2026-05-31

Week 22/2026 - Eurovision Radio International - 03 Jun 2026: PED Cure Dose 3: Eurovision 2026 Interviews with Akylas (GR), Leléka (UKR), Cosmó (AT) and Eva-Marija (LUX), etc, Birthday File, Cover Spot, News, etc

           

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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, 03 Jun 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 

  • Indepth Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026)
  • Interview with Cosmó (Austria 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet
  • Interview Clips with Akylas (Greece 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet
  • Interview Clip with Leléka (Ukraine 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet
  • Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Alasdair Rendall
  • Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com
  • Tribute to Eurovision Conductor Pierre Cao (Luxembourg)
  • Tribute to Sophie Garel of Chris Baldo and Sophie Garel (Luxembourg 1968)
  • Tribute to Romuald (Luxembourg 1969, Monaco 1964, Monaco 1974) 
  • 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 



Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"

Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara:  The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows. 




The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard

What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here


The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE




Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026)

Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026): The country returned to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 and since then has always been in the Grand Final, however, this year it was not the case. Eva Marija represented Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026 with the song "Mother Nature" sadly only ending up at Number 12 in Semi Final 20 with 60 points though, the song has a strong message as Eva Marija explains to the Radio International Interview Team at the Turquoise Carpet. But also Alain Forrotti had the pleasure of a more in-depth interview with Eva Marija which you can hear on this week's edition of Radio International this week. 




Cosmó, Akylas and Leléka at Eurovision 2026

Interview Clips from the Turquoise Carpet (Cosmó), Akylas, Leléka): The Turqoise Carpet marks the start of the Welcome Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Artists walk the carpet in front of the many Eurovision Fans and International Media who conduct short interview clips with the artists. This week listen to the interview clips JP, Marc and Salman did with Cosmó (Austria), Akylas (Greece) and Leléka (Ukraine). The Host Entry from Austria was performed by Cosmó called "Tanzschein" which reached Number 24 in the Grand Final. Leléka represented the Ulraine with the song "Ridnym" coming 9th in the Grand Final and Akylas was the musical ambassador from Greece and performed the song "Ferto" which reached Number 10. Listen to these interview clips on the show this week.





The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Alasdair Rendall continues the series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
 
 
Tribute to Pierre Cao, Sophie Garel and Romuald:  Once again sad news hit the Eurovision Community during the month of May as three artists passed away. Pierre Cao was a very famous conductor at the Eurovision Song Contest conducting among others Luxembourg's winning song "Tu te reconnaitras" performed by Anne Marie David. He was also the Musical Director at the Eurovision Song Contests in 1973 and 1974. Pierre Cao passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 88.
Then Sophie Garel passed away who together with her singing partner Chris Baldo represented Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 with the song "Nous vivrons d'amour". Sophie passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 84.
And Romuald Figuier passed away on 12 May 2026 at the age of 88 represented although being French Monaco at the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 with the song "Ou sont-elles passees" coming 3rd. Then in 1969 he represented Luxembourg with the song "Catherine" coming 11th and once again he represented Monaco in 1974 with the song "Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va" coming 4th. 
May you all Rest in Peace.


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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Hour 1


1.

Pasha Parfeny

Lăutar

Eurovision 2012, Moldova, Number 11

Happy 40th Birthday on 30 May 2026


2.

Pasha Parfeny

Soarele și luna

Euovision 2023, Moldova, Number 18

Happy 40th Birthday on 30 May 2026



Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann


3.

Daria Kinzer

Celebrate

Eurovision 2011, Croatia, Semi Final 1, Number 15


4.

Dino Jelušić

Ti Si Moja Prva Ljubav (EKS NA EKS Remix - 2026)

Junior Eurovision Winner 2003, Croatia



Eurovision News with Johannes courtesy of escXtra.com 


5.

Freya Skye

Silent Treatment

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, United Kingdom


6.

Freya Skye

London

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, United Kingdom


7.

Freya Skye

Lose my Head

Junior Eurovision 2022, United Kingdom, Number 5



Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal 


8.

Pavel Callta 

Klidně Zemřu Láskou (I'd Gladly Die Of Love) 

NEW RELEASE: May 2026, Czechia 


9.

Pavel Callta 

Never Forget 

Eurovision 2018, Czechia, National Selection, Number 4


10.

Tamara Todevska

Proud

Eurovision 2019, North Macedonia, Number 7

Happy 41st Birthday on 01 Jun 2026



Hour 2

Eurovision 2026 Interviews from Vienna

1.

Koit Toome & Laura

Verona

Eurovision 2017, Estonia, Semi Final 2 Number 14


2.

