Previewing the first half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 1

About this episode

The episode previews the first half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 1, discussing the songs and potential outcomes.

It’s time to jump into Eurovision proper as we preview this year’s semi finals. Michael, Bryan and Keith listen to the songs in the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1, and share their thoughts about the possibilities. You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on Wednesday 13 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Friday 15 May at 7:30pm (AEST). In this episode: Get in an argument about Sweden Propose 2026’s range of merch Find out where PSY fits in Get involved Listen to this year’s entries on your preferred platform Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts . Make your vote count via the poll (and be in the chance to win something special) – closes 12 May Playlist Moldova : Satoshi – Viva, Moldova! Sweden : FELICIA – My System Croatia : LELEK – Andromeda Greece : Akylas – Ferto Portugal : Bandidos do Cante – Rosa Georgia : Bzikebi – On Replay Finland : Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin The post Previewing the first half of…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Bryan, Keith

Topics covered

• Eurovision
• music
• semi finals
• song preview
• LGBTQIA+
• commentary

Keywords

• Eurovision
• 2026
• semi finals
• music
• LGBTQIA+
• song preview
• commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SBS, JOYEurovision

Books & works: Eurovision 2026, Viva, Moldova!, My System, Andromeda, Ferto, Rosa, On Replay, Liekinheitin

Places: Australia

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