Podcasts about Eurovision Song Contest

Lithuania isn't exactly a Eurovision powerhouse, but their lengthy selection processes have been showcases for the country's music industry. We take a look at the Baltic nation and how their approach to the Contest may be serving a different purpose than competition. Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

Il-kantant Malti Aidan se jirrappreżenta lil Malta fil-Eurovision Song Contest 2026 fi Vienna bil-kanzunetta ‘Bella'. Jitkellem ma' Joe Axiaq dwar il-kanzunetta u l-preparazzjoni tiegħu għal dan il-festival prestiġjuż.

Marc Linten spricht mit Musiker BELA über seine Teilnahme am deutschen Vorentscheid für den Eurovision Song Contest und über Songwriting. Außerdem verrät er, wie er mit seinem Künstler-Ego umgeht.+++++++++++++++++++Eurovision Song Contest - das Deutsche Finale 2026 seht ihr am 28.02.2026 um 20:15 Uhr im Ersten.Mehr zur Show: https://www.eurovision.de/BELA: https://www.instagram.com/nurnochbela/+++++++++++++++++++Bleibt immer auf dem neusten Stand:Reingeschaut auf Instagram: Reingeschaut_podcastMail: Reingeschaut-Zuschauer@gmx.de+++++++++++++++++++Foto: © ARD/SWR/Claudius PflugEpisode 155

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Greczula Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Jacqline Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Indra Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Noll2 Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with A-Teens Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Junior Lerin      Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026 - Review continue Interview with Franklin Calleja (MESC 2026, Number 8) Interview with Denise (MESC 2026, Number 6)  Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 (Linköping) Review and Interviews  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 (Gothenburg) Review and Interviews  Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 Interview with Arwin Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 Interview with Laila Adele Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 Interview with Robin Bengtsson Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 Interview with Felicia Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 Interview with Klara Almström Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 2 Interview with Brandsta City Släckers      Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026 - Review continue Interview with Rhiannon (MESC 2026, Semi Finalist) Interview with Janice Mangion (MESC 2026, Number 10)  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests        Melodfestivalen 2026:  Melodifestivalen 2026 Heat 2 from the Scandinavium of Gothenburg, Sweden on Saturday, 07 Feb 2026. Details are below:  The Heats are scheduled as follows: Heat 1:  31 Jan 2026 - Linköping - Saab Arena Heat 2:  07 Feb 2026 - Gothenburg - Skandinavium Heat 3:  14 Feb 2026 - Kristianstad - Kristianstad Arena Heat 4:  21 Feb 2026 - Malmö - Malmö Arena Heat 5:  28 Feb 2026 - Sundsvall -  Gärdehov Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2026:  07 Mar 2026 - Stockholm - Strawberry Arena in Solna      Melodifestivalen 2026 Heat 2 Allstarz  (Arwin, Felicia, Robin Bengtsson, Klara Almström, Laila Adele and Brandsta City Släckers) Radio International's JP has traveled to Gothenburg, Sweden where from the legendary Scandinavium Hall Heat 2 of Melodifestivalen 2026 is staged. JP conducted interviews with the all the six acts who are:  Arwin, Felicia, Robin Bengtsson, Klara Almström, Laila Adele and Brandsta City Släckers. Listen to the interviews and all the songs on this week's edition of Radio International.      Congratulations to   Felicia and the Brandsta City Släckers for advancing directly to the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2026  and to Robin Bengtsson for the advancement into the Final Qualification Round. For detailed results please visit our colleagues over at Wikipedia - Click Here NOTE:  To watch all the interviews and view the photo album as well as videos from the Aftershow Party please visit this link - click here     The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (Part 3): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2026 in Vienna, Austria in May. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre).  Congratulations to Aidan who won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Bella" which will be in Semi Final 2 in the Second Half at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Thu 14 May 2026.      Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   Radio International already broadcast some of the interviews from Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in last week's edition. Listen to more interviews this week with:  Janice Mangion (MESC 2026, Number 10) and the Rhiannon (MEC 2026, Semi Final).   Rhiannon at Malta ESC 2026 ("Hold myself up")     Janice Mangion at Malta ESC 2026 ("Univers")   You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE   The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision National Final Season:  The New Eurovision Year 2026 has started and with that also the National Final Season for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is in full swing with countries selecting their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Until the end of March 2026 the National Final Season for Eurovision 2026 is on and Radio International's team members will be highlighting the best picks of the national finals. Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer continues the series with taking a look at National Finals of the last seven days.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already the updates of the National Finals to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....       Eurovision 2 Album: The Eurovision 2 Album is now available on powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com, and CDs are also available by messaging Tony Power on Facebook to order copies.  https://powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com/album/eurovision-connects-2   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Marc Linten spricht mit der Musikerin Laura Nahr, die Deutschland in diesem Jahr beim Eurovision Song Contest in Wien vertreten könnte. Die beiden sprechen über Lauras Teilnahme am deutschen ESC-Vorentscheid, ihr Leben in London, den perfekten Meal Deal, Songwriting und vieles mehr.+++++++++++++++++++Eurovision Song Contest - das Deutsche Finale 2026 seht ihr am 28.02.2026 um 20:15 Uhr im Ersten.Mehr zur Show: https://www.eurovision.de/Laura Nahr: https://www.lauranahr.com/+++++++++++++++++++Bleibt immer auf dem neusten Stand:Reingeschaut auf Instagram: Reingeschaut_podcastMail: Reingeschaut-Zuschauer@gmx.de+++++++++++++++++++Foto: SWR/Claudius PflugEpisode 154

