Week 18/2026 - Eurovision Radio International - 06 May 2026: Meet the Stars of Eurovision 2026 (Part 5): Bzekebi (GO), Felcia (SE), Alicja (PL), Alexandra Capitanescu (RO); Interview with Boggie (Hungary 20215), Birthday File, Cover Spot, News, etc - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

 

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AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK 

• Interview with Bzikebi (Georgia 2026) done at Eurovision in Concert 2026, Amsterdam
• Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London  
• Interview with Felicia (Sweden 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London
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• Interview with Alicja (Poland 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026, London 
• Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Hear all the songs from Semi Final 1 (12 May 2026)
• Interview with Boggie (Hungary 2015): done by John Dawton on the release of her new single and album 
• Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2026 National Finals: The Runners up from the top countries in the betting that had national finals with Alasdair Rendall
• 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 5):  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. 

Felicia (Sweden 2026) with JP
at the London Preview Event 2026

Interview with Felicia (Sweden 2026): The Winner of Sweden's Melodifestivalen 2026 will automatically also represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Sweden together with Ireland are the most successful countries winning the Eurovision Song Contest with seven victories to boot. Will Felicia be able to snatch the eighth victory for Sweden at this year's Eurovision Song Contest?  Felicia will be performing the song "My System" in Semi Final 1 at Song Number 2. Radio International's JP and Salman met and did a catch-up interview with Felicia at the recent edition of the London Preview Event 2026 on 19 Apr 2026. Listen to the interview on the show week. 

Alicja (Poland 2026) with JP
at the London Preview Event 2026

Interview with Alicja (Poland 2026): In 2020 when the Eurovision Song Contest was canceled by the EBU due to the Corona Pandemic hitting the globe Alicja had already won her national final in Poland before the Covid outbreak. At that time Alicja Szemplińska she won the national final with the song "Empires". In 2023, Alicja attempted again to get the ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "New Home" coming 6th in the Polish National Final. 
At long last in 2026 Alicja was chosen to represent Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Pray". It will be competing in Semi Final 1 Song Number 14. Radio International's JP and Salman had the pleasure to meet and interview Alicja at  the London Preview Event 2026. Enjoy meeting Alicja once again on the show this week. 

Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) with JP
at the London Preview Event 2026, London, United Kingdom

Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026):  Romania took a couple of years break before deciding to return to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Alexandra Capitanescu and her group to represent Romania with the song "Choke Me" which will be performed in Semi Final 2 at Song Number 3 which will be on Thursday 14 May 2026. Radio International's JP and Salman met the delegation at the London Preview Party and conducted an interview. Get to know Alexandra and the group in this week's edition of Radio International. 

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Semi Final 1: This is the final edition of Radio International before the Team will be heading out to Vienna, Austria - Home of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and in view of  Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to be staged on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Radio International will be playing all the songs competing in Semi Final 1 in full in the order as they will be performed during the live show on Tuesday including interviews mentioned above. 

Boggie (Hungary 2015) in 2026

Interview with Boggie (Hungary 2015):  It was in 2015 when the Eurovision Song Contest came from the very same venue where the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be staged - the Wiener Stadthalle. Back then Hungary was represented by Boggie with the song "Wars for nothing" which made it from the Semi Final into the Grand Final were it ended up at Number 20. Boggie has been busy over the years creating and writing new songs and has recently released a brand new album from wich she lifted her brand new song entitled "Ce Reve".  Radio International's John Dawton interviewed Boggie and you can hear this interview on the show this week plus of course her Eurovision entry 2015 and "Ce reve". To find out more of the new album and Boggie visit her website - click here

The Eurovision Spotlight - Eurovision 2026 - The Runners up from the top countries in the betting that had national finals - with Alasdair Rendall:  Vienna and Austria are ready to 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. Over the last weeks Radio International reviewed all the 35 songs per geographical regions and just ahead of the Radio International Team is heading out to Vienna Alasdair Rendall had the idea to look at the Runners Up from the top countries in the betting that had national finals in their countries. Quite an interesting slot this week. 

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.

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THE PLAY LIST

Hour 1

1.

Kurt Calleya

This is the night

Eurovision 2012, Malta, Number 21

Happy 37th Birthday on 05 May 2026

2.

Ben Dolic

Violent Thing

Eurovisionk 2020, Germany, Contest Cancelled

Happy 29th Birthday on 04 May 2026

3.

KAJ

Bara bada bastu

Eurovision 2025, Sweden, Number 4

4.

