The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

We're back with a preview of the second heat of this year's Melodifestivalen as Klara Hammarström returns to the competition. Before we discuss the action in Gothenburg we look back at the first week's live show, and whether we should be surprised with the results and qualifiers we've seen so far? This week Stina Dahlgren from Aftonbladet joins us to preview the action, and has plenty of great opinions to share, including her prediction of who we'll see again in Strawberry Arena come the Final.Got a Melfest memory to submit for next week's episode? Email [email protected] support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an exclusive conversation, we head to BBC Broadcasting House to meet the people responsible for choosing the UK's act for Basel.Chatting for the first time since being announced as the men leading the UK's Eurovision search, Andrew Cartmell and David May discuss the process of selecting the artist and song, including what they looked for in the perfect act, and how this year may see the United Kingdom try out a different genre as they search for success.There's also plenty of clues around who the selected artist could be, and when we're likely to hear them officially announced as the UK act for 2025.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking on the eve of a new season, Melodifestivalen's Contest Producer tells us how she puts together the line up of artists and songs for Sweden's biggest TV show. Having worked on numerous previous editions of the show, she discusses having the power to change someone's life, why Sweden still love Mello, and how long it took her to persuade Måns Zelmerlöw to return to the competition.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new season of Melodifestivalen is here as we preview all the action ahead of six weeks of frenzied competition. On this first episode we're joined by Aftonbladet journalist and Mello expert Tobbe Ek as we discuss who could take home the trophy in Stockholm this March.Rob and Tobbe also preview Heat One, and we hear from singer Adrian Maceus ahead of his Melfest debut this Saturday.Got a Melfest memory to submit for next week's episode? Email [email protected] support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode from the host city of this year's contest, we bring you all the biggest names as we mark the official start of Switzerland's hosting of Eurovision 2025.Recorded just minutes after the end of the live broadcast, we catch up with Contest Producer Christer Björkman, while Executive Producer duo Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler also update us on the progress of the host broadcaster as they continue to prepare for the live shows.Two of the European Broadcasting Union's most important people also join us as Eurovision Director Martin Green gives us his thoughts on recent developments, including the lack of accessible tickets for fans, and Martin Österdahl returns to the podcast to reflect on a difficult twelve months, and look ahead to the future.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.This episode was brought to you in collaboration with This Is Basel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the artists and songs in the running to represent Finland were revealed, we discuss UMK, and how the Finns continue to search for their first contest win in nearly 20 years. We're joined by two brilliant guests to find out more about the line-up, with both Jaakko Oleander-Turja and Show Producer Matti Myllyaho joining us for a chat. Podcast regular Callum also stops by as the boys discuss MGP, Sanremo, and a very exciting announcement...To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward af Sillen is Eurovision royalty, as the scriptwriter and director of the contests in 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2024, he holds a special place in the history of the event. In his first broadcast interview since last year's contest in Malmö, Edward shares his honest account of what happened behind the scenes. Discussing everything from Petra Mede's Eurovision return, voting technical issues and the Netherlands disqualification, this is an episode you won't want to miss.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for the new year, and we've come armed with our predictions for the contest in Basel. Based on the little information we have so far, Rob and guests attempt to work out how the UK might do, which country could find themselves missing out on the Grand Final, and who could ultimately be crowned the winners?Alongside Louise Holst from the Eirevision podcast, we also discuss Ireland, and their hopes on another positive result this year. And we're also reunited with a friend of the show as Creative Director Dan Shipton joins us to explain what's happening behind the scenes as delegations prepare to reveal their artist and song.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we await the New Year and Basel's year as Eurovision hosts, we go back in time to the last time Switzerland staged the contest. In this special edition of our Rewind series we hear more about the preparations for the event, Celine Dion's return to the Eurovision stage, and how the UK came close yet again. We also learn more about the two nation's making controversial Eurovision history, and how a first-time winner shocked audiences by taking the win.A special thank you to the EBU, and Chris West's book 'Eurovision! A History of Modern Europe Through the World's Greatest Song Contest' for helping with our research for this episode.