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Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Songs Will Be Revealed on January 17th & 18th

January 11, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the past hour, the Greek national broadcaster announced that the 28 competing songs in "Sing For Greece 2026" will be revealed on January 17th & 18th. In the past hour, the Greek national broadcaster ERT announced that the 28 songs competing in the country’s national selection "Sing For Greece 2026" will be officially presented on January 17th and 18th. The national final is expected to take place in early February and include two semi-finals and a grand final. The winner of the final will represent Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Greek national broadcaster, the 28 competing entries for the ticket to Vienna will be unveiled in two stages. On Saturday, January 17th, the first 14 songs - those taking part in the first semi-final - will be revealed. On Sunday, January 18th, the remaining 14 songs competing in the second semi-final will be presented. The...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 28: Tamir Levy Is the Thirteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 10, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tamir Levy is the thirteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 8 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Shaked Solomon. Full recap of Episode 28. In 10 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 9 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 8 will continue. The episode aired this evening was the first of two in the Shlomo Artzi special, in which each contestant chose a song by one of Israel’s leading singers, who also represented the country at Eurovision 1975 with his song "At VaAni". Artzi himself took part in the show for the first time, and the contestants rehearsed before him. Before the elimination announcement, Artzi performed his...

Drama in Iceland: “Songvakeppnin 2026” is Canelled!

January 10, 2026January 12, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has announced the cancellation of "Söngvakeppnin 2026", saying there is no longer a need for an Icelandic entry for Eurovision 2026. What will replace it? During the weekend, Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV announced the cancellation of "Söngvakeppnin 2026", one month after confirming it would not participate in Eurovision 2026. In a message sent to songwriters who had submitted entries to the contest, RÚV stated that the conditions on which the competition was based – selecting Iceland’s Eurovision entry – were no longer relevant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Late Announcement The decision to cancel Iceland’s national final did not come as a surprise – and perhaps even came late. Songwriters who had already submitted songs to the competition were left in uncertainty for the past month and only received official confirmation of the cancellation over the weekend. In the email sent by RÚV to all participants, the broadcaster wrote: “As you...

Denmark: Several Former Representatives May Return to “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026”

January 10, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New reports on Denmark's "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026" - pointing to a series of well-known and beloved former representatives who may once again compete for the ticket to Eurovision 2026. Who are they? Eurovision's national finals season is heating up as countries begin to reveal contestant shortlists, featuring several familiar names in the Eurovision community hoping to return to the stage in Vienna, Austria. While the official lineup for “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix” is set to be unveiled only on January 22nd, rumors are abuzz about a number of former representatives possibly returning to compete for the Eurovision 2026 ticket. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sissal Hansen, Denmark’s representative at Eurovision 2025 with the song “Hallucination”, hinted at a possible comeback during an interview on the morning show “Go’ morgen Danmark” (in English: “Good Morning Denmark”): “2026 might be bigger than 2025”. But Sissal is far from alone. According to the Danish Eurovision page Good Evening Europe, possible candidates include Anja Nissen,...

Graham Norton: “When People Are Booed – It’s Horrible”

January 10, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); British commentator and host Graham Norton addresses the controversy surrounding Eurovision 2026 following Israel’s participation and calls for the contest to return to its original musical spirit. As Eurovision 2026 approaches, set to take place this May in Vienna, the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation continues to resonate across Europe. Now, one of the voices most closely associated with the contest has joined the discussion – British commentator and Eurovision 2023's grand final host Graham Norton, who publicly addressed the storm and the recent withdrawals of several countries. In an interview on the talk show hosted by Lorraine Kelly, Norton was asked about the fact that ahead of Eurovision 2026 “countries are withdrawing for various different reasons”. His response was clear: “That’s what it started as”, he said, referring to the contest’s original idea as a festival of joy, music, and unity, adding that it's “sad that we’re in this situation”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Criticism...

Australia: Will Dami Im make a historic comeback in Eurovision 2026?

