The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast
This is the official podcast of the Eurovision Song Contest. Host and music journalist Steve Holden interviews star guests, as well as the singers and artists competing in the 2026 contest in Vienna, Austria. The podcast offers behind-the-scenes insights and previews of the songs. It is produced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
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Episode 33: A Eurovision Debrief With Akylas 🇬🇷 & JONAS LOVV 🇳🇴
Two of this year’s Grand Finalists join Steve to debrief the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest!
Akylas won the hearts of everyone when he sang Ferto for Greece, finishing in 10th position. He talks about his memories of Vienna, and the release of his debut album Press Start.
Also joining the chat is JONAS LOVV, who represented Norway with Ya Ya Ya. He chats about his special friendship with winner D
Episode 32: DARA Wins For Bulgaria! 🇧🇬
It's a first ever victory for Bulgaria!
Hear one of DARA's first interviews, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with her club banger Bangaranga!
She achieved a total of 516 points in the Grand Final.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.
The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo & Chris Fo
Episode 31: Alexander Rybak 🇳🇴
Norway's Eurovision winning icon Alexander Rybak drops by for a chat on the podcast.
The singer and violinist is performing in the Grand Final as part of a star-studded medley to celebrate the Contest's 70th birthday.
He talks to Steve about being part of the Eurovision family and the continued success of Fairytale.
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Episode 30: Lordi 🇫🇮
It's 20 years since Lordi became Eurovision icons after storming to victory with Hard Rock Hallelujah for Finland.
Frontman Mr Lordi joins Steve for a chat about two decades of success, the joy of the contest, and why he has to always check in excess baggage wherever he flies.
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Episode 29: Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers + Salena 🇦🇹 & Danny from Voyager 🇦🇺
Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here!
The artists representing Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark and Czechia give their immediate reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.
Steve then hosts a Liverpool 2023 throwback as Salena (from Teya & Salena) and Danny from Voyager reunite to shar
Episode 28: The Eurovision Champion JJ Returns! 🇦🇹
The current Eurovision champion JJ returns to the podcast to reflect on his incredible year.
He talks to Steve about performing his new single Unknown during the second semi-final and the love he's received from Austria since winning with Wasted Love.
JJ also spills the tea on his friendship with the Beauty Blenders (Miriana Conte, Erika Vikman, Sissal and Kyle Alessandro).
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Episode 27: Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers + Monroe 🇫🇷
Your ten qualifiers from the first semi-final are right here!
The artists representing Greece, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Moldova, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania and Poland give their immediate reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.
Steve then talks to Monroe, who's representing France with her pop-opera epic Regarde!
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Episode 26: A Taste of Vienna with COSMÓ 🇦🇹, Alis 🇦🇱 & Atvara 🇱🇻
Get ready to join COSMÓ, Alis and Atvara at one of this year's Eurofan Cafés - the legendary Gerstner in Vienna.
In front of a live audience of ESC volunteers, the trio of stars talk about their Eurovision experience so far.
Austria's COSMÓ chats the Tanzschein, Latvian star Atvara is feeling like a celebrity and Albania's Alis reveals how he got one of his country's acting legends involved in
Episode 25: FELICIA 🇸🇪 & LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 🇬🇧
We can't get Sweden's FELICIA out of our system as she joins us on the podcast, alongside LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER from the UK.
The Swedish star talks about her love of Eurovision icon Carola, being influenced by Shrek and tells us about her mask collection.
Meanwhile, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER chats about his rise to YouTube sensation and his hands-on approach to the Contest.
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Episode 24: Noam Bettan 🇮🇱
Noam Bettan joins the podcast for a chat about his journey to the Eurovision Song Contest to represent Israel.
He talks about his lifelong love of music, his influences and the unusual animal he'd like as a pet.
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Episode 23: Sarah Engels 🇩🇪 & Sal Da Vinci 🇮🇹 |
Two stars of this year's 2026 Grand Final join the podcast for a catch-up!
First, Germany's Sarah Engels returns to talk about musicals, motherhood, and her song Fire.
Italian legend Sal Da Vinci also chats to Steve about his song Per Sempre Si, the love he had for his home city of Naples and why food means family.
