Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

Sarah Engels: Germany's Eurovision 2026 singer on "Fire," self-belief and Moulin Rouge

Sarah Engels, Germany's Eurovision 2026 singer, joined us for an on-stage interview in English during the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event in Vienna. The "Fire" hitmakers discusses how much international support has meant to her...particularly in the face of fierce criticism in Germany. Speaking to our William Lee Adams, she talks about the main changes in her stage show, how family grounds her, the lessons she has learned as a reality star and tabloid favourite, and how she identifies with Satine in Moulin Rouge — a character she's portraying on theatre stages in Germany. She also has a bit of fun with her English, and turns to the many Germans in the audience to translate. 

COSMÓ on "Tanzschein," singing for Austria at Eurovision 2026, and growth since the national final

Austria's Cosmó — real name Benjamin Gedeon — joined us for an on-stage interview during our Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event inside the Wien Museum. The 18-year-old explains how he wrote his song "TANZSCHEIN," his Austrian and Hungarian cultural background, what it's like having Eurovision in Vienna, his growth since the national final "Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?" and so much more.

Lelek interview: Croatia's Eurovision 2026 act on "Andromeda," tattoos and Balkan women

LELEK — Croatia's Eurovision 2026 act — joined us for an on-stage interview at our Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs interview series in Vienna. The band, formed in 2024, consists of members Inka Večerina Perušić, Judita Štorga, Korina Olivia Rogić, Lara Brtan, and Marina Ramljak. They discuss their song "Andromeda" and its powerful message, which relates to the subjugation of women in the Balkans. They also detail their tattoos, which women wore to escape slavery. How did the group form? Who is the most emotional? And what's it been like meeting their Eurovision idols? We find out all of this and more.

Interviewer: William Lee Adams

 

Viva, Moldova! Satoshi explains shaky cameras and Eurovision 2026 staging with Lana and Aliona Moon

The afternoon after Moldova qualified from Semi-Final 1 of Eurovision 2026, Satoshi joined us for an on-stage interview at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs. Satoshi discusses how he loved feeling the live energy on stage and why he chose the shaky camera movements. Aliona Moon tells us the back story of bringing her Eurovision 2013 dress back for this performance — and where she's stored it all of these years. And Lana tells us what it's like being such an incredible dancer and hype girl while also singing. 

Akylas talks Ferto, Eurovision 2026 and deprivation | Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs

Greece's Eurovision 2026 singer Akylas joins us for an on-stage interview at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event inside the Wien Museum in Vienna. The "Ferto" singer attended the afternoon after qualifying from Semi-Final 1. He was so excited that he had advanced that he pulled a back muscle and woke up in severe pain. But he persevered, coming to our event to discuss being a favourite to win, his symbolic staging, his former life working in hospitality and performing on cruise ships, his mother's sacrifices, and how his song reflects the deprivation endured by a generation. 

Sanremo 2027: Italy may replace COVERS NIGHT with EUROVISION SELECTION

According to Dagospia, the Sanremo Festival 2027 may replace covers night with a special Eurovision night to decide Italy’s Eurovision act.

As you’ll know, the fourth evening of Sanremo — the Friday — is traditionally known as Covers Night. The winner of the overall festival is determined on the fifth night — the Saturday — and given the right to go to Eurovision.

But record labels and FIMI (the Federation of the Italian Music Industry) reportedly want to separate winning the festival from going to Eurovision. Instead, they want two winners: A winner from Eurovision night who goes to Eurovision, and an overall winner of the festival. The goal is to give artists two chances at victory, thereby enticing more well-established acts to compete.

Dagospia also reports that there is pressure to create an “Academy” that would judge the competition. Doing this would reduce the number of journalists and experts who currently help decide the outcome. We react to the news and discuss.

The Sanremo 2027 dates have been confirmed as February 16 to February 20.

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Veronica Fusaro talks “Alice”, Eurovision 2026 and representing Switzerland

Veronica Fusaro, Switzerland's Eurovision 2026 singer, gave an on-stage interview to our William Lee Adams during the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs event inside the Wien Museum in Vienna. The "Alice" singer discusses her background as a classic guitarist and how she moved on to the electronic guitar and ultimately rock. She also explains the songwriting process behind "Alice," which shines a light on gender-based violence. Staging a song with such a serious message is incredibly difficult. She explains the thought and care that went into it and discusses what we saw during her first rehearsal at Eurovision.

Erika Vikman on her Eurovision result, new music and being judged | Eurofan House Interview

Finland's Eurovision 2025 singer Erika Vikman joined our William Lee Adams for an on-stage interview at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs in Vienna. The "ICH KOMME" singer discussed her recent music — including "Appetite" (a collab with Go-Jo), "Father (I Will Never Confess)" and "Adam & Steve." Among other things, she discusses why she relates to the gay community (she too has been judged unfairly, she says) and the results of Eurovision 2025. If Finland ever hosts Eurovision does she plan to play a role? We find out. 

Antigoni: JALLA! singer talks Eurovision 2026, Cyprus and family at Eurofan House

Antigoni — Cyprus' Eurovision 2026 singer — speaks with our William Lee Adams at the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs interview series in Vienna. The "JALLA!" hitmakers unpacks her journey from a child with a distinct, smoky voice to the confident woman turning heads and winning hearts at Eurovision. She keeps it real: Antigoni spent many years messaging the Cypriot broadcaster CyBC about Eurovision before they finally acknowledged her. Family has been central to her journey. She tells us about her extended family in Cyprus — and we even get to sing happy birthday to her mother — the celebrated TV chef Tonia Buxton.

Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

Delta Goodrem: Australia's Eurovision 2026 singer on Eclipse and trusting the universe

Australia's Delta Goodrem speaks with William Lee Adams on stage during the Eurofan House x Wiwibloggs interview series inside the Wien Museum. One of Australia's top-selling artists, she discusses her Eurovision 2026 song "Eclipse" and how the universe may have conspired to get her to the song contest. We also discuss rehearsals and staging here in Vienna, including her hidden piano. She also tells about the difficult period when she was working on her second album "Mistaken Identity."

Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams