Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2

Previewing the second 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 9, 2026 Duration: 56:06

JOY’s in Vienna, and it’s perfect timing too! With the Second Semi on its way, it’s time to finish previewing it.

Michael and Bryan share their thoughts live from Vienna. You may think they’re in a bad hotel bathroom, but echoey surfaces are just the Viennese way. Don’t worry – we’ll find a better cocoon for the Grand Final preview.

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:

  • Plan the exit strategy if Delta doesn’t qualify
  • Hope that language isn’t a curse for some
  • Wonder how much money Malta has

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Playlist

Cyprus: Antigoni – JALLA

Latvia: Atvara – Ēnā [In the shade]

Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem [Before We Go Home]

Australia: Delta Goodrem – Eclipse

Ukraine: LELÉKA – Ridnym [Relatives]

Albania: Alis – Nân [Mother]

Malta: AIDAN – Bella

Norway: JONAS LOVV – YA YA YA

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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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