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Episode 22: SENHIT & Boy George 🇸🇲 & Bandidos do Cante 🇵🇹
San Marino legend SENHIT is joined by music icon Boy George to talk about their Vienna collaboration Superstar!
The pair talk about how their partnership came about, and George's first impressions of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Luis and Miguel from Portuguese vocal group Bandidos do Cante also drop by to chat about their friendship, their proud history and their song Rosa.
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Episode 21: Delta Goodrem 🇦🇺 & Daniel Zizka 🇨🇿
Two amazing piano players join the podcast in Vienna!
First up, it's Australian superstar Delta Goodrem to talk about her song Eclipse, her love of representing her country, and how the stars aligned - literally - for her Eurovision debut.
Daniel Zizka from Czechia also jumps on the pod to chat about Crossroads, his favourite musicals and how he nearly didn't quite make it to Austria.
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Episode 20: Alexandra Căpitănescu 🇷🇴 & Bzikebi 🇬🇪
Fresh from their first rehearsals, Romania's Alexandra Căpitănescu and Georgia's Bzekebi join the latest edition of the podcast.
Alexandra and her bandmates talk about bringing Romania back to the contest, being huge Eurovision fans themselves... and how the singer has an interesting double life as a physicist!
Georgian legends Bzekebi discuss their memories of winning Junior, bringing the vibe
Episode 19: LAVINA 🇷🇸 & JIVA 🇦🇿
Fresh from his first rehearsal, Luka from Serbian band LAVINA joins Steve on the latest episode of the podcast to discuss their song Kraj Mene.
He talks about his love of fantasy, his love of Lordi and Wig Wam, and how his love of metal began.
JIVA from Azerbaijan also swings by to chat about her song Go, her musical influences and her love of the contest.
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Episode 18: Lion Ceccah 🇱🇹 & Vanilla Ninja 🇪🇪
Lithuania's Lion Ceccah and Estonia's Vanilla Ninja join the podcast straight after their first rehearsal.
Lion Ceccah chats to Steve about his silver era, his multilingual song Sólo Quiero Más , and the support he's getting back home in Vilnius.
Meanwhile, Vanilla Ninja are back at the contest, 21 years after they first entered. They chat about returning to Eurovision, ice cream and their inter
Episode 17: Satoshi 🇲🇩, Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen 🇫🇮, LELEK 🇭🇷
Hello from Vienna!! It's our first episode from Austria as we catch up some of the acts of 2026 straight after their first rehearsals.
First up, it's Satoshi from Moldova who's opening the whole event.
Representing Finland, Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen talk fire, ice, sauna and violins.
And LELEK from Croatia chat about their favourite pop divas, their intricate make-up and how they're br
Episode 16: LELÉKA 🇺🇦
LELÉKA is all set to represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest with the beautiful ballad Ridnym.
She joins Steve on the podcast to talk about her musical life, her love of Rosalía, and how she could break a record for the longest note ever sung at the contest.
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Episode 15: Veronica Fusaro 🇨🇭
Veronica Fusaro is ready to rock the stage in Vienna with her song Alice.
The Swiss singer talks to Steve about her lifelong love of music, her love of Conchita Wurst and why she's bringing such a powerful anthem to Vienna.
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Episode 14: Akylas 🇬🇷
It's Ferto time! Akylas from Greece joins us for the latest episode of the podcast to talk about his preparation for Vienna.
He talks to Steve about his love of the contest, his appreciation of Käärijä, and his journey to Eurovision fame.
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Episode 13: The London Eurovision Party 🇬🇧
We go backstage at the London Eurovision Party to meet some of the stars of this year’s Contest.
Steve chats to LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER from the United Kingdom about being a new dad, and Sarah Engels from Germany about lighting a fire in Vienna.
He catches up with best friends COSMÓ from Austria and Eva Marija from Luxembourg, and the party’s hosts Sissal (Denmark, 2025) and Cesár Sampson (Austria,
Episode 12: Tamara Živković 🇲🇪
Tamara Živković is representing Montenegro with her empowerment anthem Nova Zora!
The singer talks to Steve about her talent on the flute, her love of Lady Gaga and her special friendships with this year's contestants.
