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The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision
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Switzerland
Vienna
Amsterdam
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Jedward
Norway
Malta
Estonia
Jerry Heil
Finland
The Code
Austria
France
Celine Dion
Vienna, Austria
We Will Rave
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It's the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast. Presenter and music journalist Steve Holden will be chatting to star guests, as well as the singers and artists who'll be competing in Vienna, Austria in 2026.

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Latest Episodes

Two of this year’s Grand Finalists join Steve to debrief the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest!

Akylas won the hearts of everyone when he sang Ferto for Greece, finishing in 10th position. He talks about his memories of Vienna, and the release of his deb... more

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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 Son... more

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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 ... more

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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 exces... more

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Recent Guests

Jonas Lovv
Norwegian contestant, artist behind Ya Ya Ya
Norway
Episode: Episode 33: A Eurovision Debrief With Akylas 🇬🇷 & JONAS LOVV 🇳🇴
Alexander Rybak
Eurovision winner (2009); Norwegian artist
Norway / Musikverein performer
Episode: Episode 31: Alexander Rybak 🇳🇴
Mr. Lordi
Lead singer of Lordi; Eurovision 2006 winner with Hard Rock Hallelujah
Lordi
Episode: Episode 30: Lordi 🇫🇮
Danny from Voyager
Artist representing Australia
Voyager
Episode: Episode 29: Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers + Salena 🇦🇹 & Danny from Voyager 🇦🇺
Look Mum No Computer
Musician and inventor known for DIY synths and Furby Organ
United Kingdom
Episode: Episode 25: FELICIA 🇸🇪 & LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 🇬🇧
Noam Bettan
Contestant representing Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Israel
Episode: Episode 24: Noam Bettan 🇮🇱
Sarah Engels
Germany's Eurovision contestant
Germany
Episode: Episode 23: Sarah Engels 🇩🇪 & Sal Da Vinci 🇮🇹 |
Sal Da Vinci
Italy's Eurovision contestant
Italy
Episode: Episode 23: Sarah Engels 🇩🇪 & Sal Da Vinci 🇮🇹 |
Delta Goodrem
Australian artist representing Australia in Eurovision 2026
Australia
Episode: Episode 21: Delta Goodrem 🇦🇺 & Daniel Zizka 🇨🇿

Host

Steve Holden
Host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast, engaging listeners with interviews and Eurovision coverage

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 916 ratings
  • Eurovision

    Einfach gut

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fabi333@.de
    Germanya month ago
  • Episode with Greece

    So little content, so many words

    I listened for three minutes. Not one word about who this performer is or why I should care. Instead it was about hats and outfits

    Last time I checked this was a singing competition not a hat competition.

    These loathsome IG types can’t sing. So it’s about hats, shoes and anything to distract from their ability to perform a song. Ask Gojo how well style over substance works. (Go ahead, ask the non-singing Gojo how that worked out.)

    Ready to vote for anyon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blergh McBlergh
    United States2 months ago
  • Eurovision

    Eurovision. I went there. I live there. I BELONG THERE… And I belong here. Steve does from stories like meeting people to their hobbies, music, and feelings from the show. PLEASE CONTINUE NEXT YEAR🥺❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    philikon13
    Switzerland10 months ago
  • Yay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Best Eurovision podcast I’ve seen! (Heard) Very good interviews with the participants and some fantastic discussions about sausages. Who would have thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🇳🇱🧅Joost Fan 🧅🇳🇱
    Australiaa year ago
  • Lilja gepardi

    Tosi hyvä

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lildsu
    Finlanda year ago

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Some listeners wish for more focus on individual performers rather than fashion or generalities.
Fans value the mix of artist insights and behind-the-scenes Eurovision culture.
A few reviews note strong sponsor integration as a positive or distracting, depending on preference.
Listeners praise high-quality interviews and host storytelling voice.

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#217
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 21: Delta Goodrem 🇦🇺 & Daniel Zizka 🇨🇿
Q: It is so good to see you. My first question, who was the most stunned person that found out you were doing the Eurovision Song Contest?
Delta recalls the moment feeling wild and excited, with the sense that Eurovision was the right timing and that her team reacted with the same energy she felt.
Episode 25: FELICIA 🇸🇪 & LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 🇬🇧
Q: What sparked Look Mum No Computer's DIY approach and how did the Furby Organ come about?
He recounts starting with guitar and bands, then moving to build strange, hands-on projects; over time, he created the Furby Organ, bought back Furbies after a hiatus, and turned the build into a full, museum-curated piece showcased on TV.
Episode 25: FELICIA 🇸🇪 & LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 🇬🇧
Q: How did Felicia get into music and how did her early influences shape her Eurovision path?
Felicia describes growing up with her mother's music taste, early singing in the shower, and being inspired by 2000s party music, which shaped her love for energetic pop and performance aesthetics that align with Sweden's Eurovision approach.
Episode 27: Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers + Monroe 🇫🇷
Q: How does it feel representing France and how have the French responded?
It's a great honor to represent France; the support has been strong and people are proud, reflecting the importance of sharing culture and language on such a big stage.
Episode 27: Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers + Monroe 🇫🇷
Q: What was the song that really shaped you early on?
There were many influences from Pentatonix, Sara Bareilles, Adele, and French artists like Barbara, Lara Fabian, Céline Dion that shaped my musical world and inspired me to pursue music.

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Listeners get a lively mix of in-depth conversations with Eurovision contestants, past winners, and industry insiders, anchored by timely updates from Vienna's run-up and contest week. Episodes frequently explore contestants' journeys, backstage dynamics, personal stories, and upcoming music releases, along with backstage culture, fashion moments, and the broader Eurovision community. Notable is the sustained focus on cross-country experiences, friendships formed through the contest, and the bridging of touring life with festival-style events, all delivered with a warm, storytelling host who often threads sponsor reads into natural conversation.

The show stands out for long-form, candid interviews with a global slate of artists, a strong s... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jonas Lovv
2. Alexander Rybak
3. Mr. Lordi
4. Danny from Voyager
5. Look Mum No Computer
6. Noam Bettan
7. Sarah Engels
8. Sal Da Vinci

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