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a big week for Eurovision 2025 we now have our branding, visual identity, and slogan for next year's contest. As a pre-Christmas treat we sit down with the contest's two Executive Producers' Reto Peritz and Mortitz Stadler, as they answer your questions. The duo discuss other major announcements coming over the next few weeks and months, as well as hinting at changes they'd like to make to the competition.And before we sign off for the year, we also look ahead to what the BBC could do to improve the UK's fortunes in 2025. Music journalist Nick Levine joins us to discuss a possible return to the lefthand side of the scoreboard, and where things went wrong in Malmö.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Eurovision 2025 six months away, we hear more about the city's preparations to host next year's contest. Project Manager Beat Läuchli gotes into detail about what fans can expect, with exciting news about the Eurovision Village, a viewing party for ticketless visitors, and plenty of other exciting suprises.After this week's bonus episode with Martin Green, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, we also discuss the EBU's planned changes to help imrove the situation for delegations behind the scenes, and what we might expect.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just over a month into his new role as Director of the Eurovision & Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Green CBE sits down for an exclusive conversation. He first appeared on The Euro Trip after a successful year as Managing Director of the contest in Liverpool, now he tells us more about his new role, helping implement changes aimed at strengthing brand Eurovision, and improving artist welfare for those taking part in the competition.He tells us more about Eurovision's “future road map” process, launched after Malmo 2024, with the EBU is making several key changes to improve communication, wellbeing, and enhance the positive experience of everyone attending the Eurovision Song Contest.These include the introduction of a new Code of Conduct and Duty of Care Protocol, based on the existing rules, which will ensure clear roles and responsibilities for all those involved in the event. There will also be some changes to the rehearsal schedule coming for 2025 too.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan release a new Christmas single, we head into the archives to mark three decades since Ireland won the contest for the third year in row. To mark the occasion we give you another chance to listen to the Paul and Charlie's memorable podcast appearance again, as they recall that famous night in Dublin.Elsewhere we take a listen to the first song to qualify for Basel, as Neoneon look set to represent Montenegro in Switzerland, and we champion those retro Eurovision classics that should never be forgotten!To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's back! With 2015's Eurovision champion returning to Melfest, we head to Stockholm to ask whether he can really win the contest again? Tobbe Ek and Stina Dahlgren from Aftonbladen help us answer that question, while we also get the latest on the other contenders looking to represent Sweden in Basel.From one Eurovision powerhouse to another, we then head to Luxembourg as they reveal more details for 2025's edition of the Luxembourg Song Contest, as the tiny nation look to improve on their impressive result in Malmö on their Eurovision return.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're granted an exclusive interview with the new team behind Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, as they prepare for their first year in the Eurovision hot seat. Speaking on the day big changes are announced, Callum Rowe sits down with MGP's new Music Director, Tarjei Strøm, and the show’s Project Manager and recently appointed Eurovision Head of Delegation, Mads Tørklep.The pair discuss their history with both MGP and Eurovision, their aims for 2025, and also tease some very exciting information about the forthcoming lineup reveal as we get set to find out who will represent the nation in Basel.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We find out how Germany are shaking up their selection as they aim for victory in 2025 with the return of a showbiz legend. Stefan Raab is the man behind 'Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?' - so how did the plan come about - we chat to the country's Head of Delegation to find out more.As they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first participation, what can we expect from Australia? And could Guy Sebastian be returning to Eurovision? We ask Dale Roberts, Founder of Aussievision, for the latest.And yet another reminder that Aiko (Czechia 2024) really does love biscuits...Read more of Aussievision's brilliant work over on their website here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As she releases her new album, we get the chance to sit down for a feature-length conversation with one of the UK's best loved entries of the 21st century. SuRie won the right to represent the UK as a surprise winner (her own words) of Eurovision: You Decide, and the rest is history.She tells us more about her unforgettable experience, a night that shaped the rest of her life, and how her Eurovision journey helped shape her future career.You can find 'Little Frames' wherever you listen to podcasts, or find out more on SuRie's official website.Buy tickets to the Eurovision Equinox Charity Quiz night here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a hotly debated topic, which country is most likely to return to the contest after years away, or might we see a new nation enter Eurovision in the coming years? With the help of Paul Jordan (Dr Eurovision) we examine the chances of more participants joining the list of competitors for Basel and beyond. The illuminating conversation also features a never heard before story about Turkey's almost return to the contest, and how a last minute change of heart saw them stay on the sidelines.We also get the latest on the biggest story in the Eurovision world, as Joost Klein decides against returning in 2025. GJ Kooijman from the Ding A Dong podcast tells us what he knows about the situation, and explains how the Dutch public feel about the situation.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start a new era as the road to Basel 2025 starts here! We kick off with the return of a friendly face as Teya (Austria 2023) pops by as she prepares to tour with both Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo, and Czech artist Aiko. She also gives us an insight into how songwriting camps can help produce the next generation of Eurovision entries, and how she's preparing to pack ahead of two months on the road.Rob also shares some more information about the BBC's selection process for Switzerland, before we reunite with Irish Co-Head of Delegation Michael Kealy. He explains how he hopes to keep his nation on the left-hand side of the scoreboard in Basel, how he shortlists entries once the submission window closes, and why he's more hopeful than ever of a standalone national final in 2026.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share some big news ahead of the start of our Eurovision 2025 season and reflect on the last four years of the podcast, including memorable trips to Melfest, Turin, Liverpool and Malmo, while remembering some of the brilliant guests who have joined us on the show.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the current series of The Contest & Me, Keiino singer Tom Hugo shares his experiences of Eurovision as both an artist and a fan. He tells us how Norway's first win helped shape his love for the contest, while he also reveals his unfiltered emotions after competing in 2019.Tom also gives us his thoughts on the changes he'd like to see to Eurovision, and would he ever consider becoming Norway's Head of Delegation?To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another chance to hear our feature-lengh conversation with the former Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest in an interview first broadcast in December 2021.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head to Cyprus as their Head of Media shares his Eurovision story, which started in unique fashion over a decade earlier. We also hear how he composed his nation's entry in 2011, his earliest memories of Dana International winning the contest, and most recently he shares his joy at Silia Kapsis' performance in Malmö. Andreas also reveals the secret to Cyprus' qualification success, having only missed out on the Grand Final once in their last ten appearances at the contest.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melfest singer and Eurovision songwriter and backing vocalist joins us to share her memories from both on and off stage. She tells us more about her role in the UK delegation back in 2019, and also recalls the emotions she felt a song she'd written qualified for the Eurovision Grand Final. We also get a lesson in what it takes to be a backing singer and the contest, while she also teases her involvement in both Melodifestivalen and Eurovision in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BBC's Money & Work reporter joins us for another trip down Eurovision memory lane as we continue the new series of The Contest & Me. He shares his first memories of listening to the contest, converting his now husband into a fully fledged fan, and stick around for a very surprising favourite Eurovision song. And do you agree with Peter, was James Newman really the start of the UK's revived interest in the contest?To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We react to the news that the city on the French/German border will host the contest next year on 13th, 15th and 17th May.We bring you the latest as we head to Switzerland and chat to a top journalist from the city, before we catch up with Reto Peritz, one of the Executive Producers of the 2025 contest.Stay to the end for a special BBC Eurovision tease...To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next up on this series of The Contest & Me Germany's Head of Delegation joins us to share her Eurovision story. She reveals what it was really like behind the scenes at Eurovision 2024, how she celebrated her nation's improved performance in Malmö, and how she deals with the criticism she receives in the role. We also go back to her early memories, as well as hearing how she can't help but look fondly on the Covid hit contest in Rotterdam.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our fourth series of The Contest & Me with a man who has arguably worked on more editions of the Eurovision Song Contest than anyone else. In his role as Senior Technical Director at the contest in Malmö he was responsible for every aspect of the show behind the scenes, and the competition in Sweden was his sixteenth time being involved with the show. He shares stories of ABBA, tales from 2024, including an exclusive on the UK's staging, and finally he shares a controversial change he'd like to see to the contest.