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Episode 11: Essyla 🇧🇪
We're joined by Essyla, who will be Dancing On The Ice for Belgium in Vienna.
She meets Steve to chat about fulfilling her lifelong dream to sing at the Eurovision Song Contest, the support she's getting from her tiny city in Belgium, and the advice she's been getting from former Belgian entrants Gustaph and Mustii.
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Episode 10: Alicja 🇵🇱 & Eurovision Asia!
After the 2020 contest was cancelled, Alicja from Poland is finally back to have her moment on the Eurovision stage.
She talks to Steve about returning with her song Pray, her musical influences and how she set up the group chat for the Class of 2026.
Marcus Tang also joins us from Bangkok to talk about the excitement of bringing the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia to life.
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Episode 9: Atvara 🇱🇻
Latvian singer Atvara will be bringing raw emotion and drama to the Eurovision stage with her highly personal ballad Ēnā.
She talks to Steve about the magic of the song, finding fame on TikTok and how she's already vibing with the Class of '26, including Australia's Delta Goodrem and Akylas from Greece.
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Episode 8: Satoshi 🇲🇩
In a love letter to his country, Satoshi is heading to Vienna with the pulsing national anthem Viva, Moldova!
He talks about the story behind his song, his love of Linkin Park and some of the hidden moments in his lyrics.
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Episode 7: DARA 🇧🇬
Bulgaria’s superstar DARA is ready to bring the energy to Vienna!
The singer talks to Steve Holden about the meaning of her song Bangaranga and bringing Bulgaria back to the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Episode 6: Jonas Lovv 🇳🇴
Jonas Lovv is looking to make his mark on the Eurovision Song Contest as he competes for Norway with the song Ya Ya Ya.
He talks to Steve about his huge win at the Norwegian national final, his love of Queen's Freddie Mercury, and tells us about his impressive array of tattoos.
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Episode 5: Antigoni 🇨🇾
Antigoni is living out a childhood dream by representing Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest.
She talks about her song Jalla, honouring her Cypriot roots and performing on stage with Hollywood star Jason Momoa.
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Episode 4: Søren Torpegaard Lund 🇩🇰
Søren Torpegaard Lund talks about channelling his 'inner-Britney' as he gets ready to represent Denmark in Vienna.
He talks about his musical theatre background, his energetic staging of Før vi går hjem and his love for 2025's entry Sissal.
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Episode 3: Aidan 🇲🇹
After several attempts to represent his country, Aidan is finally heading to the Eurovision Song Contest for Malta!
He speaks to us about his song Bella, how he loves being an absolute Eurovision nerd and reveals to us his dream collaborations and inspirations.
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Episode 2: Eva Marija 🇱🇺
Eva Marija will be representing Luxembourg with her song Mother Nature, and is the first artist from the Class of 2026 to appear on the official podcast!
She talks about her winning her national final, how Alexander Rybak inspired her to play violin and chats about her love for one of the contest's legends... Celine Dion!
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Episode 1: Alessandra
Norway’s Queen of Kings, Alessandra, joins us for the first episode of the brand new season of the podcast.
She’s going to be joining other icons on the official tour to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest’s 70th birthday.
The singer talks about the excitement of visiting cities all across Europe and tells us what she’s been up to since her amazing 5th placed finish in the 2023 final in Liverp
Episode 35: JJ, Destiny & Miriana Conte, Marcus & Martinus, Remember Monday, Sunstroke Project
We have an end of the year treat for you as we catch up with some of your favourite stars of the Eurovision Song Contest at Amsterdam's Het Grote Songfestivalfeest.
The huge concert featured dozens of Eurovision singers who got to perform in front of thousands of people.
We spoke to Austria's reigning champion JJ about life after winning in Basel.
Joining together are Destiny and Miriana Conte
Episode 34: Klavdia, Kyle Alessandro & Sissal
Three of this year’s Grand Finalists join Steve to debrief this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Klavdia finished in sixth position for Greece with Asteromata and talks about her final performance, the secrets behind her quick change and the celebrations back home.
Norway’s Kyle Alessandro and Denmark’s Sissal became firm friends during the Eurovision season and join this episode together to talk
Episode 33: JJ wins for Austria!
