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The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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Eurovision Song Contest
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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

We go backstage at the London Eurovision Party to meet some of the stars of this year’s Contest.

Steve chats to LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER from the United Kingdom about being a new dad, and Sarah Engels from Germany about lighting a fire in Vienna.

He ca... more

Tamara Živković is representing Montenegro with her empowerment anthem Nova Zora!

The singer talks to Steve about her talent on the flute, her love of Lady Gaga and her special friendships with this year's contestants.

The Official Eurovision Song ... more

We're joined by Essyla, who will be Dancing On The Ice for Belgium in Vienna.

She meets Steve to chat about fulfilling her lifelong dream to sing at the Eurovision Song Contest, the support she's getting from her tiny city in Belgium, and the advice... more

After the 2020 contest was cancelled, Alicja from Poland is finally back to have her moment on the Eurovision stage.

She talks to Steve about returning with her song Pray, her musical influences and how she set up the group chat for the Class of 202... more

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Recent Guests

Tamara Živković
Contestant representing Montenegro with Nova Zora
Montenegro Eurovision Entry
Episode: Episode 12: Tamara Živković 🇲🇪
Alicja Szemplinska
Polish singer representing Poland with Pray
Poland Eurovision entry 2026
Episode: Episode 10: Alicja 🇵🇱 & Eurovision Asia!
Marcus Tang
Producer behind Eurovision Song Contest Asia initiative
Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Episode: Episode 10: Alicja 🇵🇱 & Eurovision Asia!
Jonas Lovv
Representing Norway; MGP winner and Eurovision contestant
Norway's Eurovision entry
Episode: Episode 6: Jonas Lovv 🇳🇴
Søren Torpegaard Lund
Winner of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, representing Denmark at Eurovision 2026
Denmark
Episode: Episode 4: Søren Torpegaard Lund 🇩🇰
Eva Marija
Representing Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with her song 'Mother Nature'
Episode: Episode 2: Eva Marija 🇱🇺
Marcus & Martinus
Norwegian pop duo and Eurovision representatives.
Norway
Episode: Episode 35: JJ, Destiny & Miriana Conte, Marcus & Martinus, Remember Monday, Sunstroke Project
Kyle Alessandro
Eurovision contestant from Norway who discusses his experiences at the competition.
Represented Norway in Eurovision 2025
Episode: Episode 34: Klavdia, Kyle Alessandro & Sissal
John Grimes
Member of the singing duo Jedward, known for their flamboyant style and Eurovision appearances.
Episode: Episode 31: Jedward

Host

Steve Holden
Host and music journalist; presenter of the official Eurovision Song Contest podcast; known for interview-driven storytelling and industry insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 882 ratings
  • 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
    Switzerland8 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 🧅🇳🇱
    Australia9 months ago
  • Lilja gepardi

    Tosi hyvä

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lildsu
    Finlanda year ago
  • Boring

    This guy somehow manages to come up with the dumbest questions for each interviewee.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    anstsblv
    United Statesa year ago
  • Marcus and Martinus are the best❤️❤️❤️❤️

    I love them so much their music is amazing. 🤩🤩🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reiley M+M
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans praise engaging interviews and high energy from the host.
Some listeners note occasional repetitiveness or perceived questions, but overall positive reception.
Guests' diversity and depth of Eurovision context are frequently highlighted.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#24
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#175
Denmark/Music
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#191
Israel/Music
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#193
Poland/Music
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#199
Finland/Music
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#239
Norway/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 6: Jonas Lovv 🇳🇴
Q: What does Jonas Lovv love more, Oslo or Bergen?
He says Bergen, being from there, and contrasts the two cities as part of his personal identity and stage persona.
Episode 6: Jonas Lovv 🇳🇴
Q: Jonas, how long have you been sitting on Ya Ya Ya?
He reveals the song was in the works since late May of the previous year and describes the process of keeping it close to the chest before showing it widely.
Episode 6: Jonas Lovv 🇳🇴
Q: So Jonas, congratulations. You're representing Norway. You won MGP and it was 12, 12, 12 across the board, right?
Jonas expresses disbelief, explains the experience as overwhelming, and highlights the importance of jury votes in addition to audience support.
Episode 5: Antigoni 🇨🇾
Q: How did you end up on stage with the actor Jason Momoa?
Antigoni recalls a random Thursday when her mom informed her that Jason Momoa's band was playing nearby. She attended and ended up performing with them, despite having no prior rehearsal.
Episode 4: Søren Torpegaard Lund 🇩🇰
Q: What are you going to be doing to prepare to go to Vienna?
I have been doing a lot these last three months and I have a big break until August.

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A lively, interview-driven show centered on the Eurovision Song Contest, featuring conversations with contestants, past participants, and industry figures as they prep for Vienna 2026. Episodes explore song stories, national selections, performance aesthetics, cultural storytelling, and behind-the-scenes dynamics, often blending personal anecdotes with professional insights. The host balances curiosity with warmth, drawing out creative processes, team dynamics, and the broader Eurovision ecosystem. Notably, guests span current contestants, past champions, and influential collaborators, offering a mix of fresh perspectives and historical context that's likely to appeal to Eurovision superfans, music lovers, and industry watchers alike.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Tamara Živković
2. Alicja Szemplinska
3. Marcus Tang
4. Jonas Lovv
5. Søren Torpegaard Lund
6. Eva Marija
7. Marcus & Martinus
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