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Hello, stranger - after a summer off, the Eurovoix Podcast is back for Eurovision 2025!

On our first show of a brand-new Eurovision year, we find out about our new host city of Basel, discuss Montenegro returning to the contest, and chat about all the other big news you might have missed over the last few months in the world's biggest song contest.

As the fallout from Eurovision 2024 continues, Eurovoix's James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk speak to GJ Kooijman and ESC Gabe about the latest developments in the Netherlands and Joost Klein's situation after his disqualification in Malmö in May.

And, there was a whole other Eurovision last month - Eurovision Young Musicians! Neil Farren was watching on, and he spoke to some of the musicians themselves, including contest winner Leonard Baumgartner from Austria.

There's all that and more on a brand-new Eurovoix Podcast - new season, new theme music, same Wrap-Up.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: GJ Kooijman, ESC Gabe, Hugo Svedberg (Eurovision Young Musicians - Sweden), Sebastian Egebakken Svenoy (Eurovision Young Musicians - Norway), Leonard Baumgartner (Eurovision Young Musicians - Austria)

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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On today's episode of Wrap-Up, we give you our immediate reactions to a dramatic, dynamic and often chaotic Grand Final of Eurovision 2024.

James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk bring you to the Malmö Arena just moments after Nemo's stunning victory for Switzerland and bring you their reactions to their victory and press conference.

And, after the disqualification of Joost Klein, we speak with GJ Kooijman from Ding-a-Dong - Een Eurovisie Songfestival Podcast about the fallout in the Netherlands from the news. Not only that, Eurovoix's Daniel Stridh joins us to explain why Nemo said to them that Eurovision needs some fixing.

We've also got the reaction from everyone in the Eurovoix Podcast team to Nemo's win, but also other results from the night - Norway's shock last place, the UK's shock nil points, and Ireland's best result at the contest since 2000.

Eurovision may be over - but the Eurovoix Podcast isn't done yet. Find out more about a crazy day in contest history, wherever you are.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Daniel Stridh, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: GJ Kooijman from Ding-a-Dong - Een Eurovisie Songfestival Podcast

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On this week's episode of Wrap-Up, we arrive in Malmö, Sweden - the world's stage for the next two weeks.

Eurovision 2024 has officially begun, with rehearsals underway for all 37 acts - we look over some of the standout performances from the weekend, dive deeper into each country's staging plans, and start to see who's performances are shaping up well ahead of next week's live shows.

We'll also get more insight into this year's Eurovision stage from the people who made it possible - our new podcast recruit Daniel Stridh spoke to stage designers Florian Wieder and Fredrik Stormby about their 360-degree design while standing straight in front of it.

And there's the results of Eurojury 2024, too - so if you're ready for Eurovision, wait no longer. The contest officially starts here on the Eurovoix Podcast.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Daniel Stridh, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren
Editor: James Stephenson

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On this week's episode of Wrap-Up, it's our final instalment before we head to Eurovision 2024 - and it's packed!

Franciska van Waarden hosts the show as we're joined by some of the best names in the Eurovision community - GJ Kooijman from the Dutch Ding-a-Dong Podcast joins us to talk about Joost Klein's chances at Eurovision, and ESC Gabe returns to explain why he loves Estonia's song more than any other.

There's also time for MJ and Liv from Phoenix ESC to join us to reflect on this year's season, and there's an exclusive - we've got exclusive results from Eurojury 2024, revealed on this week's show before you'll see them anywhere else!

And, if that's not all, make sure you stay right until the end - there's a special announcement about our plans for the biggest song contest on Earth. Eurovision is almost here - and the Eurovoix Podcast is here for you.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: Franciska van Waarden
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, James Stephenson
Editors: James Stephenson
Guests:
Eurovision 2024 Artists: Nutsa Buzaladze (Georgia), Mustii (Belgium), Joost Klein (Netherlands)
And from the Eurovision community: ESC Gabe, GJ Kooijman, MJ & Liv from Phoenix ESC

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

EUROJURY MUSIC: Kevin McLeod - Happy Happy Game Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isrgZpuJ-KI

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On this week's episode of Wrap-Up, the Eurovoix Podcast goes Dutch - we're in Amsterdam for Eurovision in Concert.

Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk and new signing James Washak went to the Netherlands to bring the world of Eurovision to you - there's chats with homegrown hero Joost Klein, denim delight Windows95Man, popstars Aiko, Tali and Silia Kapsis, and the new contest favourite - Nemo.

And that's not all - there's more song previews including "We Will Rave" from Austria and "Zorra" from Spain with the rest of the Eurovoix team, we ask why Eurovision costs so much, and there's an update from Eurojury as the first results start to come in.

The contest is getting closer - so get closer to it than ever before. The Eurovoix Podcast is yours. 

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Anthony Granger, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editors: James Stephenson
Guests:
Eurovision 2024 Artists: Joost Klein (Netherlands), Nemo (Switzerland), Silia Kapsis (Cyprus), Kaleen (Austria), SABA (Denmark), Dons (Latvia), Nebulossa (Spain), Windows95Man (Finland), Aiko (Czechia) and Tali (Luxembourg)

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On this week's episode of Wrap-Up, the Eurovoix Podcast heads to London to see Eurovision 2024 up close and personal.

