There’s lots to look back on, and over the summer months, we’ll be sure to do that. But for now, here are our highlights from the Grand Final, the week in Malmö, and the 2024 season as we bring the curtain down. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final News From Malmö, Sunday 12th May Ewan Spence, Fin Ross Russell, and Dude Points are joined by Samant…

Nemo has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland. Their song, The Code, received 591 points to finish in first place, ahead of Croatia and Ukraine. They speak to Steve, just moments after receiving the coveted trophy to discuss what the win means to them. The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the…

As the Eurovision Finale approaches, we explore a range of different show dimensions set to influence this year’s result. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Saturday 11th May Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by 12 Points From America’s Erik Nelson to preview the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final. They discuss the best of the big …

It's here! The Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Malmō. On this episode, Steve catches up with brothers Marcus & Martinus, who are opening the show for Sweden. Also, dropping by are drag superstars Nicky Doll and Courtney Act, as well as Serbian Eurovision legends Bojana Stemanov (2015) and Konstrakta (2022). Aft…

Between Swedish musical numbers, surprise results and a schlager-filled finale, there was so much to enjoy as the Eurovision 2024 Semi Finals concluded. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Friday 10th May Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by 12 Points from America’s Liz Capouch to reflect on a surprise-filled Semi Final Two. …

Reigning champion Loreen returns to the podcast, one year after she won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. She discusses the crazy year she’s had since winning with Tattoo, her famous nails, her new single Forever and her upcoming tour. Steve also speaks to Georgia’s Nutsa, Magnus from Norwegian band Gåte, Austria’s Kaleen and Latvia’…

With even more great songs, staging and skits, we’re excited to present our podcast preview of Semi Final Two. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Thursday 9th May Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points are joined by Eurovision Bulgaria’s Madlen Tutelian to preview Semi Final Two. They discuss sensual Slimane, the double feature of Spanish…

Nicoline Refsing has a long and storied career at the Eurovision Song Contest, working with numerous artists at Eurovision and Junior Eurovision, as well as taking on the 2014 Contest in Copenhagen as Creative Director and Content Producer. This year, she is working with Dons to bring ‘Hollow’ to the Malmö Arena stage. How does the collaborative pr…

After becoming one of Italy’s breakout stars of 2023, Angelina Mango is representing her country with La Noia at the Eurovision Song Contest. She talks to Steve about the meaning behind the song, her win at the Sanremo Music Festival and her incredible musical roots. The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU…

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2) …with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun). Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Kaleen, Aiko, Nutsa Buzaladze, Gåte, and cameos from Cornald Mass and Mustii. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as t…

As fifteen brilliant artists brought their a-game to the Malmö Arena, only ten could qualify for Saturday night’s Grand Final. We showcase the successful acts whilst giving a shout out to our treasured unsuccessful ones. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Wednesday 8th May Following an electric first Semi Final, Fin Ross Russell and…

Stephen Neal is a Live Multicamera Studio Director for BBC Studios. His day job is directing The One Show, but every year he puts on his Eurovision hat as the UK Transmission Director for our Song Contest. He started his Eurovision Transmission role in 2013, and as the Contest returns to Malmö, Ewan sits down with Stephen to talk about his work bri…

Olly Alexander is representing the United Kingdom with his song Dizzy! He joins the podcast to talk about the mind-melting staging for his performance and his preparations for Malmö. The singer also discusses his appearance in UK soap Eastenders, his cats Fanta & Sprite and the friendships he’s made in the build up to the Contest. Steve also talks …

Semi Final One is here and with fifteen countries competing for a spot in Saturday night’s Grand Final as well as the United Kingdom and Germany performing alongside hosts Sweden, there’s lots to unpack and go through in today’s podcast. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Tuesday 7th May Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by …

Pour la première fois, le podcast officiel du concours Eurovision de la Chanson vous est dévoilé en français! L’animateur, Rémi entame la discussion avec Slimane, le représentant français, qui a été le premier artiste à être dévoilé pour l'édition 2024. Il partage ses réflexions sur sa chanson Mon Amour, exprimant ses sentiments à l'idée de représe…

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 1) …with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun). Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Windows95 Man, Silvester Belt, Hera Björk, Nebulossa, and Bambie Thug. Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the show…

Swedish superstar Benjamin Ingrosso joins Steve for a chat about his career, new music and his many connections to the Eurovision Song Contest. In Malmö, Benjamin is performing a medley of songs in the interval of the first semi-final. In this episode, he talks about his appearance for Sweden in the 2018 Contest, when he came seventh with Dance You…

Welcome back to Malmö as we kick off our coverage of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. With as many exciting new additions as show aspects that stayed the same, there’s plenty to catch you up on as we head into this year’s contest. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Monday 6th May Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points sit down with Saman…

Petra Mede is back to host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time, and is joined on the podcast by her best friend - and this year’s writer and director - Edward af Sillén. They talk to Steve Holden about their friendship, their love of Abba and the legacy of their 2106 interval act Love Love Peace Peace. The Official Eurovision Song Contes…

Steve speaks to the brains behind Europapa! Joost Klein is representing the Netherlands with his happy hardcore bittersweet hit. He talks about the message behind the song and what happens inside his creative mind. Zaachariaha and Michael are Electric Fields, who are singing One Milkali (One Blood) for Australia. They discuss their love of Janet Ja…

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, London Eurovision 2024 …with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun). Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s London Eurovision Party; featuring Stand Uniqu3 (UK JESC 2023), Michael Rice (UK 2019), Natalia Barbu, Dons, Marcus & Martinus, Tali, 5miinust and Puuluup, and Isaak. Stay up to date …

Germany’s ISAAK brings the anthemic Always On The Run to the Eurovision stage. He joins Steve for a chat about his career so far, his unusual musical talent and why translating songs into German isn’t always that straightforward. Eden Golan is singing Hurricane for Israel and discusses her musical idols, her Eurovision heroes and the love of her li…

We have five songs left from the Eurovision 20204 songs that we will be reviewing, so one last time, let’s bring in the hits, the misses, and the maybes. Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7 with Matthew Ker (Majiker) and Dude Points (DudePoints.fun). France: Mon amour, by Slimane. Georgia: Firefighter, by Nutsa Buzaladze. Australia: One Mi…

Steve is joined by Greece's Marina Satti, who has already had a huge hit in her home country with her Eurovision entry Zari. She talks about her musical style, the song, her unique music video and the love for the 2005 Greek Eurovision champion Helena Paparizou. Azerbaijani singer FAHREE has teamed up with Ilkin Dovaltov to sing the powerful anthem…

Steve is joined in the delegation bubble for a gossip by Swedish radio and TV presenter Tina Mehrafzoon, who’s commentating for her home country at this year’s contest. Dons is singing Hollow for Latvia. As one of his country’s biggest singers, he talks about his idol Freddie Mercury, voicing a Disney icon… and the best way to cook an egg. Norway’s…