Croatia is very specific about how it chooses to represent itself on the Eurovision stage. We take a look at the country's history at the Contest via its long-running national selection format Dora. Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

Lucie Jones is back In The Frame for her fourth episode, making her our most featured guest!There's lots to catchup about; Lucie has returned to the West End production of Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre) to reprise her performance as Fantine. She is also preparing to play her biggest solo show yet at the London Palladium on Monday 16th February. And it doesn't stop there… because she's doing all of that whilst pregnant with her first child!Lucie burst on to our screens in the 2009 series of The X Factor (ITV) and has gone on to become one of the most renowned leading ladies in British musical theatre. She made her West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables and went on to play roles including Meat in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour), Victoria in American Psycho (Almedia Theatre), Molly in Ghost (Asian Tour), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve & UK Tour), Holly in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour), Maureen in Rent (St James Theatre & UK Tour), Lou in Girlfriends (LMTO), Heidi in Title Of Show (Digital Production) and The Ghost Of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre). Lucie had an acclaimed run as Jenna in Waitress (Adelphi Theatre / UK & Ireland Tour). She has also played Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Fantine in Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), the staged concert of Super You (Lyric Theatre) and Catherine in the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Most recently Lucie played Geneviève in The Bakers Wife (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Jenna Rink in the world premiere of 13 Going on 30 (Manchester Opera House).Lucie represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2017 and released the album Lucie Jones Live At The Adelphi in 2020. She has played solo concerts at the Adelphi Theatre and His Majesty's Theatre in the West End as well as on tour with the 50-piece Fulltone Orchestra. She even played a set at Glastonbury in 2025!In this episode Lucie discusses her return to Les Misérables, what's going to be different about her London Palladium show as well as her pregnancy, the latest roles she's played, her favourite dressing room and lots more. Lucie plays the London Palladium on Monday 16th February. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets. You can also see Lucie in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the Eurovision Showcase! Hosted by Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett If you missed this afternoon's broadcast on Forest FM, don't worry! You can now stream the full hour of Eurovision news, nostalgia, and brand-new music right here. We are officially on the road to Vienna 2026, and this episode is packed with highlights. Inside this week's programme: The Road to Vienna: We play Ukraine's freshly selected entry for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest—the beautiful "Ridnym" by Leléka.

On The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, three distinct conversations come together around one quiet but powerful thread: how we listen, how we belong, and what happens when people stop being seen. In the opening segment, Brian reflects on the philosophy behind his interviewing style — why real insight comes from patience, space, and allowing guests to move beyond rehearsed answers into their deeper “signature story.” In a media culture driven by speed and certainty, this is a case for slowing down — and why thoughtful listening matters more than ever. Next, the show takes an unexpected turn with a lively and thoughtful discussion on whether Canada should join the Eurovision Song Contest. Joined by historian Dean Vuletic, the conversation explores Eurovision as more than entertainment — a cultural and political institution that reveals how nations express identity, belonging, and soft power on a global stage. The program closes with a commentary on invisibility — not being criticized or opposed, but simply not being noticed. It examines how quiet reliability is often mistaken for replaceability, why organizations reward visibility over value, and why people rarely leave loudly — they disengage quietly. Three conversations.One shared question.What does it mean to truly be heard — and seen?

Es muss ja nicht immer ein Künstlername sein – besonders, wenn der eigene schon so memorabel und assoziationsweckend ist wie der von Janine Villforth. Klingt ein wenig nach Fernweh und Ausreißambition, nicht wahr? Doch hat die Berliner Musikerin keinen allzu großen Grund, dem Hier und Jetzt entfliehen zu wollen. Schließlich halten Gegenwart, jüngere Vergangenheit und nahe Zukunft so manch Erfreuliches bereit: Ende Februar wird sie als Teil des aus befreundeten Musiker:innen bestehenden Kollektivs Dreamboys The Band am Vorentscheid zur deutschen Beteiligung am Eurovision-Song-Contest 2026 teilnehmen. Auch Solo-Konzerte sind in Planung, bei denen Villforth dann die Songs ihrer im November 2025 erschienenen EP "Superhuman" live vorstellen wird. Einen kleinen Vorgeschmack darauf sowie ein erstes Kennenlernen im Gespräch gab es bereits vor einem knappen Monat, als sie uns im studioeins besuchte.

