It's a first ever victory for Bulgaria!
Hear one of DARA's first interviews, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with her club banger Bangaranga!
She achieved a total of 516 points in the Grand Final. 
The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.
The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>It's a first ever victory for Bulgaria!

Hear one of DARA's first interviews, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with her club banger Bangaranga!

She achieved a total of 516 points in the Grand Final. 

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Hear one of the first interviews with DARA, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

It's a first ever victory for Bulgaria!

Hear one of DARA's first interviews, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with her club banger Bangaranga!

She achieved a total of 516 points in the Grand Final. 

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo & Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32: DARA Wins For Bulgaria! 🇧🇬

Norway's Eurovision winning icon Alexander Rybak drops by for a chat on the podcast.
The singer and violinist is performing in the Grand Final as part of a star-studded medley to celebrate the Contest's 70th birthday. 
He talks to Steve about being part of the Eurovision family and the continued success of Fairytale. 
The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.
The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Norway's Eurovision winning icon Alexander Rybak drops by for a chat on the podcast.

The singer and violinist is performing in the Grand Final as part of a star-studded medley to celebrate the Contest's 70th birthday. 

He talks to Steve about being part of the Eurovision family and the continued success of Fairytale. 

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Norway's Eurovision legend Alexander Rybak returns to the Grand Final!

Norway's Eurovision winning icon Alexander Rybak drops by for a chat on the podcast.

The singer and violinist is performing in the Grand Final as part of a star-studded medley to celebrate the Contest's 70th birthday. 

He talks to Steve about being part of the Eurovision family and the continued success of Fairytale. 

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo & Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 31: Alexander Rybak 🇳🇴

It's 20 years since Lordi became Eurovision icons after storming to victory with Hard Rock Hallelujah for Finland.
Frontman Mr Lordi joins Steve for a chat about two decades of success, the joy of the contest, and why he has to always check in excess baggage wherever he flies. 
The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.
The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>It's 20 years since Lordi became Eurovision icons after storming to victory with Hard Rock Hallelujah for Finland.

Frontman Mr Lordi joins Steve for a chat about two decades of success, the joy of the contest, and why he has to always check in excess baggage wherever he flies. 

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

We celebrate 20 years since Lordi won with Hard Rock Hallelujah

It's 20 years since Lordi became Eurovision icons after storming to victory with Hard Rock Hallelujah for Finland.

Frontman Mr Lordi joins Steve for a chat about two decades of success, the joy of the contest, and why he has to always check in excess baggage wherever he flies. 

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo & Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30: Lordi 🇫🇮

Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here!

The artists representing Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark and Czechia give their immediate reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. 

Steve then hosts a Liverpool 2023 throwback as Salena (from Teya &amp; Salena) and Danny from Voyager reunite to share their memories of that amazing contest.

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here!

The artists representing Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark and Czechia give their immediate reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. 

Steve then hosts a Liverpool 2023 throwback as Salena (from Teya &amp; Salena) and Danny from Voyager reunite to share their memories of that amazing contest.

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Your 10 qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here!

Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here!

The artists representing Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark and Czechia give their immediate reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. 

Steve then hosts a Liverpool 2023 throwback as Salena (from Teya & Salena) and Danny from Voyager reunite to share their memories of that amazing contest.

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo & Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29: Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers + Salena 🇦🇹 & Danny from Voyager 🇦🇺 

The current Eurovision champion JJ returns to the podcast to reflect on his incredible year.
He talks to Steve about performing his new single Unknown during the second semi-final and the love he's received from Austria since winning with Wasted Love.
JJ also spills the tea on his friendship with the Beauty Blenders (Miriana Conte, Erika Vikman, Sissal and Kyle Alessandro).
The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.
The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>The current Eurovision champion JJ returns to the podcast to reflect on his incredible year.

He talks to Steve about performing his new single Unknown during the second semi-final and the love he's received from Austria since winning with Wasted Love.

JJ also spills the tea on his friendship with the Beauty Blenders (Miriana Conte, Erika Vikman, Sissal and Kyle Alessandro).

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo &amp; Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

The reigning Eurovision champion JJ returns to the podcast for a debrief on his amazing year. 

The current Eurovision champion JJ returns to the podcast to reflect on his incredible year.

He talks to Steve about performing his new single Unknown during the second semi-final and the love he's received from Austria since winning with Wasted Love.

JJ also spills the tea on his friendship with the Beauty Blenders (Miriana Conte, Erika Vikman, Sissal and Kyle Alessandro).

The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden.

The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Design by Ángela Espejo & Chris Fox.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 28: The Eurovision Champion JJ Returns! 🇦🇹 

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