It’s that time, when we say goodbye to Eurovision for another year.
Michael and Io traipse into (the old school version of) Euroclub to let their hair down, enjoy a boogie, have a drink and share some goss as Season 2025 comes to a close.
Hear from some national finals we never got to, find out what the latest voting dramas are up to, and enjoy Te Deum one last time.
What’s in the water in Lithuania?
Can Stefan Raab ever step away?
And what the hell actually did happen?
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Playlist
Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? (Marcus Wiles Radio Edit)
July Jones – New Religion
Lion Ceccah – Drobė
Liepa – Ar Mylėtum?
Feuerschwanz ft Dag SDP – Knightclub
Abor & Tynna – Baller (nowifi Remix)
Evangelia – Vále
Klavdia – Asteromáta (Playmen & Valeron Remix)
Go-Jo – Milkshake Man (Joylon Petch Radio Edit)

Danke Österreich! The Eurovision trophy was lifted by JJ, after getting over the line in a nailbiting 2025 Grand Final.
Michael and Io turn the clocks back to celebrate all things Austria at Eurovision, ever since ORF’s first entry in 1957. Experience the ups, the downs, the non-qualifications, the withdrawals and the wins through this special winner’s retrospective.
What does Michael need to see return to Eurovision?
Why was Conchita so important to Io?
What was Austria thinking in the 2000s?
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Playlist
1957: Bob Martin – Wohin, kleines Pony? [Where to, little pony?]
1966: Udo Jürgens – Merci, Chérie [Thank you, darling]
1977: Schmetterlinge – Boom-boom boomerang
1985: Gary Lux – Kinder Dieser Welt [Children of the world]
1996: George Nussbaumer – Weil’s dr guat got [Because you feel good]
2003: Alf Poier – Weil der Mensch zählt [Because mankind are the ones who are counting]
2005: Global Kryner – Y Así [And so]
2014: Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix
2023: TEYA & SALENA – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
2024: Kaleen – We Will Rave
2025: JJ – Wasted Love

After months of drama, backflips, cartwheels, protests and personnel changes, we’ve arrived at our final destination: The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
Michael and Io roll up their sleeves to preview the six auto qualifiers and share their thoughts on the 26 songs in the running to claim the (currently unbroken) glass trophy.
The Grand Final for 2025 comes to you live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Sunday 18 May at 5am (AEST). Remember: You need to up and watching LIVE to vote and make your voice count.
What might Germany and Australia have in common?
Which country has had a glow up?
What did Michael and Io (and a heap of Aussies) see on the French stage?
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 Vote now to tell us who you think should win the 2025 trophy.
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Playlist
Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA [THAT DIVA]
United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
Italy: Lucio Corsi – Volevo essere un duro [I wanted to be a tough guy]
Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller [Shoot]
Switzerland: Zoë Më – Voyage
France: Louane – maman [Mum]

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:

* Live on Wednesday 14 May at 5am AEST
* Prime time on Friday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST

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

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.
You can support JOY during Radiothon by becoming a member or donating at joy.org.au/radiothon
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The news
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?
Playlist
Nemo – Casanova
Voyager – Seen Better Days
Montaigne – it’s all about the money
KEiiNO – Unstoppable

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!
Get involved
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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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Playlist
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]

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?
Get involved
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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.
Playlist
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

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.
Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100
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Your Top Ten
#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)

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
The countdown
#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)

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
The countdown
#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)

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
The countdown
#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)

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
The countdown
#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)

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
The countdown
#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)

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.
Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100
Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
The countdown
#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)

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.
Share your thoughts on the socials using #ESCTop100
Follow JOYEurovision across the socials: linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
The countdown
#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)

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?
Get involved
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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.
Save the music to your preferred streaming platform.
Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
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

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:

* Live on Friday 16 May at 5am AEST
* Prime time on Saturday 17 May at 7:30pm AEST

See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts.

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:

* Say hello to Julia and Sam (and give Sam his second debut on JOY)
* Find out what performing in the 2015 Grand Final meant to Guy Sebastian
* Learn about Myf and Joel’s Eurovision commentary credentials
* Investigate what Kate Miller-Heidke had in store
* Get the inside word from Paul Clarke about being Sheldon’s bridesmaid
* Hear Voyager’s opinion about Aussie rock
* Find out what former Head of Delegation, Josh Martin, hoped for the future of Australia at Eurovision

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?
Get involved
Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision
 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.
Save the music to your preferred streaming platform.
Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.
Playlist
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]

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?
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Playlist
Adria Twins – Qalb ma’ Qalb [Heart to Heart]
JVF – Festa (No Time for Siesta) [LGBTIQA]
Victoria – Juno
Kantera – LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum
Kristy Spiteri – Heaven Sent