Benjamin Windibank and Tadeusz Cisłak give you the lowdown on everything about the Eurovision Song Contest, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest and more.
Jack takes a look back on the qualifiers of the second semi final and our running order for Saturday's Grand Final.
Jack and Callum take a look at the fallout from the first Semi Final of Eurovision 2025 and the ten qualifiers making it to Saturday's Grand Final.
Benjamin introduces new additions to the team, Jack and Callum, who look at the EBU's approach to press accreditations this year, just how Eurovision might be influenced by the American Song Contest, of all things, and all the latest news before we get to Basel!
Benjamin takes a look at the recent announcement that Pride flags, EU flags and flags of any country artists specifically are not representing have been banned by the EBU at Eurovision 2025.
Benjamin takes you through the runners and riders of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest as our 37 songs and artists go forth to Basel.
Benjamin guides you through an exclusive preview of Melodifestivalen 2025, which kicks off this Saturday! He also recaps all the latest Eurovision Song Contest news from across the continent.
Benjamin and Tadeusz take a look at all this month's latest news as National Final goes into full throttle speed toward Basel. We have a song from Albania, another artist announcement, plenty of National Final songs and artists, as well as an analysis from Tadeusz on Poland's national final line-up for 2025.
Benjamin, and guest host June, break down the latest news from Montenegro, as they give us a new Song #1 for Eurovision 2025, as well as the announcement from Czechia that Adonxs will represent them in Basel.
Benjamin takes a look at the latest news and updates from the Ariston as we take an in-depth look at Festival di Sanremo 2025!
Montenegro are back and they've given us the first song of the Eurovision 2025 season! It's called "Clickbait" and by the group "NeonoeN". We take a look at Montesong 2024 and the winner it's produced. We also catch you all up with some of the key ESC news you've missed since our last episode!
Tadeusz Cisłak and Benjamin Windibank guide you through all of RTVE and the EBU's latest announcements about the upcoming 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Madrid. We have a slogan, some theme art and seventeen participating countries!
Benjamin Windibank dives into our first artist for Eurovision 2025... Theo Evan for Cyprus! Theo Evan. We explore his background, music style, and what to expect from his performance in Basel. Is he a revelation in the making or just another poorly-produced dance act?
SRG SSR and the EBU have announced that Basel will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on 13, 15 and 17 May 2025! Benjamin Windibank gives you the lowdown on all this news as we kick off the Eurovision 2025 season.
Benjamin Windibank presents a look at the runners and riders who might be in with a shot at taking on the role of the EBU's new "ESC Director", the position replacing the old "Executive Supervisor", which in effect, has now been abolished. All of this follows a report that the EBU commissioned into the controversial events which took place at Eurovision 2024. Although they have repeatedly refused to publish this report in full, either publicly or to delegations, the report suggests that the EBU have failed in many ways, most notably when it comes to transparency. Ironic.
In light of the Eurovision Song Contest returning to it's first-ever host nation, as Switzerland prepare to host next year, Benjamin Windibank presents an in-depth history on the creation of the Eurovision Song Contest and the events leading to it's first edition on 24 May 1956. In this illustrative documentary, he goes into the very detail of the history of the European Broadcasting Union, the origin of the Song Festival and the BBC's dirty trick which led directly to the commissioning of the Contest.
Benjamin and Tadeusz review the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 7th, 9th and 11th May at Malmö Arena. It saw Switzerland's Nemo take home the Grand Prix with their song "The Code". Amongst a sea of scandals and chaos, Benjamin and Tadeusz take a look at the winners and losers of the night, as well as SVT's fourth hosting this century. Please visit bit.ly/EuroFansGive to help support those affected by the actions of Israel in Gaza.
Tadeusz Cisłak takes you through all the action from the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 just after broadcast. We have the final 10 finalists, a heap of interval acts and a fantastic show! Please visit bit.ly/EuroFansGive to help support those affected by the actions of Israel in Gaza.
Benjamin Windibank previews the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest tonight! Based upon the 1st Dress Rehearsal and the Evening Preview preview for the show, Benjamin guides you through every aspect of it, telling you just what to expect. Please visit bit.ly/EuroFansGive to help support those affected by the actions of Israel in Gaza.
Tadeusz Cisłak takes you through all the action from the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 just after broadcast. We have 10 new finalists, a heap of interval acts and a fantastic show!
Benjamin Windibank previews the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest tonight! Based upon the 1st Dress Rehearsal and the Evening Preview preview for the show, Benjamin guides you through every aspect of it, telling you just what to expect.
Benjamin and Tadeusz review the final six songs in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, as they look at the Automatic Qualifiers consisting of the Big 5 and Sweden. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Swedish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Marus and Martinus will represent Sweden, on home soil, in Malmö with the song "Unforgettable". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the British entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom in Malmö with the song "Dizzy". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Spanish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Nebulossa will represent Spain in Malmö with the song "Zorra". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Italian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Angelina Mango will represent Italy in Malmö with the song "La Noia". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the German entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Isaak will represent Germany in Malmö with the song "Always on the Run". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the French entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Slimane will represent France in Malmö with the song "Mon Amour". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz review the final seven songs in the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Dutch entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Joost Klein will represent the Netherlands in Malmö with the song "Europapa". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Norwegian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Gåte will represent Norway in Malmö with the song "Ulveham". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. Please visit this site: bit.ly/EuroFansGive
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Estonian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. 5miinust & Puuluup will represent Estonia in Malmö with the song "(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Belgian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Mustii will represent Belgium in Malmö with the song "Before the Party's Over". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Georgian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Nutsa Buzaladze will represent Georgia in Malmö with the song "Firefighter". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Sammarinese entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Megara will represent San Marino in Malmö with the song "11:11". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Latvian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Dons will represent Latvia in Malmö with the song "Hollow". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz review the first eight songs in the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Armenian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Ladaniva will represent Armenia in Malmö with the song "Jako". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Danish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Saba will represent Denmark in Malmö with the song "Sand". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Austrian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Kaleen will represent Austria in Malmö with the song "We Will Rave". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Czech entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Aiko will represent Czechia in Malmö with the song "Pedestal". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Swiss entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Nemo will represent Switzerland in Malmö with the song "The Code". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Greek entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Marina Satti will represent Greece in Malmö with the song "Zari". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Albanian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Besa will represent Albania in Malmö with the song "TiTAN". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Maltese entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Sarah Bonnici will represent Malta in Malmö with the song "Loop". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin Windibank sits down for a virtual in-depth chat with Jaakko Oleander-Turja, who is the English Commentator for UMK (Finland's National Final) and works extensively on UMK's social media as well as throughout the preparations for Windows95man at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. We discuss topics including commentating on UMK, the Finnish postcard for Eurovision 2024 (which Jaakko directed), the joint-artist statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as Jaakko's own personal history with the Eurovision Song Contest over the years.
Benjamin and Tadeusz review the final eight songs in the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Luxembourgeois entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Tali will represent Luxembourg in Malmö with the song "Fighter". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Australian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Iolanda will represent Portugal in Malmö with the song "Grito". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Australian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Electric Fields will represent Australia in Malmö with the song "One Milkali (One Blood)". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Azerbaijani entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Fahree ft. Ilkin Dovlatov will represent Azerbaijan in Malmö with the song "Özünlə Apar". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Moldovan entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Natalia Barbu will represent Moldova in Malmö with the song "In The Middle". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change.
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