JOY Eurovision

The kids have been rehearsing, their parents have paced all of the hallways at Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali, and it’s nearly time for the children of Europe to stay up way past their bedtime to enjoy an amazing show. Michael and Io get into the songs that make up the second half of the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest and try to pick a winner. If you have a winner, you can vote right now via jesc.tv! Where’s the mess? What’s got Michael wrapped in lamé? Who’s got some computer-generated, focus-group explaining to do? Get involved Watch the show on YouTube (live from 6am AEDT on 25 October) Listen to the songs on your preferred platform Watch the video by following the link Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts. Playlist Malta: Beppe – Blue Bird      Italy: Matteo Trullu – Che Cos’è l’Amore? [What is Love?]      Ukraine: Erika Kolesnichenko – NOT A LULLABY      North Macedonia: Ana Stojanoska – Idnata Jas [The Future Me]      Ireland: Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben – Níos Láidre [Stronger]      Albania: Eslin Kurti – Kërce Me Mua [Dance With Me]      Georgia: Davit Lomidze – Sun on the Rooftops      Spain: Lucas Paulano – Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero) [Beautiful Heart (I Love You, I Love You)]      The post Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

The kids are back. And we’re pretty excited. Michael and Io preview the first half of this year’s Junior Eurovision hopefuls, all trying to win big in Malta. Who’s going all Liberace? Who’s too talented for their song? Who’s finally cracked the code? Get involved Watch the show on YouTube (live from 6am AEDT on 25 October) Listen to the songs on your preferred platform Watch the video by following the link Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts. Playlist Netherlands: Maria – Stronger Together      Cyprus: Harry Georgiou – Who I Can Be      Portugal: Salvador Rio – Alma [Soul]      Montenegro: Mija Vujović – Muzika Nas Spaja [Music Unites Us]      San Marino: Violamarie – Ruota Panoramica [Ferris Wheel]      France: Alec – Comment Tu Vas ? [How are you?]      Poland: Wiktor Sas – Gravity      Armenia: Naré – BOO!      The post Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

It’s that time of the year when JOY asks for your support to remain being out, loud and proud – JOY Radiothon. This year, we’re mixing it up with JOY by combining JOYEurovision and babblePOP! to bring back babbleVISION! Michael and Io play some Eurovision classics alongside new bops and bangers in the same languages to help you celebrate with JOY. Io’s enjoying the World Cup, while Michael’s shopping for a pirate shirt. And we’re looking forward to inviting (soon to be) famous drag queen Roy Jadiothon to JOY for next year’s Radiothon spectacular. Get involved You can show your support during JOY Radiothon by becoming a member or donating at joy.org.au/radiothon Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision Playlist Spanish Eurovision 2007: D’Nash ️‍ – I Love You Mi Vida        Brand-new babble: Lucenzo – Limoncello        Danish Eurovision 1963: Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise [Dance song]        Brand-new babble: Katinka – På Tværs [Across]        Finnish Eurovision 1983: Ami Aspelund – Fantasiaa [Fantasy]        Brand-new babble: Benjamin ️‍ – Badabim (My Kind of Terapiaa)        Polish Eurovision 1995: Justyna – Sama [Alone]        Brand-new babble: Lor – obcy (1979) [alien]        Italian Eurovision 1977: Mia Martini – Libera [Free]        Brand-new babble: Orietta Berti ft il rosso & IAEM – QUADRI CUORI PICCHE FIORI [DIAMONDS HEARTS SPADES CLUBS]         The post JOY Radiothon 2026: Celebrate with JOY (babbleVISION pt 2) appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

It’s that time of the year when JOY asks for your support to remain being out, loud and proud – JOY Radiothon. This year, we’re mixing it up with JOY by combining JOYEurovision and babblePOP! to bring back babbleVISION! Michael and Io play some Eurovision classics alongside new bops and bangers in the same languages to help you sing with JOY. Get involved You can show your support during JOY Radiothon by becoming a member or donating at joy.org.au/radiothon Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision Playlist Croatian Eurovision 1999: Doris Dragović – Marija Magdalena [Mary Magadelene]        Brand-new babble: Detour – Pusti me da spavam [Let me sleep]        French Eurovision 1956: Dany Dauberson ️‍ – Il Est Là [He is Here] Brand-new babble: kissed – reviens me voir [come back and see me]        Icelandic Eurovision 1994: Sigga ️‍ – Nætur [Nature]        Brand-new babble: Tatjana – Háð þér [Depends on you]        Slovenian Eurovision 2002: Sestre ️‍ – Samo ljubezen [Only love]        Brand-new babble: Damjan Murko – Moj Mali Ku… [My Little Pup…]        Turkish Eurovision 1980: Ajda Pekkan – Pet’r Oil [Petrol]        Brand-new babble: manifest & Ajda Pekkan – Hileli [Fraud]        The post JOY Radiothon 2026: Sing with JOY (babbleVISION pt 1) appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

And that’s a wrap for 2026. Five months of music, laughter, tears and frustrations have come to this –  a night out at Euroclub! Michael and Bryan let their hair down to dance to some of your 2026 favourites (remixed for something different), while having a gossip about all the happenings since DARA’s win. In this episode: Get your head around this year’s ratings for SBS, especially for the live Grand Final Wonder if the EBU will actually pay attention to the results of Eurofan Voice (which closes 7 June) Hope that jury voting will work differently in 2027 Catch up on the latest updates for 2027, including hosting, who’s in and who’s (not yet, but close to being) out Thanks This whole shebang doesn’t just happen on its own. Without these people, the season wouldn’t have been as good: Bryan for bringing a fresh perspective to the show (and being the best camera operator around) The amazing Clem at SBS for being our link to Delta and the whole team OGAE Australia and mates – Ethan, Lou, Daniel, Keith and Jack – for helping out as guests during the season Annie for firing up the satellite to bring the show to you live from Vienna Eurovision’s broadcasters and their Heads of Press for welcoming us in Australia’s on-location media crew – Cain, Clint, Michael and Ben – for the laughs, support and fun And you, for being part of this season (with all of its ups and downs) If you have enjoyed JOY Eurovision for season 2026, come support us during JOY Radiothon. You can celebrate with JOY on 13 June from 5pm (AEST) as babbleVISION takes over – become a member or donate while we’re on air. Get involved Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts. Playlist DARA – Bangaranga (funkjoy Remix) Antigoni & Oualid – JALLA (Arabic Remix) Satoshi – Viva, Moldova! (Andrew Rayel Remix) Alexandra Căpitănescu, Acko & K3YN0T3 – Choke Me (Techno Remix) Lion Ceccah – Sólo Quiero Más (David Les Remix) Monroe – REGARDE ! (Atlass Remix) Tamara Živković & Attila Bornemisza (aka abor) – Nach dem Sturm (Abor Remix) Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem (Dimitri Sin & Yope House Remix) FELICIA – My System (Blasterjaxx Remix) Delta Goodrem – Eclipse (Steve Anderson Remix) The post Raise a glass: It’s time to say goodbye to Eurovision 2026 [Season Final] appeared first on JOY Eurovision.