JOY Eurovision

Io is ready and healthy to preview their country of choice, along with Michael. While Vidbir 2019 might have been erased from people’s minds, Ukraine is hoping to make up for it all with this year’s lot.

It’s certainly an interesting mix of tracks in the grand final field this year.

Who’s up for delicious chicken?

Why’s Io angry?

Who needs real wings?

Make sure you vote for your favourite too!

Playlist

Krutь – 99

Jerry Heil – #VEGAN

Go-A – Solovey

David Axelrod – Horizon

KHAYAT – Call for Love

TVORCHI – Bonfire

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Michael and Liam run through the nine songs fighting for the chance to represent Latvia in Rotterdam this year.

It’s a Super Saturday and Supernova is our preview pick of the week. It’s certainly quite a preview!

Who should be in a remake of BMX Bandits?

Which song has got Latvia in a language bind?

And, um, who’s topless?

Make sure you vote for your favourite too!

Playlist

SELESTE – Like Me

Driksna – Stay

Katrīna Bindere – I Will Break Your Heart

Edgars Kreilis – Tridymite

Katrīna Dimanta – Heart Beats

Miks Dukurs – I’m Falling For You (Supernova Edit)

ANNNA – Polyester

Bad Habits – Sail With You

Samanta Tīna – Still Breathing

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Ahead of Eurovision – Australia Decides on the (supposedly) sunny Gold Coast, Liam had the chance to chat with Måns Zelmerlöw about being here for the big event, his history with national finals and the new single Walk With Me with national treasure, Dami Im.

What does Måns have to say about his Melfest songs?

Does Australia have a shot at Eurovision?

What was it like working with Dami?

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Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Jaguar Jonze is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides.

Michael had a chat with the Queensland-based singer-songwriter, who has taken the world by storm since debuting as a Jonze last year.

They explored the connection between Jaguar, Spectator and Dusky Jonze and what makes this talented artist tick. Having stepped into the world of Eurovision, Jaguar shares her view of the Euro-world and it’s certainly one that requires a violin case.

Plus, in this podcast-exclusive full-length interview, Michael and Jaguar discuss the taboo and stigma around mental health issues and what has helped Jaguar Jonze work through PTSD.

See Jaguar Jonze perform Rabbit Hole during Eurovision: Australia Decides on Saturday 8 February on SBS.

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Montaigne is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides.

Liam caught up with the out-and-proud indie singer, who has become one of Triple J’s (and JOY’s) faves.

They chatted about her long career, what brought her to Australia Decides this year and the change in thinking about Eurovision as an art form.

Plus, Liam asks a question about Montaigne’s Pokemon connection.

See Montaigne perform Don’t Break Me during Eurovision: Australia Decides on Saturday 8 February on SBS.

Australia gets its second chance to select a song for Eurovision, and this year Mitch Tambo is one of the contestants in Eurovision: Australia Decides.

Liam took some time chatting with the proud Gamilaraay man, who found fame as a finalist on Australia’s Got Talent.

Mitch explained what the song means to him, both as a singer and an indigenous person. They talked about the use of language in Together and how they work together to tell the story.

Plus, in the full-length podcast exclusive, find out about Mitch’s Eurovision history.

See Mitch perform Together during Eurovision: Australia Decides on Saturday 8 February on SBS.

With only a week to go until Eurovision: Australia Decides, the second lot of this year’s entries deserve their time in the sun.

Michael and Liam shared their thoughts about the five songs you’ll be seeing on SBS on Saturday 8 February. They also had the chance to chat with some of them. The full, podcast-exclusive interviews will be available in your podcast feed. Make sure you subscribe!

In this preview, the boys don’t agree on everything:

Can Triple J make a difference?

Who’s got the pair excited?

Can a sad song bring them together?

Make sure you vote for your pick of the bunch down below too!

Playlist

Didirri – Raw Stuff

Mitch Tambo – Together

Jaguar Jonze – Rabbit Hole

Montaigne – Don’t Break Me [LGBTI]

Vanessa Amorosi – Lessons of Love

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JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

With fans waiting to find out what would get the prized #1 place, Michael, Liam and Io teamed up with OGAE Australia President, Chris, to tease, troll and torment on the way to top spot.

