# Executive Producer Michael Krön starts the final countdown to Eurovision 2026

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Podcast: [The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-euro-trip-eurovision-podcast-1278802)
Published: 2026-04-19T23:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

In an interview recorded exactly a month before the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026, we're reunited with Executive Producer Michael Krön as he takes us through his final to-do list. In a candid conversation he explains why there is a now an added pressure to succeed following the resignation of ORF's former Director General Roland Weißmann, how preparations continue in the Wiener Stadhalle, and his favourite way to relax away from his hectic schedule. This year we're delighted to be teaming up with the Europarty app to help you bring even more enjoyment to this year's Eurovision season. Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at  eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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