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Vienna or Innsbruck: When Will the Host City for Eurovision 2026 Be Announced?

August 5, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who will host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026—Vienna or Innsbruck? On August 20, we will know whether the world’s largest singing competition will take place in Austria’s capital or its renowned alpine city. According to a report from a local newspaper, Austria’s national broadcaster ORF will disclose the host city’s identity on August 20 between 8:30-9:30 AM (Israel time). The choice is between the two remaining cities in the race to host the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest: Vienna and Innsbruck. After JJ (JJ) brought victory to Austria with the song "Wasted Love", several cities in the country expressed interest in hosting the contest, but now only these two finalists remain. Who will win the honor of being the next Eurovision host? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Final Sprint: ORF's Upcoming Host City Announcement The race to host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Austria is entering its critical stage, with just two cities left—Vienna and Innsbruck—competing for the opportunity to stage...

Italy: Is Angelina Mango Planning a Eurovision Comeback Through Sanremo 2026?

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Angelina Mango plans a return at Sanremo 2026, amid uncertainty over the festival’s location. Will she represent Italy at Eurovision again? Angelina Mango, who represented Italy at Eurovision 2024 with the song "La Noia" (in English: "The Boredom") and finished in seventh place, is reportedly planning a comeback to Italy’s main music stage - the Sanremo Festival. According to Italian media, Mango is currently working on new material, aiming to secure a spot in the official participant list for Sanremo 2026 - and perhaps to represent Italy at Eurovision again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Angelina Mango’s Journey: From Reality TV to Eurovision Mango first rose to national recognition in Italy after placing second on the reality show "Amici 22" ("Friends 22"). She built on this success by winning Sanremo 2024, earning the right to represent Italy at Eurovision, where she achieved a respectable seventh place in the Grand Final. Notably, this...

San Marino Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

August 5, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After previously threatening to withdraw from Eurovision, the government of San Marino has now confirmed that the small state will take part in Eurovision 2026! San Marino will once again use the “San Marino Song Contest” as its national selection. The Sammarinese State Congress has officially announced that San Marino will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Austria. San Marino becomes the 23rd country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. At the previous Eurovision, San Marino finished last in the final with the song "Tutta L'italia" (“All Italy”), performed by Gabry Ponte. After the contest, the country voiced strong reservations about the current Eurovision voting system and, unlike other countries, also openly criticized the judges’ voting. Despite statements from the national broadcaster regarding uncertainty over participation, the government has now published...

Cyprus Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

August 4, 2025August 5, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has confirmed Cyprus' participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Austria. Cyprus is expected to select its entry again through an internal selection. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has officially announced that Cyprus will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Austria. Cyprus becomes the 22nd country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has officially started preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Austria. The broadcaster is pursuing an internal selection process to choose an experienced artist, abandoning the option of a public national final - a decision influenced by budget limitations and high expectations for success. After two years of fluctuating results and a disappointing finish in Eurovision 2025, CyBC aims to focus on professionalism and proven skill by starting preparations...

Switzerland: Song Submission Window Opens for Eurovision 2026

August 4, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR has officially opened the window for song submissions for the Eurovision 2026 selection process. Switzerland will continue to select its entry through an internal selection. Switzerland has officially announced the start of its Eurovision 2026 selection, to be hosted in Austria, inviting artists, composers, and producers to submit their songs between August 4 and August 25, 2025. The national broadcaster opened the process today, accepting entries from 9:00 a.m. (Central European Time) until August 25 at 11:00 p.m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss representative for Eurovision 2026 will once again be chosen through a combined mechanism involving a Swiss audience, an international audience, and a panel of experts - a model that has proven effective in recent years. The decision will be made in stages, in collaboration with the country’s four main broadcasting organizations (SRF, RTS, RSI, RTR), and with the support of the research institute YouGov. This process is designed...

Austria: Eurovision 2026 Representative To Be Selected at the End of February!

