In this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave record in the early morning hours, to react to the big host city announcement of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Austria. The build-up is particularly thrilling for Sebi, who lives in Vienna but grew up close to Innsbruck. Find out to which city we will build a bridge to next May, live in our episode.

In this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave catch up on the most recent events in the Eurovision world in July. They discuss the rumored hosts for next year's contest, which of the two remaining cities would be their preferred choice and talk about their wishes for 2026. Furthermore, two major Eurovision parties will take place in Vienna and Milano this year.

In this episode, Sebi and Dave explore Austria’s evolving Eurovision 2026 host city race and share updates on recent withdrawals and likely frontrunners, using Sebi's local expertise and insight as an Austrian! They also dive into speculation about who might host the live shows, discussing the qualities and challenges of various Austrian media personalities. Plus, they reflect on past Eurovision hosting choices, the departure of Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl, and what fans can expect from Austria's approach to next year’s Contest.

Find more information about the host city race in our article at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!

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