JOYEurovision is back for season 2026. And with it being the 70th edition of the world’s biggest music competition, we all should be celebrating right?

The news over the break has made things difficult for Eurovision fans, including Michael and Io.

• Get the latest news about the semi final allocation draw
• Catch up on the new Eurovision rules introduced after the General Assembly
• Dive into the issues behind Israel’s participation
• Find out about the fallout from the EBU General Assembly vote
• Find out how it’s affecting the JOYEurovision team in 2026

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Käärijä – Disko Balls

Go-Jo & Erika Vikman – Appetite

Tina Karol – Шиншила

Subwoolfer – Dark Side of the Moon

Aiko – Time

Nemo – Ride My Baby

ADONXS – Perfume

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So many kids, so little time… but they’re all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi.

Michael and Io preview the second half of this year’s Contest and there’s a lot to talk about. Michael has a Book Week favourite and Io laments the loss of kid-first songs. But what do you think? Make sure you vote at jesc.tv!

What do Michael and Io want back next time?

Which song has Io positively beaming?

Which country might need an intervention?

Watch the show on YouTube (live from 3am AEST on 14 December)

Listen to the songs on your preferred platform

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North Macedonia: Nela Mancheska – Miracle

Montenegro: Asja Džogović – I Tužna i Srećna Priča [Both a Sad and a Happy Story]

Italy: Leonardo Giovannangeli – Rockstar

Portugal: Inês Gonçalves – Para Onde Vai o Amor? [Where Does Love Go?]

Spain: Gonzalo Pinillos – Érase Una Vez (Once Upon a Time)

Georgia: Anita Abgariani – Shine Like a Star

Cyprus: Rafaella & Christos – AWAY

France: Lou Deleuze – Ce Monde [This World]

Albania: Kroni Pula – Fruta Perime [Fruits and Vegetables]

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It’s time to celebrate children’s talent as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest lands for another year.

Michael and Io preview the first half of this year’s Contest, being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi.

Who’s getting the party started?

What’s medicine got to do with it?

Where are the adults in children’s clothing?

Watch the show on YouTube (live from 3am AEST on 14 December)

Listen to the songs on your preferred platform

Watch the video by following the link

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Malta: Eliza Borg – I Believe

Azerbaijan: Yağmur – Miau Miau [Azeri: Meow Meow]

Croatia: Marino Vrgoč – Snovi [Croatian: Dreams]

San Marino: Martina CRV – Beyond the Stars

Armenia: Albert – Brave Heart

Ukraine: Sofia Nersesian – Motanka

Ireland: Lottie O’Driscoll Murray – Rúin [Gaelic: Secrets]

Netherlands: Meadow – Freeze

Poland: Marianna Kłos – Brightest Light

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