Galaxies aligning: Reviewing Croatia’s Dora 2026

Galaxies aligning: Reviewing Croatia’s Dora 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities March 14, 2026 Duration: 25:16

Each year, we wait with baited breath for Croatia to choose their Eurovision entry via Dora. Will it be more Baby Lasagna or more Jacques Houdek? And every year, we’re left with a heap of songs that could’ve done well.

Michael is joined by Eurovision fan Daniel to review some of the songs that couldn’t beat out Lelek to take the Dora trophy.

Is Andromeda the best choice for Croatia in 2026?

In this episode:

  • Meet Daniel (who is also a fan of Dora)
  • Get the background on what Lelek’s artwork means
  • Question what juries consider ‘artistic’

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Playlist

Lara Demarin – MANTRA

Lima Len – Raketa

Stela Rade – Nema te

Cold Snap – Mucho Macho

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