logo
episode-header-image
May 2024
27 m

Eurovision 2024: Meet the acts!

BBC RADIO 2
About this episode

Scott meets some of the acts competing in Malmö at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. From denim hotpants to singing twins, the glitz and glamour of the competition is heading to Sweden!

In this bonus edition of the podcast, hear from Switzerland's Nemo, Sweden's Marcus and Martinus, the Netherlands' Joost, Italy's Angelina Mango and Finland's Windows95man.

Search 'Eurovision' on BBC Sounds to hear all 37 of this year's Eurovision entries. Then join Scott and Rylan on Radio 2 for commentary of the Grand Final at 8pm on Saturday 11th May - listen live on BBC Sounds.

Up next
May 2024
Weddings, KT Tunstall and calling all Keiths!
Scott didn't realise he had to write his own wedding vows... he needs your help! KT Tunstall takes the Same Interview challenge, to celebrate 20 years making music... and Scott's on the hunt to find Radio 2's youngest Keith.The country begins the countdown... to Taylor Swift's ar ... Show More
42m 7s
Aug 2024
Saving an 80s supergroup, spinning with Stacey Dooley and Coach Trip's Brendan is in ESPAÑA!
Scott is on a mission to save an 80s supergroup The Fizz – and you can help too! Journalist Stacey Dooley joins Scott for his latest SPINTERVIEW for Radio 2’s Let’s Move It season. Coach Trip legend Brendan Sheerin gives us a call from his travels in ESPAÑA! And, Anna in Salford ... Show More
47m 28s
Aug 2024
Katy Perry, Greg Rutherford and tracking down Welsh Pitbull!
Scott's got a retro present for pop megastar Katy Perry! She's back with new music and popped in for a catch-up.There's an Olympic special Spinterview with gold-medal winning long-jumper, Greg Rutherford. He steps into the celebrity spin studio for Radio 2's Let's Move It season. ... Show More
52m 44s
Recommended Episodes
May 2024
Eurovision: Making money out of something I love
The Eurovision Song Contest has transformed itself from a TV show experiment to the world's largest live music event. 160 million people are expected to watch this year's competition in Sweden, as 37 countries take part. The acts participating will be hoping to become global supe ... Show More
17m 28s
May 2024
Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final
After months of blood, sweat and tears, the Eurovision Song Contest is soon about to crown its winner for 2024. Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to preview the big finale. There’s an update about the Netherlands, deep dive into the final and still general c ... Show More
57m 29s
May 2024
🇸🇪 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden
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... LEARN MORE The post 🇸🇪 Unforgettable: Marcus and Martinus are ready to start for Sweden appea ... Show More
13m 55s
Mar 2024
🇸🇪 Finding Sweden’s home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024
After what has felt like both 5 years and 5 minutes, the 2024 Eurovision National Final season is coming to a close. As is tradition, Sweden‘s Melodifestivalen wraps things up... LEARN MORE The post 🇸🇪 Finding Sweden’s home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024 appeared f ... Show More
53m 32s
May 2024
Eurovision 2024: from Baby Lasagna to Windows95Man
It’s that time of year again when the entirety of Europe (and a few other countries) come together to celebrate kitschy, bombastic songwriting through the Eurovision Song Contest! This year’s competition, held in Malmo, Sweden, features everything from rave-pop on behalf of the N ... Show More
33m 22s
May 2023
Eurovision special with Sam Ryder, Mr. Lordi, Teya and Poli Genova
Sam Ryder, Mr. Lordi, Teya and Poli Genova discuss writing for Eurovision, how it impacts their creative process, and how they handle nerves on stage.Sam Ryder was inspired to get into music after seeing Sum 41 in concert when he was 11. He took up the guitar after seeing Lordi w ... Show More
28m 41s
May 2024
Previewing the second half of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2
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 epi ... Show More
52m 59s
May 2023
Eurovision 2023: une exaltation de la culture européenne
Ce samedi soir 13 mai aura lieu à Liverpool la finale de 67e édition de l'Eurovision. L’Eurovision, une institution de la culture européenne (d’où le nom) est tout un symbole ! Même le Royaume-Uni, pourtant sorti de l’Union européenne depuis le Brexit, ne parvient pas à s’en déta ... Show More
5m 28s
May 2023
🇸🇪 Grattis: Celebrating a Swedish Eurovision 2023 win
We have a result. And that result is a win for Sweden! Michael and Liam celebrate the record seventh win for Europe’s pop powerhouse, and the second win for Mother... LEARN MORE The post 🇸🇪 Grattis: Celebrating a Swedish Eurovision 2023 win appeared first on JOY Eurovision. 
57m 23s