Lissandro, the reigning Junior champion, and Viki Gabor, who helped Poland achieve back-to-back victories, discuss their favorite singers, memories of Junior Eurovision, and the impact of believing in dreams. They also talk about their hobbies, experiences of being recognized, and give advice to participants.
Lisandro shares his love for pop and dance music and talks about the pressure and excitement of being on stage.
Vicky Gabour reflects on her victory, desires to participate in the main Eurovision song contest, and incorporate elements of her gypsy roots into her music.
Deep dives
Lisandro's Junior Eurovision Victory and Musical Influences
Lisandro, the winner of last year's junior Eurovision for France, shares his experience and memories of the contest. He talks about his love for pop and dance music, mentioning Bruno Mars, Elvis Presley, and Capo Plaza as his favorite singers. Lisandro discusses the pressure and excitement of being on stage and the confidence needed to perform. He also mentions his hobbies, including football, watching series on Netflix, and being a fan of Marvel and Star Wars movies.
Vicky Gabour's Journey as Junior Eurovision Champion
Vicky Gabour, the 2019 champion from Poland, reflects on her victory and the surprise of winning back-to-back for her country. She recalls the first time she heard her winning song, 'Superhero,' and shares her experiences and nerves of performing on the stage. Vicky talks about the stress of waiting for the scoring and the overwhelming support from Polish fans. She also reveals her desire to participate in the main Eurovision song contest and incorporate elements of her gypsy roots into her music.
Advice for Junior Eurovision Participants and Future Plans
Vicky and Lisandro offer advice to the current participants of this year's junior Eurovision. They emphasize the importance of enjoying the experience, not getting too stressed, and making new friends. Vicky highlights the uniqueness and talent of this year's contestants. Lisandro's mother joins the conversation, expressing her pride in her son's achievements. Finally, Vicky mentions her upcoming music projects and plans to release new music in the new year.
It's the Junior Eurovision Song Contest final in Nice! Steve is joined by the reigning Junior champion Lissandro (and his mum). He won for France last year with Oh Maman! We're also talking to Viki Gabor, who helped Poland achieve back-to-back victories when she sang Superhero in 2019.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The music is composed by Machine Sound. The artwork is designed by Chris Fox and Angela Espejo.