Destination Eurovision: Podcast Lounge

Zapraszamy do wysłuchania pierwszego odcinka nowej serii podcastów "Whole Lotta Eurovision". Gościem nagrania jest Maciej Mazański - wielokrotnie akredytowany Eurowizyjny dziennikarz oraz założyciel projektu "Dobry Wieczór Europo". W trakcie rozmowy z redaktorem naczelnym Destination Eurovision - Sebastianem Mnichem, Maciek opowiedział m.in. o swoich pasjach z dzieciństwa, tworzeniu i aranżowaniu uwielbianych przez jego widzów wywiadów w Centrum Prasowym, procesie dojrzewania do uruchomienia formatu vlogów, współpracy z Williamem Lee Adamsem z Wiwibloggs, plusach i minusach tworzenia projektu solo i pespektywie na powrót do aktywności po wymagających dwunastu miesiącach z Eurowizją w Turynie w tle. Życzymy mile spędzonego czasu z naszym nagraniem!

Watch the eighth episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with KEiiNO who was representing Norway at Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv. Roksana Majewska and Sebastian Mnich re-watch with artists Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journey.

Listen to the seventh episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Martina Barta who was representing the Czech Republic at Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. Aga Bagińska and Maciej Karcz re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journey.

Listen to the sixth episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Leonora Jepsen who was representing Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv. Sebastian Mnich and Maciej Karcz re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journey.

Listen to Roksana Majewska's conversation with James Newman who Jendrik Sigwart, who become Germany's internal selection choice for this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam! Thanks to this material you will learn, among others about: all the motives that fuel his enormous enthusiasm for being part of the ESC in Rotterdam, the ideas behind the vlog series "How To Become Germany's Entry for ESC", blinking an eye to loyal Eurovision fans: from using 🇳🇴 Blåsemafian GIF to #justiceformittlefinger which is a close message to 🇫🇮 Blind Channel, the story behind his earlier single "Dibdibidi", fun facts about the creation of this year's proposal and the important role his majestic ukulele played in this process. We wish you pleasant listening!

Listen to the fifth episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Mélanie René who was representing Switzerland at Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. Paweł Wójcik and Sebastian Mnich re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journeys.

Listen to Kamil Kowalski's interview with Ylva & Linda Persson singers and music composers who are from years part of the global Eurovision community. Thanks to this material you will learn, among others about: the beginnings of their fascination with music and the first steps in writing songs, advice to people who want to start their journey in the entertainment industry as an artist or songwriter, the history of cooperation with 🇵🇱 Monika Urlik and Lidia Kopania, competition songs, the creation of which fills Ylva and Linda with the greatest pride and satisfaction. We wish you pleasant listening!

Listen to the fourth episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Laura Põldvere who was representing Estonia at Eurovision Song Contest 2005 and 2017 in Kyiv. Paweł Wójcik and Sebastian Mnich re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journeys.

Listen to Kamil Kowalski's conversation with KiiM Rune Hagen, the finalist of the 🇳🇴 preselection format Melodi Grand Prix! Thanks to this material you hear, among others about: a trip down memory lane to recollect how his adventure with music began, backstage stories how he joined the ranks of this year MGP; the emotional story behind "My Lonely Voice", favorite moments in the history of Eurovision and competition songs that he loves to sing regardless of the time of day. We wish you pleasant listening!

Listen to Sebastian Mnich conversation with James Newman who was destined to be this year's 🇬🇧 representative at the Eurovision Song Contest. Thanks to this material you will learn, among others about: what was the process of discovering his passion for music, who supported his activities from an early age, how did the youthful competition between him and his brother John Newman look like, to what extent he was surprised by the cooperation with Rudimental and how he recalls working with them, Backstreet Boys or Guy Sebastian; why the plans to shoot the music video for "My Last Breath" in Poland did not work out and what exactly James wanted to convey through the song's text and the music video or what he thinks about the inability to return with this year's song and how he is getting the potential opportunity to the re-represent UK in the competition. We wish you pleasant listening!