Relax with calm bedtime reading about the Eurovision Song Contest, designed for sleep and gentle relief from insomnia. Relax with calm bedtime reading that supports sleep and eases insomnia while offering a peaceful way to unwind. In this episode, Benjamin softly explores the history, traditions, and cultural impact of Eurovision, sharing facts in a soothing, steady cadence that helps your mind slow down while you rest. You can learn something new while relaxing, with no whispering, just calm educational reading meant to comfort restless nights and support sleep. This gentle approach can help reduce stress, quiet anxious thoughts, and make sleep feel more natural and welcoming for anyone dealing with insomnia. Settle in, press play, and let this calm bedtime reading carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Eurovision Song Contest, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Greczula Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Jacqline Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Indra Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Noll2 Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with A-Teens Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 Interview with Junior Lerin      Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026 - Review continue Interview with Franklin Calleja (MESC 2026, Number 8) Interview with Denise (MESC 2026, Number 6)  Melodifestivalen 2026 - Heat 1 (Linköping) Review and Interviews  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Melodfestivalen 2026:  Melodifestivalen 2026 is starting this weekend as Heat 1 will be staged in the Saab Arena of Linköping on Sat 31 Jan 2026.  The Heats are scheduled as follows: Heat 1:  31 Jan 2026 - Linköping - Saab Arena Heat 2:  07 Feb 2026 - Gothenburg - Skandinavium Heat 3:  14 Feb 2026 - Kristianstad - Kristianstad Arena Heat 4:  21 Feb 2026 - Malmö - Malmö Arena Heat 5:  28 Feb 2026 - Sundsvall -  Gärdehov Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2026:  07 Mar 2026 - Stockholm - Strawberry Arena in Solna      Melodifestivalen 2026 Heat 1 Allstarz  including the Hosts Gina and Hampus   Radio International's JP has traveled to Heat 1 and conducted interviews with the Hosts Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold andvall the participanting acts who are:  Greczula, Jacqline, Noll2, Junior Lerin, Indra and the A-Teens. Listen to the interviews and all the songs on this week's edition of Radio International.    Congratulations to   Grezcula and the A*Teens  for advancing directly to the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2026  and to Jacqline for the advancement into the Final Qualification Round. NOTE:  To watch all the interviews and view the photo album as well as videos from the Aftershow Party please visit this link - click here   The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (Part 3): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2026 in Vienna, Austria in May. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre).  Congratulations to Aidan who won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Bella" which will be in Semi Final 2 in the Second Half at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Thu 14 May 2026.      Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   Radio International already broadcast some of the interviews from Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in last week's edition. Listen to more interviews this week with:  Denise (MESC 2026, Number 6) and the Franklin Calleja (MEC 2026, Number 8).     Franklin Calleja at Malta ESC 2026 ("Guide you Home") Denise at the Malta ESC2026 ("Trophy")   You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE   The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision National Final Season:  The New Eurovision Year 2026 has started and with that also the National Final Season for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is in full swing with countries selecting their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Until the end of March 2026 the National Final Season for Eurovision 2026 is on and Radio International's team members will be highlighting the best picks of the national finals. Dermot Manning continues the series with taking a look at National Finals of the last seven days.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already the updates of the National Finals to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....       Eurovision 2 Album: The Eurovision 2 Album is now available on powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com, and CDs are also available by messaging Tony Power on Facebook to order copies.  https://powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com/album/eurovision-connects-2 powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Hey “Everybody”! Estonia and Latvia were the first two new countries to win Eurovision after the EBU expanded its membership in 1993. As we get ready for the Eesti Laul and Supernova selection processes, “I Wanna” take a look at the Contest history of these two Baltic nations. Baltic Buddies Summary Estonia at Eurovision (1:03) Join the EuroWhat? AV Club (17:34) Latvia at Eurovision (18:45) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

2026 feiert Global Kryner (ESC 2005) ihr Comeback – mit neuer Single, neuem Album und einer Tour. Wir haben Christof Spörk zum Gespräch getroffen. Außerdem moderieren Victoria Swarovski und Michael Ostrowski den ESC 2026 in Wien. Auch sie haben wir vorab getroffen und interviewt.Christof Spörk hat eigentlich Politikwissenschaft studiert und spielte daneben Klarinette mit der Band „Die Steirische Landstreich“. Nach absolviertem Studium arbeitet er kurz als Redakteur und konzentriert sich daneben auf das Schreiben von Songs – anfangs mit "Landstreich", ab den frühen 2000er Jahren auch für das Projekt "Global Kryner". 2004 erscheint das erste Global Kryner-Album, die Band wird zum Geheimtipp. Beim österreichischen Vorentscheid findet die Öffentlichkeit, dass die Global Kryner dem Trend zum Ethno-Pop perfekt entsprechen. Sie dürfen Österreich beim Eurovision Song Contest 2005 in der ukrainischen Hauptstadt Kyjiw vertreten. Mit dem autobiographischen "Y Asi", einem Lied über eine Kubanerin, die einen Österreicher kennen lernt, schaffen die Global Kryner es nicht ins Finale. Im Zuge des schlechten Abschneidens verliert die Öffentlichkeit laut Spörk das Interesse an den Global Krynern, es gab viele Auftritte und  es erscheinen noch einige Alben – unter anderem ein Album gemeinsam mit den Rounder Girls. Zur gleichen Zeit beginnt Spörk seine erfolgreiche Karriere als Musik-Kabarettist. 2013 gehen die Global Kryner auf Abschiedstournee. 10 Jahre später haben sich vier der ursprünglichen Mitglieder neu formiert, unterstützt von jüngeren Musikern. Das neue Album heißt "Second Love" und kombiniert Cover und eigene Kompositionen, die zweite Veröffentlichung daraus ist "Unchain My Heart", Konzerte gibt es ab Februar in ganz Österreich.Die traditionellen Fragen am Schluss muss Christof Spörk natürlich auch beantworten: Vom Song Contest 2025 liebt er JJs "Wasted Love" und sein absoluter Lieblings-Song-Contest-Song ist "Amar Pelos Dois" von Salvador und Luísa Sobral, den Gewinnern von Kyjiw 2017.Simon und Alkis plaudern über die Moderation des 70. Eurovision Song Contests in Wien. Die Wahl fiel auf Victoria Swarovski und Michael Ostrowski. Swarovski ist bekanntermaßen Moderatorin in Deutschland, der ESC wird ihre erste Moderation einer großen Show in Österreich sein. Ostrowski ist bekannt für seine unkonventionelle Arbeit auf der Bühne (vor allem mit dem Grazer Theater im Bahnhof) und im Film. Marco hatte die Chance bei der Präsentation, mit  beiden zu sprechen.In der Kleinen Geschichte am Schluss zählt Alkis von Eins bis Vier. Creators: Marco Schreuder & Alkis Vlassakakis & Sonja Riegel & Simon GraserMerci Chérie Online:www.MerciCherie.atFacebook: MerciCheriePodcastInstagram: mercicherie.atTikTok: @merci_cherie_podcastbluesky: @mercicherie.atBitte bewertet uns und schreibt Reviews, wo immer ihr uns hört.