For the last hour, our President Chris joins the @JOY949 gang! Which song will be number one? Keep listening!!!#EurovisionTop100 #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/MihA3IikUq

— OGAE Australia (@OGAE_Australia) January 27, 2020

The countdown

#10: Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Ukraine 2007)

Verka is the 'Nutbush' of Eurovision #EurovisionTop100

— OnlyPhazz (@phazzles) January 27, 2020

#9: Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (Austria 2014) [LGBTI]

'Rise Like a Phoenix' might have come in at no.9 in #EurovisionTop100 but it was probably THE moment of the last decade. It went beyond the contest. Power to Conchita, Power to us all ~ Dale pic.twitter.com/N3Hp1sknUM

— Aussievision (@aussievisionnet) January 27, 2020

#8: Poli Genova – If Love Was A Crime (Bulgaria 2016)

poli really is a powerhouse #EurovisionTop100

— birthday queen tanya (@EUR0VlSlON) January 27, 2020

#7: ABBA – Waterloo (Sweden 1974)

https://twitter.com/AnouskaHaaket/status/1221694689679511552

#6: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes (Sweden 2015)

I will never not love this song, and @manszelmerlow and the whole team’s performance was perfection. Heroes indeed. #EurovisionTop100

— TimeTravel w/ #NightTerrace (@PetraElliott) January 27, 2020

#5: Eleni Foureira – Fuego (Cyprus 2018)

https://twitter.com/David16996/status/1221697851539042305

#4: Kate Miller-Heidke – Zero Gravity (Australia 2019) [AUS]

The definition of a glowup all based on staging. 'Zero Gravity' #Australia #EurovisionTop100

— OnlyPhazz (@phazzles) January 27, 2020

#3: KEiiNO – Spirit In The Sky (Norway 2019) [LGBTI]

https://twitter.com/Xjaime1X/status/1221700051279286277

#2: Dami Im – Sound Of Silence (Australia 2016) [AUS]

Forever grateful I was there to see Dami be the queen of everything in person

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

Liam and Io were joined in studio by Jayde and Cem, both from OGAE Australia, to count down to the top 10.

Thank you so much to Ayan and Fleur for a wonderful 2 hours of hosting! Joining us in studio next is Jayde and Cem! #EurovisionTop100 pic.twitter.com/vWghh2JKo7

— OGAE Australia (@OGAE_Australia) January 27, 2020

The countdown

#25: Laura Tesoro – What’s The Pressure (Belgium 2016)

#24: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady (Ukraine 2008)

#23: Elina Born & Stig Rästa – Goodbye To Yesterday (Estonia 2015)

#22: Il Volo – Grande Amore (Italy 2015)

#21: Sanna Nielsen – Undo (Sweden 2014)

#20: Sibel Tüzün – Superstar (Turkey 2006)

#19: Zlata Ognevich – Gravity (Ukraine 2013)

#18: Ruslana – Wild Dances (Ukraine 2004)

#17: Hatari – Hatrið Mun Sigra (Iceland 2019)

#16: Duncan Laurence – Arcade (Netherlands 2019) [LGBTI]

#15: Lena – Satellite (Germany 2010)

#14: Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside (Belgium 2015)

#13: Mahmood – Soldi (Italy 2019) [LGBTI]

#12: Guy Sebastian – Tonight Again (Australia 2015) [AUS]

#11: Sergey Lazarev – You Are The Only One (Russia 2016)

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for 2020’s Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

Michael and Liam were joined in studio by Jayde and Cem, both from OGAE Australia, to help you get to #26.

Thank you so much to Ayan and Fleur for a wonderful 2 hours of hosting! Joining us in studio next is Jayde and Cem! #EurovisionTop100 pic.twitter.com/vWghh2JKo7

— OGAE Australia (@OGAE_Australia) January 27, 2020

The countdown

#40: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (Norway 2009)

#39: Pastora Soler – Quédate Conmigo (Spain 2012)

#38: Sertab Erener – Everyway That I Can (Turkey 2003)

#37: Emmelie de Forest – Only Teardrops (Denmark 2013)

#36: Aminata – Love Injected (Latvia 2015)

#35: Hera Björk – Je Ne Sais Quoi (Iceland 2010)

#34: Urban Symphony – Rändajad (Estonia 2009)

#33: The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (Netherlands 2014)

#32: Saara Aalto – Monsters (Finland 2018) [LGBTI]

#31: Francesco Gabbani – Occidentali’s Karma (Italy 2017)

#30: Koit Toome & Laura – Verona (Estonia 2017)

#29: Mørland & Debrah Scarlett – A Monster Like Me (Norway 2015)

#28: Paula Seling & Ovi – Playing With Fire (Romania 2010)

#27: Johnny Logan – Hold Me Now (Ireland 1987) [AUS]

#26: Marija Šerifović – Molitva (Serbia 2007) [LGBTI]