The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

In his first full sit-down interview since the EBU General Assembly in December, we hear from the contest's Director about what's next for the competition.Speaking after Eurovision's first ever arena tour was announced we hear more about what the future could look like in the wake of December's withdrawals, how important it is to protect public service broadcasting, and Martin Green's hope for a brighter future dispite the ongoing situation away from Eurovision itself.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

After the handover ceremony and ticket sale, we're delighted to be joined by Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön as he returns to the podcast with another update on how plans are progressing for next year's contest. He tells us what happens next, how the Reference Group has handled last month's General Assembly vote, and why Eurovision is his favourite job so far.We also bring you exciting news about Eurovision's plans for a European tour this summer, and Adrian Bradley is with us to discuss the winners and losers from Monday's semi-final draw.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

As the new year begins we attempt to predict the future of this year's contest, including what type of act the United Kingdom will send to Vienna, what the biggest surprise of Eurovision week will be, and which country will be holding the glass microphone trophy on Saturday 16th May.We also hear from singer-songwriter Hannah Dorman who returns to the podcast ahead of her song "Shout It Out" competing in next week's Malta Eurovision Song Contest.Share your Eurovision 2026 predictions with us and we'll do our best to give you a mention next week, and follow Hannah Dorman on socials here.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

As the year comes to an end we look back on an eventful year for Eurovision and reflect on some of our most memorable interviews.From an agenda-setting conversation with Edward af Sillen, the build-up to Basel, and the tumultuous last few months, we've been with you every step of the way.Thanks as always for your support and we hope you'll join us next year on the road to Vienna and beyond!Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

One week on from Iceland's decision not to participate in next year's contest, we meet the man who signed off his nation's decision to quit Eurovision in Vienna. Stefán Eiríksson explains the importance of his broadcaster reflecting the mood of Iceland, and why he hopes his country will return to the competition in the coming years.We also get the chance for our first interview with one the stars of Eurovision 2023 as presenter and singer Julia Sanina joins the podcast.She tells us more about new music from her band The Hardkiss, and we ask whether she'll ever represent Ukraine at the contest?You can watch the music video for "Ai Ai Ai" here.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

We discuss the longer lasting consequences of last week's EBU General Assembly vote following Iceland's decision to join four other countries in quitting Eurovision 2026.Recorded just hours after RÚV's decision, we hear from the broadcasters' Director General and debate whether other countries could join the growing boycott. After record numbers of you got in touch with your thoughts we share some of your opinions, and we're delighted to welcome Dr Barbara Leon to share her view on the impact the withdrawals could have on fans from the nations involved.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

The fallout from the EBU General Assembly vote continues as we hear from one of the broadcasters choosing to withdraw from next year's contest. Natalija Gorščak is the President of the RTV Management Board in Slovenia, and gives her first feature-length interview since her nation quit Eurovision 2026.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com

With the news that Israel will be able to participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, we bring you the very latest news as at least four countries withdraw from the competition. We share reaction to the news that The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will be boycotting the event, sharing statements from their broadcasters and asking whether other countries could join them in quitting the contest.We'll also look ahead to what the future of this year's event could hold? Whether two semi-finals are still sustainable? And whether Eurovision itself can survive the ongoing crisis with it's members split on an issue likely to continue to make headlines between now and Vienna.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A CoffeeFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com