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new season is almost here as the Rob & James get ready for the latest series of The Contest & Me.Each week they'll chat to well-known personalities about their love for Eurovision and their relationship with the world's biggest television show.Coming up we'll hear from those closest to events in Malmö, learn secrets from behind the scenes, and get a taste of what could be in store from some countries as they prepare for the next edition in Switzerland. And remember, new episodes drop from Wednesday 21st August, subscribe to be among the first to hear them.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For one final time in the 2024 season, we're here with your weekly dose of Eurovision. We choose our favourite moments from the podcast from the last 10 months, including Olly Alexander's mum, one of our favourite Eurovision winners, plus our investigative journalism skills are put to the test!To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob & James are back from Sweden and here to debrief everything that happened during the contest. They celebrate Switzerland's third victory as Nemo was crowned the winner, and Eurovision's first ever non-binary champion.They also discuss the fallout that continues to follow events in Malmö, Ireland's best results for over two decades, and what might happen next for the United Kingdom and the BBC following a disappointing televote score for Olly Alexander.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonus episode covering the breaking news surrounding this year's Dutch entrant, Joost Klein.To get the latest on the story, we chat to Dutch Eurovision expert and host of the Ding-A-Dong podcast GJ Kooijman, and Aftonbladet reporter Natalie Demirian.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss who could emerge as the winner of the contest here in Malmö as we assess the chances of the leading contenders. In the episode we'll also hear how Luxembourg returned to Eurovision, how the BBC are preparing for the big night, and meet the reigning champion, Queen Loreen.The boys are also joined by Dutch Eurovision expert and podcast host GJ Kooijman as they get the latest on the situation involving the Netherlands entry, Joost Klein.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We react to the results from the second semi-final after a night of shocks and surprises here in Sweden.In the immediate aftermath of the live show we speak to journalists and fans to hear their reactions, and discuss what the results mean for the likes of Latvia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Malta.Then we bring you highlights from our special live event here in Malmö as we gathered at the Euro Fan Cafe for The Euro Trip: Live. We loved meeting those of you who made it, but if you couldn't pop along, here's the best of the action! Next we're back with our huge Eurovision Grand Final preview...To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We quiz the European Broadcasting Union on the uniquely complex situation presented by the contest in Sweden this year as we catch up with Communications and Digital Manager Dave Goodman.Later we look ahead to the second semi-final in Malmö as we chat to Saba from Denmark, songwriter and backing vocalist Melanie Wehbe, Keiino's Tom Hugo, and another member of team Kaleen, Eurovision winning songwriter Jimmy Joker.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BBC Eurovision Creative Director Theo Adams tells us about the inspiration behind the UK's memorable staging this year. They give us an exclusive insight into the secret project that brought Olly Alexander and "Dizzy" to the contest, plus we ask whether we could be seeing more work on future UK entries in the years to come...Before that we discuss the qualifiers from Tuesday night which saw Ireland make headlines and Luxembourg return to the final for the first time since 1993.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The live shows are here, and we're back to look ahead to the first semi-final here in Malmö. With hype building about Ireland's chances, we chat to their Head of Delegation Michael Kealy on his hopes for Bambi Thug and their hopes of qualification.We also catch up with Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov, find out more about SVT's Marcus and Martinus documentary, and also have a rare chance to meet one of Sweden's biggest popstars and former Eurovision artist, Benjamin Ingrosso.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick-start our live coverage from Malmö as we meet the artists ahead of the start of a big week here in Sweden. We try and catch up with as many of the class of 2024 as possible, plus we also manage to squeeze in a conversation with a bonus Eurovision winner!Join us tomorrow when we'll be previewing all the action from first semi-final.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bring you a surprise bonus episode with the man responsible for what we'll see on our television screens in Malmö. Christer talks about returning to Eurovision after a few years away, the unique challenges of the 2024 contest, and shares his excitement ahead of a busy week in Sweden.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go behind the scenes of rehearsals as the acts arrive in Malmö ahead of the huge fortnight in Sweden. We catch up with Poland's entry Luna as she tells us more about stepping onto the Eurovision stage for the very first time, and meet another 2024 artist in the form of Isaak from Germany.An old friend stops by as Dan Shipton reflects on a huge BAFTA win for the BBC Eurovision team, and we have even more of your Eurovision Songs in the Wild submissions.