Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast
Music:Music Commentary
Before even landing at Eurovision in Birmingham, Israel’s Dana International had to stare down her critics: The Orthodox community at home wanted the transgender singer banned from the contest. Conservative politicians called her an abomination, but European viewers embraced her — naming her their winner in the first contest that mandated televoting.
To mark the 25th anniversary of her win, this episode looks at queerness on the Eurovision stage and how the contest reflects a radical shift in public attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people across Europe. Long before gay marriage was legalized and transgender rights were encoded in law anywhere on the continent, the contest was already celebrating marginalized voices.
“My victory proves God is on my side,” she said after her surprise win. “Try to accept me — I am what I am.”
Veronika reaction: Raiven (Slovenia Eurovision 2024)
How did Käärijä win the public vote? (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 4)
Baby Lasagna: Rim Tim Tagi Dim singer on Dora 2024 and Eurovision (INTERVIEW)
Besa Kokëdhima - Zemrën n’dorë INTERVIEW | Eurovision Albania 2024
AIKO - Pedestal REACTION | Czechia Eurovision 2024
Ukraine at Eurovision: From Hasta la Vista to Wild Dances (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 3)
Can Olly Alexander win Eurovision 2024 for the UK? (REACTION)
That’s so Raiven! Slovenia’s Eurovision 2024 singer tells us about ”Veronika”
Joost Klein interview | The Netherlands’ Eurovision 2024 act reacts to his selection
Junior Eurovision 2023: Full Results Reaction as France wins (LIVESTREAM)
Junior Eurovision 2023: Our Top 3 before online voting opens
Slimane - Mon Amour Reaction | France Eurovision 2024 live performance
Slimane on Mon Amour: France’s Eurovision 2024 act reacts to his selection
Marina Satti is Greece’s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)
Rest of the World Voting Results at Eurovision 2023 (Reaction)
Mae Muller on debut album ”Sorry I’m Late” (INTERVIEW)
North Macedonia will return to Eurovision 2024? (Plus our favourite acts)
Will Romania with withdraw from Eurovision 2024 + our favourite Romanian entries
Is Eurovision too long — and should Sweden shorten the 2024 grand final? (REACTION)
MUSTII is Belgium’s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)
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