Experience the Eurovision Song Contest with Radio International

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The Eurovision Song Contest with Eurovision Radio International - your music requests, comments and ideas: Eurovision Radio International never stops and is keen on keeping the music and news of the Eurovision Song Contest in the ears of the many fans that join the show each and every week via the usual means either on FM, Cable and also via PODCAST, Itunes, LISTEN AGAIN, live broadcast or Live Stream. You can also find Radio International (RTV Katwijk) on TuneIn. Please feel free to submit your comments, ideas and requests of Eurovision songs and Radio International is delighted to play your requests during the shows. Click on CONTACT to submit your request to the programme. You can also reach us on Twitter: @RadioInt

Hightlights of the show

Eurovision Song Contest 2016 - The POST EUROVISION DEPRESSION CURE - Dose 5:  The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is over and the best ever Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the Globen Arena with two Semi Finals and a Grand Final which was held on Saturday 14 May 2016. The 61st Eurovision Song Contest was won by Ukraine's Jamala with the song "1944". Many fans of the Eurovision Song Contest fall into a deep Post Eurovision Depression as it all is over and the fans part company until the next year. Radio International is the perfect Post Eurovision Depression Cure reflecting on the past contest with interviews and reports and of course the music and remixes. The full results of the contest can be viewed by clicking here. 

 

Interview with Amir (France 2016):  A very charismatic singer France sent into the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 who was also tipped to be the winner of the 61st Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, it did not work out this time. Amir represented France with the song "J'ai cherche" came 6th in the Grand Final on Saturday 14 May 2016. Radio International's David Mann had the pleasure to chat with Amir during the rehearsal week.

 

Interview with Iveta Mukuchyan (Armenia 2016):  The musical Ambassador for Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was Iveta Mukuchyan who performed the rather modern composition called "LoveWave" which sucessfully qualified Armenia for the Grand Final and then ranked at a remarkable Number 7 at the end of the exciting voting sequence of Eurovision 2016. Iveta speaks fluent German as she grew up in Hamburg Germany but find out more details about her in the interview that Fernando and JP did with the beautiful singer from Armenia.  You can also watch this interview on our YouTube Channel - click here

 

Interview with Ira Losco (Malta 2016):   Already in 2002 a young Ira Losco represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "7th Wonder" that almost won the Eurovision Song Contest back then coming 2nd. In 2016 she returned to the World's biggest music event to once agin represent Malta with the song "Walk on Water" which made it into the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm and at the end of the voting sequence and ranked at Number 12. Fernando and JP  met the singer for a for an interview after her first rehearsal and the Press Conference. You can also watch this interview on our YouTube Channel - click here

 

Interview with Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2016):  The best ever placed result for Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest as Poli Genova with the song "If love was a crime" came fourth at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with a total of 307 points. Poli is not stranger to the fan base of the Eurovision Song Contest since she represented Bulgaria already once before in 2011 with the song "Na inat" which unfortunately at that time did not qualify Bulgaria for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest and reached Number 12 in the Semi Final 2. However, in 2016 Poli achieved the best ever result for Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest reaching Number 4 with "If love was a crime". Furher Poli also hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 last December from Sofia, Bulgaria. Radio International's Eric caught up with the singer during the rehearal week in Stockholm. Listen to this interview on this week's edition of Radio International.

 

Interview with Nika Kocharov and the Young Georgian Lolitaz (Georgia 2016):  Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016  was represented by Nika Kocharov and the Young Georgian Lolitaz performing the song "Midnight Gold" which sucessfully qualified Georgia for the Grand Final and then at the end of the voting reached Number 20 with the song "Midnight Gold". Fernando and JP from Radio International chatted to the band in the Press Centre after their rehearsal and their Press Conference.  Listen to the interview on this week's edition of Radio International. There was not enough time to broadcast this interview in this week's edition of Radio International and has been rescheduled for airing in next week's edition of the show. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

 

Interview with Serhat (San Marino 2016):  San Marino's Musical Ambassador at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was in fact a Turkish Man by the name of Serhat who himself is a huge show host on Turkish television where he hosts amongst others the popuar Turkish version of the game show "Jeopardy". Further Serhat can add to his credit the Number One song not only in Germany but also in other countries with the song "Je m'adore". He was hired to represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "I didn't know" which was performed in its disco version. Unfortunately, San Marino did not qualify for the Grand Final in 2016 as the song only made it to Number 12 in Semi Final 1 when only the Top Ten countries advance to the Grand Final. However, a great personality Serhat chatted with JP and Fernando from Radio International telling us about his show buisiness and singing career and his way to Eurovision. Enjoy this great interview with Serhat on this week's edition of Radio International.  You can also watch this interview on our YouTube Channel - click here

 

Interview with Minus One (Cyprus 2016):  Cyprus was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 by the band  Minus One which performed the song "Alter Ego" which successfully qualified Cyprus for the Grand Final and then ranked at Number 21 the end of the Voting Sequence of the Grand Final. Radio International's Fernando and JP met the members of Minus One for an interview in the Press Centre to find out more details. Enjoy listening to this interview which is on air in this week's edition of Radio International.  You can also watch this interview on our YouTube Channel - click here

 

Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight - The Dreaded Number 2 Position:  Through the Summer 2016 the Radio International's Eurovision Experts came up with the idea to take a look at the dreaded starting position of the Euroision Song Contest from where no country ever won the Eurovision Song Contest. This week Dermot Manning opens up this brand new series and you will be hearing some nice Eurovision oldies as well in this near Eurovision Spotlight. Enjoy the new Radio International Summer series. 

Eurovision Under Cover:  This ever so popular feature on Radio International is David Mann's weekly edition of the Eurovision Cover Versions where David Mann from Eurovision Norwich will be intoducing some of the finest Eurovision Song Contest entries covered by other singers. Just be surprised. You will be hearing the actual song that has been on the Eurovision stage followed by the cover. Listeners are encouraged to send in their cover versions they came across over the years to share with the other fans tuning into the show. Alternatively, listeners can send in their request for a particular Eurovision covered song using this link. 

Eurovision Song Contest News: Nathan Waddell joins the team in the studio every week to bring you the news and the latest developments connected to the Eurovision Song Contest such as the National Finals or if it is music releases of Eurovision performers, special concerts, gossip, etc Nathan will have it all for us during the weekly edition of Radio International. He also takes a look at some statistics such as viewing figures in the various countries and more. Nathan is website editor with escxtra.com. In addition, Eurovision News is available on www.eurovision.tv, esctoday.com and escflashmalta.com (amongst others.

New Song Releases by Eurovision Artists:  Radio International is always keen to know how the careers of Eurovision performers develop after their performance at the event. The show is in collaboration with many Music Companies that supply Radio International with the latest songs of their signed up artists to bring the muisc closer to the fans. On a weekly basis Radio International receives songs which are being featured on the show.  

Eurovision Song Contest Calendar of Events: Check out a detailed listing of all events scheduled around Europe. If you hear of something we have not listed please drop us a line by clicking here and let us know. After Eurovision is before Eurovision and to bridge the Eurovision Gap many Eurovision Clubs will be holding their annual convention. But also all the National Final Details are being displayed in the Calendar. Make sure you frequently check it out.