Moldova at Eurovision 2026: Satoshi will perform “Viva, Moldova” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song.
“Viva, Moldova” is the song that will be performed by Satoshi, who will represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th and 16th.
The song was written by Satoshi himself. This marks the first time Satoshi has competed in the national selection and earned the right to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Satoshi has already attracted headlines after publishing a political post in which he stated that he “does not support genocide”.
The Euromix editorial team, which listened to all competing entries, partially agreed with the results of the national selection. Satoshi was chosen as the favorite by four members of the editorial team, while the overall editorial favorite was Catalina Solomac, who ultimately finished in third place. To view the full Euromix editorial ranking results, click here.
The performance opens with the stage in complete darkness. Suddenly, Satoshi runs toward the front of the stage and appears unexpectedly as the lights turn on at the exact moment he arrives. The background is immediately illuminated in the colors of the Moldovan flag, while he is dressed in dark red, inspired by the nation’s colors. Dancers surround him, accompanying the performance with energetic movements and jumps, as the choreography draws inspiration from traditional Moldovan Hora dances.
Throughout the entire song, Aliona Moon, who previously represented Moldova at Eurovision 2013 joins him on stage. The two perform continuously together, alternating and singing in unison, making the entire performance a sustained duet. The singers and dancers move in full synchronization, while the background continues shifting through the national colors. Toward the end, the tempo intensifies, the atmosphere becomes increasingly celebratory, and the performance concludes with fireworks lighting up the stage.
The song “Viva, Moldova” is a patriotic and energetic track celebrating Moldovan identity, local culture, and emotional ties to homeland and roots. By blending contemporary rhythms with musical elements associated with the region, the song expresses national pride, unity, and a call for renewal and hope. The lyrics emphasize resilience in the face of challenges, belief in a better future, and the aspiration to see Moldova as a strong, self-confident country integrated within the European community. Music serves as a unifying force that transcends political and social boundaries.
Satoshi – Who Are You?
Satoshi (real name: Vlad Sabajuc) is a Moldovan musician and singer-rapper who, in recent years, has established himself both locally and internationally through the release of several successful singles, collaborations with various artists, and music videos that have amassed millions of views across social media and digital platforms.
In 2026, he decided to try his hand at Eurovision for the first time, competing in Moldova’s national selection “Selecția Națională 2026” with the song “Viva, Moldova” a patriotic work combining a message of national unity with aspirations for European integration through music, aiming to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
Within the public discourse surrounding the national selection, Satoshi was regarded as one of the standout contenders. He received significant attention not only for the song’s energy and compelling performance, but also due to statements made on social media that sparked discussion about the boundary between political expression and participation in an international music competition.
This marks the first time Satoshi has officially participated in Moldova’s Eurovision national selection, as well as his debut involvement in the Eurovision selection process overall.
“Selecția Națională 2026” Results:
| Performer | Song Title | Jury | International Jury | Public | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satoshi | “Viva, Moldova” | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 1 |
| Pavel Orlov | “Can’t say goodbye“ | 8 | 10 | 8 | 28 | 2 |
| Catalina Solomac | “Pink Margarita“ | 7 | 8 | 10 | 27 | 3 |
| DAYANA | “Doina“ | 10 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 4 |
| Bacho | “Tata“ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 |
| Maxim Zavidia | “Alo“ | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| Curly | “Respir liber“ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| Sasha Flowers | “We fight till the end“ | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Artiom Topal | “Money“ | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| Evghenii Avramov & ALenin Ivan | “Foc la ghete“ | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Emforia | “Tipare“ | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| Katy Rain | “Dance & Cry“ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| Ilinca Siviroveanu | “Running through the rain“ | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| Cristy Rouge | “Bliss“ | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| Valleria | “Valerian Steel rai di ri di dam“ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Adelisha | “Alegria“ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Lyrics – “Viva, Moldova”:
Viva Moldova, aloha
Adio, vida loca
Soroca, Europa
Palma de Mallorca
Salute a tutti
Moldova is on duty
E una e nova
Republica Moldova
Moldova, aloha
Adio, vida loca
Soroca, Europa
Palma de Mallorca
Salute a tutti
Moldova is on duty
E una e nova
Republica Moldova
Patria-mamă, te amo
Forever ne cheamă
La lucru, la zeamă
De dor de mamă
Familia e baza
Mi casa es su casa
Asseyez-vous la masa
Și spune-ne qué pasa
Viva Moldova, aloha
Adio, vida loca
Soroca, Europa
Palma de Mallorca
Salute a tutti
Moldova is on duty
E una e nova
Republica Moldova
Republica Moldova
Republica Moldova
Doina, te quiero
Hora, te quiero
Limba română, moldovano vero
Vibe-ul mereu Maria Mirabela
Focul din vatră
Doga, Vieru
Peace, Europa
Hasta la vista
Asta e viața, nu mai fi tristă
In vino veritas — vine Moldova
Noroc, Cin-cin, Terra Nova
Dorule, dorule
Du-mă, dorule
Dorule, dorule
Du-mă, dorule
Dorule, dorule
Du-mă, dorule
Dorule, dorule
Viva Moldova, aloha
Adio, vida loca
Soroca, Europa
Palma de Mallorca
Salute a tutti
Moldova is on duty
E una e nova
Republica Moldova
Moldova, aloha
Adio, vida loca
Soroca, Europa
Palma de Mallorca
Salute a tutti
Moldova iѕ on duty
E una e nova
Republica Moldova
Republica Moldova
Republica Moldova
Moldova in Eurovision 2024
Natalia Barbu represented Moldova in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2024 with the song “In the Middle”, after winning first place in the local national final. The song reached 13th place in the first semi-final, with only 20 points, and did not qualify for the grand final. This is Moldova’s lowest result in Eurovision since 2016, when Moldova reached 17th place in the semi-final.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Moldova’s 20th participation in Eurovision. Moldova joined the competition in 2005 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2017 when SunStroke Project finished in third place with the song “Hey Mamma”.
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