
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.CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHost: Franciska van WaardenContributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, James StephensonEditors: James StephensonGuests:Eurovision 2024 Artists: Nutsa Buzaladze (Georgia), Mustii (Belgium), Joost Klein (Netherlands)And from the Eurovision community: ESC Gabe, GJ Kooijman, MJ & Liv from Phoenix ESCTHEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwYEUROJURY MUSIC: Kevin McLeod - Happy Happy Game Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isrgZpuJ-KIWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Apr 22, 2024
54 min

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. CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHost: James StephensonContributors: Anthony Granger, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven HeapEditors: James StephensonGuests: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)Want to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Apr 16, 2024
50 min

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.CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHost: James StephensonContributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Steven HeapEditors: James Stephenson, Sem Anne van DijkGuests: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 HubSpecial Thanks: Daniel StridhWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Apr 9, 2024
52 min

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.CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHost: Steven HeapContributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, João Cilla, Neil Farren, James StephensonEditor: James StephensonGuests: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_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Apr 2, 2024
50 min

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!CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHosts: Meg DaviesContributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, Neil Farren, Steven Heap, James StephensonEditor: James StephensonGuests: Sandra from Sa du Schlager?!, Dale from Aussievision, GåteTHEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Mar 25, 2024
51 min

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?CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHost: James StephensonContributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven HeapEditor: James StephensonGuests: 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_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Mar 18, 2024
54 min

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!CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHosts: James Stephenson & Meg DaviesContributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Sem Anne van DijkEditors: James Stephenson, Sem Anne van Dijk and Emily Grace (YouTube)Melfest WKND Guests: Silvester Belt, Luna, SABA and GåteMelodifestivalen 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_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Mar 11, 2024
54 min

On this week's Wrap-Up, the internally selected songs are taking over.The team reacts to new songs from the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Cyprus...and yes, the United Kingdom as well. We'll see what directions each country has gone in, and start to ask the big question - who might actually have a chance of winning the most open Eurovision in years?We'll also keep you on top of last weekend's national finals in Serbia and Iceland, and we'll start to look ahead at what we can expect from the staging department of each country - because what is a song in Eurovision without its visuals?Finally, at the end of the show, we make a big announcement - Euro Jury is back for another year! There's all that and more on Wrap-Up, the weekly Eurovision news show from the Eurovoix Podcast.CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHosts: James Stephenson & Franciska van WaardenContributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Meg Davies, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven HeapEditor: James StephensonTHEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Mar 4, 2024
50 min

On this week's Wrap-Up, we bring all the latest Eurovision news to you, wherever you are!We send Davide Conte to San Marino for their national final, speak to Melfest WKND organiser Daniel Stridh about what planning a pre-party is like, and react to all the results from the weekend, too. You'll also hear from San Marino's new Eurovision act, Megara, as well as the Secretary of State of the country - that's how far we'll go to bring you closer to the contest we love.CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHosts: James Stephenson & Steven HeapContributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Gerry Avelino, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van DijkGuests: Megara, Daniel Stridh, and the Secretary of State for San MarinoEditor: James StephensonTHEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Feb 26, 2024
50 min

It's the busiest week of Wrap-Up so far, with five national finals to sink our teeth into from the weekend - and three superfinals! We'll have all the latest from Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania's shows, and we'll find out what happened when our own Sem Anne van Dijk went to Berlin for the final of Das Deutsche Finale and spoke to its winner, ISAAK.We're also joined by Bente van Leijden from ESC Xtra to talk about the weekend's results, find out where Junior Eurovision 2024 is being held, and react to Poland's new entry - as long as you're reading this after its been announced!You'll hear all that and more on this week's Wrap-Up - the weekly Eurovision news show from the Eurovoix Podcast.CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHosts: James Stephenson & Franciska van WaardenContributors: Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Gerry Avelino, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven HeapGuests: ISAAK, Anni from ESC Factful, Bente van Leijden from ESC XtraEditor: James StephensonTHEME MUSIC: Roald Velden - Last Flight Home (Richard Bass Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_4E7z9GrwYWant to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook
Feb 19, 2024
51 min
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