August 4, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has revealed that Austria’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be selected at the end of February, unveiling new details about a national selection show to be held for the first time in a decade. The Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, announced this past Saturday that Austria’s act and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen for the first time in ten years through an open national selection, coinciding with preparations to host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026. Austria has now confirmed that its national final will take place at the end of February 2026 and will feature both a jury and public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Format Details: Open Call and Combined Jury/Public Voting According to the Austrian national broadcaster, the selection will be held before a live audience at the end of February 2026 and will feature both jury voting and voting from viewers at home. The...

Eurovision 2026: Budget and Security Challenges Dominate the Production Process

August 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a new interview: Michael Krön, executive producer of Eurovision 2026, discusses the tight budget, the host city, and intensive security preparations prompted by Israel's participation. In the spring of 2026, Austria will take center stage as Michael Krön, executive producer at the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, leads the production of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. The decision regarding the host city, expected at the end of August, lies between Vienna and Innsbruck, with economic, security, cultural, and creative considerations at the forefront. Krön, who shoulders the organizational responsibility for the largest event ORF will stage in the coming years, reveals new details about the host city, pledges to deliver a "spectacular show" that is "small in reality – but grand on screen," and notes that he operates under intense budgetary constraints. He emphasizes that creativity, a powerful script, and emotional engagement will be central to the production, ensuring an impressive show that will move viewers even with more...

Political Opposition in Austria to Hosting Eurovision Due to Israel’s Participation

August 3, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Political figures in Austria oppose hosting Eurovision in their country over fears of antisemitism and security risks stemming from Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026. Markus Abwerzger, chairman of the right-wing party in Tyrol (FPÖ), is actively opposing Austria's hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest next year. In an interview with the Austrian Press Agency (APA), Abwerzger called for Austria to forgo hosting. He claims that events like Eurovision pose a real threat by increasing an "anti-Israeli atmosphere," "antisemitism," and "extreme left-wing trends" — all of which could lead to serious security problems in Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Abwerzger stated, "I am very concerned about security, especially at the venue." He added that the federal government, led by Chancellor Christian Stocker and Vice Chancellor and Minister of Culture Andreas Babler, should support his demand, noting that "there is still time for that." Furthermore, he highlighted that there is already a growing number of worrying protests and recalled that during the last pride parade in Tyrol's...

after a decade: Austria will host a National Final!

August 2, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Victory Sparked a Revolution: Austria’s National Broadcaster ORF Announces Open National Final for Eurovision 2026—First Time Since 2016! Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has declared that, for Eurovision 2026, the country’s representative and song will be selected via an open national final for the first time in a decade, following JJ's 2025 win with "Wasted Love"! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria to Hold Open National Selection for Eurovision 2026 After Historic Win For the first time in a decade, and as part of preparations to host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026, Austria’s national broadcaster has announced that both the country’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen through an open national final. This move marks the first time since 2016 that the Austrian public will directly participate in the selection process. The decision comes on the heels of the nation’s third Eurovision victory in 2025, when opera singer JJ captured hearts across Europe, clinching...

Latvia: The Eurovision 2026 Representative Will Be Chosen on February 14th

August 2, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia at Eurovision 2026: Latvian national broadcaster LTV has announced that the national selection “Supernova 2026” will take place on February 14th. Just hours after the Latvian national broadcaster announced its participation in Eurovision 2026, an official announcement was released yesterday (Friday), confirming that “Supernova 2026” will take place on February 14th, 2026. For the first time since 2019, "Supernova" will include three broadcasts: two semi-finals and a grand final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia Plans Another Supernova? Latvia’s national broadcaster confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 to Eurovision news website ESC Today. “Supernova” will again serve as Latvia’s selection platform for the Eurovision entry, marking the 11th consecutive year that the Latvian song will be chosen via Supernova - except for 2021, when Samanta Tina was selected directly after the cancellation of Eurovision 2020. The submission window for Supernova 2026 opened yesterday at 07:00 CET, until October 1st, 2025 at 22:59 CET. After submissions close, entries will be reviewed...