The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

Ahead of Heat 4 of this year's Mello we've got everything you need to know as the Eurovision champion prepares for his Melodifestivalen comeback. Aftonbladet's Jenny Ågren joins the podcast to describe Måns Zelmerlöw's impressive stage show, asking whether he can win right to represent Sweden, and challenge for another Eurovision title? We also analyse the chances of Saturday's other competitors,...

We criss-coss Europe on this week's episode as we head to Italy, Germany and Norway to look back on a busy weekend. Journalist Marta Cagnola gives us the lowdown on Sanremo, and explains why Olly is taking his time to decide whether to represent Italy in Basel. Benjamin Hertlein from ESC Kompakt does his best to explain Chefsache ESC, and we're live in Norway chatting to the stars of Melodi Grand...

The year's Melodifestivalen continues as we enter the third week of the competition. We preview the third heat as Malou Prytz returns for her fourth appearance at Melfest, and she's still on 21 years old! She tells us why this year feels different, and how her track "24k Gold" feels like a more authentic track compared to her previous Mello entries. TV and radio presenter and producer, Tina Mehraf...

Since their debut in the contest back in 2007, Czechia have achieved two top 10 positions, but never lifted the famous glass microphone trophy. Could all that change in Basel this May? We meet Czech entry Adonxs and hear how his preparations are continuing for the competition, and ask how he came up with his excellent stage name. We're also back in Norway ahead of this weekend's Melodi Grand Prix,...

Ahead of UMK, we speak to the show's Creative Consultant, Sergio Jaen, all about about what we can expect from the live show. Since he first made waves in the Eurovision world staging Bambi Thug's unforgettable performance in Malmö, he has been in a man in demand. Later working on last year's Junior Eurovision in Barcelona, he was recruited to sprinkle some of his creative genius on Finland's nati...

We're back with a preview of the second heat of this year's Melodifestivalen as Klara Hammarström returns to the competition. Before we discuss the action in Gothenburg we look back at the first week's live show, and whether we should be surprised with the results and qualifiers we've seen so far? This week Stina Dahlgren from Aftonbladet joins us to preview the action, and has plenty of great opi...

In an exclusive conversation, we head to BBC Broadcasting House to meet the people responsible for choosing the UK's act for Basel. Chatting for the first time since being announced as the men leading the UK's Eurovision search, Andrew Cartmell and David May discuss the process of selecting the artist and song, including what they looked for in the perfect act, and how this year may see the United...

Speaking on the eve of a new season, Melodifestivalen's Contest Producer tells us how she puts together the line up of artists and songs for Sweden's biggest TV show. Having worked on numerous previous editions of the show, she discusses having the power to change someone's life, why Sweden still love Mello, and how long it took her to persuade Måns Zelmerlöw to return to the competition. To suppo...

The new season of Melodifestivalen is here as we preview all the action ahead of six weeks of frenzied competition. On this first episode we're joined by Aftonbladet journalist and Mello expert Tobbe Ek as we discuss who could take home the trophy in Stockholm this March. Rob and Tobbe also preview Heat One, and we hear from singer Adrian Maceus ahead of his Melfest debut this Saturday. Got a Melf...

In a special episode from the host city of this year's contest, we bring you all the biggest names as we mark the official start of Switzerland's hosting of Eurovision 2025. Recorded just minutes after the end of the live broadcast, we catch up with Contest Producer Christer Björkman, while Executive Producer duo Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler also update us on the progress of the host broadcaster...

After the artists and songs in the running to represent Finland were revealed, we discuss UMK, and how the Finns continue to search for their first contest win in nearly 20 years. We're joined by two brilliant guests to find out more about the line-up, with both Jaakko Oleander-Turja and Show Producer Matti Myllyaho joining us for a chat. Podcast regular Callum also stops by as the boys discuss MG...

Edward af Sillen is Eurovision royalty, as the scriptwriter and director of the contests in 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2024, he holds a special place in the history of the event. In his first broadcast interview since last year's contest in Malmö, Edward shares his honest account of what happened behind the scenes. Discussing everything from Petra Mede's Eurovision return, voting technical issues and th...

