2023-10-16

Week 42/2023 - Eurovision Radio International - 18 Oct 2023: Interviews with Senhit, TuralTuranX, Mike Spiteri, Paul Giordimaina, Ludwig Galea, Moira of Chris and Moira and much much more - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

 
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Also listen to other Eurovision Shows:
Forest FM Eurovision Show Case (2023-10-15)
Bradley Stoke Radio - Let Me Be the One (2023-10-17)


Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience  is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is also broadcast live on  SWITCH Europe -   LIVE on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International. Find out more details of how to tune in as well as the repeats - click here.

Join in this Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 live from 1900 - 2300pmCET live on SWITCH Europe  and the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International for Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience with lots of good music and features related to the Eurovision Song Contest.

AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK

  • Interview with Moira Stafrace of Chris and Moira (Malta 1994), done at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2023
  • Interview with the Mentors (Paul Giordimaina, Ludwig Galea, Mike Spiteri and Moira Stafrace) at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2023
  • Interview with the TuralTuranX (Azerbaijan 2023, Liverpool)
  • Interview with Senhit (San Marino 2011 and 2021) done at the MelFstWknd 2023 in Stockholm
  • Eurovision Spotlight: Sweden's History at the Eurovision Song Contest with Ross Bennett (new series)
  • Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com - will return next week
  • Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann
  • Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
  • Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal
  • Your music requests
  • New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists

The Summer 2023 is behind us and Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is looking forward to the National Final Season of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 that is starting real soon. Sweden had its 7th victory with Loreen winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom with the song "Tattoo" equalling with Ireland plus becoming the second winner to the win Eurovision twice after Johnny Logan.

Sweden will be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 which will be the 68th contest in its history coming once again from the Malmoe Arena, Malmoe, Sweden on 07 & 09 May 2024 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday 11 May 2024. In view of Sweden once again being the host of Eurovision after 2016 the Team of Radio International will look at the history of Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest that over the years really added amazing songs to the fans' music collections.

Senhit (San Marino 2011 and 2021) with JP at the Madrid Preparty 2023

Also this week we have interview clips with from the Melodifestivalen Weekend 2023 (MelFstWknd) Senhit who represented San Marino in 2011 with the song "Stand by" and then again in 2021 with the song "Adrenalina" and from the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, TuralTuranX (Azerbaijan 2023).

 

The Mentors at Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2023
(from left to right: Ludwig Galea, Mike Spiteri,Paul Giordimaina and Moira Stafrace)

Further from the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2023: The Mentors. The Mentors (Paul Giordimaina, Ludwig Galea, Mike Spiteri, Moira Stafrace) are former Eurovision entrants from Malta who have been advising the Malta Eurovision contestants how to go through the national competition. The Busker won and represented Malta at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool. Paul Giordimaina together with Georgina represented Malta at Eurovision in 1991 with the song "Could it be" coming 6th. Mike Spiteri represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 1995 with the song "Keep me in mind" coming 10th. Then Ludwig Galea together with Julie performed "On again ... Off again" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 coming 12th and finally Moira Stafrace with her husband Chris represented Malta at Eurovision 1994 coming 5th with the song "More than love". Chris sadly passed away in Feb 2022. JP had the big pleasure to meet the Mentors just before the show for an interview as well as a separate interview with Moira as she represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 1995 together with Chris.

Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot. The Eurovision Spotlight is presented by Ross Bennett. It is the new series of the Eurovision Spotlight as after the Summer Feature - The Double 3s and as a Radio International Tradition in the last quarter of the year the Team of Radio International takes a look back the upcoming host nation's Eurovision history. With Loreen winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Tattoo" for Sweden, Sweden will be hosting Eurovision 2024 and the National Final Season has already begun. Enjoy this latest series of the Eurovision Spotlight kicking off with Ross. 

Then there will be some of the great new releases of Eurovision artists are on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in his Eurovision Calendar including the Swedish Summer Sing-a-long Shows and and and....