January 10, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia's national broadcaster SBS considers Dami Im for Eurovision 2026. Ten years after "Sound of Silence", could the star return for victory? Speculation is reaching a fever pitch in Australia, suggesting the nation may play one of its strongest cards for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. According to reports by the Greek website Eurovisionfun, the most prominent name currently under consideration is the woman who nearly secured a historic victory for the country: Dami Im. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Journey to Close the Circle in Vienna Dami Im, one of Australia's most respected vocalists, remains etched in the memory of Eurovision fans for her unforgettable performance in Stockholm 2016 with the song "Sound of Silence". She finished in second place overall – Australia's highest achievement to date. Notably, she won the jury vote by a significant margin, and many enthusiasts still view her as the moral winner of that year. According to the report, the national broadcaster is seeking...

Italy: Madonna Rumoured to Guest Star at Sanremo 2026!

January 10, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will the Queen of Pop appear at Sanremo 2026? Reports suggest Madonna may guest star at Italy's Eurovision selection following her recent Italian cover In the past 24 hours, extensive speculation has surfaced regarding a possible guest appearance by pop singer Madonna at the Italian Eurovision selection, Sanremo 2026. This event will select the country's representative for Eurovision 2026, held in Vienna, Austria. These rumors emerged after she released a full Italian version of the beloved hit by singer Patty Pravo, "La Bambola". The singer, who is competing in the festival this year for the 11th time, published the cover for a campaign with the Italian fashion brand "Dolce&Gabbana", creating a reimagined interpretation of the famous 1968 song. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Italian news agency Adnkronos, the national broadcaster RAI is interested in hosting the singer. The proposal is currently on the desk of the festival's artistic director, Carlo Conti,...

Cyprus: Antigoni Reveals Plans for Her Eurovision Performance

January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a recent interview, Antigoni shared her excitement about representing her country in the contest and revealed what she hopes to bring to the stage this May. Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026, recently sat down for an interview with Andreas Anastasiou, head of the Cypriot delegation for Eurovision 2026. During their conversation, she opened up about her feelings and thoughts ahead of her participation in Eurovision 2026 — where she will perform for Cyprus in Vienna — and spoke about how she intends to represent her country on stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Want This to Be a Performance – Not Just a Song” At the start of the interview, Antigoni recalled the moment she discovered she would represent Cyprus at Eurovision and the wave of emotions that overtook her. She explained that upon hearing the exciting news, she was so overwhelmed with joy that she even cried. Soon after, calls from family and friends poured in, expressing how proud and excited they were for her. Antigoni shared her...

Portugal: Songs for “Festival Da Canção 2026” to Be Revealed on January 22nd

January 8, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP has announced that the competing songs for "Festival Da Canção 2026" will be revealed on January 22nd at 12:30 CET. The winner will earn the right to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP announced on its Instagram page on Wednesday that the 16 songs competing in the traditional “Festival da Canção 2026” will be revealed in two weeks, on January 22nd at 12:30 CET. The long-running festival, which has undergone several name changes over the decades, has served as Portugal’s platform for selecting its Eurovision representative since the country joined the contest in 1964. However, this year it remains uncertain whether the winner will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As previously reported, 13 contestants have declared that they will not take part in Eurovision if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 16 contestants are equally divided into two...

Croatia: songs for “Dora 2026” Revealed!

January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: The Croatian national broadcaster HRT revealed this morning the 24 entries that will compete in "Dora 2026". The singer and the song will be chosen on February The national broadcaster HRT revealed today (Thursday) the 24 songs that will compete for the chance to represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. All 24 songs will compete in a single show during February, with the exact date yet to be announced. The songs were first unveiled at 13:00 CET on Croatian radio and are now being released to the general public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to the songs of "Dora 2026": 1. Alan Duras - "From Ashes to Flame" 2. Ananda - "Dora" 3. Cold Snap - "Mucho Macho" 4. Devin - "Over Me" 5. Ema Bubic - "Vrijeme Za Nas" 6. Fenksta - "Memento Mori" 7. Fran Uccellini - "Ako Bolje Bude Sutra" 8. Irma - "Ni Traga" 9. Ivan Sever - "Crying Eyes" 10. Jasmina Makota - "Higher" 11. Kandzia - "3 Ujutro" 12. Gabrijel Ivić - "Light Up" 13. Lana...