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Le bulletin d'actualité à chaud de 12 points est de retour ! Pour cette rentrée 2026, Thomas et Quentin décryptent une actualité chargée mais qui peine pourtant à faire grimper le thermomètre de la hype.Au programme de ce nouvel épisode de 12 minutes :70 ans de l'Eurovision : L'annonce d'une tournée événement dans 10 villes d'Europe de l'Ouest fait polémique. Entre l'absence totale de l'Europe de l'Est et le choix de salles immenses comme l'Accor Arena (Bercy), le pari est-il trop risqué ?Line-up & Fan Service : De Lordi à Helena Paparizou en passant par Verka Serduchka, la liste des artistes annoncés divise. Est-ce un hommage mérité ou du simple "fan service" pour nostalgiques ?Le choc des présentateurs : On connaît enfin les visages de l'édition 2026 en Autriche. Victoria Swarovski et Michael Ostrowski prennent les commandes, mais l'absence de Conchita Wurst et d'Alice Tumler laisse un goût amer. Pourquoi Conchita se désolidarise-t-elle du concours ?Thermomètre de la Hype : À quelques mois du show, l'ambiance est au "ventre mou". Entre géopolitique tendue et annonces qui manquent d'énergie, Thomas et Quentin lancent leur baromètre : où en est votre excitation pour 2026 ?Et vous, irez-vous voir la tournée des 70 ans ? Dites-le nous en commentaire sur nos réseaux sociaux !

Die ESC-Vorentscheidssaison hat begonnen. In ersten Ländern wurden bereits Acts und Songs für den Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien gekürt. Und wir waren gleich bei zwei Shows live dabei! So zum Beispiel in Moldau - bei einem Vorentscheid, der alle Grenzen brechen sollte. Normalerweise hat Moldau seinen Act in einem kleinen Fernsehstudio beim Sender TRM gewählt. Doch dieses Jahr wurde eine große Mehrzweckhalle in der Hauptstadt Chișinău gemietet und eine vierstündige Show mit diversen Gaststars auf die Beine gestellt. Marcel Stober und Reporter Daniel Kähler sind nach Moldau gereist, hatten eine Verabredung mit dem Fernsehchef von TRM, saßen in den Proben zur Show und am Ende auch im Vorentscheid. Von ihren Eindrücken berichten sie in der neuen Folge von ESC Update. Und natürlich geht es auch um den Sieger der Show: Satoshi, der mit dem Titel "Viva, Moldova!" beim ESC antritt. Und die Reise durch Europa geht weiter. Lukas Respondek, Fernsehkritiker und Autor bei fernsehserien.de, war zu Gast beim Vorentscheid in Luxemburg. Dort gewann Eva Marija mit dem Titel "Mother Nature". Doch Ähnlichkeiten zu einem Song der britischen Sängerin Birdy sind da. Das haben viele ESC-Fans gemerkt und deshalb hat sich jetzt auch die luxemburgische ESC-Delegation mit dem Vorwurf beschäftigt. Natürlich geht es aber auch um die neuen Songs aus Malta, Montenegro und Albanien. Es gibt Neues aus der ESC-Gastgeberstadt Wien, dort stehen die Hosts fest. Und Neues vom deutschen Vorentscheid: Ein paar der Songs für die Show in Berlin sind bereits veröffentlicht.Das angesprochene Interview der deutschen Delegationsleiterin Tina Sikorski bei SWR Aktuell findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:db641354f6e3ff7f/Moderation: Marcel Stober und Thomas MohrGäste: Daniel Kähler, Lukas RespondekEine Produktion des NDR.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026 - Review continue Interview with Matt Blxck (MESC 2026, Number 2) Interview with Mychael Bartolo Chircop (MESC 2026, Number 3)  Interview with the Adria Twins (MESC 2026, Number 12) Interview with the Ema (MESC 2026, Number 7) Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Chris Poppe Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests  The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - We have a Winner: The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2026 in Vienna, Austria in May. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre).  Congratulations to Aidan who won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Bella" which will be in Semi Final 2 in the Second Half at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Thu 14 May 2026.  Radio International already broadcast some of the interviews from Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in last week's edition. Listen to more interviews this week with:  Matt Blxck (MESC 2026, Number 2), Mychael Bartolo Chircop (MESC 2026, Number 3), Ema (MESC 2026, Number 7) and the Adria Twins (MEC 2026, Number 12).   Matt Blxck, Mychael Bartolo Chircop, Ema and the Adria Twin You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE       The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision National Final Season:  The New Eurovision Year 2026 has started and with that also the National Final Season for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is in full swing with countries selecting their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Until the end of March 2026 the National Final Season for Eurovision 2026 is on and Radio International's team members will be highlighting the best picks of the national finals. Chris Poppe continues the series with taking a look at National Finals of the last seven days.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already the updates of the National Finals to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....       Eurovision 2 Album: The Eurovision 2 Album is now available on powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com, and CDs are also available by messaging Tony Power on Facebook to order copies.  https://powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com/album/eurovision-connects-2 powerworldmusic.bandcamp.com    For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Bulgaria returns to Eurovision following a three-year absence. We take a look at the country's history at the Contest: a rough start in its initial tenure, a renaissance after its first hiatus, and looking ahead to how Bulgaria's next tenure may go. Rough Summary Selection Season So Far: Moldova, Malta, Luxembourg, Georgia, Israel, Switzerland (0:40) Join the EuroWhat? AV Club (4:29) Bulgaria's History at Eurovision (6:30) How is Bulgaria selecting for 2026? (28:32) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