It's a victory for Austria!
Hear from JJ, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with his operatic Wasted Love.
He achieved 436 points in the Grand Final.
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Episode 32: Käärijä & Baby Lasagna
Two Eurovision legends join forces as Käärijä and Baby Lasagna team up for the Grand Final in Basel!
The pair sit down with Steve to discuss their much anticipated collab #eurodab!
They talk about finally meeting in real life for the first time, their experiences as iconic runners-up in Liverpool 2023 and Malmö 2024 and what happens when they join forces on the Eurovision stage.
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Episode 31: Jedward
Prepare yourself.... as Irish Eurovision legends Jedward are finally on the podcast!
Brothers John and Edward are two-time competitors, taking part in 2011 AND 2012 with Lipstick and Waterline for Ireland.
They talk about their time in Basel, their love of the Eurovision Song Contest, and whether they would ever come back for a third time.
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Episode 30: Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers + Gjon’s Tears
Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here!
The artists representing Denmark, Latvia, Israel, Austria, Finland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Greece, Armenia and Malta give their reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.
Gjon’s Tears also joins us to chat about what he’s been up to since his third-placed finish for Switzerland in 2021. We he
Episode 29: Lucio Corsi
Italy’s Lucio Corsi is bringing his poetic song Volevo Essere Un Duro to the Eurovision stage in Basel.
He sits down with Steve (and his friend & translator Francis) to discuss his love of the quiet life in Tuscany, the meaning behind his song and his pet parrot.
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Episode 28: Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers + Marina Satti, iolanda & Jerry Heil
Your ten qualifiers from the first semi-final are right here!
The artists representing Iceland, Norway, Albania, Sweden, The Netherlands, San Marino, Portugal, Estonia, Ukraine and Poland give their reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.
We also catch up with three members of the Class of 2024: Marina Satti from Greece, iolanda from Portugal and Je
Episode 27: Miriana Conte & Mamagama
Get ready to serve and run with Malta's Miriana Conte and Azerbaijan's Mamagama!
First up, Miriana tells us about her journey to Basel, the pride in representing her country with Serving, and how she's exhausted her country's supply of exercise balls!
Next, singing for Azerbaijan with Run with U, it's Mamagama. Asaf, Hasan and Arif tell us about their roots in Baku and all the advice former Eur
Episode 26: Sandra Studer & Hazel Brugger
It's time to get the know the hosts of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel!
TV host and singer Sandra Studer and comedian Hazel Brugger are presenting the live finals together.
The pair sit down with Steve to talk about hosting the best show on earth, some secrets behind the production and whether they've heard anything from Celine Dion.
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Episode 25: Louane & Mariam Shengelia
The representatives from France and Georgia speak about their Eurovision journeys.
French singer Louane tells us about her poignant ballad Maman, which features her daughter, as well as that huge reveal at the Stade de France in Paris.
Next, Georgia’s Mariam Shengelia tells us about her song Freedom, representing her country, and the love of her life… her five-month old puppy.
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Episode 24: Live from Basel - A Novartis Special
Some of the biggest creative brains at the Eurovision Song Contest join a special episode of the podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the Novartis Pavilion in Basel.
Joining Steve is Teya, Ralf Mackenbach, Ace Bowerman, Jorge Antonio Fujizaki and Melanie Wehbe.
Teya represented Austria in 2023 with Who The Hell Is Edgar? and is now the creative director and co-writer for JJ’s entry
Episode 23: Abor & Tynna, Yuval Raphael
On this episode, Steve speaks to German representatives Abor & Tynna, as well as Israeli singer Yuval Raphael.
First up, brother and sister duo Abor & Tynna chat about their energetic song, Baller, which is the first German entry in the German language for nearly 20 years.
Next, it’s Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the stirring ballad New Day Will Rise. She talks about her childhood in
Episode 22: KAJ & Ziferblat
It's finally sauna time as Swedish representatives join the podcast, along with Ukraine's Ziferblat.
KAJ (Kevin, Axel and Jakob) talk about their sauna anthem Bara Bada Bastu, their thoughts on being one of the favourites this year, and why Finland's Lordi left a lasting impression (literally) on the band.