We're back for the new year, and we've come armed with our predictions for the contest in Basel. Based on the little information we have so far, Rob and guests attempt to work out how the UK might do, which country could find themselves missing out on the Grand Final, and who could ultimately be crowned the winners? Alongside Louise Holst from the Eirevision podcast , we also discuss Ireland, and...

As we await the New Year and Basel's year as Eurovision hosts, we go back in time to the last time Switzerland staged the contest. In this special edition of our Rewind series we hear more about the preparations for the event, Celine Dion's return to the Eurovision stage, and how the UK came close yet again. We also learn more about the two nation's making controversial Eurovision history, and how...

After a big week for Eurovision 2025 we now have our branding, visual identity, and slogan for next year's contest. As a pre-Christmas treat we sit down with the contest's two Executive Producers' Reto Peritz and Mortitz Stadler, as they answer your questions. The duo discuss other major announcements coming over the next few weeks and months, as well as hinting at changes they'd like to make to t...

With Eurovision 2025 six months away, we hear more about the city's preparations to host next year's contest. Project Manager Beat Läuchli gotes into detail about what fans can expect, with exciting news about the Eurovision Village, a viewing party for ticketless visitors, and plenty of other exciting suprises. After this week's bonus episode with Martin Green, Director of the Eurovision Son...

Just over a month into his new role as Director of the Eurovision & Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Green CBE sits down for an exclusive conversation. He first appeared on The Euro Trip after a successful year as Managing Director of the contest in Liverpool, now he tells us more about his new role, helping implement changes aimed at strengthing brand Eurovision, and improving artist we...

As Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan release a new Christmas single, we head into the archives to mark three decades since Ireland won the contest for the third year in row. To mark the occasion we give you another chance to listen to the Paul and Charlie's memorable podcast appearance again, as they recall that famous night in Dublin. Elsewhere we take a listen to the first song to qualify f...

He's back! With 2015's Eurovision champion returning to Melfest, we head to Stockholm to ask whether he can really win the contest again? Tobbe Ek and Stina Dahlgren from Aftonbladen help us answer that question, while we also get the latest on the other contenders looking to represent Sweden in Basel. From one Eurovision powerhouse to another, we then head to Luxembourg as they reveal more detail...

We're granted an exclusive interview with the new team behind Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, as they prepare for their first year in the Eurovision hot seat. Speaking on the day big changes are announced, Callum Rowe sits down with MGP's new Music Director, Tarjei Strøm, and the show’s Project Manager and recently appointed Eurovision Head of Delegation, Mads Tørklep. The pair discuss their history w...

We find out how Germany are shaking up their selection as they aim for victory in 2025 with the return of a showbiz legend. Stefan Raab is the man behind 'Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?' - so how did the plan come about - we chat to the country's Head of Delegation to find out more. As they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first participation, what can we expect from Austra...

As she releases her new album, we get the chance to sit down for a feature-length conversation with one of the UK's best loved entries of the 21st century. SuRie won the right to represent the UK as a surprise winner (her own words) of Eurovision: You Decide, and the rest is history. She tells us more about her unforgettable experience, a night that shaped the rest of her life, and how her Eurovis...

It's a hotly debated topic, which country is most likely to return to the contest after years away, or might we see a new nation enter Eurovision in the coming years? With the help of Paul Jordan (Dr Eurovision) we examine the chances of more participants joining the list of competitors for Basel and beyond. The illuminating conversation also features a never heard before story about Turkey's almo...

We start a new era as the road to Basel 2025 starts here! We kick off with the return of a friendly face as Teya (Austria 2023) pops by as she prepares to tour with both Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo, and Czech artist Aiko. She also gives us an insight into how songwriting camps can help produce the next generation of Eurovision entries, and how she's preparing to pack ahead of two months on the roa...

We share some big news ahead of the start of our Eurovision 2025 season and reflect on the last four years of the podcast, including memorable trips to Melfest, Turin, Liverpool and Malmo, while remembering some of the brilliant guests who have joined us on the show. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotripp...