Celebrating a decade of Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest

Celebrating a decade of Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities April 22, 2025 Duration: 0:00

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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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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