Next up, twin brothers Daniil & Valentyn from Ukraine discuss Bird of Pray, their love of
Episode 21: JJ & Tautumeitas
The artists from Austria and Latvia drop by for the latest episode of the podcast!
Austrian opera star JJ is ready to bring drama to his Wasted Love performance. He talks about bonding with Conchita, working with 2023 contestant Teya, and his ‘choatic’ friendship with Denmark’s Sissal.
Then, all six members of Latvian folk-pop group Tatumeitas tell us about their song Bur Man Laimi and their lov
Episode 20: Claude & Nina Žižić
On today’s podcast, we say a big hello to Claude from the Netherlands and Montenegro’s Nina Žižić.
Claude is bringing his feelgood anthem C’est La Vie to the stage. He tells us about his road to Basel, his musical heroes, and why everyone’s going to be hearing his mother at the Contest.
Nina Žižić first represented Montenegro back in 2013 as the singer with rap duo Who See. She;s now flying sol
Episode 19: Marko Bošnjak, Shkodra Elektronike & Theo Evan
It’s a triple threat as Croatia’s Marko Bosnjak, Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike and Theo Evan from Cyprus visit the podcast.
First up, Marko Bošnjak has been baking his Poison Cake for the Eurovision stage.
Albanian powerhouse duo Shkodra Elektronike tell Steve all about the famous legend inspiring their song Zjerm.
And finally, please be quiet as Cyprus’ Theo Evan tells us all about his entry
Episode 18: Klemen & Tommy Cash
Estonia’s Coffee King Tommy Cash and Slovenia’s TV presenter-turned-Eurovision star Klemen join Steve on today’s episode of the podcast.
First up, Tommy Cash takes part in his first EVER podcast to discuss the creation of Espresso Macchiato, his friendship with Charli XCX and the famous names backing him for Eurovision victory.
Next, Klemen brings his personal story to the stage in Basel with hi
Episode 17: Væb, Justyna Steczkowska & NAPA
The rehearsals in Basel have begun and we're speaking to three acts who performed on stage on day one of the Contest - Væb, Justyna Steczkowska & NAPA!
First up, it's Icelandic duo Væb who are opening the whole event with their ocean-inspired anthem RÓA. Brothers Matthías and Hálfdán talk about their rehearsals, whale watching, and their fame in Iceland.
Next, it’s Justyna Steczkowska, represen
Episode 16: Princ & PARG
We have two HUGE singers for the price of one on today’s episode of the podcast.
First up is Serbia’s long-haired Princ who’s bringing his epic song Mila to Basel. He talks about his cat (also called Mila), his former life as a karate champion, and the unusual third language he speaks.
Armenia’s PARG is here to talk about his powerful anthem Survivor. The singer tells Steve about the meaning of
Episode 15: LIVE from London!
It’s a very special episode of the podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the London Eurovision Party!
Joining Steve on stage are the United Kingdom’s Remember Monday, Australia’s Go-Jo and Austria’s 2024 entry Kaleen.
Next up it’s Iceland’s Væb, Malta’s Miriana Conte and Slovenia’s Klemen, before they passed the microphones to Sweden’s KAJ, Sissal from Denmark and Croatia’s Marjo Bošn
Episode 14: Klavdia
Representing Greece, Klavdia will be bringing the starry-eyed beauty of her song, Asteromata, to the Eurovision stage in Basel.
She talks to Steve about her lifelong Eurovision dreams, her iconic glasses and the strong relationship she has with her Eurovision ‘mother’ Helena Paparizou.
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Episode 13: Hola Desde Madrid!
Volvemos a la PrePartyES de Madrid para otro episodio en español del Podcast Oficial de Eurovision! Una vez más, el presentador Víctor Escudero ha charlado con algunos artistas geniales.
Por ejemplo, habla con la diva española Melody para saber cómo se está preparando para Basilea y qué le ha parecido la experiencia eurovisiva hasta ahora.
Kyle Alessandro representa a Noruega con “Lighter”, pero
Episode 12: Zoë Më
We catch up with Switzerland’s Zoë Më at PrePartyES 2025 in Madrid as she gets ready to welcome everyone to her home city of Basel!
