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.”
Stefan - Hope (Estonia Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party
Emma Muscat - I Am What I Am (Malta Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party
Andrea - Circles (North Macedonia Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party
Sam Ryder - SPACE MAN (United Kingdom Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party
Eurovision 2022: Semi-Final 1 Running Order (Reaction)
MARO - Saudade Saudade: Reaction to Portugal’s Eurovision 2022 song
Reddi - The Show: Reaction to Denmark’s Eurovision 2022 song
Jérémie Makiese - Miss You: Reaction to Belgium’s Eurovision 2022 song
Rosa Linn - Snap: Reaction to Armenia’s Eurovision 2022 song
LUM!X & Pia Maria - Halo: Reaction to Austria’s Eurovision 2022 song
Michael Ben David - I.M Revamp: Reaction to Israel’s Eurovision 2022 song
Andromache - Ela: Reaction to Cyprus’s Eurovision 2022 song
Marius Bear - Boys Do Cry: Reaction to Switzerland’s Eurovision 2022 song
Ronela Hajati - Sekret: Reaction to Albania’s Eurovision 2022 song
Vladana - Breathe: Reaction to Montenegro’s Eurovision 2022 song
Amanda Tenfjord - Die Together: Reaction to Greece’s Eurovision 2022 song
Jérémie Makiese - Miss You - Interview | Belgium Eurovision 2022
Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer: Reaction to Sweden’s Eurovision 2022 song
Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer | Melodifestivalen 2022 Interview after Jury Final in Stockholm
Sam Ryder ”Space Man” Reaction | United Kingdom Eurovision 2022
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