'Twas the last episode of the Eurovoix Podcast before Christmas, and all through Europe, many countries were stirring, Montenegro in particular.

We discuss the drama around Montesong 2024, NeonoeN's withdrawal, and the second first song of Eurovision 2025 - Dobrodošli by Nina Žižić. We'll also have all the latest from around the continent, including Czechia's artist for the contest, reaction to this year's Sanremo artists and the competing songs for Estonia, Latvia and Albania.

Also, as Basel reveals its branding for Eurovision next year, we take you to Switzerland to speak to the people behind the production. Daniel Stridh chats to stage designer Florian Wieder, the show's artistic director Artur Deyneuve, and the Executive Producers of Eurovision 2025, Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler about the show's identity and their hopes for the contest.

And, with Christmas and the New Year around the corner, there's time for us to reveal our wishlist for next year's contest. We'll also reveal what our votes are for ESC 250 - some more surprising than others.

Don't miss the final Wrap-Up of 2024 - it's a Christmas cracker! We'll also be returning to weekly shows from 2025 until Eurovision next May, meaning you'll never miss a beat of the journey to Basel.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Daniel Stridh, Darshan Bijuivgnesh, Davide Conte, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Eurovision Wishlist Guests: MJ & Liv from The Phoenix ESC and Andreea Gheorghe, Pressnter of Douze Points on Riverside Radio
And our special guests in Basel:
Florian Wieder, Stage Designer, Eurovision 2025
Artur Deyneuve, Artistic Director, Eurovision 2025
Reto Peritz & Moritz Stadler, Executive Producers, Eurovision 2025

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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We have a surprise show for you! On this Eurovoix Podcast Special, we're in Stockholm, Sweden as the 30 acts who will compete at Melodifestivalen 2025 are revealed.

James Stephenson is your host while Daniel Stridh visited SVT's press conference, where he got to speak to some of the biggest names competing at next year's contest.

We chat to Karin Gunnarsson, the Contest Producer of Melodifestivalen, about how the songs and artists get selected, catch up with Klara Hammarström as she announces her comeback to the competition, and meet a former Melfest and Eurovision winner as Måns Zelmerlöw returns.

We'll also be running you through some of the other big names competing, find out which of the debutants to look out for, and start speculating who might get the chance to fly Sweden's flag in Basel at Eurovision 2025.

Enjoy this Eurovoix Podcast special, and make sure you check out our Eurovision news show Wrap-Up to catch up on all the latest from the contest, wherever you are!

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Daniel Stridh, Franciska van Waarden
Editor: James Stephenson
And our Special Guests from Melodifestivalen 2025:
Måns Zelmerlöw, Klara Hammarström, Karin Gunnarsson

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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This month on the Eurovoix Podcast, we head to the Spanish capital Madrid for a different kind of Eurovision - the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

James Stephenson is your host in Spain as we react to the results - including a historic winner - speak to some of the talented youngsters competing, and ask why Junior Eurovision is such a big part of the Eurovision calendar. 

But that's not all - in a bumper month of Eurovision news, we'll catch you up on what you might have missed from around the continent. We ask whether Stefan Raab is the man to turn around Germany's fortunes, chat about new national finals in Slovenia and Poland, and analyse Australia's place in the contest after confirming they'll compete for their 10th anniversary.

And, in Basel, there's a Eurovision vote with a difference - a referendum on the contest itself that could change the way its staged completely!

So, wherever you are, come with us to Madrid and stay for so much more - the Eurovoix Podcast gives you the latest Eurovision and Junior Eurovision news, wherever you are.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Neil Farren, Rebecca Jefferson, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: Tim Jumawan (That Eurovision Site), GJ Kooijman (Ding-a-Dong - dé Eurovisie Songfestival Podcast), Gabe Milne (ESC Gabe), Jakub Ratzka (@kubasaak)
And our Special Guests from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024:
Enya Cox Dempsey (Ireland), Artem Kotenko (Ukraine), Ramires Sciberras (Malta), Titouan (France), Victoria Nicole (Portugal)


THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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This month on the Eurovoix Podcast, the saga of the summer comes to an end as the Netherlands confirm they'll compete in Eurovision 2025.

Steven Heap is your host as we dissect the Dutch decision, and catch up with all the latest news from the world of the world's biggest song contest.

There's the UK's plans for finding their next Eurovision hit, an exclusive chat with Swedish journalist Tobbe Ek about the current state of Melodifestivalen (and those Måns Zelmerlöw rumours), and there's also a look ahead to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Madrid next month.

We haven't forgotten its Halloween this week either - so the Eurovoix Podcast team is facing its fears and telling the tales of their ultimate Eurovision horror stories at the end of the show!

So give us a listen, if you dare - the Eurovoix Podcast gives you the latest Eurovision news, wherever you are.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: Steven Heap
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, James Stephenson, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk
Editor: James Stephenson
And Special Guest: Tobbe Ek

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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The Eurovoix Podcast is back with another packed episode with everything that has happened in Eurovision this September and more.

