Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

Sarah Engels, Germany's Eurovision 2026 singer, joined us for an on-stage interview in English during the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event in Vienna. The "Fire" hitmakers discusses how much international support has meant to her...particularly in the face of fierce criticism in Germany. Speaking to our William Lee Adams, she talks about the main changes in her stage show, how family grounds her, t...

Austria's Cosmó — real name Benjamin Gedeon — joined us for an on-stage interview during our Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event inside the Wien Museum. The 18-year-old explains how he wrote his song "TANZSCHEIN," his Austrian and Hungarian cultural background, what it's like having Eurovision in Vienna, his growth since the national final "Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?" and so much more...

LELEK — Croatia's Eurovision 2026 act — joined us for an on-stage interview at our Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs interview series in Vienna. The band, formed in 2024, consists of members Inka Večerina Perušić, Judita Štorga, Korina Olivia Rogić, Lara Brtan, and Marina Ramljak. They discuss their song "Andromeda" and its powerful message, which relates to the subjugation of women in the Balkans. They...

The afternoon after Moldova qualified from Semi-Final 1 of Eurovision 2026, Satoshi joined us for an on-stage interview at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs. Satoshi discusses how he loved feeling the live energy on stage and why he chose the shaky camera movements. Aliona Moon tells us the back story of bringing her Eurovision 2013 dress back for this performance — and where she's stored it all of t...

Greece's Eurovision 2026 singer Akylas joins us for an on-stage interview at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event inside the Wien Museum in Vienna. The "Ferto" singer attended the afternoon after qualifying from Semi-Final 1. He was so excited that he had advanced that he pulled a back muscle and woke up in severe pain. But he persevered, coming to our event to discuss being a favourite to win, hi...

According to Dagospia, the Sanremo Festival 2027 may replace covers night with a special Eurovision night to decide Italy’s Eurovision act. As you’ll know, the fourth evening of Sanremo — the Friday — is traditionally known as Covers Night. The winner of the overall festival is determined on the fifth night — the Saturday — and given the right to go to Eurovision. But record labels and FIMI (the F...

Veronica Fusaro, Switzerland's Eurovision 2026 singer, gave an on-stage interview to our William Lee Adams during the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event inside the Wien Museum in Vienna. The "Alice" singer discusses her background as a classic guitarist and how she moved on to the electronic guitar and ultimately rock. She also explains the songwriting process behind "Alice," which shines a light on...

Finland's Eurovision 2025 singer Erika Vikman joined our William Lee Adams for an on-stage interview at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs in Vienna. The "ICH KOMME" singer discussed her recent music — including "Appetite" (a collab with Go-Jo), "Father (I Will Never Confess)" and "Adam & Steve." Among other things, she discusses why she relates to the gay community (she too has been judged unfair...

Antigoni — Cyprus' Eurovision 2026 singer — speaks with our William Lee Adams at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs interview series in Vienna. The "JALLA!" hitmakers unpacks her journey from a child with a distinct, smoky voice to the confident woman turning heads and winning hearts at Eurovision. She keeps it real: Antigoni spent many years messaging the Cypriot broadcaster CyBC about Eurovision bef...

Australia's Delta Goodrem speaks with William Lee Adams on stage during the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs interview series inside the Wien Museum. One of Australia's top-selling artists, she discusses her Eurovision 2026 song "Eclipse" and how the universe may have conspired to get her to the song contest. We also discuss rehearsals and staging here in Vienna, including her hidden piano. She also tel...

"Bangaranga" singer and Eurovision 2026 winner Dara spoke with our William Lee Adams at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event in the Wien Museum shortly before Semi-Final 2. Bulgaria's ESC star discusses her battle with ADHD, how meditation has helped calm her down and the highs and lows of being Bulgaria’s biggest pop star. Are you ready to "Bangaranga"? Let's do this! Interviewer: William: http:/...

