December 2025 - EuroMix

ESC Top 250 2025: Loreen Is the Big Winner!

December 31, 2025January 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As is tradition, this year too the international Eurovision countdown “ESC TOP 250” was held. For the third time in a row – Loreen remains at the top of the table. Which song of Loreen won? What position did they reach? All the details - Right here. What is the best Eurovision song of all time? Each year, toward the end of the calendar year, Eurovision fans around the world rank their favorite songs from all time in the Eurovision Song Contest for a countdown called “ESC Top 250”. The countdown is organized by the Belgian Eurovision site Songfestival.be in cooperation with the radio station EFR12Radio, which streams Eurovision songs online. The countdown began in 2007, and what has stood out over the years is the singer Loreen, the 2012 Eurovision winner, who since her victory has topped the chart every year with the song “Euphoria” with the exception of 2022, when another song won the countdown,...

Here Are the Winners of the 2025 Eurovision Fans Awards!

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last month, voting officially opened for the Eurovision Fans Awards for the 2025 season, and today the results are finally revealed! Which artists won in which categories? As 2025 draws to a close, all eyes are already turning toward Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. But before the new Eurovision season begins, the official Eurovision website wraps up the year with its traditional Fans Awards ceremony. This year, viewers at home voted across 11 different categories designed to honor Eurovision artists who competed in the most recent season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting for the Eurovision 2025 Fans Awards opened on Wednesday, November 12th and remained open until Sunday, November 16th, at 22:00 CET. Here are the official winners in each of the categories: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Fans Awards Winners Fashion Icon 2025: Shkodra Elektronike – Albania - 29% Erika Vikman – Finland - 42.4% Ziferblat – Ukraine Lucio Corsi – Italy Choreography King/Queen 2025: Kyle Alessandro – Norway - 30% Tommy Cash –...

A Sparkling Boost: Germany Enlists Ruslana as a Judge for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”

December 31, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR pulls out the heavy artillery for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: Ruslana, Eurovision 2004 winner, will serve as a judge in "Das Deutsche Finale 2026" and help choose Germany’s next entry. Germany achieved remarkable success in 2025 with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”) performed by Abor & Tynna, which became a hit and ranked fifth in Spotify streams. The country has no plans to ease off the gas. The German national broadcaster, SWR, announced this morning a dazzling new addition to the jury panel that will select Germany’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: none other than Ruslana. The Ukrainian star, who brought her country its first-ever victory in 2004 with “Wild Dances”, is joining the international jury of Germany’s national selection contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for the Voice to Conquer Europe The choice of Ruslana is no coincidence. In recent years, Germany has been looking for songs with individuality, charisma,...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 23: Portrait Band Are the Eighth Contestants Eliminated From the Show

December 30, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portrait Band are the eighth contestants to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 13 contestants remain in the race, including Dorin Or, Alona Erez, Eitan Aharon, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 23. 13 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026". with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The next stage is the “Surprise Duet” — a challenge in which each contestant from the team performs a duet with a famous singer whose identity they don’t know in advance. The celebrity singer surprises the contestant during the performance itself. Five contestants took the stage to perform their duets, with the contestant receiving the lowest score being eliminated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dorin Or Dorin Or chose to sing the song “Ahava Asura” (originally by Zehava Ben). There’s no need to introduce Dorin’s distinctive voice; once again, she brings something special, intriguing, and...

Portugal: Majority Rejects Boycotting Eurovision 2026

December 30, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite debates and boycott calls following Israel’s participation, a new poll shows that 46% of the Portuguese public support the decision of RTP to take part in Eurovision 2026. The Portuguese research company "Pitagórica" has published the results of a wide-ranging public poll addressing a question currently occupying much of Europe: whether to participate as usual in the contest or boycott the event due to Israel’s participation. Today (Tuesday), the results were revealed: 46% of Portuguese respondents support the decision of the Portuguese national broadcaster RTP to take part in Eurovision 2026. This figure comes amid growing public debate in Portugal surrounding Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Supports and Who Opposes? According to the poll, 46% of respondents support the decision of the Portuguese national broadcaster to participate normally in Eurovision. By contrast, 38% oppose Portugal’s participation. Of these, 28% believe the country should...

