Previewing the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final

Previewing the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities May 17, 2025 Duration: 54:21

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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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]

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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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