Eurovision 2023 has been winning awards left, right and centre lately and one man who knows what it's like to accept them is Andrew Cartmell. Last year, he was the Executive Producer of the whole show so was at the heart of the entire production. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the Contest in Liverpool and discusses what these award nominations and wins mean to him, his team, and for the legacy of the Eurovision Song Contest. Plus, in his role this year as the UK's Head of Delegation, Andrew previews what we can expect from Olly Alexander's performance in Malmo. To grab yourself ..read more

Melfest season is in full swing now that we've seen two shows on TV already. Aftonbladet journalists Jenny Agren and Stina Dahlgren join us this week to analyse heat 2 and look ahead to heat 3. No debutants have yet made it to the final so we discuss what a newbie needs to do to bag a spot in the final. Plus we hear from Cazzi Opiea, Clara Klingenstrom and Kim Cesarion ahead of their participation this coming weekend. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotripp ..read more

National selection season has properly kicked off and with Luxembourg and Ireland ready to host their shows at the end of month, we go behind the scenes of them both. Firstly, Jan Boors, formerly Czechia's Head of Delegation, tells us everything about Luxembourg after he was on the selection committee which shortlisted the competing songs. Then we hop over to Ireland for a very candid conversation Michael Kealy, Ireland's Head of Delegation. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello ..read more

As promised on Wednesday's episode, for the next few Fridays we'll be heading into the archives to bring you a classic edition of are 'Rewind' series. In this episode, which first aired in November 2022, we go behind the scenes of Eurovision 1980. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

We're back for the 2024 season... ahead of schedule! We react to the shock news the BBC and record label TaP Music won't continue their relationship into 2024, and ask what might be next as we look ahead to the contest in Malmo. To do so we're joined by industry experts Paul Jordan and Nick Levine as they assess what went right, what went wrong, and what should be the first thing on the BBC's to-do list next year. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f ..read more

We celebrate Germany's legandary commentator who retires from the contest this year in Liverpool. 2023 marks his 25th commentary, and in this special interview he looks back on all those years attending Eurovision, from his first in 1997, to Lena's memorable victory in 2010. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Finally the news is out, so in a special bonus episode we react to the news that Mae Muller will represent the UK at Eurovision 2023. We hear from journalists who have followed her career, chat to the President of OGAE UK as well as hearing some fan reactions to the entry. We'll even have a message from her former headteacher too! 04.54" - Mae Muller's revealed at the UK entry 10.03" - BBC Radio 1 & BBC Introducing host Jess Iszatt 21.52" - LGBTQ writer & music journalist Nick Levine 31.56" - Fans react to the UK's song for 2023 37.15" - OGAE UK President Vaughan Staples This episode ..read more

National final season is fully underway now and things are hotting up! Sunstroke Project have thrown their hat into the ring to represent Moldova for a record-equalling third time and this week, the duo chat to us exclusively about their song. Last week we spoke to Gustaph from Belgium... and at the weekend he was chosen to represent his country in May - so we catch up with Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be to get a roundup of the Belgian national final. And just across the border in France, Thomas from the 12 Points podcast gives us an update on the French act. 11:04 - News roundup 17:27 - S ..read more

The boys are joined by Melfest icons Bella Qvist & Tobbe Ek to discuss the artists taking part in the competition. They discuss the heats, the upcoming drama, and whether Loreen could return to Eurovision once more... Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

We reminisce about the contest in Stockholm as we rewind for the final time this season. We hear from those involved in making the contest happen, including Christer Bjorkman, host Petra Mede, and the man behind "Love Love Peace Peace" Edward af Sillen. This week we're also joined by James' brother - Callum - who shares a heartwarming tale from Denmark, and there's another edition of the One Second Song. 10.40" - Eurovision News Round Up 17.13" - Denmark's Tim Schou on being reunited with his Eurovision guitar 28.25" - Rewind 2016 49.30" - One Second Song Follow us on Twitter & ..read more