London-based James Stephenson took the quick trip on the tube to the London Eurovision Party, where he got to chat to some of this year's biggest contenders. Belgium's Mustii opens up about his Shakespearean past, we get all things girlbop from Sarah Bonnici and Nutsa Buzaladze, and James chats about his two loves - Eurovision and football - with two twins: Marcus & Martinus.

Also, the team reacts to some of the best performances from London, previews more of the songs competing at Eurovision 2024 with special guest Valentine Villain from Eurovision Hub, and there's more news from Malmö with the contest is only a month away.

So, hello Europe - this is London calling. For all things Eurovision this week, listen to Wrap-Up, the weekly Eurovision news show from the Eurovoix Podcast.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Steven Heap
Editors: James Stephenson, Sem Anne van Dijk
Guests:
Eurovision 2024 Artists: Mustii (Belgium), Marcus & Martinus (Sweden), Sarah Bonnici (Malta), Nutsa Buzaladze (Georgia), Dons (Latvia), Nemo (Switzerland)
And from the Eurovision community: Valentine Villain from Eurovision Hub
Special Thanks: Daniel Stridh

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On this week's episode of Wrap-Up, we visit Madrid to chat to some of this year's big Eurovision favourites.

Neil Farren is on the ground at the Eurovision Spain pre-party in the Spanish capital, and he speaks to Baby Lasagna from Croatia, Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil from Ukraine, Bambie Thug from Ireland and even the UK's Olly Alexander - to name a few!

Also, the team reacts to the semi-final running orders - with help from Phoenix ESC, Faith Martin from ESCXtra and YouTuber ESC Tom - preview more of this year's competitors, and check in with The Model to see how it sees Eurovision 2024 shaping up.

There's all that and more from the world's biggest Eurovision news show - so if you love the contest, get the context with us on the Eurovoix Podcast.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: Steven Heap
Contributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, João Cilla, Neil Farren, James Stephenson
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests:
Eurovision 2024 Artists: Baby Lasagna (Croatia), Bambie Thug (Ireland), Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil (Ukraine), ISAAK (Germany), SABA (Denmark), Aiko (Czechia), Kaleen (Austria), Luna (Poland), Nemo (Switzerland), Ladaniva (Armenia), Raiven (Slovenia), Megara (Spain) and Olly Alexander (United Kingdom)
Special Cameo: Kateryna Pavlenko from Go_A!
And from the Eurovision community: MJ and Liv from Phoenix ESC, Faith Martin from ESC Xtra, and ESC Tom, Thomas Anthony

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On this week's Wrap-Up, excitement continues to build as the clock ticks down to Eurovision 2024.

Meg Davies is your host as we take a closer look at Malmö's preparations for the contest, see if Czechia's new revamp puts Aiko on a pedestal for success, and we start to process just how much ABBA there could be at Eurovision this year (spoiler: a LOT).

We also continue our previews of the class of 2024, with Swedish podcaster Sandra from Sa du Schlager?! talking about her country's 'Unforgettable' song, and James chats to the other side of the world as Dale from Aussievision talks all things Oz.

There's also plenty more of the news from the world of the world's biggest song contest, including one artist's denim easter egg hunt - stay tuned to find out who!

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Hosts: Meg Davies
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, Neil Farren, Steven Heap, James Stephenson
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: Sandra from Sa du Schlager?!, Dale from Aussievision, Gåte

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On this week's Wrap-Up, the Eurovoix Podcast starts looking ahead to the Eurovision Song Contest in 50 days time.

With all 37 songs now out, host James Stephenson and the team start to analyse the runners and riders, and there's help from Conor & Lou at Éirevision as we assess Bambie Thug's chances for Ireland.

We'll also discuss the rule changes to the contest announced on Monday - and what the Big 5 performing in the semi finals could mean for their fortunes - and later on we introduce The Model - the Eurovision prediction that has everyone talking!

There's even time to talk ferrets. Yes, ferrets. Ferrets are just as important for organising the contest as the songs, apparently. Who knew?

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Guests: Silvester Belt, Luna, Conor and Lou from Éirevision

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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On this week's Wrap-Up, the Eurovoix Podcast heads to Stockholm for the final of Melodifestivalen.

James Stephenson took the trip to Sweden to get a glimpse of just how big Melfest is - and you'll hear more than half of this year's finalists discuss their experience and give their reactions to Marcus & Martinus's landslide victory.

Also in Sweden, James had the chance to speak to four Eurovision artists who had already been announced - Lithuania's Silvester Belt, Poland's Luna, Denmark's SABA and Gåte from nearby Norway.

We'll also bring you all the other news from around the world of Eurovision, including new songs from Greece and Australia, artist announcements from Azerbaijan and Armenia, and another national final winner in Portugal.

Want to know more about Eurovision? Join us now!

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Hosts: James Stephenson & Meg Davies
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Sem Anne van Dijk
Editors: James Stephenson, Sem Anne van Dijk and Emily Grace (YouTube)
Melfest WKND Guests: Silvester Belt, Luna, SABA and Gåte
Melodifestivalen Guests: Medina, Smash Into Pieces, Dotter, Jacqline, LIAMOO, Annika Wickihalder, Jay Smith and Cazzi Opeia (twice, in honour of her double entry)

THEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwY

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