping Australia’s only LGBTIQA community media organisation Out, Loud and Proud . Radiothon is our annual fundraiser and this year’s theme is Stronger Together. It’s with your financial support that we can continue to amplify our diverse LGBTIQA+ voices across Australia and the world. Michael and Bryan get into the Radiothon spirit by getting together to run through some of the latest news out of Basel. Plus, there are a few brand ne...
May 12, 2025•34 min•Season 2025Ep. 34
There are only days until Europe (and Australia) pick up their phones to choose who’s off to the Eurovision Grand Final for 2025. Michael and Bryan run through the second half of Semi Final 2, to explore who’s involved, who’s got a chance, and who’s your best tip for a breakfast break. Do not forget to set your alarm, so you can watch (and vote in) Semi Final 2 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Friday 16 May at 5am (AEST). What’s getting Michael’s goat? Who should do an Australian tour? How can y...
May 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2025Ep. 33
It’s election day in Australia and we’ve all enjoyed our democracy sausages. But there’s another big vote yet to come… Semi Final 2. Michael and Io get their pencils out to make notes on the first eight songs in the semi final that we have some input into. It’s a big one, but who will be going through to the Grand Final? Make sure you prepare your democracy breakfast before watching Semi Final 2 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Friday 16 May at 5am (AEST). Will Australia be yum yum for the Europ...
May 03, 2025•52 min•Season 2025Ep. 32
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael, Io, Lou and Ethan were in the studio to reveal your TOP 10 for 2025. Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop1...
May 01, 2025•58 min•Season 2025Ep. 31
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael, Io, Lou and Ethan were in the studio to get ready for the big reveal. Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop...
Apr 30, 2025•58 min•Season 2025Ep. 30
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Io, Paul, James and Fleur were in the studio as big fans of all things Eurovision. Share your thoughts on the socials using #ES...
Apr 30, 2025•59 min•Season 2025Ep. 29
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2025: #48 to #36 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 29, 2025•58 min•Season 2025Ep. 28
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2025: #61 to #49 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 29, 2025•57 min•Season 2025Ep. 27
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2025: #74 to #62 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 28, 2025•59 min•Season 2025Ep. 26
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2025: #87 to #75 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 28, 2025•57 min•Season 2025Ep. 25
Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs... LEARN MORE The post Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 2025: #100 to #88 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 27, 2025•58 min•Season 2025Ep. 24
You thought the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1 was crazy? Check out the second half! Michael and Io wrap their heads around the monstrosity that is the second... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the 2nd half of Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 1 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 26, 2025•59 min•Season 2025Ep. 23
He’s full of all the good vibrations and is taking them to Basel. Go-Jo has been wowing Europe with his energy and talent (and looks, to be honest) ahead of... LEARN MORE The post Guitars, lettuce, vibrations and stories: Catching up with Go-Jo appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 22, 2025•Season 2025Ep. 22
After entertaining Europe during the interval of the second semi of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, Australia was invited to celebrate 60 years of the contest as a special entrant... LEARN MORE The post Celebrating a decade of Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 22, 2025•Season 2025Ep. 21
It’s finally here – we’re ready to preview the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025! Michael and Io grab a coffee and a Swiss cheese sandwich to help work through the... LEARN MORE The post Previewing the 1st half of Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 1 appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 19, 2025•53 min•Season 2025Ep. 20
Singing, singing, singing. That’s what Malta is good at. And this year, Malta Eurovision Song Contest served all the singing (as well as ads for banks). Michael and Io serve... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025: She’s serving (Malta) appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 15, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 19
For a country that is under attack, Ukraine certainly doesn’t show it in their musical extravaganzas. Once again, Vidbir took place to allow Ukrainians to choose their entry for Eurovision.... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Vidbir 2025: Ukraine flies high appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 12, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 18
There’s something endearing about a Balkan mess, but somehow Serbia makes theirs sexy. After Pesma za Evroviziju declared Princ as the 2025 winner, rumours swirled about what actually happened. Michael... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju 25: Serbia’s Prince of the night appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 08, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 17
Last year, Croatia turned out a big winner thanks to Dora. This year, we’re not too sure about it all. Michael and Io jump into Croatia’s national final to see... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Dora 2025: Croatia takes the cake appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Apr 05, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 16
The 75th edition of Europe’s original song festival gave us all the drama, with an outcome that even bookies were enjoying. This year’s Sanremo (aka Festival della canzone italiana) had... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Sanremo 2025: Olly wins, and Lucio goes appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Mar 22, 2025•58 min•Season 2025Ep. 15
Benidorm Fest heralds the beginning of gay Christmas in Spain, as singers from across the country battle for the bronze microphone. This year, Melody won the hearts of muscle bears... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Benidorm Fest 2025: Spain’s diva has arrived appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Mar 18, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 14
As we enter the calm before the Eurovision semi final storm, it’s the perfect opportunity to check in with Ireland. After teasing that Eurosong would be its own production, we... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Eurosong 2025: Taking Ireland to space appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Mar 15, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 13
After months of musical delight (and disappointment), the 2025 Eurovision National Final Season is coming to a close. And as is traditional, Sweden‘s festival of music, Melodifestivalen, is the last... LEARN MORE The post Previewing Melodifestivalen 2025: From bros to… ? appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2025Ep. 12
As the 2025 Eurovision National Final season starts to wrap, we turn to Denmark. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, or DMGP for brevity. Michael and Io fired the satellite up to... LEARN MORE The post Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025: Denmark’s crowning glory appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Mar 01, 2025•53 min•Season 2025Ep. 11
Poland has made its decision for Eurovision 2025 thanks to Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji. A massive 39% of Poles decided that pop legend Justyna Steczkowska was the one to choose,... LEARN MORE The post Reviewing Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji: When Poland transcends appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Feb 26, 2025•19 min•Season 2025Ep. 10
After reaching Bjorkan heights last year, Iceland is ready to choose a new Eurovision hero. With the Söngvakeppnin grand final only hours away, Michael and Io run through the six... LEARN MORE The post Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2025: The highest of Iceland’s heights appeared first on JOY Eurovision ....
Feb 22, 2025•36 min•Season 2025Ep. 9