Franciska van Waarden is your host as we have the honour of speaking to Dr. Conradin Cramer, the President of the cantonal government of Basel-Stadt. 

In an exclusive interview, he spoke to James Stephenson about the city’s plans for hosting the contest, the challenges that come with it and how exciting it is to have the Eurovision Song Contest at your doorstep.

We also have a look at the national and internal selection news, including Greece's new national final, while we try to find out why countries change their selection method. There's also an update on everything you need to know about the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Madrid this November.

You'll find all that and more on a brand-new Eurovoix Podcast – the latest Eurovision news, wherever you are.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: Franciska van Waarden
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, James Stephenson, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
And Special Guest: Dr. Conradin Cramer

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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Hello, stranger - after a summer off, the Eurovoix Podcast is back for Eurovision 2025!

On our first show of a brand-new Eurovision year, we find out about our new host city of Basel, discuss Montenegro returning to the contest, and chat about all the other big news you might have missed over the last few months in the world's biggest song contest.

As the fallout from Eurovision 2024 continues, Eurovoix's James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk speak to GJ Kooijman and ESC Gabe about the latest developments in the Netherlands and Joost Klein's situation after his disqualification in Malmö in May.

And, there was a whole other Eurovision last month - Eurovision Young Musicians! Neil Farren was watching on, and he spoke to some of the musicians themselves, including contest winner Leonard Baumgartner from Austria.

There's all that and more on a brand-new Eurovoix Podcast - new season, new theme music, same Wrap-Up.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: GJ Kooijman, ESC Gabe, Hugo Svedberg (Eurovision Young Musicians - Sweden), Sebastian Egebakken Svenoy (Eurovision Young Musicians - Norway), Leonard Baumgartner (Eurovision Young Musicians - Austria)

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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On today's episode of Wrap-Up, we give you our immediate reactions to a dramatic, dynamic and often chaotic Grand Final of Eurovision 2024.

James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk bring you to the Malmö Arena just moments after Nemo's stunning victory for Switzerland and bring you their reactions to their victory and press conference.

And, after the disqualification of Joost Klein, we speak with GJ Kooijman from Ding-a-Dong - Een Eurovisie Songfestival Podcast about the fallout in the Netherlands from the news. Not only that, Eurovoix's Daniel Stridh joins us to explain why Nemo said to them that Eurovision needs some fixing.

We've also got the reaction from everyone in the Eurovoix Podcast team to Nemo's win, but also other results from the night - Norway's shock last place, the UK's shock nil points, and Ireland's best result at the contest since 2000.

Eurovision may be over - but the Eurovoix Podcast isn't done yet. Find out more about a crazy day in contest history, wherever you are.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Daniel Stridh, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: GJ Kooijman from Ding-a-Dong - Een Eurovisie Songfestival Podcast

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On today's episode of Wrap-Up, we've reached the end of our journey - tonight, the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest will crown a new winner.

But there's been chaos behind the scenes, as Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest after an investigation into an incident on Thursday night, following almost 24 hours of chaos and confusion. James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk bring you the latest from Malmö as it is coming in.

Beyond that, though, the Eurovoix Podcast team is here to preview tonight's final - the big contenders, the potential surprises, the running order and the betting odds to give you the complete picture of the final before it happens.

The day we've all been waiting for has arrived - so sit back and prepare for it with the Eurovoix Podcast. Let the Eurovision Song Contest begin!

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: Franciska van Waarden
Contributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Gerry Avellino, Neil Farren, Steven Heap, James Stephenson
Editor: James Stephenson

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On today's episode of Wrap-Up, we go back to Malmö in the minutes following Semi-Final Two of the Eurovision Song Contest.

James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk bring you their reaction to the results, including countries returning to the final, big contenders falling by the wayside and Latvia stunning Europe to make it to Saturday for the first time since 2016.

You'll also hear from the Eurovoix Podcast team as they take the results in where they watched the contest from around the world last night. And, after a late night announcement, we'll bring you the full running order for Saturday's Grand Final, too.

So if you loved watching Eurovision last night live, then relive it with us - live from Malmö and broadcast to the world, this is the Eurovoix Podcast.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson, Sem Anne van Dijk
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Davide Conte, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On today's episode of Wrap-Up, we turn our attention to the second semi-final of Eurovision 2024, which is happening tonight!

Steven Heap is your host as we preview tonight's show and discuss who has the best chances to qualify, and we have reaction from yesterday's rehearsals to help you work out your favourites! Sem Anne van Dijk was also in the arena for last night's jury show, and we got him to record his immediate thoughts for us.

Not only that, we'll be chatting to some of the contenders performing tonight. James Washak speaks to Greece's Marina Satti, whose song "Zari" has a staging made up of almost one single shot, while James Stephenson catches up with Denmark's Saba as she gets ready to perform "Sand" on tonight's show.

There's all that as well as an update on the betting odds, how The Model's predictions are stacking up against reality, and so much more. So get ready for another amazing night by spending your day with the Eurovoix Podcast.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: Steven Heap
Contributors: Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, James Washak, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, James Stephenson
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: Marina Satti (Greece), Saba (Denmark)

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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