Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2

Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities May 2, 2026 Duration: 51:03

We’re getting closer and closer to the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final, but first, there’s another semi to get to.

Michael and Bryan fire up the satellite to run through the first half of Australia’s semi, with some surprising results.

You can enjoy the second Semi Final live on SBS and On Demand on Friday 15 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm (AEST).

In this episode:

  • Pray for a singing miracle
  • Investigate the role of paper in the history of Armenia
  • Get in early for a tea break

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Playlist

Bulgaria: DARA – Bangaranga

Azerbaijan: JIVA – Just Go

Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me

Luxembourg: Eva Marija – Mother Nature

Czechia: Daniel Žižka – CROSSROADS

Armenia: SIMÓN – Paloma Rumba

Switzerland: Veronica Fusaro – Alice

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