KAJ 

Economy Plus

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Sweden

Eurovision News with Johannes courtesy of escXtra.com 

5.

Jerry Heil

Turn up the volume] (12 points) (Remix)

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Ukraine

6.

Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil

Teresa & Maria

Eurovision 2024, Ukraine, Number 3

Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann

7.

Ramon

Para llenarme de ti

Eurovision 2004, Spain, Number 10

8.

D'Nash

I Love You Mi Vida

Eurovision 2007, Spain, Number 20

9.

SHWR 

Contact! 

Eurovision 2026, Lithuania National Final, Number 2

Hour 2

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Semi Final 1

Voting in Semi Final 1 are Germany and Italy plus Rest of the World

1.

Satoshi

Viva Moldova

Eurovision 2026, Moldova, Semi Final 1, Song Number 1

Interview with Felicia (Sweden 2026) done at London Preview Event

2.

Felicia

My System

Eurovision 2026, Sweden, Semi Final 1, Song Number 2

3.

Lelek

Andromeda

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

4.

Aakylas

Ferto

Eurovision 2026, Greece, Semi Final 1, Song Number 4

5.

Bandidos do Cante

Rosa

Eurovision 2026, Portugal, Semi Final 1, Song Number 5

6.

Bzikebi 

Bzzzzz

Junior Eurovision Winner 2008, Georgia

Interview with Bzikebi (Georgia 2026) done at Eurovision in Concert 2026

7.

Bzikebi 

On Replay

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

8.

Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen

Liekinheitin

Eurovision 2026, Finland, Semi Final 1, Song Number 7

9.

Tamara Živković

Nova Zora

Eurovision 2026, Montenegro, Semi Final 1, Song Number 8

10.

Vanilla Ninja

Too epic to be true

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

11.

Noah Bettam

Michelle

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

12.

ESSYLA

Dancing on the Ice

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

13.

Lion Ceccah

Solo Quiero Mas

Eurovision 2026, Lithuania, Semi Final 1, Song Number 12

Hour 3

1.

Senhit feat. Boy George

Superstar

Eurovision 2026, San Marino, Semi Final 1, Song Number 13

Interview with Alicja (Poland 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026

2.

Alicja

Pray

Eurovision 2026, Poland, Semi Final 1, Song Number 14

3.

Lavina

Kraj Mene

Eurovision 2026, Serbia, Semi Final 1, Song Number 15

Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) done at the London Preview Event 2026

4.

Alexandra Capitanescu

Choke Me

Eurovision 2026, Romania,  Semi Final 2, Song Number 3

5.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Semi Final 2 Recap

The Eurovision Coverspot with David Mann 

6.

Duncan Laurence

Arcade

Eurovision Winner 2019, Netherlands

7.

Råmi 5 Schulband (Switzerland)

Arcade (2025 Cover)

Eurovision Winner 2019, Netherlands 

8.

Participants of Luxembourg Eurovision 2026 (National Final)

Arcade (Cover)

Eurovision Winner 2019, Netherlands

Hour 4

Eurovision Spotlight:  The Runners up from the top countries in the betting that had national finals - with Alasdair Rendall

1.

Laud

Lightkeeper 

Eurovision 2026, Ukraine National Final, Number 2

2.
Hvnds 

Dor 

Eurovision 2026, Romania National Final, Number 2

3.

Greczula 

Half of Me 

Eurovision 2026, Sweden National Final, Number 2

4.

Good Job Nicky
Dark Side of the Moon 

Eurovision 2026, Greece National Final, Number 2

5.
Ericka Jane
Death of Me 

Eurovision 2026, Denmark National Final, Number 2

6.
Antti Paalanen 

Takatukka 

Eurovision 2026, Finland National Final, Number 2

Interview with Boggie (Hungary 2015) on new song release done by John Dawton

7.
Boggie

Wars for nothing

Eurovision 2015, Hungary, Number 20

8.

Boggie

Ce Reve

NEW RELEASE: Apr 2026, Hungary

Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal 

9.
Timebelle feat. Danny Burg 

Tell Me A Lie 

NEW RELEASE: Apr 2026, Switzerland 

10.

Timebelle 

Apollo 

Eurovision 2017, Switzerland, Semi Final 2, Number 12

11.

Engelbert Humperdinck

Love will set you free

Eurovison 2012, United Kingdom, Number 25

Happy 90th Birthday on 02 May 2026