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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sweden has taken a different route to their Eurovision entry this year, via Oslo instead of Stockholm. Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus won the Melfest trophy with their pop banger Unforgettable and have landed spot #1 in the Eurovision Grand Final. Michael had a chat with the boys about their journey so far, what to expect from their stage show, and the good oil for long haul flights. 💪 How competitive are the boys? 🥺 How are fans greeting them in the street? 🍺 Why are the twins...

He is one of the big favourites to win the 2024 trophy with Rim Tim Tagi Dim, but Croatia‘s Baby Lasagna is taking it all in his stride. He caught up with Michael for a quick chat about his experiences so far, his love of rock and why he’ll need some help visiting Australia. 😨 Why’s Baby Lasagna frightened? 🎸 Who’s his favourite Aussie rock band? 👋 What does Baby Lasagna have to say to your neighbours? You can see Baby Lasagna perform Rim Tim Tagi Dim during Semi Final 1. Watch it on...

Lithuania is taking a pop banger to Eurovision this year, and we’re here for every bit of it. Michael caught up with out-and-proud singer Silvester Belt to dive into the meaning of Luktelk and his love of Australia’s Troye Sivan. They also talk about growing up queer in Lithuania. 🎵 Will we hear an English version of Luktelk? 🍆 Does Silvester actually sing about a medical condition? 🕺 What’s Silvester’s dance of choice? You can see Silvester Belt perform Luktelk during Semi Final 1....

She is one of Australia’s Queens of Eurovision and it’s so good to see her back. Fourteen years have passed since Je ne sais quoi, but Hera Björk has not stopped. Once again she’s representing Iceland at Eurovision but this year, she’s Scared of Heights. Michael caught up with Hera to chat about 2024, how it’s different to 2010 and what she’s learnt about herself and the world since. 🦘 Will Hera make it to Australia? 🫣 What is Hera actually scared of? 🌈 Why is the queer community so...

Why settle for just one Aussie act at Eurovision, when you can have another? Sydney-born Silia Kapsis continues the Australian takeover of Cyprus as she takes to the ESC stage this year. The 17-year-old superstar is ready to bring the house down (boots) with her song Liar and Michael caught up with her, ready to enjoy every last second of this banger of a girl bop. 🤐 Is Silia a good liar? 🔉 What tech now makes her a pro? 🤷‍♂️ Will the Eurovision takeover end here? You can see Silia...

With one semi final down, there’s another (huge) semi final to cover. Sixteen more songs try to get through to the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final via Semi Final 2. Michael beams in live from Malmö to join with Io looking after things in Melbourne to discuss the ups and downs of the first half of the second semi. Who will laugh? Who will cry? Who will rave? 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...

Thought the first half of this year’s Semi Final 1 was tough? Try the second half… and try to work out who will get through to the Grand Final! Michael and Io run through the other eight songs in contention for a spot on Saturday night, including Australia’s very own Electric Fields. You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Wednesday 8 May (and remember to vote) or via the primetime replay on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST. What new word has Io...

It’s finally come to this – time to preview the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Michael and Io line up the first seven songs to preview, sharing their thoughts on this very tight first half of the first semi. You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Wednesday 8 May (and remember to vote) or via the primetime replay on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST. Who’s Michael warmed to thanks to the music video? Why is everyone rooting for...

There’s no better way to wrap up national final season than to review one of Europe’s biggest banger of a party, thanks to Serbia. Pesma za Evroviziju has become one of the Eurovision selection comps to watch, for its drama, turbofolk and amazing performances. This year, TEYA DORA took the PzE crown with Ramonda. Michael and Io explore some of the bangers that didn’t make it… and discuss the drama that developed. What was the Serbian public thinking? Which coupling has got both Michael and...

Each year, we look to Denmark to provide a song competition that favours the middle of the road. This year, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (or DMGP for short) surprised with some amazing tunes out of every field. Michael and Io take a quick look into DMGP 2024 to discuss who couldn’t quite get past SABA to take a trip across the Øresund Bridge to Malmö. Who could’ve made a name for themselves in Danish Eurovision history? How helpful was the jury? What are Denmark’s chances compared to the...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! Michael, Io, Bryan, Leith and Fleur line up Australia’s ten most favourite Eurovision songs in this final hour of the Top 100 for 2024. We love Dami and Voyager. Anthony loves Eleni Foureira so much that he wanted the world to know about it. You love that Electric Fields is...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! As we got to the pointy end of the countdown, Michael, Io, Bryan, Leith and Fleur filled the studio to chat about their Eurovision favourites. With an hour of classics, the team didn’t agree on every position, but they did agree on what an Australian Eurovision museum...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! In the sixth hour of the countdown, Io, Paul and Brent get their hands dirty as they dive into some of your picks to make the top 35. 💬 Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100 📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision 🌍 Not in Australia?...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! Io, Paul and Brent braved some controversial decisions in the JOY studio, as many of your favourites landed in the fifth hour of the countdown. David was so annoyed about last year, that he even shared his thoughts about Eric Saade! 💬 Share your thoughts on the socials using...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! Michael, Bryan, Kath and Justin turn the fourth hour of your countdown into an episode of love song dedications… before reminding you to lock up your grandmas. 💬 Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100 📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials:...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! Michael, Bryan, Kath and Justin jump into the studio to present the third hour of the countdown. And we also hear from Erin, who’s a big fan of Nina. 💬 Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100 📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision 🌍...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! Michael, Io, Bryan, Ethan and Lou stayed on in the studio to give their feedback on what you voted between spots 75 and 87. We also got to hear from Jordan about his love of all things Greek. Plus, we shared the breaking news from Kazakhstan. 💬 Share your thoughts on the...

For the fifth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. And what better way to celebrate a public holiday than to have a Eurovision takeover! Michael, Io, Bryan, Ethan and Lou were in the studio to help you to count down your first 13 songs, with a few Aussie faves amongst them. 💬 Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100 📲 Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision 🌍 Not in...

Portugal is known for a particular style of national final. But this year, Festival da Canção surprised many… including Michael and Io. Join them to hear the songs that were in the running for Malmö, including the song that only just lost to Iolanda’s Grito. What championship does Io want to win? Why is Michael confused with the results? How far off Broadway should anyone ever go? 📲 Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads & TikTok at...