Bulgaria: National Final Artists for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

December 30, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT revealed the 15 artists who will participate in the national selection, through which the artist who will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. After a three-year absence from the contest, Bulgaria has officially announced that it will finally return to Eurovision 2026. In Bulgaria’s national selection, popular artists will take part who, unlike in most national finals, will not compete with original songs but with one of their previous hits. The selection will be spread across two shows. On the first night, January 24th, fifteen popular artists who received an invitation from the national broadcaster to participate and compete for the opportunity to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 will be assessed by a five-member jury and by the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's National Selection: Full contestant lineup Fiki – A Bulgarian singer of Turkish descent who is popular in Bulgaria, and the son of well-known Bulgarian singer Toni Storaro,...

France: Eurovision Star Fanny Biascamano Passes Away Tragically

December 30, 2025January 12, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French singer Fanny Biascamano, who represented France at Eurovision 1997, has died at the age of 46. Screenshot: YouTube Fanny Biascamano, France’s representative at Eurovision 1997 with the song “Sentiments songes” (in English: “Dreamlike Feelings”), passed away last Saturday. Born in 1979 in the city of Sète, she rose to fame at just 12 years old after performing “L’Homme à la moto” on local television, a cover of Edith Piaf’s classic that went on to sell one million copies in her version. In 1991 she released her debut album, and in 1997, at only 18, she represented France at Eurovision and finished in seventh place with her entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Circumstances of Her Untimely Death Biascamano died at the age of 46 after a battle with cancer. Following Eurovision, she continued performing across France and later embarked on an international tour dedicated to the songs of Edith Piaf. Alongside her musical career, Biascamano also published three books, two of them cookbooks...

Albania: Alis Opens His Heart About the Emotional Journey Behind “Nân”

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After winning "Festivali i Kenges" and now representing Albania at Eurovision 2026, singer Alis shares the personal story behind “Nân”, revealing its creative process, emotional weight, and deep connection with audiences. Alis revealed that the idea for the song was born in late August, inspired by lines written by songwriter Desara Gjini and a melody “that kept playing endlessly in my head.” According to him, together with producer Erjet Barbullushi, he spent countless nights in the studio until the song reached its final form the version that moved audiences on the competition stage and secured first place in both the jury vote and the public vote. “There were moments when I didn’t know how to describe the support I received, [...] Every listen, every applause, every video, every vote I felt your love in every second”. Alis shares in a recent Instagram post. According to the artist, “Nân” (in English: "Mother") touches on a universal emotion of longing of departure,...

Sofia Vossou: “Boycotting Israel Is a Mistake”

December 29, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia Vossou speaks out against calls to boycott Israel, stressing that Eurovision must remain a celebration of music rather than a platform for political struggles. Amid growing calls in Greece to boycott Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, a clear and contrasting voice is emerging from within the Eurovision world itself. Greek singer Sofia Vossou, who represented Greece at Eurovision 1991 with the song "I Anixi" (In English: “Spring”), has expressed firm opposition to turning the contest into a stage for political confrontation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Eurovision Must Remain a Music Competition” In an interview with the Greek television program “Hamogela kai Pali”, Vossou made it clear that, in her view, boycotting a country in a music competition is fundamentally misguided. She emphasized that the essence of Eurovision lies in artistic expression, creativity, and cultural connection, not political considerations. According to her, transforming the contest into a political battleground undermines its core values....

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 22: Gili Tsanaani Is the Seventh Contestant Eliminated From the Show

December 28, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gili Tsanaani is the seventh contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 14 contestants remain in the race, including Dorin Or, Daniel Azar, Shira Zloof, and Gal De Paz. Full recap of Episode 22. 14 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026". with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The next stage is the “Duels”. Eight contestants were divided into pairs and faced off against one another. The contestant who received the higher score advanced to the next stage, while the loser of each duel was nominated for elimination. At the end of the evening, the judges had to say goodbye to one contestant out of the four who lost their duels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portrait Band Portrait Band chose to perform the song “Ata Chayav Lamut Alay” (originally by the band Hamsa, which competed on the show last year). They...