In the first of a two-part special, the Eurovoix Podcast is at the London Eurovision Party to speak to several of this year's Eurovision contenders.

On this show, James Stephenson and Darshan Bijuvignesh interview artists from all across Europe looking to make an impact at the contest in Basel next month. They range from older acts like San Marino's Gabry Ponte and Poland's Justyna Steczkowska, to younger artists like Croatia's Marko Bosnjak and Iceland's Væb.

There's also a chance to learn more about this year's artists. James speaks to Belgium's Red Sebastian about his decision to take on a stage name, Australia's Go-Jo about his upbringing in a self-sustaining community, and Czechia's Adonxs about how his time in London shaped his artistry today. You'll also hear from six Latvian fairies as Tautumeitas also drop by to chat.

And, at the end of the show, Darshan meets his favourite artists of this year, Shkodra Elektronike from Albania - and he has a special gift just for them. 

Tomorrow, we'll be back with your regularly scheduled Wrap-Up covering all that happened at LEP, the latest news from Basel, more of our song previews and a chance to hear what British Eurofans think of this year's songs - from the pub!

Make sure you come back at 07:00 CET on Tuesday 15 April for Part 2, and every week for the Eurovoix Podcast - on Tuesday next week because of Easter, and Monday after that!

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh
Editor: James Stephenson
And our guests from the London Eurovision Party: Gabry Ponte (San Marino 2025), Marko Bosnjak (Croatia 2025), Justyna Steczkowska (Poland 2025), Red Sebastian (Belgium 2025), Væb (Iceland 2025), Tautumeitas (Latvia 2025), Go-Jo (Australia 2025), Adonxs (Czechia 2025) and Shkodra Elektronike (Albania 2025)

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