The Festival della canzone italiana (aka Sanremo) is a European music staple and well-known as the Eurovision precursor. Over five nights, the 76th edition of the festival delighted Italians and kept us hoping for a big banger of a winner.

Michael and Bryan condensed 25 hours of content into one handy show to help you understand what could have been in Vienna. While Sal Da Vinci ended up as Italy‘s winner, we had other thoughts.

Is Per sempre sì the best choice for Italy in 2026?

• Wonder what a woman has to do to win
• Get upset with the public
• Continue to be confused about the scoring system

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Michele Bravi – Prima o poi [Sooner or later]

Fedez & Marco Masini – MALE NECESSARIO [NECESSARY EVIL]

Arisa – Magica Favola [Magical Tale]

Ditonellapiaga – Che fastidio! [How annoying!]

Sayf – TU MI PIACI TANTO [I LIKE YOU SO MUCH]

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The host country always gets a free pass into the Eurovision Grand Final. It’s probably lucky then that Austria is hosting after reviewing Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?.

Michael and Bryan take a whizz through the host’s national final, and wonder if ORF’s budget can stretch enough to cover Cosmó‘s needs in May.

Is Tanzschein the best choice for Austria in 2026?

• Investigate how many euros went into the show
• Wonder if Austria is planning to win
• Ask if there are dancers in Austria

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Anna-Sophie – Superhuman

Kayla Krystin – I brenn [I’m burning]

Bamlak Werner – We Are Not Just One Thing

Lena Schaur – Painted Reality

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April 1 is never a good day to release news. Thankfully Eurovision Song Contest Asia organisers announced theirs a touch earlier.

ABC Canberra‘s James Findlay chatted with Michael about the newest addition to the Eurovision family, and how Australia might get involved.

Plus they talk about Delta Goodrem’s chances for Eurovision-proper.

Audio courtesy of ⁠666 ABC Canberra⁠

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