Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities December 13, 2025 Duration: 57:22

So many kids, so little time… but they’re all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi.

Michael and Io preview the second half of this year’s Contest and there’s a lot to talk about. Michael has a Book Week favourite and Io laments the loss of kid-first songs. But what do you think? Make sure you vote at jesc.tv!

What do Michael and Io want back next time?

Which song has Io positively beaming?

Which country might need an intervention?

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Playlist

North Macedonia: Nela Mancheska – Miracle      Watch on YouTube

Montenegro: Asja Džogović – I Tužna i Srećna Priča [Both a Sad and a Happy Story]      Watch on YouTube

Italy: Leonardo Giovannangeli – Rockstar      Watch on YouTube

Portugal: Inês Gonçalves – Para Onde Vai o Amor? [Where Does Love Go?]      Watch on YouTube

Spain: Gonzalo Pinillos – Érase Una Vez (Once Upon a Time)      Watch on YouTube

Georgia: Anita Abgariani – Shine Like a Star      Watch on YouTube

Cyprus: Rafaella & Christos – AWAY      Watch on YouTube

France: Lou Deleuze – Ce Monde [This World]      Watch on YouTube

Albania: Kroni Pula – Fruta Perime [Fruits and Vegetables]      Watch on YouTube

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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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