The Radio International Interview Hall of Fame:

During the Interview Sessions Radio International takes photos and videos which you can find on the Radio International Interview Hall of Fame 2020 and 2021. To view the photos done during the interviews - click here - for the Radio International Hall of Fame Photo Album.

This is the Hall of Fame:
Dana, Charlotte Perrelli, Linda Martin,
Niamh Kavanagh, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Charlie McGettigan, Emmelie de Forest, Jamala, Chiara, Ulrikke, Anabel Conde, Scott Fitzgerald, Eldar of Ell and Nikki, Sanna Nielsen, Hera Björk, Bojana Stamenov, Deen, Lina Hedlund and Andreas Lundstedt from Alcazar, Poli Genova, Ira Losco, Jan Johansen Nicki French, Debbie Scerri, Rasmussen, Senhit, Rainer from Wind, Jalisse, Maja Keuc (Amaya),Thomas Forstner, Lisa Andreas, Esther Hart, Vanilla Ninja, Maja Keuc (Amaya), Sibel Tüzün, Sidsel Ben Semmane, Monika Linkyte, Boggie, Intelligent Music Project (Bulgaria 2022), Mia Dimsic (Croatia 2022), Andrea (North Macedonia 2022), Brooke Scullion (Ireland 2022), Citi Zeni (Latvia 2022), Ochman (Poland 2022), Anna Bergendahl, Tim Schou from a Friend in London, The Roop, Bilal of NorthKid, Cyan Kicks, Justs, James Newman, Serhat, Vanessa Amarosi, Lesley Roy, Brooke, Franklin, Martina Majerle of Quartissimo, Miriam Christine, Claudia Faniello, Fabrizio Faniello, Chanel, Jordan Ravi, Viorela Moraru, Mia Negovetic, Parvani Violet Vasil, Janice Mangion, Mariette, KEiiNO, Anett Kublin (Anett and Fredi), Tess Merkel, Glen Vella, Anton Ewald, Katrina Dimanta formerly of Aarzemnieki, ManuElla, Tusse, Blind Channel, Danny Saucedo, Jendrik, Tornike Kipiani, GO_A, Kurt Calleja, Rafał Brzozowski, Barbara Pravi, Fyr og Flamme, almost all artists from the Eurovision 2021 and 2022 class.


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Hour 1

1.
Lumix feat. Pia Maria
Halo
Eurovision 2022, Austria, Semi Final 1 Number 15

2.
Jon Henrik Fjällgren, Arc North feat. Adam Woods
Where you are (Sávežan)
Melodifestivalen 2023, Sweden, Number 4

3.
Lucas Estrada & Adam Woods
Moonlight
NEW RELEASE: Jul 2023, Sweden

4.
Lumix ft Séb Mont
Burn
NEW RELEASE: Jul 2023, Austria

5.
Lumix
Techno Sound
NEW RELEASE: Aug 2023, Austria

Interview with TuralTuranX (Azerbaijan 2023, Liverpool) Eric

5.
TuralTuranX
Tell me more
Eurovision 2023, Azerbaijan, Semi Final 1, Number 14

Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann

6.
Athena
For Real
Eurovision 2004, Turkey, Number 4

7.
Jedward
Lipstick
Eurovision 2011, Ireland, Number 8

8.
3Js
Je vecht nooit alleen
Eurovision 2011, The Netherlands, Semi Final 2 Number 19

