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8:30pm - Secret History of Eurovision – Ep 1

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The amusing yet revealing story of how a singing competition helped build a new Europe, sequin by sequin.

The first episode explores the early years of the Eurovision Song Contest, from its establishment in 1956 to unite war torn nations and showcase new technology, to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. As the Cold War took hold, Eurovision came to symbolise both the freedom in the West and the cultural repression in the East. And as the West started winning the Cold War, Eurovision began to blossom into the biggest entertainment show in the world.

8:30pm - Secret History of Eurovision – Ep 2

ON SBS ONE

The amusing yet revealing story of how a singing competition helped build a new Europe, sequin by sequin.

The second episode tells the story of Eurovision from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the present day. In a few short years, Europe changed forever. New nations emerged clamouring to join the Eurovision Song Contest, desperate to establish their own national identity. Dramatic revolutions coincided and fed off what had become the biggest entertainment show on the planet.

7:30pm - The Road to Eurovision with Julia Zemiro – Part 1

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The Eurovision Song Contest is the Olympics of the entertainment industry. In two one-hour parts The Road to Eurovision with Julia Zemiro takes us on a road trip to the heart and soul of the biggest song contest in the world. Travelling across Europe in her zippy campervan, Julia introduces us to the to the host city for 2012, Baku, in mysterious Azerbaijan. She previews the entries, interviews performers past and present, unearths the best archive and reflects on how Eurovision has changed since it started in 1956, and asks: what is it that makes a Eurovision winner?

8:30pm - Eurovision Song Contest – Semi Final 1

ON SBS ONE

The fun, glamour and madness is back as Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang return to head up SBS's exclusive coverage of the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Sam will bring their irreverent commentary directly from this year's host city Baku, in Azerbaijan. The Eurovision Song Contest is viewed by more than 100 million people around the globe, and the contest holds the record for the longest running program on television.

7:30pm - The Road to Eurovision with Julia Zemiro – Part 2

ON SBS ONE

The Eurovision Song Contest is the Olympics of the entertainment industry. In two one-hour parts The Road to Eurovision with Julia Zemiro takes us on a road trip to the heart and soul of the biggest song contest in the world. Travelling across Europe in her zippy campervan, Julia introduces us to the to the host city for 2012, Baku, in mysterious Azerbaijan. She previews the entries, interviews performers past and present, unearths the best archive and reflects on how Eurovision has changed since it started in 1956, and asks: what is it that makes a Eurovision winner?

8:30pm - Eurovision Song Contest – Semi Final 2

ON SBS ONE

The fun, glamour and madness is back as Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang return to head up SBS's exclusive coverage of the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Sam will bring their irreverent commentary directly from this year's host city Baku, in Azerbaijan. The Eurovision Song Contest is viewed by more than 100 million people around the globe, and the contest holds the record for the longest running program on television.

7:30pm - Eurovision Song Contest – Final

ON SBS ONE

The fun, glamour and madness is back as Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang return to head up SBS's exclusive coverage of the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Sam will bring their irreverent commentary directly from this year's host city Baku, in Azerbaijan. The Eurovision Song Contest is viewed by more than 100 million people around the globe, and the contest holds the record for the longest running program on television.

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8:30pm EUROVISION FINAL

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Mixing politics with pop and real international intrigue, this winning blend of humour and insight peers beyond the glitz and the sparkle to show that sometimes sequins and key changes can be as powerful as barbed wire and tanks. It peers beyond the glitz and sparkle to examine the Eurovision Song Contest and how it has tracked – and at times even influenced – the changing social and political life of Europe.

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7:30pm THE ROAD TO EUROVISION WITH JULIA ZEMIRO - Part 1

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Mixing politics with pop and real international intrigue, this winning blend of humour and insight peers beyond the glitz and the sparkle to show that sometimes sequins and key changes can be as powerful as barbed wire and tanks. It peers beyond the glitz and sparkle to examine the Eurovision Song Contest and how it has tracked – and at times even influenced – the changing social and political life of Europe.

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INTRO

SBS Eurovision Radio is your ultimate party mix, bringing you back to back Eurovision hits, 24/7. From ABBA's Waterloo to Dana International's Diva - indulge your need for Euro-kitsch right here - streaming online & on your digital radio until 30th of June.

In the lead up to the finals, tune in for daily news updates from behind the scenes at this year's venue in Baku. We also have special music programming to satisfy the biggest Eurovision Fan. A History Of.. charts specific countries success at the contest, A Second Chance are about the amazing songs that just didn't make it and Eurovision Remixed brings you the rare club and dance remixes of classic Eurovision tracks.

Then, over three nights on May 25th, 26th, and 27th, follow all the glamour, glitz, heartbreak and happiness that the World's largest song contest has to offer as SBS Eurovision Radio teams up with Julia and Sam Pang for a simulcast of the Eurovision Semi-finals and Grand Final!

Make Eurovision Radio your non-stop soundtrack to the world's biggest song contest!

Meet the Team

Our team in Baku: meet the talent on SBS Eurovision Radio.

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EUROVISION RADIO:

Non-stop Eurovision Hits
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Turn up your radio dial to embrace Eurovision euphoria with SBS Eurovision Radio!

Hit the Listen Now Play button above or the Play In Pop Up Window link below to stream Eurovision Radio right to your desktop, or tune in your digital radio by simply searching for 'SBS Eurovision'.

SBS Eurovision digital radio channel runs from May 1 to June 2. For more information on how to receive digital radio you can visit our help/FAQ page.

Radio schedule

For special programs and the latest news from our SBS Radio team at the contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, listen to Eurovision Breakfast, Lunch, and Drive and keep the party going with Eurovision Up Late, and the Eurovision All Nighter. Tune in at the times below (AEST).

And don't forget you can keep the party going with our non-stop Eurovision hits 24/7.

Throughout the month you can also hear Eurovision interviews and features in your language on SBS Radio. Find out when your next language broadcast is on by visiting our radio schedule page.

  • 7am - 8 am

    Eurovision Breakfast

  • 12pm - 1pm

    Eurovision Lunch

  • 5 pm - 6 pm

    Eurovision Drive

  • 9 pm – 10pm

    Eurovision Up late

  • 1am- 2 am

    Eurovision All Nighter

EUROVISION 2012 PODCAST

SBS Radio brings you the latest news, features and interviews from Europe's biggest song contest direct from Baku. Subscribe via itunes or listen to each show below.

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