Ukraine at Eurovision 2026: Preparations Begin Amidst Buzz and Speculation!

Ukraine at Eurovision 2026: Preparations Begin Amidst Buzz and Speculation!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are underway, and in Ukraine the excitement is palpable—numerous singers have expressed interest in representing the nation, while former stars are vocal about their own ambitions and opinions. Who will represent Ukraine at the next Eurovision? After the strong showing by Ziferblat at Eurovision 2025, Ukraine’s music scene is abuzz with speculation and excitement. Ukrainian performers are already busy preparing for the coming year, and the local press is actively covering the mounting drama. Several previous representatives have announced whether they intend to return—or not—and have not held back in sharing their thoughts about their fellow artists and who might be worthy of representing Ukraine on the Eurovision stage. Notably, Ukraine has yet to officially confirm its participation in Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Katerina Pavlenko, who represented Ukraine in 2021 alongside the band Go_A and recently began performing solo under the name Monokate, has not ruled out a possible Eurovision comeback. However, she notes...
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Junior Eurovision Star Freya Skye Shines in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+

Junior Eurovision Star Freya Skye Shines in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Freya Skye, Junior Eurovision star, stars as Nova Bright in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+. At just 15 years old, she captivates television audiences worldwide, making a remarkable transition from Junior Eurovision to a rising acting career. On July 10, 2025, Disney+ released the highly anticipated musical sequel Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, the fourth installment in the beloved Zombies film franchise. This energetic addition follows the adventures of Zed, Addison, Willa, and Eliza after their first year at Mountain College. But one new face is already catching everyone's attention — British singer and actress Freya Skye, who stars as Nova Bright, a key character in this exciting chapter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Freya Skye’s Rise to Fame with Junior Eurovision Freya Skye is not just another cast member. Now, with Zombies 4, Freya steps fully into the spotlight on a major global streaming platform, captivating audiences worldwide. At just 13, Freya represented the United Kingdom in the 2022...
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Olly Alexander Opens Up About His Eurovision Experience: “It Was Very Stressful”

Olly Alexander Opens Up About His Eurovision Experience: “It Was Very Stressful”

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olly Alexander reveals the intense emotions he faced representing the UK at Eurovision 2024, amid political tensions surrounding Israel. "The experience was very stressful." The British star Olly Alexander, former lead singer of Years & Years and representative of the UK at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Dizzy", opens up about the complex feelings he experienced during the contest. Despite a disappointing result—finishing 18th and receiving zero points from the public—Alexander now expresses pride for the opportunity alongside admitting that "now that I’ve had a bit of time away, I’m so proud I got to do it, but it was also very stressful; it can be very vulnerable and isolating." “I’ve never had so much pressure put on a song. People are brutal anyway, but because we’re in a competition, people are really going for you. I was like, ‘God, I’m just trying to give people a fun time‘“, the singer added in an interview with the prestigious British...
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The Reference Group Expands: Who Are the New Members Steering Eurovision?

The Reference Group Expands: Who Are the New Members Steering Eurovision?

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tomislav Štengl from Croatia and David Tserunyan from Armenia are joining the Eurovision Reference Group ahead of Eurovision 2026. Who are the new members? Two new members have joined the Eurovision Reference Group in advance of Eurovision 2026: Tomislav Štengl from Croatia and David Tserunyan from Armenia. Their appointment signals a strengthening of the body overseeing the world’s biggest song contest, with broader and more professional representation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Is the Reference Group? The Reference Group is Eurovision’s engine room—a body that supervises, sets strategy, and makes high-level decisions regarding the contest. Its duties include supervising production, selecting and approving the host city, updating rules, managing crises, overseeing the budget, and ensuring cultural diversity, fairness, and transparency in voting. With no official policy change announced by the European Broadcasting Union, all eyes are on the actions of the Reference Group’s members—and how they may influence Israel’s position at Eurovision 2026. Tomislav Štengl: A Journey from Croatia to the Heart of...
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Greece: The Eurovision 2026 Representative Will Be Chosen in “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”!

Greece: The Eurovision 2026 Representative Will Be Chosen in “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek national broadcaster ERT announces "Ethnikos Telikos 2026", inviting the public to participate in the Eurovision national final. What led to the decision, the inspiration, and can Greece continue its recent success? The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially confirmed the return of "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" ahead of Eurovision 2026, in hopes of recreating and building on Greece's recent successes in the world's biggest song contest. In the coming days, the criteria and full details for submitting an entry will be published, with the submission window expected to remain open for approximately two months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hoping to Rekindle Success The broadcasts of the 2025 final reached ratings as high as 70%, and this, together with the historic sixth place in Basel, has brought great satisfaction to the Greek national broadcaster. The decision to continue with a national selection format seems almost inevitable. Sources in the Greek entertainment industry have indicated that...
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Thousands of Euros for a New Documentary – Which Eurovision Representative Is Worth So Much Money?