Sarah Engels — Germany’s Eurovision 2026 singer — discusses her song "Fire" during our interview at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. She also reflects on her journey through the national final and how it shaped her path to Eurovision. Sarah arrived to Amsterdam late after her flight from South Africa was cancelled at the last minute. Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams  

Monroe — France’s Eurovision 2026 singer — discusses her song “Regarde” during our interview at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. She touches on the meaning behind the track, while also speaking about her family and France’s internal selection process. Interviewer: William http://instagram.com/williamleeadams  

The odds favourites from Finland, Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, are getting their first taste of the Eurovision madness at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. We caught up with them prior to the show for a quick chat about tonight's performance, whether or not Linda's violin will be played live and how it has been for them since winning UMK. 🎤 Simon http://instagram.com/simonfalkdk  

The Australian superstar Delta Goodrem is touring Europe and of course she had to stop by in Amsterdam for Eurovision in Concert. We caught up with her prior to the show to talk about how it has been to get into the Eurovision community, how it compares to the other things she's done in her long career and we also tried to get some insights into the staging in Vienna. 🎤 Simon http://instagram.com...

Romania's Alexandra Căpitănescu will sing "Choke Me" in Semi-Final 2 of Eurovision 2026. Ahead of their pre-party performances in Amsterdam and London, "The Voice" winner sat down for an English-language interview with our William Lee Adams. She's joined by her bandmates Bogdan Stoican (guitar), Matei Mihail Cohal (bass), and Thomas Circota (piano). The drummer Luca Alexandru Sofron was on holiday...

The Semi-Final 2 running order for Eurovision 2026 has been released. Who sings when and in which order? And how does it affect the chances for each country to qualify for the final from the second semi-final? We review the running order for the 15 semi-finalists and make some SF2 predictions. 00:50 Semi-Final 2 Running Order at Eurovision 2026 01:30 01. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: DARA - Bangaranga 02:56 02. 🇦🇿...

The Semi-Final 1 running order for Eurovision 2026 has been released. Who sings when and in which order? And how does it affect the chances for each country to qualify for the final? We review the impact of the running order for the 15 semi-finalists. Semi-Final 1 Running Order at Eurovision 2026 00:58 1. 🇲🇩 Moldova: Satoshi - Viva, Moldova! 02:33 2. 🇸🇪 Sweden: FELICIA - My System 04:40 3. 🇭🇷 Croa...

Satoshi — real name Vlad Sabajuc — has won Moldova's Selecția Națională 2026 and is headed to Eurovision. In an English-language interview with Deban, who sat on the international jury, Satoshi discusses his collaboration with Eurovision alum Aliona Moon; how he selected "Viva, Moldova!" for the song contest, and his musical inspiration. Born in Cahul, Moldova he's now one of Moldova's best-known...

They gave us Epic Sax Guy, “Sugar”, and those iconic deranged brides. And now Moldova has gifted us their official return to Eurovision in 2026! After taking a one-year break, state broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova has confirmed its comeback for Vienna — and they’re doing it with a revamped national selection, featuring new producers, a bigger jury, and a fresh strategy to find the next Moldovan Euro...

Romania is officially returning to Eurovision 2026 after withdrawing following the Eurovision 2023 Song Contest — and we’re celebrating! 🇷🇴✨ In this video, William and Deban look back at Romania’s most iconic Eurovision entries and share their favourite Romanian acts of all time. Once considered a true Eurovision powerhouse, Romania has delivered unforgettable highs, shocking lows, and some of th...

Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 queen Antigoni joins us for her first interview since being confirmed as the island’s representative — and she’s bringing pride, passion and pure dance-floor energy. 🇨🇾✨ The former Love Island star tells us she wants to create a feel-good, movement-making song for Vienna. She also responds directly to criticism about not being “Cypriot enough,” opening up about her deep fa...

We react to Antigoni — the former Love Island star turned rising pop star — who is representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026! 🇨🇾 We dive into her music and discuss the fierce "Habibi" snake moment and choreography; the wise lyrics of "You Can Have Him," the Cypriot and Greek feel of "Sleeping Alone" (with the buzouki), and her sultry "Careless Whisper" cover. Join us as we explore her music, voice, a...

Eurovision has a brand new logo and branding for 2026 — and song contest Director Martin Green explains what it really means. Eurovision Song Contest Director Martin Green joins us to talk about the contest’s new look — and why it’s all about evolution, not revolution. In this interview, Martin shares how he sees his role as protecting one of the most celebrated entertainment brands in the world,...

The Eurovision Song Contest has unveiled a sparkling new look to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2026 in Austria — with a refreshed logo, playful new font “Singing Sans,” and a colourful new brand identity. In this discussion video, the wiwibloggs team reacts to the EBU’s official announcement and discusses the key design updates, including: 💖 The refreshed Eurovision logo and cursive “E” 🌈 Th...