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Eurovision is one big family and this year, some Icelandic brothers have extended it even further.

Hálfdán and Matthías are VÆB, and they’ve found a brand-new pair of blinged out sunglasses just in time to make their way to Basel.

Michael and Io chat with the lads about their music, being the oldies at Songvakeppnin and if they’d ever consider being in a Eurovision and Alone Australia crossover series.

Which Eurovision singer would they want to have in their boat?

How many glasses do they have?

Why do the boys know all about funerals?

You can see VÆB perform Róa during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS:

Not in Australia? Watch the video in full in the Spotify podcast.

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Every year, JOY 94.9 turns to you to ask for your support in keeping Australia’s only LGBTIQA community media organisation Out, Loud and Proud. Radiothon is our annual fundraiser and this year’s theme is Stronger Together. It’s with your financial support that we can continue to amplify our diverse LGBTIQA+ voices across Australia and the world.

Michael and Bryan get into the Radiothon spirit by getting together to run through some of the latest news out of Basel. Plus, there are a few brand new tunes from your Eurovision favourites.

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Flags, flags, flags… and why Nemo and the delegations aren’t too happy about the new rules

What’s with all the interval acts?

The qualifier reveals will be different this year, but do they really need to change?

Nemo – Casanova

Voyager – Seen Better Days

Montaigne – it’s all about the money

KEiiNO – Unstoppable

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There are only days until Europe (and Australia) pick up their phones to choose who’s off to the Eurovision Grand Final for 2025.

Michael and Bryan run through the second half of Semi Final 2, to explore who’s involved, who’s got a chance, and who’s your best tip for a breakfast break.

Do not forget to set your alarm, so you can watch (and vote in) Semi Final 2 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Friday 16 May at 5am (AEST).

What’s getting Michael’s goat?

Who should do an Australian tour?

How can you help us be Stronger Together? Hint: Head to joy.org.au/radiothon to support JOY!

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 Vote now to rank all of the songs in this half of Semi Final 2 and choose who you think will be headed to the Grand Final.

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Malta: Miriana Conte – SERVING

Georgia: Mariam Shengelia – Freedom

Denmark: Sissal – Hallucination

Czechia: ADONXS – Kiss Kiss Goodbye

Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son [The doll turns up the sound]

Israel: Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise

Serbia: Princ – Mila [Sweetheart]

Finland: Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME [I’m coming]

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It’s election day in Australia and we’ve all enjoyed our democracy sausages. But there’s another big vote yet to come… Semi Final 2.

Michael and Io get their pencils out to make notes on the first eight songs in the semi final that we have some input into. It’s a big one, but who will be going through to the Grand Final?

Make sure you prepare your democracy breakfast before watching Semi Final 2 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Friday 16 May at 5am (AEST).

Will Australia be yum yum for the Europeans?

What’s Imagine Dragons got to do with it?

Who needs to serve face?

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 Vote now to rank all of the songs in this half of Semi Final 2 and choose who you think will be headed to the Grand Final.

Save the music to your preferred streaming platform.

Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Australia: Go-Jo – Milkshake Man

Montenegro: Nina Žižić – Dobrodošli

Ireland: EMMY – Laika Party

Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi

Armenia: PARG – SURVIVOR

Austria: JJ – Wasted Love

Greece: Klavdia – Asteromáta

Lithuania: Katarsis – Tavo Akys

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Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member.

Michael, Io, Lou and Ethan were in the studio to reveal your TOP 10 for 2025.

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#10: Daði og Gagnamagnið – Think About Things (Iceland 2020)

#9: Nemo – The Code (Switzerland 2024)

#8: Go_A – Shum (Шум) (Ukraine 2021)

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

#6: Joost Klein – Europapa (Netherlands 2024)

#5: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim (Croatia 2024)

#4: Loreen – Tattoo (Sweden 2023)

#3: Dami Im – Sound of Silence (Australia 2016)

#2: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (Finland 2023)

#1: Loreen – Euphoria (Sweden 2012)

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Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member.

Michael, Io, Lou and Ethan were in the studio to get ready for the big reveal.

Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100

Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

#22: Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes (Sweden 2015)

#21: Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (Norway 2009)

#20: Chanel – SloMo (Spain 2022)

#19: KEiiNO – Spirit in the Sky (Norway 2019)

#18: Conchita Wurst – Rise Like a Phoenix (Austria 2014)

#17: Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (Sweden 2022)

#16: Kaleen – We Will Rave (Austria 2024)

#15: Voyager – Promise (Australia 2023)

#14: Eleni Foureira – Fuego (Cyprus 2018)

#13: Kate Miller-Heidke – Zero Gravity (Australia 2019)

#12: ABBA – Waterloo (Sweden 1974)

#11: Måneskin – Zitti e buoni (Italy 2021)

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Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member.

Io, Paul, James and Fleur were in the studio as big fans of all things Eurovision.

Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100

Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

#35: Pernilla – När jag blundar (Finland 2012)

#34: Alessandra – Queen of Kings (Norway 2023)

#33: Céline Dion – Ne partez pas sans moi (Switzerland 1988)

#32: Olly Alexander – Dizzy (United Kingdom 2024)

#31: Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue (Ireland 2024)

#30: Diodato – Fai rumore (Italy 2020)

#29: Sibel Tüzün – Süper Star (Turkey 2006)

#28: Johnny Logan – Hold Me Now (Ireland 1987)

#27: Poli Genova – If Love Was a Crime (Bulgaria 2016)

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

#25: SunStroke Project and Olia Tira – Run Away (Moldova 2010)

#24: Ruslana – Wild Dances (Ukraine 2004)

#23: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra (Iceland 2019)

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Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member.

Io, Paul, James and Fleur were in the studio as big fans of all things Eurovision.

Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100

Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

#48: Electric Fields – One Milkali (One Blood) (Australia 2024)

#47: Charlotte Nilsson – Take Me to Your Heaven (Sweden 1999)

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

#45: Il Volo – Grande amore (Italy 2015)

#44: Efendi – Mata Hari (Azerbaijan 2021)

#43: Marco Mengoni – Due vite (Italy 2023)

#42: Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland 2006)

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

#40: Lena – Satellite (Germany 2010)

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

#38: Mahmood – Soldi (Italy 2019)

#37: Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit (United Kingdom 1996)

#36: Sergey Lazarev – You Are the Only One (Russia 2016)

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Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member.

Michael, Theo and Leo (but not Io) were in the studio to keep the countdown bouncing along.

Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100

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#61: Gjon’s Tears – Répondez-moi (Switzerland 2020)

#60: Lucie Jones – Never Give Up on You (United Kingdom 2017)

#59: Nebulossa – Zorra (Spain 2024)

#58: Rosa Linn – Snap (Armenia 2022)

#57: Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf a Banana (Norway 2022)

#56: Duncan Laurence – Arcade (Netherlands 2019)

#55: La Zarra – Évidemment (France 2023)

#54: Blanche – City Lights (Belgium 2017)

#53: Silvía Night – Congratulations (Iceland 2006)

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

#51: Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (Ukraine 2022)

#50: Beth – Dime (Spain 2003)

#49: Greta Salóme – Hear Them Calling (Iceland 2016)

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Easter Monday wasn’t just full of buns, eggs and bunnies – it was full of your Eurovision favourites! For the sixth time, Australia voted for their top 100 Eurovision songs of all time, thanks to the amazing people at OGAE Australia. Australia’s official Eurovision fan club is celebrating their 10th birthday this year and you can show your support by becoming a member.

Michael, Theo and Leo (but not Io) were in the studio to keep the countdown bouncing along.

Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100

Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

#74: Netta – Toy (Israel 2018)

#73: Tali – Fighter (Luxembourg 2024)

#72: Barbara Pravi – Voilà (France 2021)

#71: Urban Symphony – Rändajad (Estonia 2009)

#70: Toto Cutugno – Insieme: 1992 (Italy 1990)

#69: Jamala – 1944 (Ukraine 2016)

#68: Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper – Burning Daylight (Netherlands 2023)

#67: Eugent Bushpepa – Mall (Albania 2018)

#66: Silvester Belt – Luktelk (Lithuania 2024)

#65: Little Big – Uno (Russia 2020)

#64: Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria (Ukraine 2024)

#63: Paula Seling and Ovi – Playing with Fire (Romania 2010)

#62: Zlata Ognevich – Gravity (Ukraine 2013)

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