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being drawn to open the big show, twins Marcus & Martinus join us as they discuss the pressure of representing this host nation in Malmö. The pair reveal approaches from Norwegian broadcaster NRK, and how they intend to relax in the Green Room after their performance.After his honeymoon Rob returns to share tales of Iceland, while we also hear more about a special project looking at the Nordic countries and their varying fortunes at the contest over the last decade.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May & read more of Callum's Nordic nation deep-dive.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we chat to Kaleen who is set to represent Austria in just three weeks time. She has been a stand-in performer, she's been involved in choreography and creative direction, but she's never performed live at the Contest before... until now. We speak to her all about this dream that's been years in the making. We're also joined by GJ Koojiman from the Dutch Ding-a-Dong Eurovision podcast who can give us an inside line on what went down at Eurovision in Concert at the weekend. Plus, our weekly pilgrimage to Malmo continues as Swedish journalist Jonas Gillberg updates us on everything happening in the host city. To grab yourself a FREE ticket to The Euro Trip: Live, click here. Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we cross to Australia as we catch up with Electric Fields as they *finally* represent their country at the Contest. We cast an eye over the London Eurovisio Party with help from Eirevision's Conor Devlin, plus we meet James Penrose, one of the team behind the newest pre-party, Malmohagen.To grab yourself a FREE ticket to The Euro Trip: Live, click here.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eurovision 2023 has been winning awards left, right and centre lately and one man who knows what it's like to accept them is Andrew Cartmell. Last year, he was the Executive Producer of the whole show so was at the heart of the entire production. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the Contest in Liverpool and discusses what these award nominations and wins mean to him, his team, and for the legacy of the Eurovision Song Contest. Plus, in his role this year as the UK's Head of Delegation, Andrew previews what we can expect from Olly Alexander's performance in Malmo. To grab yourself a FREE ticket to The Euro Trip: Live, click here. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Eurovision 2024 pre-party season gets started, we find out more about what happened in Madrid as the class of 2024 get together for the first time this season. We get all the gossip from the host of the official Eurovision Song Contest podcast, Steve Holden, while Malta's Sarah Bonnici also tells us about her experience of performing her entry in front of fans for the first time. We also meet a 'disgusting' guest in this year's host city, and, do you have a pet named after a Eurovision personality?Join us for 'The Euro Trip: Live' at the Euro Fan Cafe by clicking here for more information and tickets.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat to Silia Kapsis, who, at the age of just 17, will represent Cyprus at Eurovision this year. We also have another chat with Rick Jakobs on our March to Malmo series who gives us an update on the Euro Fan Cafe. Plus, imagine avoiding all the Eurovision songs for the first three months of the year? That's what listener Kyle did - he gives us his thoughts on the class of 2024.Join us for 'The Euro Trip: Live' at the Euro Fan Cafe by clicking here for more information and tickets.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're discussing revamps and whether altering your original song can improve your chances at the contest. Firstly ahead of her revamp release, we're joined again by Czech entry Aiko as she discusses the alterations to her song, while later we head to Sweden for a catch up with Eurovision winning songwriter Linnea Deb. This year she has two songs competing, her home country of Sweden, and a writing credit on Malta's revamped version of "Loop".But to kick off we have a very big announcement!Join us for 'The Euro Trip: Live' at the Euro Fan Cafe by clicking here for more information and tickets.Buy tickets for the Malmöhagen Eurovision Pre-Party here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest stories of the week is the EBU's announcement of three big rule changes for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. We're joined by ESC Insight's Ben Robertson to discuss what impact the changes will have on the contest. Also, with national final season drawing to an end, it marks the start of our March to Malmo, so we'll be crossing to this year's host city to get to know what to expect. Plus, Moldova's entrant Natalia Barbu stops by for a chat.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It only feels like two minutes since Melfest returned 6 weeks ago, but in the blink of an eye it's all over. We're back for one final episode of Melfest Monday to debrief everything from Saturday night's final. Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek and Melfest commentators Bella Qvist and Tina Mehrafzoon join us to review the winners, and look ahead to Eurovision in Malmo.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With selection season coming to an end, we speak to two successful Eurovision songwriters on how to write the perfect entry. Austrian 2023 entrant Teya joins us to share her love for Nemo's song for Malmö and her hopes that Switzerland could win the compeition, while Cazzi Opeia discusses writing for Melodifestivalen and a Eurovision winner for Loreen. The boys also have a couple of big announcements themselves... To buy tickets for the MalmöHagen Eurovison Pre-Party click here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.