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JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

Michael was joined in studio by Fleur from OGAE Australia and JOYEurovision’s Io to help count down.

The Countdown

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

#54: Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (Portugal – 2017)

#53: Brotherhood Of Man – Save Your Kisses For Me (United Kingdom – 1976)

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

#51: Domenico Modugno – Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Italy – 1958)

#50: Sunstroke Project – Hey Mamma (Moldova – 2017)

#49: Joci Pápai – Origo (Hungary – 2017)

#48: France Gall – Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son (Luxembourg – 1965)

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

#46: Sunstroke Project & Olia Tira – Run Away (Moldova – 2010)

#45: Sibel Tüzün – Superstar (Turkey – 2006)

#44: Jamala – 1944 (Ukraine – 2016)

#43: Ivi Adamou – La La Love (Cyprus – 2012)

#42: Yohanna – Is It True? (Iceland – 2009)

#41: Marija Šerifović – Molitva (Serbia – 2007)

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

Michael was joined in studio by Fleur from OGAE Australia and JOYEurovision’s Io to help count down.

The Countdown

#70: Justs – Heartbeat (Latvia – 2016)

#69: Jedward – Lipstick (Ireland – 2011)

#68: Emmelie De Forest – Only Teardrops (Denmark – 2013)

#67: Kate Ryan – Je T’adore (Belgium – 2006)

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

#65: Katrina & The Waves – Love Shine A Light (United Kingdom – 1997)

#64: Kati Wolf – What About My Dreams? (Hungary – 2011)

#63: Dana International – Diva (Israel – 1998)

#62: Sebnem Paker & Group Etnic – Dinle (Turkey – 1997)

#61: Mélovin – Under The Ladder (Ukraine – 2018)

#60: Nadav Guedj – Golden Boy (Israel – 2015)

#59: Céline Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (Switzerland – 1988)

#58: Hadise – Düm Tek Tek (Turkey – 2009)

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

#56: Helena Paparizou – My Number One (Greece – 2005)

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

Michael was joined in studio by Danie and Laura, both from OGAE Australia to help count down.

The countdown

#85: Mikolas Josef – Lie To Me (Czech Republic – 2018)

#84: Dihaj – Skeletons (Azerbaijan – 2017)

#83: Greta Salóme & Jónsi – Never Forget (Iceland – 2012)

#82: Cesár Sampson – Nobody But You (Austria – 2018)

#81: Barei – Say Yay! (Spain – 2016)

#80: Lucie Jones – Never Give Up On You (United Kingdom – 2017)

#79: Doredos – My Lucky Day (Moldova – 2018)

#78: Olsen Brothers – Fly On The Wings Of Love (Denmark – 2000)

#77: Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance You Off (Sweden – 2018)

#76: Robin Bengtsson – I Can’t Go On (Sweden – 2017)

#75: Anne-Marie David – Tu Te Reconnaîtras (Luxembourg – 1973)

#74: Tooji – Stay (Norway – 2012)

#73: Urban Symphony – Rändajad (Estonia – 2009)

#72: Madame Monsieur – Mercy (France – 2018)

#71: Secret Garden – Nocturne (Norway – 1995)

JOY and OGAE Australia teamed up for the first ever Eurovision Top 100 countdown, as voted by you.

Did your pick make the #EurovisionTop100 list?

Michael was joined in studio by Danie and Laura, both from OGAE Australia to help count down.

The countdown

#100: Carl Espen – Silent Storm (Norway – 2014)

#99: Vanilla Ninja – Cool Vibes (Switzerland – 2005)

#98: Željko Joksimović – Lane Moje (Serbia & Montenegro – 2004)

#97: Electro Velvet – Still In Love (United Kingdom – 2015)

#96: Nina – Čaroban (Serbia – 2011)

#95: Aliona Moon – O Mie (Moldova – 2013)

#94: Iveta Mukuchyan – Lovewave (Armenia – 2016)

#93: Carola – Invincible (Sweden – 2006)

#92: Buranovskiye Babushki – Party For Everybody (Russia – 2012)

#91: Manga – We Could Be The Same (Turkey – 2010)

#90: Lulu – Boom Bang-A-Bang (United Kingdom – 1969)

#89: Amaia & Alfred – Tu Canción (Spain – 2018)

#88: Rasmussen – Higher Ground (Denmark – 2018)

#87: Mihai Traistariu – Tornero (Romania – 2006)

#86: Maraaya – Here For You (Slovenia – 2015)

Mark Vincent is well known for his tenor voice, having spent years touring, performing and recording.

Having been selected to participate in Eurovision Australia Decides, Michael talks with Mark about the uniqueness of opera in the Australian landscape and how that might play out on the Gold Coast stage.