The singer talks about her friendship with Gjon’s Tears, becoming KAJ’s fourth member and the meaning of her song Voyage.
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Episode 11: Remember Monday
Remember Monday are three lifelong friends who will be representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest.
With a background in musical theatre, Charlotte, Holly-Anne and Lauren are no strangers to the big stage.
They talk about their entry, What The Hell Just Happened?, chat about their favourite musicals and tell us why you can never go wrong with a spaghetti bolognese
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Episode 10: Laura Thorn
Laura Thorn is hoping she can generate a sixth win for Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest with her song La Poupée Monte Le Son.
She tells us about honouring her country’s history and how she’s juggling two jobs, as a music teacher as well as Luxembourg’s Eurovision entry.
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Episode 9: Adonxs
Adonxs is representing Czechia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with his powerful entry Kiss Kiss Goodbye.
The singer joins Steve to talk about his pop star dreams as a child, nailing the song’s epic dance break, channeling Queen and Prince, and he reveals the other Eurovision stars that were in his class at university.
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Episode 8: Sissal
Sissal is representing Denmark this year with her EDM banger Hallucination!
The singer was born in the Faroe Islands and lives in Copenhagen. She joins Steve to talk about how she’s switching things up for her performance in Basel, her raucous 30th birthday celebrations and her love of Swedish singer Robyn.
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Episode 7: Go-Jo
We’re saying a big hello to Australia’s Milkshake Man… Go-Jo!
The singer is preparing to bring his colourful style, his moustache and his love of broccoli to the contest. He chats to Steve about his ultimate milkshakes, his lifelong love of music, and how a mystic predicted his journey to Basel.
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Episode 6: Gabry Ponte
Gabry Ponte is one of the world’s most successful DJs but he is now taking on a huge new challenge as he competes at the Eurovision Song Contest.
His entry Tutta L’Italia was used as part of the Italian Sanremo Music Festival, but it’s now been chosen to represent San Marino in Basel.
Gabry chats to Steve about the journey of his anthem and his excitement about competing in Switzerland. He also
Episode 5: Kyle Alessandro
Norway’s Kyle Alessandro has been a Eurovision Song Contest fan since he sang Dami Im, Barei and Jamala in a karaoke bar at the age of 10!
He chats to Steve about the meaning of his entry Lighter, his Spanish and Norwegian influences, his friendship with Queen of Kings Alessandra, and how he’s the Norwegian Will Ferrell.
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Episode 4: Red Sebastian
Red Sebastian is living his childhood dream by representing Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest. He’s singing Strobe Lights and speaks to Steve about making the club banger he is taking to Basel.
He also talks about how the Little Mermaid shaped his life, his love of Whitney, Christina and Gaga, and how Belgium’s 2023 entry Gustaph taught him to sing!
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Episode 3: EMMY
EMMY is going to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her song Laika Party. It’s a tribute to Laika the dog, who was one of the first animals to go into space.
Steve caught up the Norwegian singer to hear how she’s feeling about singing for Ireland,, learning Irish traditions and find out whether Jedward or Subwoolfer might make a cameo in Switzerland.
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Episode 2: Erika Vikman
Erika Vikman will represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Ich Komme, and becomes the first act of 2025 to appear on our official podcast!
Steve caught up with her the morning after winning the Finnish national final UMK (Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu) in her home city of Tampere. She talks about her amazing stage performance, her friendship with Käärijä and how she has become the
Episode 1: Tia Kofi
The legendary Tia Kofi is the first guest on a brand new season of the Official Eurovision Song Contest!
Tia is a drag icon, singer, podcaster and a WINNER of RuPaul’s Drag Race vs The World. As we get ready for this year’s competition in Basel, Tia joins Steve for a chat about her love of the contest, her ambition to sing at the event, her love of San Marino and her history of putting on her own
Ep36: Baby Lasagna & Friends
We’ve been chatting to some of your Eurovision favourites in Amsterdam at Het Grote Songfestivalfeest, where dozens of acts come together for a huge party in the Ziggo Dome.
From the class of 2024, we catch up with Croatia’s Baby Lasagna, Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil from Ukraine, and Ireland’s Bambie Thug.
