JOY Eurovision

It’s that time of the year when JOY asks for your support to remain being out, loud and proud – JOY Radiothon . This year, we’re mixing it up with JOY by combining JOYEurovision and babblePOP! to bring back babbleVISION ! Michael and Io play some Eurovision classics alongside new bops and bangers in the same languages to help you celebrate with JOY. Io’s enjoying the World...

It’s that time of the year when JOY asks for your support to remain being out, loud and proud – JOY Radiothon . This year, we’re mixing it up with JOY by combining JOYEurovision and babblePOP! to bring back babbleVISION ! Michael and Io play some Eurovision classics alongside new bops and bangers in the same languages to help you sing with JOY. Get involved You can show your supp...

And that’s a wrap for 2026. Five months of music, laughter, tears and frustrations have come to this –  a night out at Euroclub! Michael and Bryan let their hair down to dance to some of your 2026 favourites (remixed for something different), while having a gossip about all the happenings since DARA’s win. In this episode: Get your head around this year’s ratings for SBS, e...

After a nail-biting voting sequence, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest found its winner. In this penultimate show for the season, we celebrate DARA’s win for Bulgaria and BNT, documenting the last 21 years through music. Michael takes you through the bops, bangers and misses of Bulgaria’s journey to their first win, thanks to Bangaranga .  Get involved Follow JOYEurovisio...

The big dance is finally here. Who will get the big glass trophy for 2026? We’re soon to find out. Michael and Bryan preview the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final live from Vienna, and you get to hear the five auto-qualifiers in full. You can enjoy (and vote in) the Grand Final live on SBS and On Demand on Sunday 17 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) at 7:30p...

JOY’s in Vienna, and it’s perfect timing too! With the Second Semi on its way, it’s time to finish previewing it. Michael and Bryan share their thoughts live from Vienna. You may think they’re in a bad hotel bathroom, but echoey surfaces are just the Viennese way. Don’t worry – we’ll find a better cocoon for the Grand Final preview. You can enjoy the secon...

The plants have brought Eva Marija to Vienna, via Luxembourg , and we’re pleased to see some nature blossoming on the Eurovision stage. Michael dives into language, studying and Slovenian mayoral grandfathers with Eva Marija, as they chat about family and connection. In this episode: Learn what sort of plant Eva Marija would be Discover the pitfalls of the Luxembourgish education system Wond...

She’s a big deal in Switzerland , and finally Veronica Fusaro is going to be a big deal on the Eurovision stage. Michael caught up with Veronica for a quick coffee and chat about Calabrian families, the dream of a big Viennese orchestra and what might have happened if she had stuck with the trumpet over guitar. In this episode: Find out how connected Veronica is to Australia Say hi to Veroni...

Norway is sending a touch of pop rock to Eurovision this year, thanks to moustached and tattooed wonder JONAS LOVV . Michael met Jonas to talk about moustaches and fashion, along with how Jonas deals with the spotlight. Plus the boys attempt a slang quiz… which goes horribly wrong. In this episode: Learn about all those tattoos Discover how Jonas goes invisible Get the hottest tips if you&#8...

Australia and Belgium are similar in some respects, but when it comes to winter weather, we can’t be more opposite. That’s no problem for ESSYLA though, who’s dancing her way across a frozen pond to Eurovision. Michael met ESSYLA to chat about Eurovision, how The Voice of Belgium has given her a helping hand and what makes her favourite singers (including our own Delta Goodrem) s...

From Tomas to Alen Chicco to Lion Ceccah, this Lithuanian performer has done a lot. But now, the out and proud Lion is ready to send a message via the Eurovision stage. Michael met the silver wonder to talk about the changes to his drag and self identity, how music helps him explain the world and what we need to do as humans in an ever-changing world. In this episode: See where the Logies come in...

She’s broken free of the pink balaclava, and now FELICIA is doing it for herself. Michael caught up with Sweden’s Eurovision hopeful ahead of the first Semi Final. They talked about moving on from Fröken Snusk, the importance of eyebrows and just how that amazing performance actually started out. Plus, enjoy the premiere of Australian or Austrian? In this episode: Get a look into Felic...

We’re getting closer and closer to the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final, but first, there’s another semi to get to. Michael and Bryan fire up the satellite to run through the first half of Australia’s semi, with some surprising results. You can enjoy the second Semi Final live on SBS and On Demand on Friday 15 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Saturday 16...

Eleven years after we sent Aussie superstar (and reality TV alum) Guy Sebastian to Vienna, Australia is sending another favourite to do us proud at Eurovision. Michael caught up with Delta Goodrem , who had flown back to Fiji to do some shows, to chat about all things Eurovision – singing, parties, playlists and getting ready for a fun time. In this episode: Find out how Delta plans to get t...

The first Eurovision Semi Final started with a bang, but does the back half of the show pack the same punch? Michael and Jack run through the latter half of the first semi, and find out how much of is made for a quick coffee or loo break. You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on Wednesday 13 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Friday 15 May at 7:30pm (A...

It’s time to jump into Eurovision proper as we preview this year’s semi finals. Michael, Bryan and Keith listen to the songs in the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1, and share their thoughts about the possibilities. You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on Wednesday 13 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Friday 15 May at 7:30pm (AEST)....

It’s the home of big ballads, fun stringed instruments and turbofolk – and it has one of the most interesting national finals of 2026. Serbia delivered Pesma za Evroviziju (aka PzE ) for another year, and it certainly had tongues wagging. Michael reviewed the options that couldn’t beat Lavina for Vienna and still couldn’t understand what the jury was thinking. Is Kaj Mene t...

It was great that Greece finally decided to do their Eurovision national final. Not only did Sing For Greece deliver hours of truly Greek tunes, but also delivered us Akylas for Vienna. Michael reviewed the final that did not need a country in its name to know it was being held in Athens. Is Ferto the best choice for Greece in 2026? In this episode: Find out a Greek Weeknd would sound like Be haun...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. It’s a packed house, as Michael, Bryan, Paulie and Fleur count down your...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. Michael welcomes back Bryan, joining Paulie and Fleur to count down from 22 to...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. Michael, Ethan and Damian hang around in JOY’s Rainbow Room to count dow...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. Ethan and Damian join Michael to count down from 48 to 36. Share your thoughts...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. Michael, Daniel, Gazmend and Rowan stayed around in the studio to count down f...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. Michael was joined by Daniel, Gazmend and Rowan to count down from 74 to 62. S...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the seventh time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . This is Australia’s Eurovision Top 100 with OGAE Australia on JOY. Michael, Keith and Bryan stayed in studio to count down from 87 to 75. Share y...