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It's a dream job, but being a Head of Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest is never easy.

From managing mega-stars, to airlines losing luggage, to potentially crashing out in the semis - a HoD has so much to deal with.

So with the Grand Final less than two months away, we go behind the scenes at the Heads of Delegation meeting in Liverpool.

Four heads of delegation share their secrets and stories: Felix Bergsson (Iceland), Mariangela Borneo (Italy), Birgit Simal (Belgium) and Mario Haxhiymeri (Albania).

Ana Maria Bordas and Eva Mora speak about Spain's new energy following Chanel's success.

Fresh from the Melodifestivalen final, Sweden's Lotta Furebäck discusses bringing a Eurovision champion back to the Contest.

We also chat to the Contest's Managing Director Martin Green about putting on the show.

The Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is hosted by Steve Holden and is brought to you by the EBU.

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On this episode, Finland's Käärijä cha-cha-chats rap and Rammstein.

Monika Lynkyte from Lithuania gets a surprise message from a familiar name.

Estonia's Alika reflects on bad moods and a lifelong love of rock.

Plus, Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson drops by, and co-founder of Aussievision, Dale Roberts, gives us a deep dive into Australia at Eurovision.

And Dutch legend Edsilia Rombley plays Eurovision On The Spot.

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On this episode, Ukraine's TVORCHI discuss Heart of Steel and they were brought together by a random meeting on the street.

US Olympic figure skater, and the host of Eurovision in the States, Johnny Weir talks about his love of the contest and his favourite Eurovision songs to ice-skate to.

Albina Kelmendi drops in to talk about representing Albania with Duje, and Latvia's Sudden Lights are here to dicsuss Aija.

To speak about Estonia's ups and downs - and Verona's non-qualification!!! - we hear from Estonian journalist Getter Trumsi.

And Sheldon Riley play Eurovision On The Spot.

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On this episode, we're joined by Subwoolfer's Ben Adams and Gaute Ormåsen as they tell us about their amazing year after FINALLY being revealed as Space Wolves 'Keith and Jim'.

Georgia's representative Iru won Junior Eurovision in 2011 with girl group Candy, and is now ready to make her mark on the main competition. Plus, Georgia's Head of Delegation Natia Mshvenieradze talks about trying to turn around her country's fortunes.

We get to know Slovenia's entry Joker Out after revealing their song Carpe Diem.

Folloiwing the Spanish and Irish selections, Spanish commentator Victor Escudero and Irish journalist Emma Kelly discuss how they're feeling about their countries' chances.

And Gjon's Tears plays Eurovision On The Spot.

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Gustaph from Belgium becomes the first act of 2023 to appear on the podcast, as he finally gets to be front and centre at Eurovision.

UK TV presenter, commentator and Eurovision superfan Rylan Clark discusses his love of the contest and being involved for the BBC.

Ukraine's Head of Delegation Oksana Skybinska returns to talk about preparation for Liverpool and putting on Ukrainian selection show Vidbir from a bomb shelter in Kyiv.

And sisters OG3NE (Netherlands, 2017) play Eurovision On The Spot.

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We're looking ahead to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest which is taking place in Yerevan, Armenia.

Joining us are David Tserunyan, Executive Producer of JESC 2022 and Anna Ohanyan, Communications Supervisor at JESC 2022.

We also chat to two previous winners of Junior: Ralf Mackenbach (The Netherlands, 2009) and Mariam Mamadashvili (Georgia, 2016).

Tomaž Milhelič from Sestre (Slovenia, 2002) talks about being part of the first drag queen group to sing at the Eurovision Song Contest.

And Senhit brings some Adrenalina to Eurovision On The Spot.

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It's a winner's special as we take you backstage at Amsterdam's Het Grote Songfestivalfeest, where dozens of Eurovision acts performed their greatest hits.

Duncan Laurence chats about the power of Arcade, duetting with Rosa Linn and his involvement with the 2023 Dutch act.

Lordi's lead singer Mr Lordi discusses rubber, rock and miconceptions about his band.

Netta talks about her songwriting process and the legacy of Toy.

There's also an in-depth chat with Katrina from Katrina & The Waves, who reflects on 25 years since winning for the United Kingdom with Love Shine A Light.

And Måns Zelmerlöw plays Eurovision: On The Spot.

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The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is back for season 2!

Host Steve Holden has been on a mini tour of Europe to meet some of your favourite Eurovision artists of recent times.

Konstrakta (Serbia, 2022) tells us how her life has changed since storming to 5th place in Turin.

Malik Harris (Germany, 2022) gives us a lesson in positivity after coming last at the 2022 Contest.

Stefania (Greece, 2021) explains what it's like to compete at Junior AND Senior Eurovision.

Cesar Sampson (Austria 2018) explains how another country could have given him a VERY different Eurovision career.

You can find Steve on Twitter (@stevehreports) and Instagram (@eurovisionholden) so please get in touch with any guest requests or if you want to hear something on the podcast.

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The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is back and presenter Steve Holden returns with a preview of the new season. The Contest lands in Liverpool in May 2023 and over the next seven months, we'll be hearing from Eurovision acts past and present, the brand new Class of '23 and the people helping to organise the world's biggest live music event.

You can find Steve on Twitter (@stevehreports) and Instagram (@Eurovisionholden) if you want to get in touch. Who do you want to hear from - or what do you want to ask us? Let us know. The first full episode of the new season drops very soon.

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