In this week's episode of Éirevision, Conor and Lou share their thoughts on our Eurovision Song Contest 2023 hosts: Eurovision legend Graham Norton, Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS alternative band, Julia Sanina, Emmy Award-winning actress, Hannah Waddingham, and singer-songwriter, pop star and TV presenter, Alesha Dixon. Also on the show, we've officially got over half of our songs for Eurovision 2023! This week saw Australia unveil Voyager and their song 'Promise' as their act for this year. Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2023 took place with Käärijaä crowned the winner with his song, 'Cha Cha Cha'. Una Voce Per San Marino was won by Italian band, Piqued Jacks. They'll represent the micro-state of San Marino with 'Like an Animal'. Finally, Poland's controversial Tu Bije serce Europy saw Blanka win with 'Solo'. Listen to the episode now to hear our thoughts on all four of these songs! Of course, we've got another 'Ceol an Ghrá' segment too!

It was another busy weekend as two more songs were revealed for Eurovision 2023! First up, Monika Linkytė was crowned the champion of Pabandom iš Naujo 2023 with her song, 'Stay'. She'll be representing Lithuania for the second time (her first being in 2015 alongside Vaidas Baumila). Also, we finally got to hear internally selected La Zarra's song for France as 'Évidemment' was unveiled. Does it live up to the high expectations or should France have stuck to their national final, 'C'est Vous Qui Décidez'? Also on the show, Eurosong 2023 finalists K Muni & ND stop by for a catch-up. They spill the details on Eurosong, the national finals they've been tuning into, and whether or not they'd return to Eurosong in the future. We'll also be giving our opinions on how Melodifestivalen 2023 is going so far as we get closer to the final. Of course, we've got another 'Ceol an Ghrá' segment too! 

February 11th saw SEVEN national finals come to an end as fans across the world sat down with multiple screens to catch all the action on Super Saturday. In this episode, Louise and Conor review all seven entries which have been added to the class of 2023. Across the weekend, Estonia's Eesti Laul 2023 saw ALIKA crowned the winner with her song, 'Bridges'. Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix was won by TikTok sensation Reiley and his song, 'Breaking My Heart'. Over in Romania, Theodor Andrei's 'D.G.T.' came out on top in Selecția Națională 2023. Croatia shocked the Eurovision fandom as Dora 2023 saw Let 3 win the ticket to Liverpool with their song, 'Mama ŠČ'. After weeks of shows, Malta's Eurovision Song Contest was won by The Busker with their bop, 'Dance (Our Own Party)' and Latvia choose Sudden Lights Aijā and their song, 'Aijā'. Finally, in the early hours of Sunday morning, Italy's Sanremo 2023 came to an end as Marco Mengoni was crowned the winner with his song, 'Due Vite'. Marco confirmed his intention to represent Italy at Eurovision this year again after he represented his country exactly ten years ago in Denmark. Plus, we've got another addition 'Ceol an Ghrá'!

The national finals are coming fast! Three more songs join the line-up for Eurovision 2023 as Spain, Norway, and Slovenia reveal their entries! In Spain, the second year of Benidorm Fest came to and end as Blanca Paloma was crowned the winner with her song, 'Eaea'. On the same night, Norway's Melodi Grand Prix also came to an end as viral sensation Alessandra's 'Queen of Kings' won the ticket to Liverpool. Conor and Louise discuss each national final in-depth and give their opinions on all the competing songs in each final! Plus, Slovenia's Joker Out finally released their entry for Eurovision after they were confirmed as the representatives back in December. Their song, 'Carpe Diem' has been getting Slovenian fans very excited ahead of the contest in May. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Éirevision without 'Ceol an Ghrá'!

The journey to Eurosong 2023 is finally complete. On Friday February 3rd, Ireland selected Wild Youth as their 2023 representatives with the song, 'We Are One'. The Dublin band will represent the country in Liverpool and will perform in the first semi-final on Tuesday, 9th May. In this episode, Conor and Louise give their thoughts on the overall production of this years Eurosong show, each of the six performances, and the results! Also on the show, PHOENIX member and pal of the podcast, Adam Pearle joins us to chats about being in the audience on the night and of course, the famous free peanut butter! 

On Tuesday 31st January 2023, the semi-final allocation draw and handover ceremony took place in Liverpool. We found out which country will compete in which semi-final of the Contest when it takes place in May as well as deciding which Semi-Final the Big 5 (Spain, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy) and 2022 winners Ukraine will vote in. We also had the reveal of the 2023 slogan and artwork. This year, we'll be 'United by Music' in Liverpool! Listen now to find out how Conor and Louise feel about the semi-final draw including Ireland's chances at making it into the final for the first time since 2018. Also on the show, the Czech Republic's national selection, ESCZ took place earlier this week. We'll be analysing each song and sharing our opinion. Plus, we'll also have a few Eurosong 2023 updates too. Of course, Ceol an Ghrá is back too!

Our Journey to Eurosong 2023 continues. In today's episode, we're holding our very own Eurosong! Who will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool this May? We want to (try!) find out! We will be conducting our very own vote - exactly like Eurosong. We'll have a panel of international jurors, a panel of Irish jurors, and a public vote. Conor and Louise are joined by Eurovision Hub founder/reactor Miceal O'Kane, and ESC Xtra writer/TikToker Meehall - Micheál Linden to discuss all six songs competing to represent Ireland. In part two, the panel discuss Leila Jane's 'Wild', K Muni & ND's 'Down in the Rain', and Public Image Ltd's 'Hawaii'. Also, we'll be revealing the result of our Irish & international jury plus our public vote! Who do you want to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023? Listen in now to find out!

Our Journey to Eurosong 2023 continues. In today's episode, we're holding our very own Eurosong! Who will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool this May? We want to (try!) find out! We will be conducting our very own vote - exactly like Eurosong. We'll have a panel of international jurors, a panel of Irish jurors, and a public vote. Conor and Louise are joined by Eurovision Hub founder/reactor Miceal O'Kane, and ESC Xtra writer/TikToker Meehall - Micheál Linden to discuss all six songs competing to represent Ireland. In part one, the panel discuss ADGY's 'Too Good For Your Love', CONNOLLY's 'Midnight Summer Night', and Wild Youth's 'We Are One'. Conor and Louise also discuss whether or not Eurosong is the right method of selection for Ireland. 

It's getting busy! On this episode of the podcast. Louise and Conor recap on the last few weeks of news in Eurovision world. Belgium's Eurosong took place which saw Gustaph earn the honour of representing his country with 'Because of You'. Norway's Melodi Grand Prix saw the return of 2020 winner, Ulrikke. Could 2023 be the year she gets to Eurovision? Finland also revealed the seven songs competing in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2023 - which songs have got us jamming around the room? Also, it's nearly time to find out which semi final each country will compete in as the allocation draw has been confirmed for January 31st. Rylan and AJ Odudu will guide us through the draw while also unveiling the 2023 slogan and artwork! Plus, Conor and Louise have got an exciting announcement about an upcoming show which we need your help with! Tune in to find out. 

Our journey to Eurosong 2023 continues! In this new mini-series, Louise and Conor delve into the songs competing for your vote + they'll be chatting to the stars themselves ahead of the live show on February 3rd. In this episode, Donegal singer Andrew Carr, otherwise known as ADGY joins us to discuss his Eurosong entry, 'Too Good For Your Love'. Speaking to us, ADGY reveals the reasons for entering Eurosong and why he feels Eurovision is the perfect platform for an artist. He also teases some changes which might happen to track if he makes it to Liverpool! Also in this episode, we've got an update regarding John Lydon from Public Image Ltd.