Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1

Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities April 13, 2024 Duration: 53:38

It’s finally come to this – time to preview the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

Michael and Io line up the first seven songs to preview, sharing their thoughts on this very tight first half of the first semi.

You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Wednesday 8 May (and remember to vote) or via the primetime replay on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST.

Who’s Michael warmed to thanks to the music video?

Why is everyone rooting for Bambie?

What’s got Io annoyed?

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Playlist

Loreen 🏳️‍🌈 – Tattoo (Topic Remix)

🇨🇾 Cyprus: Silia Kapsis 🇦🇺 – Liar

🇷🇸 Serbia: TEYA DORA – Ramonda

🇱🇹 Lithuania: Silvester Belt 🏳️‍🌈 – Luktelk [Wait]

🇮🇪 Ireland: Bambie Thug 🏳️‍🌈 – Doomsday Blue

🇺🇦 Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria

🇵🇱 Poland: LUNA – The Tower

🇭🇷 Croatia: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim

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