We’re ready for a big show in a little country, as Luxembourg decides on their Eurovision representative for 2026 via Luxembourg Song Contest.

Michael and Bryan work through the eight songs in the running for the Duchy’s trophy and don’t hold back on what they think of them all!

You can watch Luxembourg Song Contest live on YouTube from 8pm CET on 24 January (6am AEDT on 25 January) and be part of the voting via esc.vote.

• Get to know more about Bryan’s thoughts on French music
• Explore the impact of songwriting camps
• Imagine what a stage glow up might look like

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Irem – Bad Decisions (Hush Hush)

Steve Castile – Sweet Tooth

Hugo One – Born Again

ShiroKuro – Eye To Eye

Eva Marija – Mother Nature

Andrew the Martian – I’m The Martian

Daryss – Melusina

Luzac – Prison Dorée [Golden Prison]

The post Rockin’ the Duchy: Previewing Luxembourg Song Contest 2026 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

December was busy in Eurovision land. Not only did FiKmas come, so did Montesong – Montenegro’s national final competition. It was a big one, with Tamara Živković getting over the line thanks to the jury and local televote. But what didn’t make it?

Michael and Bryan headed to Crna Gora to meet the bangers that were ready to fly the flag in Vienna.

Catch up on the show by streaming Montesong 2025 online.

• Wonder how many ‘Yaas Queen!’ bangers are yet to come
• Investigate the role of Nordic songwriters in the Balkans
• Get the lowdown on this year’s drama
• Find out how close Lara was to winning

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Đurđa – Dominos

Luka Radović – Pjevaj, vilo [Sing fairy]

Krstinja – Oli oli [Oh oh oh]

LANA x ĐORĐE – Temperatura [Temperature]

Lara Baltić – Rhythm boy

The post Rise and shine: Reviewing Montenegro’s Montesong 2025 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

When the Christmas decorations go up, you know it’s time for Albania’s most wonderful time of the year: FiKmas. And the 64th edition of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës ended up crowning Alis as its winner.

Michael and Bryan take a quick dive into the Eurovision season’s first national selection competition to find out what else we could have heard in Vienna this year.

If you missed the show or want to see the songs performed live, catch up on the FiK Nata Finale online.

• Join the conversation about manchester
• Find out who hasn’t ended up in Kënga Magjike
• Meet Albania’s most popular instrumentalist
• Hear what couldn’t beat Alis

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

Not in Australia? Grab this podcast via Spotify Podcasts.

Vedat Ademi – KUR FJALA MBARON [WHEN THE WORD ENDS]

FIFI & TIRI GJOCI – RRI [STAY]

Sheila Haxhiraj – ZEMRA E TOKËS [HEART OF THE EARTH]

Inis Neziri – TË KAM FAL [I FORGIVE YOU]

The post Nân knows best: Reviewing Albania’s Festivali i Këngës 64 appeared first on JOY Eurovision.