Bauer Media Audio launches ‘Eurosong Radio’, a pop-up station dedicated to the Eurovision Song contest

02 May 2023 - Press release

 

• Eurosong Radio to broadcast live across 6 countries – UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland

 

Bauer Media Audio has announced the launch of its latest unmissable content experience, dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Leveraging Bauer Media Audio’s scale as Europe’s leading commercial digital radio and audio operator, ‘Eurosong Radio’ will broadcast across six of Bauer Media Audio’s markets – UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland – bringing audiences a line-up that celebrates everything that’s great about the competition.

The station will feature a diverse playlist that provides the essential soundtrack for all Eurovision Fans. Paying tribute to more than 50 years of the iconic show, listeners can expect to hear tracks from legends like Buck’s Fizz, Loreen and Conchita Wurst, as well as the latest songs from this year’s hopefuls. The station will also feature exclusive content from acts of the past – with Sam Ryder, The Olsen Brothers, Katrina & The Waves and more all providing special introductions to their favourite Eurovision songs. 

Broadcasting ad-free on Bauer Media Audio’s innovative premium subscription radio platform in the UK, Denmark, Finland, and Norway – Eurosong Radio will provide listeners with greater flexibility and choice in how they access audio content, including in some markets the ability to skip up to 6 tracks an hour while listening to live radio. In Sweden and Ireland, Eurosong Radio will broadcast free to air across digital and online.

Eurosong Radio launched at midnight on 2 May. 

Speaking on the launch, Tobias Nielsen, Bauer Media Audio’s Director of Premium Projects commented: “The Eurovision Song Contest unites audiences across Europe to celebrate a shared love of music, and bring a sense of togetherness. Eurosong will create a sense of community and provide everything the song contest fans want, joy, entertainment and Eurosongs!”