9.
Max Mutzke
Can't wait until tonight
Eurovision 2004, Germany, Number 8

10.
Max Mutzke
Komm, wir träumen uns zusammen
NEW RELEASE: Aug 2023, Germany


Hour 2
Interview Hour

1.
Tijana Bogicevic
In too deep
Eurovision 2017, Serbia, Semi Final 2 Number 11

2.
Safura
Drip Drop
Eurovision 2010, Azerbaijan, Number 5

3.
Safura
Xatirə
NEW RELEASE: Jul 2023, Azerbaijan

4.
Tijana Bogicevic
Krila od dima
NEW RELEASE: May 2023, Serbia

5.
Mike Spiteri
Keep me in mind
Eurovision 1995, Malta, Number 10

6.
Georgina & Paul Giordimaina
Could it be
Eurovision 1991, Malta, Number 6

Malta Eurovision 2023 - Interview with The Mentors
(Paul Giordomaina, Ludwig Galea, Mike Spiteri, Moira)

7.
Julie & Ludwig
On again … off again
Eurovision 2004, Malta, Number 12

8.
Ludwig Galea and Mary Spiteri, Kitba ta George Peresso
Beltin (Valletta)
2022

Interview with Moira of Chris and Moira (Malta 1994)

9.
Chris and Moira
More than Love
Eurovision 1994, Malta, Number 5

10.
The Busker
Dance (Our Own Party)
Eurovision 2023, Malta, Semi Final 1, Number 15

11.
The Busker
Thinking About You
NEW RELEASE: Aug 2023, Malta


Hour 3

1.
Kalush Orchestra
Stefania
Eurovision Winner 2022, Ukraine

2.
Kalush Orchestra
Shchedryi Vechir
NEW RELEASE: Jan 2023, Ukraine

Five from one Year: Eurovision 2005

3.
Jakob Sveristrup
Tlking to you
Eurovision 2005, Denmark, Number 10

4.
Luminita Anghel & Sistem
Let me try
Eurovision 2005, Romania, Number 3

5.
Ledina Celo
Neser shkoj - Tomorrow I'll go
Eurovision 2005, Albania, Number 16

6.
Martin Vucic
Ti Si Son - Make my day
Eurovision 2005, North Macedonia, Number 17

7.
Helena Paparziou
My Number One
Eurovision Winner 2005, Greece

Eurovision Spotlight: Sweden's History at the Eurovision Song Contest with Ross Bennett

1.
Alice Babs
Lilla stjaerna
Eurovision 1958, Sweden, Number 4

2.
Lars Berghagen
Jennie, Jennie
Eurovision 1975, Sweden, Number 8

3.
Carola
Faangad av en stormvind
Eurovision Winner 1991, Sweden

4.
Fame
Give me your love
Eurovision 2003, Sweden, Number 5

5.
Frans
If I Were Sorry
Eurovision 2016, Sweden, Number 5


Hour 4

1.
Miki
La Venda
Eurovision 2019, Spain, Number 22

2.
Ruth Lorenzo
Dancing in the Rain
Eurovision 2014, Spain, Number 9

3.
Ruth Lorenzo
Libra
NEW RELEASE: Nov 2022, Spain

4.
Miki Núñez
Dime Que No Duele
NEW RELEASE: Sep 2022, Spain

Interview with Senhit (San Marino 2011 and 2021)

5.
Senit
Stand by
Eurovision 2011, San Marino, Semi Final 1 Number 16

6.
Senhit
Adrenaline
Eurovision 2021, San Marino, Number 22

Eurovision Cover Spot with David Man

7.
Jenny
Sense tu
Eurovision 2006, Andorra, Semi Final, Number 24

8.
Anabel Conde
Vuelve conmigo
Eurovision 1995, Spain, Number 2

9.
Anabel Conde
It's for You (2014 English language cover version)
Eurovision 2006, Andorra, Semi Final, Number 24

10.
Nathan Trent
Running on Air
Eurovision 2017, Austria, Number 16

11.
Nathan Trent
#LivingMyBestLife
NEW RELEASE: Nov 2022, Austria

12.
Duncan Laurence
Arcade
Eurovision Winner 2019, The Netherlands

13.
Duncan Laurence
Rest In Peace
NEW RELEASE: Aug 2023, The Netherlands

14.
Tie-Break
Du bist
Eurovision 2004, Austria, Number 21

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