Katie's website:
https://katie-glass.co.uk/

Katie's articles for The Standard:
https://www.standard.co.uk/author/katie-glass

Katie's features and investigations:
https://katie-glass.co.uk/features.html

KATIE'S JOURNALISM MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

Yes, opera has an age problem — because society has an education problem

The article that inspired our conversation, examining opera's ageing audience, arts education, reading and cultural confidence.
https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/opera-education-problem-b1293322.html

Katie's other writing

Her work covers subjects including feminism and strip clubs, flower shows, class, and life during lockdown.
https://katie-glass.co.uk/

Katie's reporting on the Post Office scandal

Her account of reporting on the subpostmasters' experiences and the eventual television adaptation:
https://www.the-independent.com/news/post-office-inquiry-alan-bates-b2525638.html

THE EUROVISION PERFORMANCES

We encourage you to watch these performances before listening to our discussion.

1. Australia, 2019 — Kate Miller-Heidke, Zero Gravity

A classically trained singer combining pop and operatic vocal technique with one of Eurovision's most spectacular staging concepts.

Eurovision artist profile:
https://eurovision.tv/participant/kate-miller-heidke

Performance video (ABC):
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-19/kate-miller-heidke-performs-zero-gravity-at/11127750

1. Albania, 2012 — Rona Nishliu, Suus

An intensely emotional performance, notable for its demanding vocal range, dramatic delivery and unusual musical structure.

Eurovision 2012:
https://eurovision.tv/event/baku-2012

1. Luxembourg, 1973 — Anne-Marie David, Tu te reconnaîtras

The winning entry from 1973, performed with the live orchestra that was once central to Eurovision. We discuss its musical construction, David's voice and the commitment of the performance.

Eurovision 1973:
https://eurovision.tv/event/luxembourg-1973

1. Ukraine, 2021 — Go_A, Shum

A fusion of Ukrainian folk traditions and electronic music, featuring Kateryna Pavlenko's striking vocal technique.

Official Eurovision profile, music video and lyrics:
https://eurovision.tv/participant/go-a-2021

OTHER EUROVISION REFERENCES

JJ — Wasted Love (Austria, 2025)

Austria's Eurovision-winning operatic pop performance, discussed as an example of the crossover between classical singing and contemporary popular music.
https://eurovision.tv/event/basel-2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 — Turin

The contest Bradley attended, and the starting point for our discussion of the practical costs of Eurovision tourism.
https://eurovision.tv/event/turin-2022

OPERA, THEATRE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

Glyndebourne

The English opera festival that inspired Katie's article, famous for its productions, formal dress and long picnic interval.
https://www.glyndebourne.com/

Glyndebourne Encore — watch recorded productions:
https://www.glyndebourne.com/encore/

Marquee TV

The streaming service Bradley mentions for watching opera, theatre, dance and other performances at home.
https://www.marquee.tv/

Royal Opera House / Royal Ballet and Opera:
https://www.rbo.org.uk/

Los Angeles Opera:
https://www.laopera.org/

British Museum:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/

Royal Horticultural Society — Chelsea Flower Show:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show

FESTIVALS, AUDIENCES AND ACCESSIBILITY

Glastonbury Festival

Katie compares the cost and cultural identity of attending Glastonbury with Eurovision and opera.
https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

Burning Man

Another event discussed in relation to the financial and cultural commitments involved in attending.
https://burningman.org/

THE BRITISH POST OFFICE SCANDAL

Katie's investigation focused on the human consequences of the Horizon scandal, in which subpostmasters were wrongly accused of financial wrongdoing following problems with the Post Office's accounting system.

We discuss the loss of livelihoods, reputations, homes and community standing, and the importance of telling the personal stories behind a complicated institutional failure.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office — ITV:
https://www.itv.com/watch/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/10a0469

ITV production press pack:
Includes producer Natasha Bondy's account of reading Katie's article and recognising that the story needed a dramatic adaptation.
https://www.itv.com/presscentre/presscentre/sites/default/files/2023-12/ITV%20Mr%20Bates%20vs%20the%20Post%20Office%20Press%20Pack.pdf

Katie's first-person account of the reporting and the drama:
https://www.the-independent.com/news/post-office-inquiry-alan-bates-b2525638.html

Eurovision Song Context:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/

Sébastien Tellier – “Divine” (France, Eurovision 2008)
• YouTube video of the performance at Eurovision 2008:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZQjBCvFd9E

• Wikipedia page for the song Divine (background, album, Eurovision facts):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_(S%C3%A9bastien_Tellier_song)

Joost Klein – “Europapa” (Netherlands, Eurovision 2024)
• Wikipedia page for Europapa (song info, Eurovision entry details):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europapa

• EurovisionWorld entry page for Europapa info and entry details (archival/contest info):
https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/joost-klein-from-the-netherlands-disqualified-from-eurovision-2024

💿 Tiny Vinyl & Format

Tiny Vinyl (official site)
• Tiny Vinyl 4-inch playable record format overview and info:
https://www.tinyvinyl.com/

Tiny Vinyl articles & press
• What Hi-Fi article on Tiny Vinyl collectible format:
https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/vinyl/check-out-these-adorable-tiny-vinyl-4-inch-records

• GearPatrol overview on Tiny Vinyl and how it works on normal turntables:
https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/tiny-vinyl/

• MusicRow announcement of Tiny Vinyl launch and retail rollout:
https://musicrow.com/2025/08/tiny-vinyl-launches-nationwide-with-pocket-sized-records-from-top-artists/

🎙 Other Contextual & Reference Links

Joost Klein (artist page)
• Wikipedia page for Joost Klein (career overview, discography including Europapa):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joost_Klein

Tiny Vinyl at Target USA:
https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=tiny+vinyl

Sebastian Tellier Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/08/sebastien-tellier-interview-kiss-the-beast-electropop-eurovision

We break down standout JESC entries, talk about the unfolding drama in adult Eurovision, debate whether kids should be belting for three minutes straight, and unwrap some of the strangest “gifts” ever assembled: cattle-prod wearables, psychedelic Conchita dresses, velvet lions, Eurovision trading cards, milkshake gear, and more.

Cozy, nerdy, unhinged, and entirely festive.

🎶 Watch All Junior Eurovision 2024 Videos

All JESC songs and the JESC show on the big night can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@junioreurovision/videos

🎁 White Elephant Gift Album (All Fake Gifts)

View every gift we exchanged during the episode here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jKv-wGWDHk4T2ZwX69YHu-wIZh0qoXRA?usp=sharing

🗣️ Guests & Where to Find Them

Mike (The EuroWhat Podcast)
Website: https://eurowhat.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eurowhat

Sheldon
Music industry commentary & writing on Medium:
https://medium.com/@sheldon

Jody, Mies, and Russ
Eurovision superfans, returning guests, volunteers, and the backbone of our annual chaos.

🇿🇦 South African Music Awards (SAMAs)

Sheldon will be presenting at this year's South African Music Awards — South Africa’s equivalent of the Grammys.

Official SAMA website:
https://samusicawards.co.za

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the network airing the ceremony:
https://www.sabc.co.za

A streaming link will be added if/when it becomes available.

📌 Episode Highlights

Opening discussion: Eurovision countries withdrawing

What is Junior Eurovision supposed to be?

Which kids scream unnecessarily (a scientific inquiry)

Cultural representation & language politics in JESC

Predictions for winners, jury favorites & staging

National selections we’re excited for (Sanremo, Sweden, Serbia, Spain)

The annual White Elephant Gift Exchange — truly unhinged

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