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.”
Subwoolfer: Ben Adams and Gaute Ormåsen reveal their identity at Melodi Grand Prix 2023
Eurovision 2023: Slogan and Logo (REACTION) | United by Music
Maria Sur on Ukraine and Never Give Up, her Melodifestivalen 2023 song
Eurovision 2023: Semi-Final Allocation Draw | Reaction
Eurovision 2023 stage design by Julio Himede (REACTION)
Ulrikke - Honestly Interview | Melodi Grand Prix Grand Final 2023
Gustaph - Because of You - Reaction | Belgium Eurovision 2023
Gustaph - Because of You - first impressions after winning Eurosong 2023 in Brussels
Elsie Bay on writing Love You In A Dream | MGP 2023 SF2 Interview
NikkieTutorials (Nikkie de Jager) Interview @ Eurosong 2023 Final
Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2023: Meet the 7 finalists in Finland’s Eurovision selection
Ulrikke - Honestly REACTION | MGP 2023 (Norway at Eurovision)
Ulrikke Brandstorp ”Honestly” | Melodi Grand Prix 2023 (INTERVIEW)
Ukraine Vidbir 2023 (Show Review) - Tvorchi wins with ”Heart of Steel”
TVORCHI ”Heart of Steel” - Vidbir Reaction | Ukraine Eurovision 2023
Jerry Heil ”When God Shut The Door” - Vidbir Reaction | Ukraine Eurovision 2023
KRUTЬ ”Колискова” (Lullaby) - Vidbir Reaction | Ukraine Eurovision 2023
Kalush Orchestra’s Oleh Psiuk speaks with us during London concert at The Electric
Belgium Eurosong 2023: All 14 song snippets (REACTION)
France’s Lissandro (Oh, maman) wins Junior Eurovision 2022 (REACTION)
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