2026-04-27

Week 17/2026 - Eurovision Radio International - 29 Apr 2026: Meet the Stars of Eurovision 2026 (Part 4): Eva Marija (L), Jonas Lovv (N), ESSYLA (B), Lelek (CRO), Vanilla Ninja (EST), Veronica Fusaro (CH); Birthday File, Cover Spot, News, etc - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

    

Listen this week's edition of Radio International
The Big Show  | Play List

Also listen to other Eurovision Shows:
Forest FM Eurovision Show Case (2026-04-26)
Bradley Stoke Radio - Let Me Be the One (2026-04-28)




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. Also the show is broadcast LIVE on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET including a chatroom via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel. Find out more details of how to tune in as well as the repeats - click here.

Join in this Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026 live from 1900 - 2300 hours CET live on the Radio International Mixcloud Channel  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 Bzikebi (Georgia 2026) done at Eurovision in Concert 2026, Amsterdam
  • Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026) done at Eurovision in Concert 2026, Amsterdam 
  • Interview with Jonas Lovv (Norway 2026) done at LondonHagen 2026 in London  
  • Interview with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London
  • Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London
  • Interview with Vanilla Ninja (Estonia 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London 
  • Interview with Veronica Fusaro (Switzerland 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London  
  • Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 in Geographical Regions:  North East Europe with Eurovision Lord Marcus Keppel Palmer (final in the current series)
  • Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com
  • Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann
  • Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
  • Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal 
  • New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists 
  • Your music requests 



Meet the Stars of Eurovision 2026 (Part 4):  Besides of Eurovision in Concert 2026 which took place at the AFAS Live Concert Venue in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Sat 11 Apr 2026 there was also the LondonHagen and London Preview Event 2026 on 17 - 19 Apr 2026 where the Stars of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 performed their songs to the Eurovision fans. Members of the Radio International Team were on location and conducted interview with some of the acts. Meet more Stars of Eurovision 2026 this week.



Bzikebi (Georgia 2026) with JP
at Eurovision in Concert 2026 in Amsterdam

Interview with Bzikebi (Georgia 2026): 
 It was in 2008 when the seeds wee planted as group Bzikebi were created out of Georgi and two ladies both called Miriam as little wasps not only representing Georgia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 but also winning the contest with the song "Bzzzz". Now 18 years on the three members have grown and once again will represent Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "On Replay".  Radio International's JP had the big pleasure meeting the three once again at the recent edition of the Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. Listen to the interview on the show this week.  - Broadcast postponed till next week's show



Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026)
at Eurovision in Concert 2026 in Amsterdam

Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026):  Representing Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is Eva Marija who won the Luxembourg Eurovision Song Contest earlier on in January and will be representing the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria on Thu 14 May 2026 at Number 4 with the song "Mother Nature".  Radio International's Salman met Eva Marija at the recent edition of Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam for an interview which you can hear on the show this week. 





Jonas Lovv (Norway 2026)
at LondonHagen 2026 in London, United Kingdom

Interview with Jonas Lovv (Norway 2026):  Representing Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is Jonas Lovv who performs the song "Ya Ya Ya" in Semi Final 2 at starting position Number 15. Jonas won this year's edition of Norsk Melodi Grand Prix and with that is Norway's Hopeful at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. He will perform on Thursday 14 May 2026 in der Wiener Stadthalle. Radio International's JP and Salman met the singer at the recent edition of LondonHagen 2026 on 17 Apr 2026 and conducted an in-depth interview with Jonas which will be broadcast on Radio International this week. 





ESSYLA (Belgium 2026)
at the London Preview Event 2026, London, United Kingdom

Interview with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026): The Musical Ambassador from Belgium in 2026 is ESSYLA who will be presenting the kingdom of Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria. ESSYLA will be opening up the Second Semi Final with the song  "Dancing on the ice". Radio International's JP and Salman met the young singer at the London Preview Event on Sunday 19 Apr 2026. Get to know ESSYLA in the interview which you can hear on Radio International this week. 




Lelek (Croatia 2026)
at the London Preview Event 2026, London, United Kingdom

Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026):  The Croation entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is the group Lelek which will be representing Croatia in Vienna, Austria with the song "Andromeda" which will be performed in Semi Final 1 at Song Number 3. Salman and JP met the group at the recent edition of the London Preview Party 2026 for an interview. Get to know Lelek during the show this week when Radio International will be broadcasting the interview. 