Mark shared the personal stories behind ‘This is Not the End’ and his family traditions when it comes to Eurovision.

Plus he reveals his Eurovision favourites and what’s coming up during 2019, including a new tour and album.

Follow Mark on social media:

  @TheMarkVincent

Watch Eurovision Australia Decides on Saturday 9 February at 8:30pm AEDT on SBS.

When this year’s Eurovision Australia Decides contestants were announced, the one question that came out of most people’s mouths and through social media was “Who’s Leea Nanos?”

This teen from Melbourne has been singing and writing music since the age of 11, performing for audiences large and small.

Leea had a chat with Michael about being chosen for Eurovision Australia Decides and how she found out about the competition. They discuss the story behind her debut single ‘Set Me Free’ and how close she was to missing out on having it chosen for the Gold Coast.

Plus find out just how much of a Eurovision fan this talented singer-songwriter is.

Follow Leea on social media:

  @LeeaNanos

Watch Eurovision Australia Decides on Saturday 9 February at 8:30pm AEDT on SBS.

Aydan Calafiore is best known to Australian viewers as one of the final four in 2018’s season of The Voice.

He’s coming back to your TV screen as one of the ten contestants in the very first Australian national final – Eurovision Australia Decides – on Saturday 9 February.

Michael had a chat with the Melburnian about his past and why being young works in his favour.

They discussed his Eurovision Australia Decides journey and performance and what type of tribute he would pay to his favourite Eurovision performer.

Plus, the lads explore how ‘Dust’ has changed in meaning since originally being written, and how Aydan works through his problems.

Follow AYDAN on social media:

  @Aydan_music

Watch Eurovision Australia Decides on Saturday 9 February at 8:30pm AEDT on SBS.

Out-and-proud Alfie Arcuri won The Voice 2016 and the architect from Sydney has become one of our favourite artists.

Ahead of his appearance on Eurovision Australia Decides, he chatted with Liam about life after The Voice and his true thoughts about that Winner’s Single.

They talked about the path to Australia’s first national final, including how we might have heard all the songs Alfie submitted if the rules allowed it! There was also some discussion about the stage performance and how Mäns’ ‘Heroes’ has had an influence in it.

Alfie spilt the (lukewarm chamomile) tea about his competitors and their songs and shared his favourite Eurovision entries of all time.

Plus the pair discussed Alfie’s song ‘To Myself’, explored its meaning and why it was close to not being sung by the man himself.

For even more from Liam and Alfie, check out the February 2019 issue of the Star Observer.

Follow Alfie Arcuri on social media:

  @AlfieArcuri

Watch Eurovision Australia Decides on Saturday 9 February at 8:30pm AEDT on SBS.

Australia’s first ever national final is going to be held on Saturday 9 February on the Gold Coast.

Michael and Liam celebrated by starting to preview some of the ten acts that will be performing on the Eurovision: Australia Decides stage. They even had a chance to chat with some of them and each of the extended interviews will be available in the podcast feed for your enjoyment.

There’s something for everyone in this special national final, with the other five acts to be previewed during next week’s show.

Who does Liam want to come back to help preview Estonia’s entries?

Why is Mark Vincent so pumped to be in the running?

Who do the boys want to remix Courtney Act’s song?

Make sure you vote for your pick of this bunch too!

The Playlist

Jessica Mauboy – We Got Love (ESC 2018)

Mark Vincent – This is Not the End

Alfie Arcuri – To Myself [LGBTI]

Leea Nanos – Set Me Free

AYDAN – Dust

Courtney Act – Fight For Love [LGBTI]

Stay Connected

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Michael, Liam and Io continue to love the kids’ work in this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The babblePOP! team preview the final ten entries ahead of the big show.

Who gets the team’s top 5 ranking?

Which song does Liam think will come last?

Which song gets the most interesting title gong for this year?

Let us know your pick of the ten by voting on the babblePOP! website and make your official vote count at vote.junioreurovision.tv

Catch the show at 2am AEDT on Monday 26 November online, or via ABC ME at the family-friendly time of 6pm AEDT on Monday 26 November.

If you really love the songs, download or stream the album.

The Playlist

Albania: Efi Gjika – Barbie

Malta: Ela – Marchin’ On

Serbia: Bojana Radovanović – Svet

FYR Macedonia: Marija Spasovska – Doma

Portugal: Rita Laranjeira – Gosto de Tudo (Já Não Gosto de Nada)

Ireland: Taylor Hynes – IOU

The Netherlands: MAX & ANNE – Samen

Wales: Manw – Perta

France: Angélina – Jamais sans toi

Australia: Jael – Champion