Jonas Lovv

Ya Ya Ya

Eurovision 2026, Norway, Number 14


3.

Jonas Lovv 

If We Die

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Norway


4.

Koit Toome 

Ma põgenen

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Estonia



Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026 by Alain Forrotti)


5.

Eva Marija

Mother Nature

Eurovision 2026, Luxembourg, Semi Final 2,  Number 12, 60 points



Interview with Cosmó (Austria 2026 at Turquoise Carpet)


6.

Cosmó

Tanzschein

Eurovision 2026, Austria, Grand Final, Number 24, 6 points



Interview with Akylas (Greece 2026 at Turquoise Carpet)


7.

Akylas

Ferto

Eurovision 2026, Greece, Grand Final,  Number 10, 220 points



Interview with Leléka (Ukraine 2026 at Turquoise Carpet)


8.

Leléka

Ridnym

Eurovision 2026, Ukraine, Grand Final,  Number 9, 221 points


10.

Sopho Khalvashi

Visionary dream

Eurovision 2007, Georgia, Number 12

Georgia's Debut entry

Happy 40h Birthday on 31 May 2026


11.

Roger Bens

Femme dans ses reves aussi

Eurovision 1985, France, Number 10

Happy 58th Birthday on 27 May 2026



Hour 3


1.

Meira Omar

Dooset Daram

Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden, Number 9


2.

LIAMOO

Bluffin

Melodifestivalen 2022, Sweden, Number 4


3.

Meira Omar & Liamoo 

Mazaa

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Sweden



The Eurovision Coverspot with David Mann 


4.

Mathias Fritsche

Wasted Love (Epic Orchestral Version) (Cover)

Eurovision Winner 2025, Austria


5.

Chamber Orchestra of Sinfonietta Riga

Latvija Eirovzji Overture (Supernova Final 2026)

Instrumental cover medley featuring Bur man laimi (2025 Latvia, Number 13); Heartbeat (2016 Latvia, Number 15); Love Injected (2015 Latvia, Number 6); The War Is Not Over (2005 Latvia, Number 5); My Star (2000 Latvia, Number 3); I Wanna (2002 Latvia, Winner)


6.

Platin

Bleib für immer (German version of "Stay forever")

Eurovision 2004, Slovenia, Semi Final Number 21



Eurovision Spotlight - The Eurovision 2026 - The Assessment with Alasdair Rendall


7.

Søren Torpegaard Lund

Før vi går hjem

Eurovision 2026, Denmark, Grand Final,  Number 7, 243 points


8.

Daniel Zizka

Crossroads

Eurovision 2026, Czechia, Grand Final, Number 16, 113 points


9.

Sal Da Vinci

Per Sempre Si

Eurovision 2026, Italy, Grand Final, Number 5, 281 points


10.

Senhit feat. Boy George

Superstar

Eurovision 2026, San Marino, Semi Final 1, Number 14, 41 points


11.

Look Mum No Computer

Eins Zwei Drei

Eurovision 2026, United Kingdom, Grand Final, Number 25, 1 point


12.

Dara

Bangaranga (Croation Version)

Eurovision Winner 2026, Bulgaria, 516 points



Hour 4


1.

Umberto Tozzi & Raf

Gente di mare

Eurovision 1987, Italy, Number 3


2.

Raf 

Pazzi stupidi ragazzi

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Italy


3.

Sal Da Vinci 

Poesia

NEW RELEASE:  May 2026, Italy


4.

Alex Swings Oscar Sings

Mis Kiss Kiss Bang

Eurovision 2009, Germany, Number 20


5.

Uschi Blum (Hape Kerkeling)

Sklavin der Liebe

2009


6.

Aziz

San Trope

2021


7.

Anne Marie David

Tu te reconnaitras

Eurovision Winner 1973, Luxembourg


8.

Chris Baldo and Sophie Garel

Nous vivrons d'amour

Eurovison 1968, Luxembourg, Number 11

Sophie passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 84

 

9.

Romuald (Figuier)

Catherine

Eurovision 1969, Luxembourg, Number 11


10.

Romuald

Ou sont-elles passees

Eurovision 1964, Monaco, Number 3


11.

Romuald

Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va

Eurovision 1974, Monaco, Numnber 4


12.

Wyn Hoop

Bonne nuit, ma cherie

Eurovision 1960, Germany, Number 4

Happy 90th Birthday on 29 May 2026


13.
TWiiNS

I'm still alive

Eurovision 2011, Slovakia, Semi Final 2 Number 13

Happy 40th Birthday on 15 May 2026



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