Vanilla Ninja (Estonia 2026)
at the London Preview Event 2026, London, United Kingdom

Interview with Vanilla Ninja (Estonia 2026):
 Already in 2025 Vanilla Ninja went to the Eurovision Song Contest but as a group from Estonia actually represented Switzerland with the song "Cool Vibes" coming 8th in Kiev's Sports Palace. In 2026, with a slightly different composition of the group, Vanilla Ninja won the national Final in ESTONIA called Eesti Laul and will once again go to the Eurovision Song Contest but representing Estonia with the song "Too epic to be true" in Semi Final 1 Song Number 9. At the recent edition of the London Preview Party Salman and JP met Vanilla Ninja and conducted an interview that you can hear on the show this week. 




Veronica Fusaro (Switzerland 2026)
at the London Preview Event 2026, London, United Kingdom

Interview with Monica Fusaro (Switzerland 2026): 
 The Eurovision Host National 2025 - Switzerland will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 by Veronica Fusaro with the song "Alice" in Semi Final 2 Song Number 7. Radio International's JP and Salman met the singer at the London Preview Party and conducted a short interview with the singer to get to know her and her career. Enjoy this interview on the show this week. 




The Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision 2026 Land in Geographical Regions:   Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. And as a tradition the Radio International Eurovision Experts have split the Eurovision 2026 participating countries in geographical regions and over the next weeks you will hear all the 35 Eurovision 2026 entries on the show presented by the Radio International Team. 
Closing out the current series of the Eurovision Spotlight this week Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel Palmer will be joining JP during the show to introduce the North Eastern region of the Eurovision Land 2026.


Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.


Our Chatroom - Chat with the Eurovision Fan Community during the live show on Wednesdays from 1900 - 2300 hours CET. This is how it works:
  • Create a free account to enter and then enjoy the show while chtting with the other Eurovision Fans that are listening live.

Join Radio International live on Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026 starting from 1900 - 2300 pmCET via the website or on FM. Radio International is available via different means. Visit HOW TO TUNE IN to see the details. The show will be available on the website of Malta's RADIO105 and via TUNEIN and will be relayed on the Facebook Group of Eurovision Radio International. For the Wednesday evening live show you can join the chat room where the show will be relayed as well. For that click here. And failing that you can catch up with the show on the Radio International Podbean Channel available here, as well as the Radio International Spotify Channel - Search for Eurovision Radio International.

Radio International is also available on other radio stations at different days and times. See the details at this link:

How to Listen - Details are available here - click the link:


Happy Eurovisioning
JP and the Team in the Tower of Eurovision Power
www.radiointernational.tv

#eurovision #esc #world #UnitedByMusic #eurovision2026  #Bzikebi #JonasLovv #ESSYLA #VanillaNinja #EvaMarija #VeronicaFusaro




Hour 1


1.

Aysel & Arash

Always

Eurovision 2009, Azerbaijan, Number 3

Happy 37th Birthday to Aysel on 25 Apr 2026


2.

Robin Bengtsson

I Can't Go On

Eurovision 2017, Sweden, Number 5

Happy 36th Birthday on 27 Apr 2026


3.

Elisa Lindström

Forever Yours

Melodifestivalen 2024, Sweden, Final Kval => eliminated

Happy 35th Birthday on 24 Apr 2026


4.

Vikki Watson

Love is

Eurovision 1985, United Kingdom, Number 4

Happy 67th Birthday on 22 Apr 2026



Eurovision News with Johannes courtesy of escXtra.com 


5.
VÆB

Geri Ekki Nett Fyrir Neinn Sem AÐ Gerir Ekki Neitt
NEW RELEASE:  Apr 2026, Iceland


6.

Væb

Róa

Eurovision 2025, Iceland, Number 25


7.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Semi Final 1 Recap



Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann


8.

Abba

Waterloo (French Version)

Eurovision Winner 1974, Sweden


9.

JJ 

Wasted Love

Eurovision Winner 2025, Austria



Hour 2

Meet the Stars of Eurovision 2026 (Part 4)


1.

Kyle Alessandro 

Lighter

Eurovision 2025, Norway, Number 18


2.

Kyle Alessandro 

Halo

NEW RELEASE:  Apr 2026, Norway


Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal 


3.

Tess Merkel & Martin Rolinski

Let There Be Love

NEW RELEASE: Apr 2026, Sweden

4.
Alcazar (with Tess Merkel)

Not a sinner, nor a saint

Melodifestivalen 2003, Sweden, Number 3


5.

