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Drama: Major Changes to Eurovision 2026 Voting Rules!

November 21, 2025January 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the EBU announces a comprehensive voting reform - limiting political campaigns, reinstating juries in Semi-Finals, reducing vote caps, and strengthening anti-fraud security systems. The EBU has unveiled a series of significant updates to the Eurovision Song Contest’s voting framework, designed to enhance public trust, increase transparency, and ensure fair competition - ahead of the Contest’s 70th anniversary, set for May 2026 in Vienna, Austria. "We’ve listened and we’ve acted" said Martin Green, Director of the Contest: "The neutrality and integrity of the Eurovision Song Contest is of paramount importance to the EBU, its Members, and all our audiences. It is essential that the fairness of the Contest is always protected. We are taking clear and decisive steps to ensure the contest remains a celebration of music and unity. The Contest should remain a neutral space and must not be instrumentalized". The announcement follows extensive consultation with member broadcasters and an independent review conducted after...

Eurovision 2026: Will the Semi-Final Allocation Draw Take Place on January 12th?

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a report on an Italian website, the semi-final draw for Eurovision 2026 may take place on January 12th! During the draw, it will be determined who will perform in the first semi-final and who will perform in the second. The semi-final allocation draw and key handover ceremony is the first official Eurovision event of the year, organized by the national broadcaster of the host country, which this year is the Austrian ORF. According to an exclusive report on the Italian Eurovision website “Eurofestival news”, this year’s draw is expected to be held on January 12th, a relatively early date. During this event, the participating countries will be assigned to two semi-finals. The first semi-final will take place on May 12th, and the second on May 14th. Additionally, it will be decided for each artist whether they will appear in the first or second half of the evening. Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 is not yet confirmed, and...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 4: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 4: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Tamir Levy, Dylan Morgan, Lior Kakon, Ori Aharon, and Eitan Aharon. Tonight, the fourth episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. This evening featured six auditions, with five contestants succeeding and moving on to the next stage thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi, with Dana International and Shay Kerem joining as guest judges. Each contestant must receive at least 70% of the votes to advance, and every judge contributes 12% to the total voting score. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tamir Levy Tamir, 23 years old, originally from Hod Hasharon and currently living in Tel Aviv, works as a waiter and a musician, and even...

New Data on Eurovision 2025: Did Basel succeed in its hosting mission?

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The city of Basel publishes a new sustainability report reviewing its conduct during Eurovision 2025; responses from 2,000 participants, results revealed. The city of Basel has published a new report presenting fascinating data about its hosting mission for Eurovision 2025. The latest report is intended to objectively assess the social, environmental, and economic impacts of hosting the contest in 2025. Among the metrics surveyed were visitor satisfaction, the impression left by the host city, and the sense of personal safety felt throughout the event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); General Satisfaction: One of the survey’s metrics was visitors’ overall satisfaction during Eurovision week. Basel, the capital of Switzerland, scored a remarkable 95% approval from respondents. Positive Impression Left by Basel: Another question addressed was the positive impression Basel made as a leisure and tourism destination. Here too, the city earned the support of 92% of respondents, who described their impression as positive. The report further notes that 95% of respondents not...

Eurovision 2026: How Will the Postcards Accompanying the Contest Look Like?

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s national broadcaster ORF reveals how the Eurovision 2026 postcards will look, along with new details about filming, design inspiration, and ticket sales opening soon for Vienna’s contest. Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF, responsible for producing Eurovision 2026, has revealed fresh details about the upcoming contest that will take place in Vienna. Among them are new insights into the postcards that will feature each participating country and artist, describing their creative direction and visual style in detail. The broadcaster also announced the early registration date for Eurovision 2026 tickets — next Monday, November 24th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Postcards: A New Artistic Vision Originally introduced to maintain broadcast flow and keep viewers engaged while stage crews prepared for the next act, the postcards have become a beloved Eurovision tradition. They draw great anticipation among fans, many of whom eagerly await each year's unique concept. According to ORF’s description, every postcard begins with a shot of the artist receiving a...

Norway: The entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected on February 28th!