Listen to the Sebastian Mnich's conversation with Georgina Hill-Brown, a popular singing teacher, and vlogger running the Honest Vocal Coach channel. Thanks to this material you will learn, among others about: when Georgina discovered that singing was her main passion in life and her future profession, how did her collaboration with BBC, MTV, and ITV look like in the production of various music programs, was the Eurovision Song Contest is the event that she has followed professionally for many years or according to her experience, what're the needed steps which every artist who is part of the event should remember to protect their own vocal cords during a long rehearsal marathon and other stage duties. We wish you pleasant listening!

Prawdziwą wisienką na torcie dla krajowej społeczności fanów Eurovision Song Contest musi zostać ten wywiad! Nasi redaktorzy Aga Bagińska oraz Maciej Karcz spotkali się z Gosią Sacałą, czyli najpopularniejszą trener głosu w naszym kraju. Podczas trwającej blisko pół godziny rozmowy Gosia opowiedziała nam m.in jak odnajduje się jako szalenie popularna YouTuberka, co ceni i czego poszukuje w eurowizyjnych utworach, jak postrzega tegoroczny format preselekcyjny "Szansa na Sukces" czy w jaki sposób artyści mogą redukować stres i chronić swój głos w ramach tak potężnego maratonu, jaki funduje im Konkursu Piosenki Eurowizji. Życzymy miłego słuchania!

Nasza redakcyjna koleżanka Roksana Majewska spotkała się z dziewczynami z zespołu Tulia, na parę dni przed ich wylotem do Izraela. W trakcie bardzo swobodnej i przyjacielskiej rozmowy Panie porozmawiały ze sobą m.in. o emocjach związanych z byciem częścią nadchodzącego 64. Konkursu Piosenki Eurowizji, inspiracjach modowych implementowanych w ramach swoich występów, wspomnieniach dotyczących poszczególnych Eurovision PreParties oraz atrakcjach muzycznych jakie szykuje na scenie w Izraelu tworzącą show telewizja KAN. Życzymy miłego słuchania!

Zapraszamy do wysłuchania wywiadu Roksany Majewskiej z Gromee. Reprezentant Polski z Lizbony, opowiedział o swoim powrocie do świata Eurowizji, w roli oficjalnego producenta muzycznego Eurowizji Junior 2019. Podczas rozmowy pojawiły się m.in. wątki o kulisach jego pracy w ramach tegorocznej Eurowizji Junior i związanych z tym wrażeniach, jego osobistych faworytach, prezentacjach które najbardziej zapadły mu w pamięć oraz ojcowskim spojrzeniu na dzieci rywalizujące w tego typu muzycznym wydarzeniu czyt. ich dojrzałości oraz przyszłości (w tym o jego synu Franciszku). Życzymy miłego słuchania!

Listen to the first episode of the "Debate+" series, where Destination Eurovision editors chatted with Eurovision fans from around the world to set up their own fan point of view on one of the many interesting Eurovision topics. Madlen Popova (editor of OGAE Bulgaria) joined Aga Bagińska, Maciej Karcz and Sebastian Mnich to figured it out best Eurovision slogans of all time. Check this out and let us know how your TOP 3 list looks like!

Listen to the third episode of the "MeetUp" interview series, where we chat with Tom Hendryk, Wiwibloggs editor. Our guest answer 25 questions connected with his mindset, lifestyle, and of course being Eurovision Song Contest fan and journalist. Be ready for an amazing package of information that will surely help you get to know Tomek even better!

Listen to the third episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Danica Prodanović who was representing Serbia at Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf. Maciej Karcz and Sebastian Mnich re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journey.

Listen to the second episode of the "MeetUp" interview series, where we chat with Sebastian Mnich, lead editor of our source Destination Eurovision.  Our guest answer 25 questions connected with his mindset, lifestyle, and of course being Eurovision Song Contest fan and journalist. Be ready for an amazing package of information that will surely help you get to know Sebastian even better!

Listen to the second episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Jonas Rasmussen who was representing Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. Maciej Karcz and Paweł Wójcik re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journey.