Die geplante Steuerreform ab 2028 sorgt für Diskussionen – ein Interview mit dem ehemaligen Steuerchef Guy Heintz wirft Fragen zur Rechtssicherheit und zur Finanzierung auf. Die CFL kündigt für 2026 umfangreiche Bauarbeiten mit zahlreichen Streckensperrungen und Ersatzbussen an, vor allem während der Schulferien. Gleichzeitig will die luxemburgische Armee künftig auch nicht ansässige EU-Bürger aufnehmen. Und kulturell steht fest: Eva Marija vertritt Luxemburg mit „Mother Nature“ beim Eurovision Song Contest in Wien. ­ Schreibt uns eure Fragen und Anregungen gerne an pendler@wort.lu! ­ Der Pendler Club ist ein Podcast vom Luxemburger Wort. Mediahuis Luxembourg sind Teil des internationalen Trust Project, das für transparenten und vertrauenswürdigen Journalismus steht. Weitere Informationen dazu gibt es hier. ­ Moderation und Produktion: Jil Reale Redaktion: Luxemburger WortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.       AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK    Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026 - Review Winner's Interview with Aidan (Malta 2026) Interview with Mark Anthony Bartolo (MESC 2026, Number 4) Interview with Nathan Psila (MESC 2026, Number 9)  Interview with the Hosts of the MESC 2026: Destiny, Gaia Cauchi and Keane Cutajar  Luxembourg Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Preview  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com - Javier stands in  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for the Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - We have a Winner: The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2026 in Vienna, Austria in May. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre).  You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE The Hosts of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Also on the show this week is an interview clip with the Hosts of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest:  Destiny, Gaia Cauchi and Keane Cutajar.  Aidan and the Team of Radio International on the  Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 stage after Aidan's Victory   Congratulations to Aidan who won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Bella" which will be in Semi Final 2 in the Second Half at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Thu 14 May 2026.  Further Radio International this week will air two interviews:  Nathan Psila and Mark Anthony Bartolo.   Nathan Psila - Number 9 at the  Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Ganador".   Mark Anthony Bartolo reached Number 4 at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Mumenti Sbieħ"       The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision National Final Season:  The New Eurovision Year 2026 has started and with that also the National Final Season for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is in full swing with countries selecting their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Until the end of March 2026 the National Final Season for Eurovision 2026 is on and Radio International's team members will be highlighting the best picks of the national finals. Dermot Manning continues the series with taking a look at the National Finals over the last seven days.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already the updates of the National Finals to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Luxembourg returned to Eurovision in 2024 after a 30-year hiatus. When they left the Contest, they were tied with Ireland and France in having won the most times at 5 wins apiece. We'll explore Luxembourg's incredible run and see how they've adapted to the modern era as we preview the third edition of the Luxembourg Song Contest. Bad Lucksembourg Summary Luxembourg Stats at Eurovision (1:20) Luxembourg Hosting Eurovision (4:55) Luxembourg Song Contest 2026 (17:02) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

Catch up on another packed episode of the Eurovision Showcase with Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett on Forest FM! This week, we premiere two brand new entries for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Malta reveal their dramatic and emotional selection as Aiden performs “Bella,” while Moldova bring folk energy and patriotic flair with Satoshi's winning anthem “Viva, Moldova.” Plus, enjoy a stunning live performance from Icelandic superstar Yohanna (Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir), alongside Rob's Random Request, Best of the Rest, Live & Kicking and the latest Eurovision Showcase news. Dive back in and relive the Eurovision magic! More info: www.escshowcase.com

Es könnte das Jahr von Sassy 009 werden. Der entschleunigte Hyperpop-Sound der Norwegerin ist derzeit schwerstens angesagt. Das Debütalbum der Produzentin, DJ und Musikerin heißt “Dreamer+”. In den Songs erzählt uns Sassy 009 eine fantastische Geschichte, die in die dunkle Welt der Träume führt. Christian Lehner hat Sassy 009 via Videokonferenz gesprochen und auch erfahren, was einer der Albumsongs mit dem Eurovision Songcontest zu tun hat.Sendungshinweis: FM4, Morning Show, 16.01.2026, 6 Uhr