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New details about "Melodi Grand Prix 2026" have been revealed - including the number of submissions, the format of the national final, and when they'll reveal the entries that will compete to represent Norway at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. On June 19th, Norway confirmed it's participation in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The day after confirming participation in Eurovision 2026, NRK declared the opening of the song submission window for "Melodi Grand Prix 2026", through which they will choose Norway’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Today (Thursday), NRK revealed new exciting details about the "Melodi Grand Prix 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NRK has officially announced that the grand final of Melodi Grand Prix 2026, also known as "MGP 2026", will take place on February 28th at Håkons Hall in Lillehammer. This venue is the large arena that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics. The move from Oslo to Lillehammer is intended to bring fresh energy...

Spain: RTVE Makes Another Statement Against Israel’s Participation in Eurovision

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the meeting between the Austrian broadcaster’s CEO and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Spain’s broadcaster president accuses Eurovision’s host of politicization and levels harsh criticism. The rift among Europe’s broadcasters continues to deepen. The president of the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE, José Pablo López, launched an unprecedented public attack today against the Austrian national broadcaster — host of Eurovision 2026 — and the EBU. The trigger was the widely reported visit by top Austrian TV officials to Jerusalem and their meeting with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog — a move López claims exposes “the politicization of the contest” and bias in favor of Israel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); López’s remarks came in response to reports suggesting Austrian officials are engaging in talks to persuade Spain and others not to withdraw from the contest in protest of Israel’s participation. Austria’s broadcaster CEO Roland Weissmann recently declared it was “Time for diplomacy within the EBU, [...] We will discuss, talk, listen, and try to persuade”. Weissmann’s statement referred...

Latvia: “Supernova 2026” Competitors Revealed

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Latvian national broadcaster, LTV, today published the list of artists competing in the Latvian Eurovision selection "Supernova 2026", battling for the ticket to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Latvian national broadcaster, LTV, revealed today (Thursday) the identities of 24 competitors for "Supernova 2026", and released previews of the songs. This year's Supernova expands over three evenings: two semi-finals on January 31st and February 7th, with the final taking place one week later, on Saturday, February 14th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The competitors in "Supernova 2026": Agnesse - "Oh My My" Aivo Oskis - "Walking Out" Antra Stafecka - "Divejada" Atvara - "Ena" Blurie - "Lovin' Always Get Me Down" Daba - "Panic Attack" De Mantra - "Let Them" Edvards Strazdiņš - "I Ain't Got the Guts" Elpo - "Blakus" Emilija - "All We Ever Had" Honey Blue - "Blue Disco" Ivo Grīsniņš Grīslis - "Home" Janis Rugajs - "Smoke" Kautkaili - "Te Un Tagad" Krisy -...

The Eurovision Icons Kessler Twins Have Passed Away

November 19, 2025January 12, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Kessler twins, who represented Germany at Eurovision 1959 and became international icons, died together at the age of 89 after choosing to end their lives through joint assisted dying. The twins Ellen Kessler and Alice Kessler, who earned international fame as singers, dancers and actresses - and as Germany’s representatives at the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 — have passed away. The two died at the age of 89 in Grünwald, near Munich, through a pre-arranged assisted death. According to a statement by the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to Bavarian Radio, the twins had planned their own deaths over a long period of time: “The Kessler twins have been involved with assisted death for a long time”. It was also stated that the twins had been members of the organization for years and had personally chosen the date of their death. A lawyer and a doctor held preparatory conversations with them and later arrived at the sisters’ home to...

Luxembourg: “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” entries to be revealed on December 12th!

November 18, 2025January 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTL announced that the entries that will compete in “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” will be revealed on December 12th! The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL officially revealed today (Tuesday) that the songs will be released on December 12th. One day before the release, previews of the eight songs that will compete for the right to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be published. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One out of eight: The eight contestants in Luxembourg’s national selection for Eurovision 2026 were revealed about three weeks ago. Among the participants there is a former contestant who was especially loved by the fan community!“Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” will once again take place at the Rockhal arena on January 24th, 2026. Here are the eight contestants: Luzac The most recognizable name among Eurovision fans — Luzac also participated in the 2025 pre-selection with the song "Je Danse" (in English: “I Dance”), finishing third. The singer-songwriter discovered his passion...