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It’s a tradition across Eastern Europe, where families gather around the tree to celebrate the three nights of FiKmas.

The 62nd edition of Albania‘s premier song competition delivered a winner by 25 December, but as always, Festivali i Këngës brought the drama.

Michael and Bryan check out just some of the songs that made the FiK grand final, but couldn’t get the public’s attention like Besa Kokëdhima did with her song Zemrën n’dorë. Not even the jury could pick the public’s winner!

Who did the jury choose as the FiK winner?

What bold choice has Bryan made about Mal?

Why has Michael started reminiscing about Ray Martin?

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Besa Krasniqi – Esenciale [Essential]    

Elsa Lila – Mars [March]   

Erina and the Elementals – Jetën n’skaj [Life on the Edge]    

Anduel Kovaçi – Nan’ (Live)   

Martina Serreqi – Vetëm ty (Live) [Only You]   

Shpat Deda – S’mund T’fitoj Pa Ty [I Can’t Win Without You]   

Tiri Gjoci – Në ëndërr [Dreaming]   

Mal Retkoceri – Çmendur [Crazy]   

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We usually expect Albania to start the national final season, but Czechia has come along and stolen the limelight with ESCZ.

With a 70% international / 30% Czech vote split, Aiko won the Czech ticket to Malmö with Pedestal. But Michael and Io have thoughts about the end result and what it might mean for future national finals. They also have thoughts about the other six songs that were vying for a place at Eurovision.

Who would Michael have given extra points to?

Which song was Io surprisingly advocating?

What notes do the team have for ČT?

Missed the final? Watch ESCZ 2024 from start to finish.

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Gianna Lei – Starlet

Tomas Robin – Out Of My Mind

LENNY – Good Enough

Tom Sean – Dopamine Overdose

Mydy – Red Flag Parade

Elly – The Angel’s Share

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It’s that time of the year again – Eurovision returns to Australia’s amazing LGBTIQA radio station.

Michael and Io start the ball rolling with a quick check in with the latest news from Eurovision 2024, along with new music from some ESC favourites.

What’s the go with #MarcoforMelbourne?

Why’s Romania in the news?

Where’s Israel in all of this?

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Lorie ft Bilal Hassani 🏳️‍🌈 – Play

Marco Mengoni – Due Nuvole

Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Narcissist

Gustaph 🏳️‍🌈 – Already Know

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The world is counting down to the start of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. The beaches are ready, the singers have rehearsed and the voting is open!

Michael and Io share their thoughts on the other eight songs vying for the junior trophy, which looks to be anyone’s win this year!

Join the rest of Europe at 4pm CET on Sunday 26 November, or if you’re in Australia, you can watch on YouTube at 2am AEDT on Monday 27 November.

What seem to be the official haircuts of Georgia and Germany?

Has France started saving for another gig in 2024?

Who’s controlling the purse strings at RAI?

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🇬🇧 STAND UNIQU3 – Back To Life

🇮🇹 Melissa & Ranya – Un Mondo Giusto [A Just World]

🇵🇱 Maja Krzyżewska – I Just Need A Friend

🇬🇪 Anastasia & Ranina – Over The Sky

🇩🇪 FIA – Ohne Worte [Without words]

🇦🇱 Viola Gjyzeli – Bota ime [My world]

🇲🇹 Yulan – Stronger

🇫🇷 Zoé Clauzure – Cœur [Heart]

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It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of Heroes at 4pm CET on Sunday 26 November. If you’re in Australia, you can watch on YouTube at 2am AEDT on Monday 27 November.

Michael and Io love hearing from Europe’s talented under 16s and this year’s bunch is no exception.

Has Estonia hit the mark?

Why’s Io frustrated with Ireland?

What’s got Michael confused about the Netherlands?

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🏆 France 2022: Lissandro – Oh Maman! [Oh Mum!]

🇪🇸 Sandra Valero – Loviu

🇪🇪 ARHANNA – Hoiame Kokku [Staying together]

🇮🇪 Jessica McKean – Aisling [Dream]

🇵🇹 Júlia Machado – Where I Belong

🇺🇦 Anastasia Dymyd – Kvitka [Flower]

🇲🇰 Tamara Grujeska – Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj [Tell me, tell me who]

🇦🇲 Yan Girls – Do It My Way

🇳🇱 Sep & Jasmijn – Holding On To You

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Every year, on that special Saturday night, hundreds of people gather in a club to dance the night away for one last time. Euroclub is the place where you’re comparing accreditation badges, catching up with tired delegations, watching backing dancers stumbling around and making plans to meet up again soon.