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.       AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Hear all the songs and introducing the artists Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Alasdair Rendall Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2026 in Vienna, Austria in May. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists takes place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). This week Radio International will showcase all the artists and songs of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as well as look back at all the Maltese entries from 1971 to 2025.     The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision National Final Season:  The New Eurovision Year 2026 has started and with that also the National Final Season for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is in full swing with countries selecting their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Until the end of March 2026 the National Final Season for Eurovision 2026 is on and Radio International's team members will be highlighting the best picks of the national finals. Alasdair Rendall continues the series with taking a look at the Albanian National Final to Eurovision 2026 - FiK.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already the updates of the National Finals to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Moldova has returned to Eurovision after a one-year break and has selected 16 songs to compete for a trip to Vienna in May. Malta has also streamlined their process a bit and will select their entrant from among 18 hopefuls. We'll take a look at the history of these two countries and preview the selections that will be taking place on Saturday, January 17. Folklore & Rock & Roll Summary End of 2025 News (1:19) Moldova at Eurovision (4:46) EuroWhat? AV Club (Patreon) (30:26) Malta at Eurovision (32:23) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/eurowhat)! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: * previews of upcoming episodes, * North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni * National Selection dates * Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

In this episode, Go Get Your Girl hops a giant hamster wheel straight into Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga, the Netflix fever dream where national pride, questionable accents, and pop anthems collide. We break down Lars and Sigrit's journey from tiny Icelandic town to the world's campy stage, asking the big questions: Is “Ja Ja Ding Dong” the greatest song ever written? Did the elves go too far? and where is our spin off movie staring Mita and Lamtov living their best gay lives.

Missed the live broadcast on Forest FM? Don't worry! You can catch the full episode of the Eurovision Showcase right here. This week, host Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett takes us on a journey through new hits, national final "lost" gems, and the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. On this week's show:

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.         AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Jonatan Cerrada (France 2004) done at the  Eurovision Club Germany's Convention 2025 Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals with Ross Bennett (new series) Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Jonatan Cerrada (France 2004) at Eurovision Club Germany's 2025 Convention   Interview with Jonatan Cerrada (France 2004):  At the Eurovision Club Germany's annual convention on 22 Nov 2025 in Cologne, Germany four great Eurovision performers where invited to perform in front of an international crowd of Eurovision Fans. Radio International's JP, Marc and Salman were on location in Cologne and conduction interviews with the below artists which you will be able to listen to on the show during the upcoming weeks. Previously on Radio International we heard already the interview with Laura Thorn who represented Luxembourg at the eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "La poupée monte le son" coming 22nd in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Cesar Sampson represented Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 coming third with "Nobody but you".  Another artist from the Eurovision 2025 was Klemen who represented Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "How much time do we have left" sadly not making it out of his Semi Final.  Then from the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, Jonatan Cerrada represented, as a Belgian, France at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "A chaque pas" coming 15th.     This week on Radio International is very proud to broadcast the interview done with Jonatan Cerrada.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision National Final Season:  The New Eurovision Year 2026 has started and with that also the National Final Season for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is in full swing with countries selecting their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Until the end of March 2026 the National Final Season for Eurovision 2026 is on and Radio International's team members will be highlighting the best picks of the national finals. Starting off the new series is Ross Bennett who will be looking at the Montesong 2025 (for Eurovision 2026).      Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar:Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already the updates of the National Finals to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....     For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.       Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Healthy and Prosperous Happy New Year from your Happy Team of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience.  Thank you for your precious support to the show  during the last 27 years. May the Eurovision Season 2026 come on.              AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 1: Best of UK: Looking at the best songs/performances to come out of the nine contests that have been staged in the United Kingdom with Dermot Manning. Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 2: Eurovision Artists - They Were on The West End Stage with Chris Poppe Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 3: Tommy Seebach Special with Javier Leal  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann  Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists       The New Year's Eve Special this week: Just ahead of the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 Radio International airs for the final time in 2025 with a special show containing three Eurovision Spotlight XXLs . Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 1: "The Best of the United Kingdom": Dermot Manning looks at the best songs /performances to come out of the nine Eurovision Song Contests that have been staged in the United Kingdom. Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 2: "They Were on The West End Stage" as Chris Poppe takes a look at the Eurovision artists that have performed on the stage of the West End in London. Eurovision Spotlight XXL - 3: "Tommy Seebach Special" presented by Javier Leal taking a look at Tommy Seebach's Eurovision entries and beyond. Tommy Seebach represented Denmark a few times. Check out the details during the show. Enjoy this final edition of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience for 2025 and the normal format of the show will return next week in 2026 with all the regular programme segments and starting the review the national finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already some updates of the National Finals regarding the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

How do fans cope when the object of their fandom becomes problematic? Dr. Zoë Jay returns to the show to share insights from her research within the Eurovision community about this topic through the Eurovisionaries project. We also discuss ideas for fans who may be approaching 2026 with the mindset of new year, new me, new special interest. Dr. Zoë Jay Dr Zoë Jay is a researcher in international politics at the University of Helsinki. She is the lead investigator of the Eurovisionaries Project, which explores how Eurovision fans think about and participate in cultural diplomacy and international politics.

Ahead of her Australian tour, we spoke with singer Manizha, who represented Russia at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, about immigration, the meaning of home, charity work, and the power of folk traditions and music. Manizha also reflected on what 2025 has been like for her and shared some details about the program she is preparing for Australian audiences. - В преддверии австралийского тура мы поговорили с певицей Манижей, представлявшей Россию на «Евровидении» в 2021 году, об иммиграции, ощущении дома, благотворительности, силе фольклора и музыки. Манижа также рассказала, каким был для нее 2025 год, и о программе, которую она готовит для австралийских слушателей.

