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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, Keith and Lachlan were in the studio to get the ball rolling.

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#87: Mihai Trăistariu – Tornerò (Romania 2006)

#86: Katrina and the Waves – Love Shine a Light (United Kingdom 1997)

#85: Marina Satti – Zari (Greece 2024)

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

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

#82: Aminata – Love Injected (Latvia 2015)

#81: Laura Tesoro – What’s the Pressure (Belgium 2016)

#80: Azúcar Moreno – Bandido (Spain 1990)

#79: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess (Bulgaria 2017)

#78: Sam Ryder – Space Man (United Kingdom 2022)

#77: Let 3 – Mama ŠČ! (Croatia 2023)

#76: Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise (Denmark 1963)

#75: Marija Šerifović – Molitva (Serbia 2007)

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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, Keith and Lachlan were in the studio to get the ball rolling.

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#100: Hera Björk – Je ne sais quoi (Iceland 2010)

#99: Amanda Tenfjord – Die Together (Greece 2022)

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

#97: Giorgos Alkaios and Friends – Opa (Greece 2010)

#96: Slimane – Mon amour (France 2024)

#95: Gustaph – Because of You (Belgium 2023)

#94: Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’univers (Switzerland 2021)

#93: Daði og Gagnamagnið – 10 Years (Iceland 2021)

#92: Bucks Fizz – Making Your Mind Up (United Kingdom 1981)

#91: Jedward – Lipstick (Ireland 2011)

#90: Guy Sebastian – Tonight Again (Australia 2015)

#89: Angelina Mango – La noia (Italy 2024)

#88: Elina Born and Stig Rästa – Goodbye to Yesterday (Estonia 2015)

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You thought the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1 was crazy? Check out the second half! Michael and Io wrap their heads around the monstrosity that is the second half, with some major songs that everyone wants to see in the Grand Final… but no one knows if they’ll get there.

Make sure you set your alarm to watch Semi Final 1 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Wednesday 14 May at 5am (AEST).

What’s our dirty secret?

Who’s serving all the attitude?

Why does Michael need some help?

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 Vote now to rank all of the songs in this half of Semi Final 1 and choose who you think will be headed to the Grand Final.

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Norway: Kyle Alessandro – Lighter

Belgium: Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights

Azerbaijan: Mamagama – Run With U

San Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia

Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm

Netherlands: Claude – C’est La Vie

Croatia: Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake

Cyprus: Theo Evan – Shh

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He’s full of all the good vibrations and is taking them to Basel. Go-Jo has been wowing Europe with his energy and talent (and looks, to be honest) ahead of Eurovision.

Australia’s new milkshake maker talked with Michael and Io about his life and how these stories have made Marty Zambotto who he is today.

What music did Marty grow up on?

What’s with all the food?

What does Marty take everywhere with him?

You can see Go-Jo perform Milkshake Man during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS:

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After entertaining Europe during the interval of the second semi of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, Australia was invited to celebrate 60 years of the contest as a special entrant in 2015.

Ten years since this ‘one off’, we’re still going strong.

Michael and Io sprint through ten years of Eurovision memories, as they dig through the archives to:

And of course, listen to that magical interval number from Jess Mauboy.

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It’s finally here – we’re ready to preview the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025!

Michael and Io grab a coffee and a Swiss cheese sandwich to help work through the seven songs in the first half of Semi Final 1.

You can line your breakfast essentials up to watch Semi Final 1 live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Wednesday 14 May at 5am (AEST).

What’s with Charli XCX?

Who needs good face?

Where are the toilet breaks?

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 Vote now to rank all of the songs in this half of Semi Final 1 and choose who you think will be headed to the Grand Final.

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Iceland: VÆB – RÓA [Row]

Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA

Slovenia: Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left

Estonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato

Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray

Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu

Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado [Displaced]

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Singing, singing, singing. That’s what Malta is good at. And this year, Malta Eurovision Song Contest served all the singing (as well as ads for banks).

Michael and Io serve up a mini review of MESC, with some big songs that couldn’t quite slay. You’ll even get a slight snippet of Miriana Conte‘s original winner.

Where’s all the Maltese come from?

Who’s ready for wedding performances?

Why is Michael loving the throwbacks?

Adria Twins – Qalb ma’ Qalb [Heart to Heart]

JVF – Festa (No Time for Siesta) [LGBTIQA]

Victoria – Juno

Kantera – LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum

Kristy Spiteri – Heaven Sent

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For a country that is under attack, Ukraine certainly doesn’t show it in their musical extravaganzas. Once again, Vidbir took place to allow Ukrainians to choose their entry for Eurovision.

Michael and Io review some of the songs that were beaten by Ziferblat in the final.

What does Ukraine have a steady supply of?

Who’s not quite sitting right?

Why are we shocked about it all?

KRYLATA – STAY TRUE

FIЇNKA – Культура [Culture]

KHAYAT – Honor

Маша Кондратенко – No Time to Cry

MOLODI – my sea

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There’s something endearing about a Balkan mess, but somehow Serbia makes theirs sexy. After Pesma za Evroviziju declared Princ as the 2025 winner, rumours swirled about what actually happened.

Michael and Io take a shallow dive into PzE and explore what didn’t quite make it. If you want bangers, this is the place to be!

What’s with the drama (allegedly)?

Can Serbia learn for 2026?

What were the juries thinking?

tam – DURUM DURUM

Mimi Mercedez – Turbo žurka [Turbo party]

Bojana x David – Šesto čulo [The sixth sense]

Vukayla – MASK

Harem Girls – Aladin [LGBTIQA – Aladdin]

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Last year, Croatia turned out a big winner thanks to Dora. This year, we’re not too sure about it all.

Michael and Io jump into Croatia’s national final to see what couldn’t quite beat Marko Bošnjak’s Poison Cake.

What’s Michael’s opinion about the contestants?

Who’s stolen our hearts?

What’s Io confused about?

Luka Nižetić – Južina

LELEK – The soul of my soul

Magazin – AaAaA

Ogenj – Daj daj

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