Thousands of Euros for a New Documentary – Which Eurovision Representative Is Worth So Much Money?

by Aviad Berger Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The year’s most talked-about documentary is revealed, boasting a surprisingly high budget and never-before-seen scenes—what truly drives the national broadcaster’s massive investment? The Spanish national broadcaster (RTVE) allocated a budget of €168,922 for the new documentary "Melodiva," which documented the journey of Melody, Spain's Eurovision 2025 representative. The film followed the singer from her victory at the Spanish "Benidorm Fest" to her performance at Eurovision in Basel. This project underscored the broadcaster’s extensive coverage of Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On May 16, 2025, the documentary "Melodiva" aired on Spain’s "La 1" channel. With around 785,000 viewers and a 7.1% rating during prime time, the production company’s investment yielded a professional documentation of Melody’s journey, featuring exclusive footage, interviews, and comprehensive coverage from the pre-selection to the grand stage in Basel. At the same time, the special program "Divas Calling" was produced for the national broadcaster at a separate cost of €59,276. This show included...
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From the Far South to the North: Montaigne & Daði Freyr Unite for a Global Tour!

From the Far South to the North: Montaigne & Daði Freyr Unite for a Global Tour!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision stars of 2020 and 2021, Montaigne and Daði Freyr, are joining forces for a joint tour across Australia and Europe — an intriguing collaboration that places Eurovision culture at the heart of the European stage. Another exciting collaboration has emerged between Daði Freyr and Montaigne on an upcoming joint tour. This tour will take place in the coming weeks and will also feature Montaigne joining Daði Freyr’s European tour happening in September and October across four major countries — United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. This collaboration follows the release of Montaigne’s new album and aims to reinforce the Eurovision Song Contest as a symbol of global pop culture. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Impact of the Tour: Trends of Collaboration and Community Unification Collaborations between Eurovision artists, such as the partnership of Montaigne and Daði Freyr, have become increasingly common and illustrate a clear trend: the blurring of competition borders in favor of a...
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Romania: A Potential Comeback to Eurovision 2026?

Romania: A Potential Comeback to Eurovision 2026?

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Romanian national broadcaster TVR has received a unique and intriguing proposal that could see the country return to the Eurovision Song Contest as early as next year. But what are the chances this will actually happen? The Romanian national broadcaster, TVR, withdrew from Eurovision 2024 due to financial difficulties, exposing a deeper crisis in the country's music industry. This reality has heavily impacted Romania’s ability to compete on the Eurovision stage. Now, however, TVR has received an official invitation to participate in the international songwriting camp “Normania”, set to take place in October in Romania. The camp's purpose is to strengthen the country’s chances of returning to the international Eurovision stage in 2026. Why does this matter? While TVR has not yet confirmed participation, initiatives like “Normania” reflect growing international interest in creating high-quality songs for Romania’s national selection process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Background, Special Details, and Additional Angles As part of the early preparations for Eurovision 2026, intensive...
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Beyond Eurovision: Israel’s Yuval Raphael Sets Sights on Ambitious New Horizons

Beyond Eurovision: Israel’s Yuval Raphael Sets Sights on Ambitious New Horizons

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael reflects on her Eurovision challenges and shares plans for collaborations, social projects, and new artistic directions with Israeli and international audiences. Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, continues to generate interest long after winning the support of the international audience. While Europe still resonates with the impact she left on the stage in Basel with "New Day Will Rise", which placed first in the public vote and ultimately second overall, discussion already shifts to Rafael’s next steps, along with the personal and artistic journey she is crafting for herself. Her evolution from a symbol of resilience and a cultural bridge has paved a fascinating path of possibilities for her future. Immediately upon her return from Eurovision, Yuval Raphael had already been marked as a rising star - and she is wasting no time. In the coming months, she will lead the main commemorative event for the survivors of the Nova Festival in Yarkon Park, together...
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San Marino: Eurovision 2026 Participation Still Uncertain!

San Marino: Eurovision 2026 Participation Still Uncertain!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After criticizing the European Broadcasting Union and Eurovision's voting system, San Marino’s participation in Eurovision 2026 remains unconfirmed. Is another country about to withdraw from the contest? San Marino finished last in the grand final of the most recent Eurovision with the song "Tutta L'italia" ("All of Italy"), performed by Gabry Ponte. Following this result, the country expressed strong reservations about Eurovision’s current voting system, and—unlike some other countries—was also openly critical of the jury voting process. Now, Roberto Sergio, CEO of the national broadcaster of San Marino, has revealed new information regarding the microstate’s possible participation in Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At a press conference held to mark the opening of a new studio for San Marino’s national broadcaster, Sergio stated that last year’s San Marino pre-selection show, the “San Marino Song Contest,” was a tremendous success and helped raise San Marino’s profile internationally. Nevertheless, the country, alongside several other smaller nations, has raised concerns about both the jury...
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