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Missed the live broadcast? Catch up now with Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett for a packed edition of the Eurovision Showcase on Forest FM. We are officially looking ahead as the first two entries for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna make their debut! On this week's show: The Class of 2026: We play the first confirmed entries! Hear Alis (Albania) with “Nân / Under” and Tamara Živković (Montenegro) with “Nova zora / New dawn”. New Music: A powerful festive blend of rock and pop from 2004 winner Ruslana with her new single “Hey, Malanka”. Rob's Random Request: Warning: High levels of cheese ahead!

Michael Flatley is the most famous Irish dancer in the world, rising to stardom for his leading roles in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Colm Flynn travels to meet Flatley at home, where he reflects on the highs of his remarkable career and the personal experiences that shaped his outlook on life and faith. Born in Chicago to Irish parents, Flatley grew up surrounded by music, dance, and the values of hard work and perseverance. His groundbreaking performance in Riverdance at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994 brought Irish dance to a global audience, and his later productions redefined what Irish traditional dance could be. In recent years, Michael Flatley's life was upended when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He describes the diagnosis as a moment that forced him to re-examine what truly matters: family, love, and belief in God. This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from Heart and Soul, exploring personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.

With the passage of the EBU's new Eurovision rules, Israel will be in Vienna while the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, and Iceland have withdrawn from the Contest. We'll be discussing the fallout from the decision and figuring out how we'll be navigating 2026... Kerflooey Summary What happened at the EBU General Assembly Meeting (1:11) What is happening after the Eurovision vote? (19:16) What will be happening? (26:59) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.

In case you didn't see the announcement yet… OCTOBER 7 is coming to the Kennedy Center in January!We have amazing news! OCTOBER 7, our verbatim play is going to be performed at the Kennedy Center. You can buy tickets at October7ThePlay.com(linked below), we really want to see you there. The story first broke on FOX NEWS, and now we get to tell you guys all about it. I want you to understand how historic this is. It's the truth about Israel and the truth about Israel's darkest day, and it is the first ‘conservative' play ever to be performed on the stage at the Kennedy Center. And you can thank President Trump's takeover of the venue for the change.It will be staged as a dramatized reading in the iconic Terrace Theater... intimate, raw, and unforgettable.The New York Post said OCTOBER 7 was "Spellbinding..powerful and a sanctuary for truth. It breathes life into characters that will hopefully inspire people…When you can put yourself in the shoes of what these people went through, that's what creates empathy. That's very important ... right now in this country, regardless of your politics."For those who don't know, we went to Israel after the October 7 massacres, and interviewed people who survived the attacks, were bereaved or fought back and saved lives. OCTOBER 7 ran for six weeks off-broadway, then we toured the play at America's elite colleges and universities from Princeton to UCLA, which had become hubs of intimidation and anti-semitism. Legal legend Alan Dershowitz came on the show to talk about the impact this play had on him as well as the impact it still has in today's toxic environment of festering anti-semitism. Watch the episode to hear about the play that didn't end after the curtain went down. And speaking of Israel, Ireland's elites keep taking the country further and further down the anti-Semitic cess pit. During our interview Alan also reveals his unexpected Irish connection.Watch this week's show for a shocking display of anti-semitic conspiracy mongering. You won't believe what comes out of the mouths of these Irish elected representatives.And now they are after the Eurovision Song Contest!!And we look at how the pushback on trans madness continues in the UK. A nurse there has won a mostly victory after being forced to share a changing room with a male doctor.And we bring a sad story about people whose lives and mental health are being ruined by Trump Derangement Syndrome. One doctor breaks down how it is destroying lives.And should we embrace self-driving cars? According to Ann we should. Stay tuned to hear her prediction for the future of driving. Will any of us be driving in the future?And it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, which means it's time to trim your Christmas tree. What better way to do it than with friends, over a plate of warm mince pies? What are mince pies? I hear you saying. Well, watch this week to get the recipe from Ann and find out why they're called mince pies even though there is no meat in them.And our coverage of Israel and world events continues beyond our weekly scoop. Please subscribe to our substack, Stories.ioc(linked below). To buy tickets to our OCTOBER 7 performance at the Kennedy center click here: https://october7theplay.com To subscribe or our substack please click here:https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com *****************************************************To Donate: https://secure.anedot.com/unreported-story-society/cf0cdeea5333b147798ffProjects You Need to Check Out: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/our-projects/To read Substack https://tinyurl.com/5669t96hAnn & Phelim SocialsPhelim's X: (https://x.com/PhelimMcAleer)Ann's X: (https://x.com/annmcelhinney)USS SocialsInsta: (https://www.instagram.com/unreportedstorysociety/)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/TheAPScoop/)X: (https://x.com/AP_Unreported)

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Iceland dropping out of the Eurovision song contest because of Israel's participation. Making it the fifth country to do so.

The Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into turmoil after four nations said they would boycott next year's event. Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia had wanted Israel to be excluded because of the war in Gaza, but a meeting of the European Broadcasting Union said it could take part. Other countries, including Germany, had threatened to walk out if Israel could not participate. Also: A prominent Palestinian militia leader and Hamas opponent has been killed in Gaza. The US military says it conducted another deadly strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics as questions mount over the legality of previous attacks. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace deal in Washington. A British inquiry has found that Vladimir Putin bears "moral responsibility" for the poisoning of a woman in England with the nerve agent Novichok in 2018. And how a volcanic eruption may have helped spread the Black Death in the 1300s.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Trump suggested that a land strike in Venezuela may be imminent. Politico’s Megan Messerly joins to discuss how the MAGA camp is getting used to the idea of regime change in Caracas. The World Cup draw is today, when fans learn who the nation they are rooting for will match up against in next year’s tournament. The Athletic’s Adam Crafton explains how the event came to be at the Kennedy Center, and what that says about the way Trump has shaped the institution. The effects of budget cuts on clinical trials are beginning to be felt. Washington Post reporter Allyson Chiu breaks down why the loss of funding could make it more difficult to develop treatments in years to come. Plus, the Supreme Court clears the way for Texas’s gerrymandered congressional map, why some countries are skipping next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, and the duo behind ‘The Rest Is History’ — Apple Podcasts’s Show of the Year — share their favorite moments from America’s past. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Yesterday's congressional briefings on September's strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers.  The Supreme Court has ruled on the Trump administration's plan to change Texas' congressional map. There's been an update on the Justice Department's case against Letitia James. The leader of an anti-Hamas militia in Gaza has been killed. Plus, we explain why several countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny as questions mount over the Pentagon's strikes on suspected drug boats. The Supreme Court greenlights a new Texas map with big implications for the 2026 midterms. Israel is cleared to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. And the Vatican rules out women deacons for now. Plus, we visit the Somali community in Minnesota after Trump's "garbage" comment.  Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find the Recommended Read here.   Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Ireland, along with Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands, will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's participation. RTÉ said in a statement on Thursday that it would be “unconscionable” for Ireland to partake in the event given the “appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there”.· Far more contentious was the proposal to rename Rathgar's Herzog Park in south Dublin. Named in honour of Belfast-born Chaim Herzog, Israel's president from 1983 to 1993, who spent his early childhood in Dublin. Perhaps including the Irish-Jewish community in the process might have dampened a lot of the controversy that has erupted this week.· Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was in Ireland this week, but it was drones more than diplomatic ties that made the headlines. It exposed the gaps in our national security, especially with Ireland holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from next July, when a lot of state leaders will be visiting these shores.· And will the Government's new infrastructure plan to accelerate the delivery of vital projects bear fruit before the next general election? Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Patrick Freyne's continuing vendetta against Kevin the Carrot, a row over state pensions could destabilise Germany's new coalition, and the sudden death of ‘low-key national treasure' Hugh Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The coalition talks hit an impasse as D66 and CDA's hopes of forming a government go up in smoke faster than an Ajax home match. Financial investigators uncover more evidence of Russian influence at the Netherlands' largest shipbuilder. AvroTros confirms it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel's participation. Utrecht waits for DNA test results after a suspected "problem wolf" is shot dead. And a kitten dies after contracting bird flu on a goat farm. Link to the NATO Summit documentary: https://youtu.be/cRa8zPS2zoo?si=616TRLrI9zwjwe4v

Ua lagolagoina e fa'alapotopotoga fa'asalalau i Siamani ma Austria le faai'uga a le Iuni o Fa'asalalauga i Europa, le European Broadcasting Union, e lē fa'alavelave pe tete'e ai i le ‘auai o Isara'elu i le tauvaga pese le Eurovision Song Contest o le 2026.

Russia's leader visits India for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. India's prime minister is under pressure to stop buying Russian oil over accusations the trade is financing the war. Also: The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over its attempt to make journalists sign a pledge to only report authorised information. A study by the Gates Foundation has found that the number of preventable child deaths is due to rise this year for the first time this century. We go to New Orleans to examine the controversy surrounding an operation to arrest undocumented immigrants. A US senator gives us his view on President Trump's comments in which he describes America's Somali community as "garbage". The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest debate whether Israel should be allowed to continue in the competition.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Broadcasters in Ireland, The Netherlands, Slovenia and in Spain announced that they would neither show nor take part in next year's competition, due to be held in Vienna. Members of the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the contest, had earlier decided not to hold a vote on barring Israel from competing. Also on the programme: Vladimir Putin is feted by Narendra Modi on his visit to India; and we hear what the late Steve Cropper, legendary session guitarist, taught Otis Reading.(Picture: Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael ahead of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 14, 2025 Credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

A public inquiry has found that Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, bears "moral responsibility" for the poisoning of a woman near Salisbury. Also: Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands withdraw from next year's Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel's participation. And the government has ordered an independent review of the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services in England.

Ministerpräsidenten der Länder beraten mit Kanzler Merz über Finanzfragen, Bundestag beschließt Paket mit Steuerentlastungen, BSW scheitert mit Forderung nach Neuauszählung, Vor Abstimmung im Bundestag über umstrittenes Rentengesetz, Beweisstücke zur Brutalität des Assad-Regimes ausgewertet, Bundespräsident Steinmeier hält Rede vor britischem Parlament in London, EU lockert Gentechnik-Regeln für Lebensmittel, Europäische Rundfunkunion: Israel kann im kommenden Jahr am Eurovision Song Contest in Wien teilnehmen, Hanns-Joachim-Friedrichs-Preis für Fernsehjournalismus an zwei ARD-Korrespondentinnen vergeben, Handball-Frauen erreichen Heim-WM-Viertelfinale, Das Wetter