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Stage design, hosts and interval acts: what happens next?

Ep. 171

We welcome Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön back to the podcast as he shares an update on how preparations are going for the contest in Vienna.


Speaking just a few days before the EBU General Assembly is held, he explains why he's looking forward a potential end to the political discourse, before teaseing some big announcements including the reveal of next year's stage design, the hosts, and how the organisers plan to mark next year's 70th anniversary.


We're also delighted to be joined by Sissal, Denmark's Eurovision queen who finally helped her country return to the Grand Final in Basel.


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