Steve also welcomes Australia’s Guy Sebastian to the podcast, as he reveals what it was like
Ep35: Ruth Lorenzo & A Junior Eurovision Special
We’re celebrating the 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest final in Madrid!
Steve is joined by the three Spanish hosts of this year’s final: Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia.
Ruth talks about her own experience at Eurovision after she came 10th in 2014 with her song Dancing In The Rain. Marc is a well known actor and model in his home country and Melani returns to Junior as the co-host,
Ep34: A Eurovision Summer Holiday
Basel has been announced as the host city of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!
To celebrate, Steve’s been speaking to some of the people who were in the room when Nemo wrote The Code, bringing the contest back to Switzerland.
At a songwriting camp in Malta, he chats to Nemo’s bestie Teya (Austria 2023), as well as the song’s co-writers Linda Dale and Benji Alasu.
He also catches up with some of M
Ep33: Nemo Wins For Switzerland
Nemo has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland.
Their song, The Code, received 591 points to finish in first place, ahead of Croatia and Ukraine.
They speak to Steve, just moments after receiving the coveted trophy to discuss what the win means to them.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed
Ep32: The Grand Final Preview
It's here! The Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Malmō.
On this episode, Steve catches up with brothers Marcus & Martinus, who are opening the show for Sweden.
Also, dropping by are drag superstars Nicky Doll and Courtney Act, as well as Serbian Eurovision legends Bojana Stemanov (2015) and Konstrakta (2022).
After Käärijä almost won for Finland last year, we p
Ep31: Loreen & Second Semi-Final Qualifiers
Reigning champion Loreen returns to the podcast, one year after she won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time.
She discusses the crazy year she’s had since winning with Tattoo, her famous nails, her new single Forever and her upcoming tour.
Steve also speaks to Georgia’s Nutsa, Magnus from Norwegian band Gåte, Austria’s Kaleen and Latvia’s Dons after they qualified for the Grand Final.
Ep30: Angelina Mango
After becoming one of Italy’s breakout stars of 2023, Angelina Mango is representing her country with La Noia at the Eurovision Song Contest.
She talks to Steve about the meaning behind the song, her win at the Sanremo Music Festival and her incredible musical roots.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by
Ep29: Olly Alexander & First Semi-Final Qualifiers
Olly Alexander is representing the United Kingdom with his song Dizzy!
He joins the podcast to talk about the mind-melting staging for his performance and his preparations for Malmö.
The singer also discusses his appearance in UK soap Eastenders, his cats Fanta & Sprite and the friendships he’s made in the build up to the Contest.
Steve also talks to Slovenia's Raiven, Serbia's Teya Dora, Cyprus'
Ep28: Slimane, Mustii & LADANIVA
Pour la première fois, le podcast officiel du concours Eurovision de la Chanson vous est dévoilé en français!
L’animateur, Rémi entame la discussion avec Slimane, le représentant français, qui a été le premier artiste à être dévoilé pour l'édition 2024. Il partage ses réflexions sur sa chanson Mon Amour, exprimant ses sentiments à l'idée de représenter son pays et évoquant les liens qu'il a tissés
Ep27: Benjamin Ingrosso
Swedish superstar Benjamin Ingrosso joins Steve for a chat about his career, new music and his many connections to the Eurovision Song Contest.
In Malmö, Benjamin is performing a medley of songs in the interval of the first semi-final.
In this episode, he talks about his appearance for Sweden in the 2018 Contest, when he came seventh with Dance You Off.
He also discusses his personal links to Swe
Ep26: Petra Mede & Edward af Sillén
Petra Mede is back to host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time, and is joined on the podcast by her best friend - and this year’s writer and director - Edward af Sillén.
They talk to Steve Holden about their friendship, their love of Abba and the legacy of their 2106 interval act Love Love Peace Peace.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU b
Ep25: Joost Klein, Electric Fields & 5MIINUST x Puuluup
Steve speaks to the brains behind Europapa! Joost Klein is representing the Netherlands with his happy hardcore bittersweet hit. He talks about the message behind the song and what happens inside his creative mind.
Zaachariaha and Michael are Electric Fields, who are singing One Milkali (One Blood) for Australia. They discuss their love of Janet Jackson, the song's meaning and their long-standing
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