Listen to the first episode of the "MeetUp" interview series, where we chat with Noosh Berberian, popular and loved by many Eurovision vlogger. Our guest answer 25 questions connected with her mindset, lifestyle, and of course being Eurovision Song Contest fan and video reactor. Be ready for an amazing package of information that will surely help you get to know Noosh even better!

Listen to the first episode of the "Memories" interview series, where we chat with Zoë Straub who was representing Austria at Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Elen Hâf and Sebastian Mnich re-watch with artist Eurovision stage performance and of course ask a set of questions connected with the most memorable, funny, and touching moments of the whole Eurovision journey.

Listen to the full interview with all the winners of AfriMusic Song Contest.  Sebastian Mnich met with Symphony (Eswatini), Nonzwakazi (South Africa), and Dhortune That Ondo Boy (Nigeria) and chat with them about their contest songs, music careers, and experiences connected with taking part in the biggest music show in Africa. The material was created thanks to the partnership between AfriMusic Song Contest organizers and Destination Eurovision who is an official media partner of this event.

Listen to the interview with AfriMusic Song Contest 2020 finalist Kenton Lee who represented South Africa with the song "Echo".  Sebastian Mnich met with an artist and chat about the mentioned above song, musical development, dream collaborations but most of all about released after contest song "Undefeated" which became an anthem dedicated to people fighting with a global pandemic. The material was created thanks to the partnership between AfriMusic Song Contest organizers and Destination Eurovision who is an official media partner of this event.

Listen to the interview with AfriMusic Song Contest 2020 finalists who received Destination Eurovision recognition awards for their contest entries.   Sebastian Mnich met with Mandlamakhulu (South Africa), Bamoc (Malawi), and Presss (South Africa) and chat with them about the mentioned above songs, their music careers, and experience connected with taking part in the biggest music show in Africa.  The material was created thanks to the partnership between AfriMusic Song Contest organizers and Destination Eurovision who is an official media partner of this event.

We invite you to listen to the conversation between Roksana Majewska and Jaagup Tuisk, the finalist, and one of the favorites to win the Eesti Laul 2020 preselection format! Roxi chatted with the singer about the early stages of his career, participation in different music competitions, ideas standing behind his video clips and lyrics, and finally thoughts connected with the huge support from fans for his Estonian preselection format song. We wish you pleasant listening!

Check our interview with Ieva Zasimauskaitė who was representing Lithuania at Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. Our lead editor Sebastian Mnich chatted with the singer about her feelings connected with advancing to the grand final, plans linked with recording her first studio album, and what's in her mind touch the most Eurovision fans in her performance.

Check our interview with Rasmussen who was representing Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. Our lead editor Sebastian Mnich chatted with artist and his stage singer collective among others about: thoughts after all rehearsals, news about his interest in participating in Melodifestivalen and musical connection with The Rolling Stones.

Check our interview with Yianna Terzi, who was representing Greece at Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. Our lead editor Sebastian Mnich chatted with crazy talented and lovely musician among others about: her past studio albums, artistic development through the years which she has done on the way to Eurovision and her association connected with Poland.

During the long and joyful interview done in Laura's hometown Leuven - among other things, she tells Sebastian Mnich more about history standing behind her artistic name, huge love to James Bond series, the possibility to coming back to Eurovision Song Contest in the future, details connected with her one and only journey to Poland, knowledge about being an object of worship from many fans or split reactions to the Israel entry. If you want to get to know her reflections on these topics but also many more - be sure to listen to this material!

Listen to our interview with Franka Batelić, who was representing Croatia at Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. Our lead editor Sebastian Mnich chatted with incredibly talented singer among others about:  her feelings after first rehearsals, which things make her crazy and whose song from this year entries she likes the most.

Check our interview with Eleni Foureira, who was representing Cyprus at Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon.  Our lead editor Sebastian Mnich chatted with crazy talented and lovely artist among others about: her time of working with Dan Balan, dream artist to make music with, and gratitude for the support of all her fans.