Michael and Io head to Euroclub for the final time for 2023, as they wrap the Eurovision season up after a very crazy year.

What happened with Michael’s muff?

Who does Io want to go out partying with?

Which remix should have been the actual entry?

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Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo (80s Synthwave Remix)

Mae Muller – I Wrote a Song (Jolyon Petch 🇦🇺 Radio Edit)

Gustaph 🏳️‍🌈 – Because Of You (Captain E’s Gluten-free Vocal Mix)

Daði Freyr – Whole Again

Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (Faustix Remix)

Alessandra 🏳️‍🌈 – Queen of Kings (Gabry Ponte Remix)

Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter (Faderhead Remix)

Noa Kirel – Unicorn (Rotem Mansano Remix)

Voyager 🇦🇺 – Promise (Progressive House Remix)

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Eurovision fans around the world are slowly deflating after the 2023 season. But it’s important to note that there is some unfinished business before we say goodbye to 2023.

Michael and Io go right back to the Eurovision National Finals to share some of the songs that never got played. Whether it’s because they didn’t get to their grand final, or the comp wasn’t covered, these tracks are some of the Best of the Rest for this year.

What should Sweden send in 2024?

Could 2023 be the year known most for all of its NF drama?

Why was Michael vindicated?

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Casanovas – Så Kommer Känslorna Tillbaka

Jann – Gladiator

SunStroke Project – Yummy Mommy

Patrisha – Hush

Andreea D Folclor Orchestra – Periniţa mea

Anna Oxa – Sali (Canto dell’anima)

AIDAN – Reġina

TRONG – Dare to Be Different

Sharonne 🏳️‍🌈 – AIRE

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We have a result. And that result is a win for Sweden!

Michael and Liam celebrate the record seventh win for Europe’s pop powerhouse, and the second win for Mother Loreen, with a party.

Enjoy all seven Eurovision winners, along with some special extra picks, in this extra special show.

Does Liam actually like Sweden?

Which Charlotte do Michael and Liam prefer?

And what do they think about the jury versus public vote bruhaha?

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1968: Claes-Göran Hederström – Det börjar verka kärlek, banne mig

1972: Family Four – Härliga sommardag

1974: ABBA – Waterloo

1984: Herreys – Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley

1991: Carola – Fångad av en stormvind

1999: Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me To Your Heaven

2008: Charlotte Perrelli – Hero

2012: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Euphoria

2015: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes

2022: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer

2023: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo

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The day has finally come, as the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 comes to a massive close.

Michael and Io preview the six auto-qualifiers in the Grand Final before running through all 26 songs in the running to win the Eurovision trophy.

Be part of the fun and join us as we’re united by music on SBS on Sunday 14 May:

What do Michael and Io think of the favourites?

Who’s breaking up marriages?

Where do the team think Voyager will end up?

🗳️ Make your voice heard: Vote for your two favourites of this year’s Grand Final.

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🇫🇷 La Zarra – Évidemment

🇪🇸 Blanca Paloma – Eaea

🇮🇹 Marco Mengoni – Due Vite

🇺🇦 TVORCHI – Heart of Steel

🇩🇪 Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter

🇬🇧 Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song

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For the very first time, Australia is sending a band to Eurovision. And it’s not just any band – it’s Australia Decides favourite, Voyager. Scott, Simone and Ash joined Michael for a coffee and chit chat ahead of the semi final rehearsals.

The Perth-based synth-metal rockers shared their thoughts about the state of Aussie music, particularly the rock scene, and how much of a connection there is to Eurovision. There’s a last-minute staging change for Promise and the return roasting of Greece’s Victor Vernicos, along with a discussion of how close this year’s theme is to reality.

🤫 How long did they have to keep this all a secret?

🚗 Is Danny really to blame for that classic ’80s car on stage?

🌟 Who are the band’s favourite Eurovision contestants?

You can see Voyager perform Promise during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

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