Malta: PBS has opened the song submission window for “MESC 2026”!

Malta: PBS has opened the song submission window for “MESC 2026”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PBS has officially opened the song submission window for "MESC 2026", which will determine its entry for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria PBS has officially declared the opening of the song submission window for "MESC 2026", through which Malta's entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. The song submission window opened yesterday (Monday) and will close next Sunday, November 23rd, at 23:59 (CET). Along with the announcement of the window's opening, PBS published the regulations for "MESC 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How to submit a song for "MESC 2026"? As mentioned, the song submission window opened yesterday and will close next week. PBS invites artists and creators to send interesting and high-quality songs to the national final. Songs must be submitted through Eurovision.mt. With the opening of the submission window, PBS published the rules for "MESC 2026": Singers must be at least 16 years old by...
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Dramatic Decision: The New Age Restriction Set to Change Eurovision Forever!

Dramatic Decision: The New Age Restriction Set to Change Eurovision Forever!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU sets minimum age to 18 for Eurovision. The rule impacts upcoming contestants and changes contest dynamics for the future The EBU has decided to restrict the minimum age of participants in the Eurovision Song Contest to 18, as reported tonight (Sunday) by Assaf Golan on "Good Evening" with Guy Pines. According to the report, the union intended to implement this change for Eurovision 2026. However, when they approached the participating countries, the nations requested a one-year delay because their selection processes had already started. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Young Contestants: Triumphs and Controversies The youngest-ever Eurovision winner was Sandra Kim, Belgium’s representative in 1986, who was just 13 when she won with "J'aime La Vie", and told organizers she was 15.   However, she was not the youngest contestant in the competition’s history. That distinction goes to another Belgian singer, Nathalie Pâque, who represented France in Eurovision 1989 at only 11. She finished eighth...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 3: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 3: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 3: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Elior Shemesh, Ori Berko, Gal De Paz, Avi Assor, and Dorin Or. Tonight, the third 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. 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({}); Elior Shemesh Elior Shemesh, 25, from Rosh HaAyin, is a musician, producer, and songwriter. She comes from a religious home and once hid from her father the fact that she sings and attends auditions. She met her...
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Eurovision Winner “La det Swinge” Hits the Big Screen in 2027!

Eurovision Winner “La det Swinge” Hits the Big Screen in 2027!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian Film Institute has announced funding for a new feature film telling the story of Bobbysocks’ historic Eurovision 1985 victory. “La det Swinge” will premiere in late 2027. From the Eurovision stage to cinema screens: The Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) has confirmed a grant of 8.8 million NOK (approximately 750,000€) to produce a feature film revisiting Norway’s first-ever Eurovision win in 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden - four decades ago. The film, titled “La det Swinge” (in English: “Let It Swing”), after the winning song by Bobbysocks, will be directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, produced by Tanya Badendyck and Rebecca Mathisen, and written by Mads Loken. It is scheduled for release in the second half of 2027. In its announcement, the institute wrote: “This is a true and moving story of how one Eurovision victory transformed an entire nation—from doubt and defeat to a moment of pride and unity. A colorful, musical celebration filled with humor, hope, and genuine chills.” ...
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“An Opportunity To Be United By Music”: An Exclusive Interview with Xannova Xan!

“An Opportunity To Be United By Music”: An Exclusive Interview with Xannova Xan!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Xannova Xan, The Greek singer-songwriter collaborating with Keren Peles and Tomer Biran in "Ethnikos Telikos 2026", in an exclusive interview for Euromix! The Greek singer Xannova Xan, known for participating in "Ethnikos Telikos 2025" with her song "Play it!" and collaborating with Keren Peles and Tomer Biran in "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" giving an exclusive interview for Euromix. What does she think about Yuval Raphael, the treatment Israel got in the recent years, and Peles herself? Watch the special interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hello Xannova! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What does your name even mean? Hey guys, nice to meet you! My name is Xannova Xan and I'm a Greek-American singer-songwriter. Xannova comes from my first name Alexandria, I got the "Xan" from Alexandria and "Nova" is a star, so "Alexandria of the stars". There was a huge fuss in Israel about your collaboration with Keren Peles and Tomer Biran. How was collaborating with them?...
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Bulgaria: Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Chosen on January 31st!

