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On Tuesday 28 January, the draw for the semi-finals of Eurovision 2025 was held. And today for a Eurovoix Podcast special, we went to Basel to see it live.

Not only that, but we've spoken to the biggest names in Eurovision for their feelings about the contest - including the Executive Supervisor, Martin Österdahl, himself.

James Stephenson chats with Martin in a conversation that covers the fallout from Malmö, his excitement for Basel, and whether more can be done to bring countries back to the contest.

But Österdahl is only the beginning - we've also chatted to his new colleague Martin Green, the ESC Director, about how he's settling into his role and how changes like the new Code of Conduct will impact the event.

You'll also hear from Contest Producer and Eurovision legend Christer Björkman and from a returning guest, the President of Basel's cantonal government Dr. Conradin Cramer!

If this isn't a special, nothing is - make sure you listen to today's Eurovoix Podcast from the Eurovision 2025 draw, and join us for new episodes of Wrap-Up every Monday from 07:00 CET.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Filming and Recording: Daniel Stridh
Editor: James Stephenson
And our Special Guests:
Martin Green (Director, Eurovision Song Contest)
Christer Björkman (Contest Producer, Eurovision Song Contest)
Dr. Conradin Cramer (President of the Cantonal Government of Basel-Stadt)
Martin Österdahl (Executive Supervisor, Eurovision Song Contest)

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

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This week on the Eurovoix Podcast, we find the next competing song for Eurovision 2025 - and lose a country along the way.

On this episode of Wrap-Up, we head to Luxembourg to see their national final live and in person. Neil Farren takes you to the Grand Duchy to capture the experience of the show, and meets their new Eurovision act Laura Thorn as she discusses her hopes for the contest.

However, we also react to the shock withdrawal of Moldova from the competition after two decades, and Steven Heap takes a heartfelt look back at some of the highlights of one of the contest's most memorable nations.

And that's not all - we're on top of all the major news from the contest this week. We'll be diving deep into Ireland's chances with Conor & Lou from Éirevision as they tell us what it's been like to meet the six artists competing at Eurosong 2025, bring you to Basel to see who the new Eurovision hosts are, and ask what mascot would be perfect for the world's biggest song contest.

There's also an exciting announcement at the end of the show, so stick around to find out what we're up to next!

Want to keep up with this crazy Eurovision season? Listen to Wrap-Up, the weekly news show from the Eurovoix Podcast, every Monday from 07:00 CET.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Neil Farren, Steven Heap, Sem Anne van Dijk
Editor: James Stephenson
Luxembourg Song Contest Guests: Laura Thorn (Luxembourg 2025), Julien Salvia & Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal (songwriters, Luxembourg 2025)
And from the world of Eurovision: Conor & Lou from Éirevision

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

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Hello, and let me offer you an apology - there's no full episode of Wrap-Up this week.

However, despite not being able to bring you a full show this Monday, that doesn't mean that the world of Eurovision has come to a stop. And with all the news from the last seven days, we've got something a little different to make sure you don't miss a beat.

This week, we've tried to condense the entire week of Eurovision news, songs and absolutely inexplicable Moldovan auditions into a shorter timeframe. Much shorter, in fact. We're bringing you all the top lines summing up the last seven days in two minutes.

So we hope you enjoy something new this week, but don't worry. The Eurovoix Podcast will be back to normal service next Monday as we take you to Luxembourg for the first national final of 2025 - the Luxembourg Song Contest. See you there!

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Editor: James Stephenson

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

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Happy New Year - Happy New Eurovision! And this week on the Eurovoix Podcast, Wrap-Up returns to weekly episodes for 2025.

On our first show of the year, we catch up with all that's happened in the world of Eurovision over the holidays. We dive deep into the David vs Goliath story of Festivali i Kenges in Albania, and discuss how Zjerm beat Karnaval with MJ from The Phoenix ESC!

The team also takes a look at how this year's national finals are shaping up across the continent. We'll explain which artists are set to impress for Finland at this year's UMK, look at Croatia's chances of going one better than their second place last year, and ask what one artist in Malta is serving.

And, if you're new to Eurovision, don't worry - we'll get you caught up with the world's craziest contest by explaining all the drama from Eurovision 2024, and looking ahead to what we can expect from this year's contest in Basel, Switzerland.

A brand-new year means a brand-new contest - but its still the same Wrap-Up. Listen to today's Eurovoix Podcast, and listen every Monday from 07:00 CET from today until May.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Daniel Stridh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk
Editor: James Stephenson
And our guest: MJ from The Phoenix ESC

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

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'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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