Albania is known for its amazing music and culture and it’s no different in Eurovision land. This year, the Albanian public chose BESA to fly the flag in Sweden, with a song that was originally in Albanian but was changed to English. Michael caught up with her to chat about TiTAN, the story behind the song and what it means to be on the Eurovision stage. ?? What’s Besa been up to in France? ? How important is language in Besa’s life? ? What was it like to be the singing child of mathematicians? You can see Besa perform TiTAN during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS: Live on Friday 10 May at 5am A ..read more

With one week to go, the action is heating up in Eurovision world. And the action isn’t stopping as we preview the second half of Semi Final 2. Michael’s up early in Malmö to join Io in Melbourne to give their thoughts on the final eight songs vying for a place in this year’s epic Grand Final. You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Friday 10 May or via the primetime replay on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST. Who needs to do a science experiment on stage? Which country has understood the assignment? How’s Michael going to cope for the final week? Get involved ..read more

The celestial LUNA is carrying the weight of Poland on her shoulders as she attempts to make it through to the 2024 Grand Final. Michael caught up with LUNA to chat about The Tower, her love of space and an interesting Australian connection. ? Which Aussie does LUNA love? ? What planet does she closely connect with? ? How does The Tower speak to the audience? You can see LUNA perform The Tower during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS: Live on Wednesday 8 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote) Prime time on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST ? See the full video podcast exclusively on Spotify Podcasts ..read more

Norway has brought out their folk guns this year, as Gunnhild, Magnus, Jon Even, Mats and John take to the Eurovision stage. After debuting in 2000, Gåte became one of the biggest bands in Norway… until they disbanded. Thankfully they reformed after a 17-year hiatus, so they could chat with Michael about their folk-rock entry, Ulveham. ?️ What was everyone up to for 17 years? ? How are the crowds different at Eurovision? ?️ How much Norwegian practice does Michael need? You can see Gåte perform Ulveham during Semi Final 2. Watch it on SBS: Live on Friday 10 May at 5am AEST Prime time on Satur ..read more

Sweden has taken a different route to their Eurovision entry this year, via Oslo instead of Stockholm. Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus won the Melfest trophy with their pop banger Unforgettable and have landed spot #1 in the Eurovision Grand Final. Michael had a chat with the boys about their journey so far, what to expect from their stage show, and the good oil for long haul flights. ? How competitive are the boys? ? How are fans greeting them in the street? ? Why are the twins giving all the props to Australia? You can see Marcus & Martinus perform Unforgettable during the Grand Fi ..read more

Lithuania is taking a pop banger to Eurovision this year, and we’re here for every bit of it. Michael caught up with out-and-proud singer Silvester Belt to dive into the meaning of Luktelk and his love of Australia’s Troye Sivan. They also talk about growing up queer in Lithuania. ? Will we hear an English version of Luktelk? ? Does Silvester actually sing about a medical condition? ? What’s Silvester’s dance of choice? You can see Silvester Belt perform Luktelk during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS: Live on Wednesday 8 May at 5am AEST (and remember to vote) Prime time on Friday 10 May at 7:30 ..read more

She is one of Australia’s Queens of Eurovision and it’s so good to see her back. Fourteen years have passed since Je ne sais quoi, but Hera Björk has not stopped. Once again she’s representing Iceland at Eurovision but this year, she’s Scared of Heights. Michael caught up with Hera to chat about 2024, how it’s different to 2010 and what she’s learnt about herself and the world since. ? Will Hera make it to Australia? ? What is Hera actually scared of? ? Why is the queer community so important to Hera? You can see Hera Björk perform Scared of Heights during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS: Live ..read more

Why settle for just one Aussie act at Eurovision, when you can have another? Sydney-born Silia Kapsis continues the Australian takeover of Cyprus as she takes to the ESC stage this year. The 17-year-old superstar is ready to bring the house down (boots) with her song Liar and Michael caught up with her, ready to enjoy every last second of this banger of a girl bop. ? Is Silia a good liar? ? What tech now makes her a pro? ?‍♂️ Will the Eurovision takeover end here? You can see Silia Kapsis perform Liar during Semi Final 1. Watch it on SBS: Live on Wednesday 8 May at 5am AEST (and remember to v ..read more

With one semi final down, there’s another (huge) semi final to cover. Sixteen more songs try to get through to the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final via Semi Final 2. Michael beams in live from Malmö to join with Io looking after things in Melbourne to discuss the ups and downs of the first half of the second semi. Who will laugh? Who will cry? Who will rave? You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Friday 10 May or via the primetime replay on Saturday 11 May at 7:30pm AEST. What’s happened to Io on Michael’s screen? Why’s Michael so happy with Austria? Who is Io a ..read more

Thought the first half of this year’s Semi Final 1 was tough? Try the second half… and try to work out who will get through to the Grand Final! Michael and Io run through the other eight songs in contention for a spot on Saturday night, including Australia’s very own Electric Fields. You can watch the semi final live on SBS and SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Wednesday 8 May (and remember to vote) or via the primetime replay on Friday 10 May at 7:30pm AEST. What new word has Io learnt? Which girl bop does Michael choose? How have Michael and Io described this new era of artistry? Get involved ..read more