JOY Eurovision

Every year, JOY 94.9 turns to you to ask for your support in keeping Australia’s only LGBTIQA community media organisation Out, Loud and Proud . Radiothon is our annual fundraiser and this year’s theme is Stronger Together. It’s with your financial support that we can continue to amplify our diverse LGBTIQA+ voices across Australia and the world. Michael and Bryan get into the Ra...

There are only days until Europe (and Australia) pick up their phones to choose who’s off to the Eurovision Grand Final for 2025. Michael and Bryan run through the second half of Semi Final 2, to explore who’s involved, who’s got a chance, and who’s your best tip for a breakfast break. Do not forget to set your alarm, so you can watch (and vote in) Semi Final 2 live on SBS...

It’s election day in Australia and we’ve all enjoyed our democracy sausages. But there’s another big vote yet to come… Semi Final 2. Michael and Io get their pencils out to make notes on the first eight songs in the semi final that we have some input into. It’s a big one, but who will be going through to the Grand Final? Make sure you prepare your democracy breakfast...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Io, Paul,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Io, Paul,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael,...

Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia . Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member. Michael,...

You thought the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1 was crazy? Check out the second half! Michael and Io wrap their heads around the monstrosity that is the second half, with some major songs that everyone wants to see in the Grand Final… but no one knows if they’ll get there. Make sure you set your alarm to watch Semi Final 1 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Wednesday 14 May at 5am...

He’s full of all the good vibrations and is taking them to Basel. Go-Jo has been wowing Europe with his energy and talent (and looks, to be honest) ahead of Eurovision. Australia’s new milkshake maker talked with Michael and Io about his life and how these stories have made Marty Zambotto who he is today. What music did Marty grow up on? What’s with all the food? What does Marty...

After entertaining Europe during the interval of the second semi of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, Australia was invited to celebrate 60 years of the contest as a special entrant in 2015. Ten years since this ‘one off’, we’re still going strong. Michael and Io sprint through ten years of Eurovision memories, as they dig through the archives to: Say hello to Julia and Sam (and...

It’s finally here – we’re ready to preview the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025! Michael and Io grab a coffee and a Swiss cheese sandwich to help work through the seven songs in the first half of Semi Final 1. You can line your breakfast essentials up to watch Semi Final 1 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Wednesday 14 May at 5am (AEST). What’s with Charli XCX? Who needs goo...

Singing, singing, singing. That’s what Malta is good at. And this year, Malta Eurovision Song Contest served all the singing (as well as ads for banks). Michael and Io serve up a mini review of MESC, with some big songs that couldn’t quite slay. You’ll even get a slight snippet of Miriana Conte ‘s original winner. Where’s all the Maltese come from? Who’s ready f...

For a country that is under attack, Ukraine certainly doesn’t show it in their musical extravaganzas. Once again, Vidbir took place to allow Ukrainians to choose their entry for Eurovision. Michael and Io review some of the songs that were beaten by Ziferblat in the final. What does Ukraine have a steady supply of? Who’s not quite sitting right? Why are we shocked about it all? Get mor...

There’s something endearing about a Balkan mess, but somehow Serbia makes theirs sexy. After Pesma za Evroviziju declared Princ as the 2025 winner, rumours swirled about what actually happened. Michael and Io take a shallow dive into PzE and explore what didn’t quite make it. If you want bangers, this is the place to be! What’s with the drama (allegedly)? Can Serbia learn for 202...

Last year, Croatia turned out a big winner thanks to Dora . This year, we’re not too sure about it all. Michael and Io jump into Croatia’s national final to see what couldn’t quite beat Marko Bošnjak’s Poison Cake . What’s Michael’s opinion about the contestants? Who’s stolen our hearts? What’s Io confused about? Get more of the love: By being SOCIAL...

The 75th edition of Europe’s original song festival gave us all the drama, with an outcome that even bookies were enjoying. This year’s Sanremo (aka Festival della canzone italiana ) had new artistic management, but Italy ‘s televote results didn’t change all that much. Michael and Io discuss what went down at the Ariston (and beyond), leading us to Lucio Corsi taking the I...

Benidorm Fest heralds the beginning of gay Christmas in Spain , as singers from across the country battle for the bronze microphone. This year, Melody won the hearts of muscle bears with her song ESA DIVA . Michael and Io look from top to bottom for a selection of Spanish divas that might just tickle your fancy. Who’s been stocking up on cigars? What public service announcement does Michael...

As we enter the calm before the Eurovision semi final storm, it’s the perfect opportunity to check in with Ireland . After teasing that Eurosong would be its own production, we ended up with another special edition of The Late Late Show . And this special edition delivered a win to Norwegian singer EMMY with a song about Laika the dog. Michael and Io take a rocket ship into the Irish cosmos...

After months of musical delight (and disappointment), the 2025 Eurovision National Final Season is coming to a close. And as is traditional, Sweden ‘s festival of music, Melodifestivalen , is the last preview show of the year. Michael and Io get through most of the songs wanting to win that special trophy and head to Basel. Will it be the return of a Swedish champion or will another foreigne...

As the 2025 Eurovision National Final season starts to wrap, we turn to Denmark . Dansk Melodi Grand Prix , or DMGP for brevity. Michael and Io fired the satellite up to delve into DMGP for 2025 and discuss Denmark’s options for Basel. You can fire your own satellite up to watch DMGP via DRTV on Sunday 2 March at 6am (if you’re in the Aussie east coast) or at 8pm on Saturday 1 March (i...

Poland has made its decision for Eurovision 2025 thanks to Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji . A massive 39% of Poles decided that pop legend Justyna Steczkowska was the one to choose, with her banger GAJA . Michael and Io check out some of the other songs that came close and share their thoughts about a (surprisingly) well produced national final. Where are the receipts? What does Io really thin...