Bulgaria: Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Chosen on January 31st!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT announced that the country's Eurovision 2026 representative will be chosen on January 31st. How will the new selection process look like? Bulgaria is making a comeback to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, following a three-year break since 2022, as revealed at the end of October. The Greek Eurovision site Eurovisionfun has disclosed new details regarding Bulgaria’s selection process for their representative in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It appears Bulgaria is moving toward a mixed selection method in which the representative will be chosen through a TV show, while the song will later be selected by a professional jury. It was revealed that Bulgaria will hold one or several television broadcasts, through which the country’s representative will be chosen. The selection will take place on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. This year, BNT has decided to make a major change and let go of its exclusive right to select the country’s contestant, handing some of the decision-making power to...
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Pasha Parfeni vs. TRM: Moldovan Broadcaster Responds to Eurovision Star’s Public Criticism

Pasha Parfeni vs. TRM: Moldovan Broadcaster Responds to Eurovision Star’s Public Criticism

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s TRM responds to Pasha Parfeni’s criticism ahead of Eurovision 2026, addressing his remarks while continuing preparations for the upcoming national selection Following Moldova’s return to Eurovision 2026, hosted in Vienna, Austria, after a one-year break, local drama erupted ahead of the national selection. Pasha Parfeni, the artist who represented Moldova at Eurovision 2012 and 2023, publicly accused the Moldovan national broadcaster TRM of mismanagement. The broadcaster responded through an official statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The Statement Is Unfair and Irresponsible” In an interview with the local newspaper NewsMaker, the national broadcaster addressed Parfeni’s criticism, stating that it was surprised and embarrassed by his words. According to TRM, the artist’s public declarations – given his history of twice representing Moldova – were “unfair and irresponsible”. Pasha Parfeni’s Extensive Eurovision History Parfeni is a respected and active musician in Moldova. Beyond his two Eurovision appearances, his connection with the contest is long-standing. He first competed in the national selection in 2009...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 2: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 2: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 2: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Tair Adanek, Shira Zloof, Shaked Solomon, Shaia Avitan, and Noam Bettan "HaKokhav HaBa" for Eurovision 2026 - Continuing the journey to choose the Israeli representative! The new season of HaKokhav HaBa continued today with the second episode of auditions. The episode opened with a review of the contestants who passed the auditions in the first episode that aired on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tair Adanek A 16 and a half years old from Kiryat Gat, the younger sister of singer Ofek Adanak, who competed on the show in the past. She sang the song "If I Ain't Got You" (originally by Alicia Keys). Tair sang with remarkable confidence, plenty of personal charm, and impressive vocal control. Her performance shows that star quality, at least in this case, runs in the family. Asaf said: “We’re talking about a singer with amazing control, ease, and grace....
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‘Marquise’ Declares: “We Will Not Represent Portugal at Eurovision If Israel Participates”

‘Marquise’ Declares: “We Will Not Represent Portugal at Eurovision If Israel Participates”

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band 'Marquise', competing in the Portuguese national selection, states it will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, citing a new regulation that allows it to do so. The band Marquise, competing in the Portuguese national selection, has stated it will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, revealing a new regulation that enables such a decision. Marquise, whose participation in Portugal’s national selection was recently confirmed, caused significant debate on social media after publishing an official statement clarifying that their participation in Festival da Canção 2026 does not obligate them to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 - should Israel remain part of the competition. This comes following changes introduced by the national broadcaster RTP to the contest’s regulations: the winning song is now eligible to represent Portugal at Eurovision, but unlike previous years, participation in the international contest is no longer mandatory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marquise’s Statement: “Participation in the National...
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Pasha Parfeni Attacks: “I Won’t Take Part in Eurovision as Long as the Corrupt Management Remains in Place”

Pasha Parfeni Attacks: “I Won’t Take Part in Eurovision as Long as the Corrupt Management Remains in Place”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Moldova returns to Eurovision 2026, Pasha Parfeni launches a harsh attack against the Moldovan national broadcaster TRM, declaring he will not return until the current management is replaced. With Moldova’s return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna after a one-year absence, Pasha Parfeni, one of the country’s most prominent artists who represented Moldova twice in 2012 and 2023, launched a strong attack against the Moldovan national broadcaster TRM. In an interview, he declared that he would not participate again in Eurovision unless the network’s current management is replaced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “They killed Eurovision” According to Parfeni, the public broadcaster is “unprofessional and even corrupted”, accusing it of ruining the contest’s reputation in the country. “I’m highly critical and dissatisfied. I’ve seen many bad things – I don’t even want to talk about them. They killed Eurovision like this”. Parfeni said. In the interview, he pointed out that the “Moldova 1” brand - the main TRM channel - has lost public and creative trust: “This brand no...
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