BANGAWINNA!: Celebrating Bulgaria’s 2026 Eurovision win

BANGAWINNA!: Celebrating Bulgaria’s 2026 Eurovision win

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities May 23, 2026 Duration: 52:20

After a nail-biting voting sequence, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest found its winner.

In this penultimate show for the season, we celebrate DARA’s win for Bulgaria and BNT, documenting the last 21 years through music.

Michael takes you through the bops, bangers and misses of Bulgaria’s journey to their first win, thanks to Bangaranga. 

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Playlist

2005: Kaffe – Lorraine

2007: Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankulov – Water

2008: Deep Zone & Balthazar – DJ, Take Me Away

2010: Miro – Angel Si Ti [You Are An Angel]

2012: Sofi Marinova – Love Unlimited

2016: Poli Genova – If Love Was a Crime

2017: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess

2018: Equinox – Bones

2021: VICTORIA – Growing Up Is Getting Old

2022: Intelligent Music Project – Intention

2026: DARA – Bangaranga

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There's a particular kind of glitter that doesn't wash off for months, and a specific enthusiasm that arrives every spring. JOY Eurovision lives in that space year-round. More than just a recap show when the contest lights up our screens, this podcast dives deep into the music, the politics, and the sheer spectacle that makes Eurovision a global phenomenon for the LGBTIQA+ communities and allies who cherish it. You'll hear from the team at JOY 94.9 as they break down the latest news, analyze the competing entries with a keen ear, and share the unique perspectives that come from a rainbow community for whom Eurovision has always felt like a home. Expect thoughtful commentary, lively debates, and interviews with people who are just as passionate about the contest's history and its future. It’s for anyone who knows the lyrics to a losing entry from 2007, who debates the merits of a key change, and who believes the song contest is a vibrant, evolving celebration of diversity and pop culture. Tune in to find your people and get the full story behind the performances.
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