JOY Eurovision

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 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f4f2.svg] Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision [https://linktr.ee/joy_eurovision] [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f30f.svg] Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/0gWH7KIjvYZ5gEKO9bNNsu]. PLAYLIST Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? (Marcus Wiles Radio Edit) July Jones [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – New Religion Lion Ceccah [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – Drobė Liepa – Ar Mylėtum? Feuerschwanz ft Dag SDP – Knightclub Abor & Tynna – Baller (nowifi Remix) Evangelia – Vále Klavdia – Asteromáta (Playmen & Valeron Remix) Go-Jo – Milkshake Man (Joylon Petch Radio Edit) The post Let’s party: Time to say goodbye to Eurovision 2025 [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2025/05/lets-party-time-to-say-goodbye-to-eurovision-2025/] appeared first on JOY Eurovision [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision].

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? GET INVOLVED [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f4f2.svg] Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision [https://linktr.ee/joy_eurovision] [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f30f.svg] Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/0gWH7KIjvYZ5gEKO9bNNsu]. PLAYLIST 1957: Bob Martin – Wohin, kleines Pony? [Where to, little pony?] [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f3c6.svg] 1966: Udo Jürgens – Merci, Chérie [Thank you, darling] 1977: Schmetterlinge – Boom-boom boomerang 1985: Gary Lux – Kinder Dieser Welt [Children of the world] 1996: George Nussbaumer – Weil’s dr guat got [Because you feel good] 2003: Alf Poier – Weil der Mensch zählt [Because mankind are the ones who are counting] 2005: Global Kryner – Y Así [And so] [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f3c6.svg] 2014: Conchita Wurst [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – Rise Like A Phoenix 2023: TEYA & SALENA – Who The Hell Is Edgar? 2024: Kaleen – We Will Rave [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f3c6.svg] 2025: JJ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – Wasted Love The post JJ’s a 2025 Eurovision winner baby: Celebrating Austria [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2025/05/jjs-a-2025-eurovision-winner-baby-celebrating-austria/] appeared first on JOY Eurovision [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision].

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 [https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/eurovision] on Sunday 18 May at 5am (AEST). Remember: You need to up and watching LIVE to vote and make your voice count. What might Germany and Australia have in common? Which country has had a glow up? What did Michael and Io (and a heap of Aussies) see on the French stage? GET INVOLVED [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f4f2.svg] Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision [https://linktr.ee/joy_eurovision] [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f5f3.svg]  Vote now [https://app.opinionx.co/418c01e6-263f-4a71-a190-a6d6baf6906d] to tell us who you think should win the 2025 trophy. [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f3a7.svg] Save the music to your preferred streaming platform [https://eurovision.lnk.to/ESC25]. [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f30f.svg] Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/0gWH7KIjvYZ5gEKO9bNNsu]. PLAYLIST Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA [THAT DIVA] United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? Italy: Lucio Corsi – Volevo essere un duro [I wanted to be a tough guy] Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller [Shoot] Switzerland: Zoë Më – Voyage France: Louane – maman [Mum] The post Previewing the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2025/05/previewing-the-eurovision-2025-grand-final/] appeared first on JOY Eurovision [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision].

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? Why do the boys know all about funerals? You can see VÆB perform Róa during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS: * Live on Wednesday 14 May at 5am AEST * Prime time on Friday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST Not in Australia? Watch the video in full in the Spotify podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0gWH7KIjvYZ5gEKO9bNNsu]. The post Boats, glasses and TV shows: Catching up with VÆB [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2025/05/boats-glasses-and-tv-shows-catching-up-with-vaeb/] appeared first on JOY Eurovision [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision].

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 new tunes from your Eurovision favourites. You can support JOY during Radiothon by becoming a member or donating at joy.org.au/radiothon [https://joy.org.au/radiothon] GET INVOLVED [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f4f2.svg] Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision [https://linktr.ee/joy_eurovision] [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f30f.svg] Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/show/0gWH7KIjvYZ5gEKO9bNNsu]. THE NEWS Flags, flags, flags… and why Nemo and the delegations aren’t too happy about the new rules What’s with all the interval acts? The qualifier reveals will be different this year, but do they really need to change? PLAYLIST Nemo [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – Casanova Voyager – Seen Better Days Montaigne [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – it’s all about the money KEiiNO [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f308.svg] – Unstoppable The post Stronger Together with a Eurovision 2025 update [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision/2025/05/stronger-together-with-a-eurovision-2025-update/] appeared first on JOY Eurovision [https://joy.org.au/joyeurovision].