The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

EBU

  • 4 minutes 19 seconds
    Ep33: Nemo Wins For Switzerland

    Nemo has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland.

    Their song, The Code, received 591 points to finish in first place, ahead of Croatia and Ukraine.

    They speak to Steve, just moments after receiving the coveted trophy to discuss what the win means to them.

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    12 May 2024, 12:05 am
  • 51 minutes 21 seconds
    Ep32: The Grand Final Preview

    It's here! The Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Malmƍ.

    On this episode, Steve catches up with brothers Marcus & Martinus, who are opening the show for Sweden. 

    Also, dropping by are drag superstars Nicky Doll and Courtney Act, as well as Serbian Eurovision legends Bojana Stemanov (2015) and Konstrakta (2022).

    After KÀÀrijÀ almost won for Finland last year, we pay a visit to the country's commentator Mikko Silvennoinen.

    In a year of amazing choreography, Meshach Henry explains how he’s created the mind-melting dancing for the UK’s Olly Alexander.

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    11 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 38 minutes 48 seconds
    Ep31: Loreen & Second Semi-Final Qualifiers

    Reigning champion Loreen returns to the podcast, one year after she won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. 

    She discusses the crazy year she’s had since winning with Tattoo, her famous nails, her new single Forever and her upcoming tour.

    Steve also speaks to Georgia’s Nutsa, Magnus from Norwegian band GĂ„te, Austria’s Kaleen and Latvia’s Dons after they qualified for the Grand Final. 

    Joining once again is music journalist and Swedish commentator Tina Mehrafzoon to offer her thoughts on the ten qualifiers.

    And Sarah Dawn Finer (AKA Linda Woodruff) gatecrashes the interview after taking part in the Swedish interval song - We Just Love Eurovision Too Much. 

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    10 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 20 minutes 34 seconds
    Ep30: Angelina Mango

    After becoming one of Italy’s breakout stars of 2023, Angelina Mango is representing her country with La Noia at the Eurovision Song Contest. 

    She talks to Steve about the meaning behind the song, her win at the Sanremo Music Festival and her incredible musical roots. 

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    9 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 39 minutes 34 seconds
    Ep29: Olly Alexander & First Semi-Final Qualifiers

    Olly Alexander is representing the United Kingdom with his song Dizzy!

    He joins the podcast to talk about the mind-melting staging for his performance and his preparations for Malmö. 

    The singer also discusses his appearance in UK soap Eastenders, his cats Fanta & Sprite and the friendships he’s made in the build up to the Contest.

    Steve also talks to Slovenia's Raiven, Serbia's Teya Dora, Cyprus' Silia Kapsis and Portugal's Iolanda after they qualified for the Grand Final.

    Also joining for a debrief is music journalist and Swedish commentator Tina Mehrafzoon to offer her thoughts on the ten qualifiers.

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    8 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 29 minutes 49 seconds
    Ep28: Slimane, Mustii & LADANIVA

    Pour la premiÚre fois, le podcast officiel du concours Eurovision de la Chanson vous est dévoilé en français!

    L’animateur, RĂ©mi entame la discussion avec Slimane, le reprĂ©sentant français, qui a Ă©tĂ© le premier artiste Ă  ĂȘtre dĂ©voilĂ© pour l'Ă©dition 2024. Il partage ses rĂ©flexions sur sa chanson Mon Amour, exprimant ses sentiments Ă  l'idĂ©e de reprĂ©senter son pays et Ă©voquant les liens qu'il a tissĂ©s avec d'autres participants cette annĂ©e.

    La conversation se poursuit avec Mustii, le reprĂ©sentant de la Belgique, interprĂ©tant Before The Party’s Over. Il dĂ©voile les nuances de son titre, expliquant ce qu'il reprĂ©sente et signifie pour lui, tout en soulignant l'influence de la scĂšne drag dans son expression artistique et sa mise en scĂšne.

    Ensuite, le duo arménien LADANIVA, basé entre Lille et Paris, interprétant Jako à Malmö, partage ses inspirations musicales et raconte leur rencontre singuliÚre.

    Ce podcast, officiellement produit pour l’UER (EBU) par Steve Holden, est animĂ© par RĂ©mi Gautrelet. La composition musicale est l'Ɠuvre de Machine Sound, tandis que les conceptions visuelles sont signĂ©es Chris Fox et Ángela Espejo.

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    7 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 52 seconds
    Ep27: Benjamin Ingrosso

    Swedish superstar Benjamin Ingrosso joins Steve for a chat about his career, new music and his many connections to the Eurovision Song Contest.

    In Malmö, Benjamin is performing a medley of songs in the interval of the first semi-final. 

    In this episode, he talks about his appearance for Sweden in the 2018 Contest, when he came seventh with Dance You Off.

    He also discusses his personal links to Sweden’s Eurovision winners, working with Björn Ulveaus from ABBA and why Melodifestivalen is responsible for his entire existence!

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    7 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 30 minutes 32 seconds
    Ep26: Petra Mede & Edward af Sillén

    Petra Mede is back to host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time, and is joined on the podcast by her best friend - and this year’s writer and director - Edward af SillĂ©n.

    They talk to Steve Holden about their friendship, their love of Abba and the legacy of their 2106 interval act Love Love Peace Peace. 

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    6 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 39 minutes 36 seconds
    Ep25: Joost Klein, Electric Fields & 5MIINUST x Puuluup

    Steve speaks to the brains behind Europapa! Joost Klein is representing the Netherlands with his happy hardcore bittersweet hit. He talks about the message behind the song and what happens inside his creative mind. 

    Zaachariaha and Michael are Electric Fields, who are singing One Milkali (One Blood) for Australia. They discuss their love of Janet Jackson, the song's meaning and their long-standing friendship.

    5MIINUST are one of Estonia’s most successful bands and joined up with duo Puuluup for their Eurovision entry which is called (nendest) markootikumidest ei tea me (kĂŒll) midagi. Joining Steve are Marko from Puuluup and Kohver from 5MIINUST to chat about their collaboration, bonding in the sauna and learning choreography for Eurovision. 

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    5 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 27 minutes 7 seconds
    Ep24: ISAAK & Eden Golan

    Germany’s ISAAK brings the anthemic Always On The Run to the Eurovision stage. He joins Steve for a chat about his career so far, his unusual musical talent and why translating songs into German isn’t always that straightforward.

    Eden Golan is singing Hurricane for Israel and discusses her musical idols, her Eurovision heroes and the love of her life
 her 15-year-old chihuahua Leo.

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    4 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 30 minutes 3 seconds
    Ep23: Marina Satti, FAHREE & Ilkin Dovlatov

    Steve is joined by Greece's Marina Satti, who has already had a huge hit in her home country with her Eurovision entry Zari. 

    She talks about her musical style, the song, her unique music video and the love for the 2005 Greek Eurovision champion Helena Paparizou.

    Azerbaijani singer FAHREE has teamed up with Ilkin Dovaltov to sing the powerful anthem ÖzĂŒnlə Apar. The pair speak about their partnership, FAHREE’s special spoon (honestly!) and how Ilkin might just have the best moustache in Malmö. 

    The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.

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    3 May 2024, 4:00 am
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