JOY Eurovision

Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February.

One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Jude York.

Liam had a chat with the out-and-proud singer-songwriter about his journey to #AusDecides, including his Disney prince fantasy. We find out about the colour palette for I Won’t Need to Dream and what’s coming next for Jude.

How did the two parts of I Won’t Need to Dream come together?

What inspires Jude in his songwriting?

Why does Eurovision get Jude so excited?

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Australia gets to choose its Eurovision entry for 2022 on Saturday 26 February.

One of this year’s Eurovision – Australia Decides artists is Andrew Lambrou.

Michael caught up with Andrew to chat about his musical journey, the importance of Eurovision and a background to his song Electrify.

What got Andrew started?

Why are there Spanish lyrics in Electrify?

What role does music play in Andrew’s life?

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The Goldie is getting ready to host the biggest competition this side of the AFL Grand Final and we’re ready to start previewing it.

Michael and Liam help you navigate through five of this year’s Australia Decides entries. You also get the chance to hear from a few of them!

Watch Eurovision – Australia Decides on SBS on Saturday 26 February.

What surprise does KEiiNO have in store?

Just how gay has Liam become?

Which song is the team’s favourite?

Hear each interview in its entirety via the JOYEurovision podcast feed.

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Playlist

Jaguar Jonze – Little Fires

Andrew Lambrou – Electrify

Jude York 🏳️‍🌈 – I Won’t Need to Dream

Charley – I Suck At Being Lonely

Paulini – We Are One

KEiiNO 🏳️‍🌈 – Venus

Estonia’s biggest music show is coming. Michael, Liam and Io are all fans of Eesti Laul so it had to be previewed.

But since Semi 2 was yet to come, there’s something a little different about the show: It’s a prediction of the Grand Final!

The finalists from Semi 1 get their time to shine during the first half of the show, with the Semi 2 predictions getting a run in the second half.

How does Michael remember Ott?

How does Melfest fit in with everything?

Which song should Liam have a songwriting credit for?

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Playlist

Stig Rästa – Interstellar

Elysa – Fire

Andrei Zevakin ft Grete Paia – Mis nüüd saab [What’s Next?]

Ott Lepland – Aovalguses [Into The Light]

Elina Nechayeva – Remedy

Black Velvet – Sandra

Jaagup Tuisk – Kui Vaid [If Only]

STEFAN – Hope

Anna Sahlene – CHAMPION

Maian – Meeletu [Crazy]

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022.

Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian.

In the eighth and final hour of the broadcast, Michael, Liam, Fleur and Leith helped count down Australia’s top 10 Eurovision favourites.

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The countdown

#10: Conchita Wurst 🏳️‍🌈 – Rise Like a Phoenix [Austria 2014]

#9: Måneskin 🏳️‍🌈 – Zitti e buoni [Italy 2021]

#8: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes [Sweden 2015]

#7: Daði og Gagnamagnið 🏳️‍🌈 – Think About Things [Iceland 2020]

#6: Sergey Lazarev – You Are The Only One [Russia 2016]

#5: Eleni Foureira – Fuego [Cyprus 2018]

#4: KEiiNO 🏳️‍🌈 – Spirit in the Sky [Norway 2019]

#3: Go_A – Shum [Ukraine 2021]

#2: Dami Im 🇦🇺 – Sound of Silence [Australia 2016]

#1: Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Euphoria [Sweden 2012]

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022.

Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian.

In the seventh hour of the broadcast, Liam, Fleur and Leith helped count down Australia’s favourites from #22 to #11.

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The countdown

#22: Ruslana – Wild Dances [Ukraine 2004]

#21: Poli Genova – If Love Was a Crime [Bulgaria 2016]

#20: Johnny Logan 🇦🇺 – Hold Me Now [Ireland 1987]

#19: Gjon’s Tears – Tou l’univers [Switzerland 2021]

#18: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra [Iceland 2019]

#17: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady [Ukraine 2008]

#16: Paula Seling & Ovi – Playing With Fire [Romania 2010]

#15: Kate Miller-Heidke 🇦🇺 – Zero Gravity [Australia 2019]

#14: ABBA – Waterloo [Sweden 1974]

#13: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale [Norway 2009]

#12: Sibel Tüzün – Süperstar [Turkey 2006]

#11: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai [Ukraine 2007]

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022.

Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian.

In the sixth hour of the broadcast, Michael, Liam, Danie and Damien helped count down Australia’s favourites from #35 to #23.

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The countdown

#35: Tooji 🏳️‍🌈 – Stay [Norway 2012]

#34: Albina – Tick-Tock [Croatia 2021]

#33: Katrina and the Waves – Love Shine a Light [UK 1997]

#32: Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise [Denmark 1963]

#31: Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside [Belgium 2015]

#30: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess [Bulgaria 2017]

#29: Svetlana Loboda – Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl) [Ukraine 2009]

#28: France Gall – Poupée de cire, poupée de son [Luxembourg 1965]

#27: The Roop – On Fire [Lithuania 2020]

#26: Gina G 🇦🇺 – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit [UK 1996]

#25: Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can [Turkey 2003]

#24: Aminata – Love Injected [Latvia 2015]

#23: Pastora Soler – Quédate conmigo [Spain 2012]

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022.

Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian.

In the fifth hour of the broadcast, Michael, Liam, Danie and Damien helped count down Australia’s favourites from #48 to #36.

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The countdown

#48: Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah [Finland 2006]

#47: Roberto Bellarosa – Love Kills [Belgium 2013]

#46: Jedward – Waterline [Ireland 2012]

#45: Koit Toome & Laura – Verona [Estonia 2017]

#44: Mørland & Debrah Scarlett – A Monster Like Me [Norway 2015]

#43: Lena – Satellite [Germany 2010]

#42: Polina Gagarina – A Million Voices [Russia 2015]

#41: Céline Dion – Ne partez pas sans moi [Switzerland 1988]

#40: Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love [Norway 2013]

#39: Ivi Adamou – La La Love [Cyprus 2012]

#38: Domenico Modugno – Nel blú dipinto di blú [Italy 1958]

#37: Duncan Laurence 🏳️‍🌈 – Arcade [Netherland 2019]

#36: Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me to Your Heaven [Sweden 1999]

After being MIA in 2021, it was great to see the Eurovision Top 100 return in 2022.

Voted on by OGAE Australia and JOY members, this countdown is uniquely Australian.

In the fourth hour of the broadcast, Liam, Brent and Josh helped count down Australia’s favourites from #61 to #49.

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The countdown

#61: Șebnem Paker & Grup Etnic – Dinle [Turkey 1997]

#60: The Roop – Discoteque [Lithuania 2021]

#59: Hadise – Düm Tek Tek [Turkey 2009]

#58: Guy Sebastian 🇦🇺 – Tonight Again [Australia 2015]

#57: Urban Symphony – Rändajad [Estonia 2009]

#56: Frida Boccara – Un jour, un enfant [France 1969]

#55: Natalia Gordienko – Sugar [Moldova 2021]

#54: Helena Paparizou – My Number One [Greece 2005]

#53: Dana International 🏳️‍🌈 – Diva [Israel 1998]

#52: Barbara Pravi – Voilà [France 2021]

#51: Barei – Say Yay! [Spain 2016]

#50: Il Volo – Grande Amore [Italy 2015]

#49: Little Big – Uno [Russia 2020]

It’s a national final that’s got everyone excited, for very good reasons. Benidorm Fest has delivered its semi finals and it’s now time for Spain to select their winner.

Michael, Liam and Bryan preview the eight songs that are in the running for Spain’s ticket to the Eurovision Grand Final. You can enjoy the show yourself on Sunday 30 January at 8am AEDT via RTVE Play.

Which bische has got Bryan excited?

Why is Liam so disappointed about the DNQs?

Why is Michael having palpitations?

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The playlist

Rayden – Calle de la Llorería [Lloreria Street]

Tanxugueiras – Terra [Earth]

Varry Brava – Raffaella

Chanel – SloMo

Azúcar Moreno – Postureo [DNQ; Posturing]

Unique – Mejores [DNQ; Best]

Rigoberta Bandini – Ay mamá [Oh mum]

XEINN – Eco [Echo]

Gonzalo Hermida – Quién lo diría [Who’d say]

Blanca Paloma – Secreto de Agua [Secret of Water]