Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2

Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2

From JOY Eurovision by JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

May 9, 2026 · 56 min · Season 2026 · Episode 38

About this episode

Michael and Bryan preview the second half of Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2 live from Vienna.

JOY’s in Vienna, and it’s perfect timing too! With the Second Semi on its way, it’s time to finish previewing it. Michael and Bryan share their thoughts live from Vienna. You may think they’re in a bad hotel bathroom, but echoey surfaces are just the Viennese way. Don’t worry – we’ll find a better cocoon for the Grand Final preview. You can enjoy the second Semi Final live on SBS and On Demand on Friday 15 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm (AEST). In this episode: Plan the exit strategy if Delta doesn’t qualify Hope that language isn’t a curse for some Wonder how much money Malta has 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 15 May Playlist Cyprus: Antigoni – JALLA Latvia: Atvara – Ēnā [In the shade] Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem [Before We Go…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Bryan

Topics covered

  • Eurovision
  • music
  • live commentary
  • event preview
  • LGBTQ+ culture

Keywords

  • Eurovision 2026
  • Semi Final 2
  • Vienna
  • Michael
  • Bryan
  • SBS
  • music entries
  • LGBTQ+
  • podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SBS

Books & works: JALLA, Ēnā [In the shade], Før Vi Går Hjem [Before We Go Home], Eclipse, Ridnym [Relatives], Nân [Mother], Bella, YA YA YA

Places: Vienna

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