BWO (with Martin Rolinksi)

Lay your love on me

Melodifestivalen 2008, Sweden, Number 3



Interview with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026, done at the LEP event 2026)


6.

ESSYLA

Dancing on the Ice

Eurovision 2026, Belgium, Semi Final 1, Song Number 11



Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026, done at the LEP event 2026) 


7.

Lelek

Andromeda

Eurovision 2026, Croatia, Semi Final 1, Song Number 3


8.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Semi Final 2 Recap

9.
Vanilla Ninja
Cool Vibes
Eurovision 2005, Switzerland, Number 8



Interview with Vanilla Ninja (Estonia 2026, done at the LEP event 2026) 


10.

Vanilla Ninja

Too epic to be true

Eurovision 2026, Estonia, Semi Final 1, Song Number 9

11.

Anna Oxa & Fausto Leali

Avrei voluto

Eurovision 1989, Italy, Number 9

Happy 65th Birthday to Ana Oxa on 28 Apr 2026



Hour 3


1.

Sébastien Tellier 

Divine

Eurovision 2008, France, Number 19


2.
Sébastien Tellier 

Thrill Of The Night (David Guetta Remix)

NEW RELEASE:  Apr 2026, France



The Eurovision Coverspot with David Mann 


Malta Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 15 Jan /2026


3.

Eurovision Covers Medley with the RockWired! Choir, Musical Director: Ryan Paul Abela ; Choir Director: Claire McCartin


featuring:

1974 Sweden - The RockWired! Choir

1976 UK - Stefan Galea

1981 UK - Matt Blxck

1987 Ireland - Rhiannon Micaleff

1997 UK - Adria Twins

2000 Denmark - Kurt Anthony

2014 Austria - Franklin Calleja

2004 Ukraine - Kelsie Borg

2003 Turkey - Chess Galea

2006 Finland - Matthew Cilia and The AfterParty

2021 Italy - Liston

2015 Sweden - Ema 

2023 Sweden - Mychael Bartolo Chircop 

2019 Netherlands - Aidan

2013 Denmark - Kelsy

2009 Norway - Nathan Psaila

2005 Greece - Denise

2012 Sweden - Janice Mangion

2024 Switzerland - Mark Anthony Bartolo

2025 Austria - The Entire Company


4.

Petra Frey

Voor de vrijheid van jou (Dutch Version of "Fuer Den Frieden Der Welt")

Eurovision 1994, Austria, Number 17

 


Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision 2026 in Geographical Regions - the South East with Marcus Keppel-Palmer - final in the current series

5.

Simon

Paloma Rumba

Eurovision 2026, Armenia, Semi Final 2, Song Number 6


6.

Delta Goodrem

Eclipse

Eurovision 2026, Australia, Semi Final 2 Song Number 11


7.

Jiva

Just Go

Eurovision 2026, Azerbaijan, Semi Final 2, Song Number 2


8.

Antigoni

Jalla

Eurovision 2026, Cyprus, Semi Final 2, Song Number 8


9.

Bzikebi 

On Replay

Eurovision 2026, Georgia, Semi Final 1, Song Number 6


10.

Noah Bettam

Michelle

Eurovision 2026, Israel, Semi Final 1, Song Number 10



Hour 4


1.
Anna Vissi

Mono i agapi

Eurovision 1982, Cyprus, Number 5


2.

Anna Vissi

Aigaio

NEW RELEASE:  Apr 2026, Greece / Cyprus


3.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Grand Final Recap 



Interview with Jonas Lovv  (Norway 2026), done at LondonHagen 2026

4.

Jonas Lovv

Ya Ya Ya

Eurovision 2026, Norway, Semi Final 2, Song Number 15


Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026, done at Eurovision in Concert 2026)

5.

Eva Marija

Mother Nature

Eurovision 2026, Luxembourg, Semi Final 2, Song Number 4



Interview with Veronica Fusaro  (Switzerland 2026, done at the LEP event 2026)

6.

Veronica Fusaro

Alice

Eurovision 2026, Switzerland, Semi Final 2, Song Number 7


7.

Sandra Studer, Hazel Brugger and Petra Mede
Made in Switzerland
Eurovision 2025, Interval Act Semi Final 1


8.

Blue Danube

Du bist Musik

Eurovision 1980, Austria, Numnber 8

Happy 67th Birthday to Marty Brem on 23 Apr 2026


9.

Marty Brem

Wenn Du da bist

Eurovision 1981, Austria, Number 17

Happy 67th Birthday to Marty Brem on 23 Apr 2026


No comments: