Tonight at 20:30 CET: Israel Selects its Representative for Eurovision 2026!

Tonight at 20:30 CET: Israel Selects its Representative for Eurovision 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 20:30 CET, Israel’s “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026” grand final will air live, where the country’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Tonight (Tuesday), after a season filled with talented and surprising contestants, the 12th season of “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision” comes to an end with a live grand final that will reveal who will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The final will begin at 20:30 CET and will be broadcast on Channel "Keshet 12", as well as on the channel’s website and app. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Competing tonight for the ticket to Vienna are Alona Erez, Gal De Paz, Noam Bettan, and Shira Zloof. Each contestant will perform a song of their choice, followed by the opening of the voting. The public can vote through the ‘KAN’ app, joining the judges in deciding which three contestants will advance to perform again. After the second round of performances, another round of voting...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Israel at Eurovision 2026?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Israel at Eurovision 2026?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing artists in HaKokhav HaBa 2026. Who should represent Israel at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Israeli Eurovision national selection, “HaKochav HaBa 2026," is set to take place tomorrow at 20:30 (CET), featuring 4 contestants - Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez. The winner of this local competition will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered and voted to their favorites to win the national selection and represent Israel in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Israel? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Gal De Paz The choice isn't simple - but in the moment of truth, during those high-pressure moments that Eurovision demands - I want someone with a rare voice, a stage animal who delivers an unforgettable performance, and a charisma that’s impossible to miss. You can...
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Drama in Norway: “Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Artists Revealed!

Drama in Norway: “Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Artists Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, has announced the eight artists competing in Norway’s "Melodi Grand Prix 2026", scheduled to February 28th. The winning entry will represent Norway in Vienna. The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, revealed today nine of the ten artists and song titles set to compete in the Norwegian national selection, "Melodi Grand Prix 2026." The winner of this prestigious competition will earn the right to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria. Consistent with last year's format, the selection process will proceed directly to a grand final without semi-finals. The tenth participant and the official song releases are scheduled for January 26th, leading up to the main event on February 28th, where the Norwegian entry for the upcoming Eurovision will be crowned. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Competing Artists and Songs  Alexander Rybak – “Rise“ Emma Gunnarsen – “Northern Lights” Hedda Mae – “Snap Back” ...
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Moldova: Revamp Expected for Eurovision Song “Viva, Moldova”

Moldova: Revamp Expected for Eurovision Song “Viva, Moldova”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Satoshi, Moldova’s representative for Eurovision 2026, revealed in an interview that his song “Viva, Moldova” will undergo changes before the competition. Satoshi, who was selected to represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, revealed in a recent interview that his Eurovision entry, "Viva Moldova", will undergo a revamp ahead of the competition. He added that changes will also be made to the staging in order to "present the strongest and best possible version of the song on the Eurovision stage”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Satoshi explained that preparations for the European version of the song began immediately after his victory in the national selection. He noted that a professional creative team is already working to refine every detail from the musical arrangement to direction and choreography. He emphasized that the goal is to deliver a powerful stage performance that combines authentic Moldovan...
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Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Songs Revealed!

Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Songs Revealed!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has published the 28 songs competing in "Sing For Greece 2026". The winner will represent Greece in Eurovision 2026, held in Vienna, Austria. The 28 songs set to compete in "Sing For Greece 2026" for the ticket to Vienna were unveiled in two stages. In the first stage, yesterday, January 17th, 14 songs competing in the first semi-final were revealed. The second stage followed today, January 18th, presenting the remaining 14 songs that will compete in the second semi-final. The songs were presented during the television program EurovisionGR and simultaneously on the official YouTube channel of the Greek national broadcaster ERT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to the Songs: First Semi-Final - Wednesday, February 11th: Alexandra Sieti - The Other Side THE Astrolabe - Drop It Desi G - Aphrodite Akylas - Ferto Evangelia - Paréa Panagiotis Tsakalakos – 2nd Chance Niya - Slipping Away Marseaux - Khánomai ...
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Finland: The Record‑Breaking Sensation of UMK 2026!

Finland: The Record‑Breaking Sensation of UMK 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not all UMK 2026 entries have been revealed yet, but Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s new song is already breaking Finnish national selection records, surpassing Erika Vikman and Käärijä. Finland’s national broadcaster YLE began unveiling songs last Wednesday from the seven artists competing in the national selection "UMK 2026", which will determine Finland’s representative for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. Only two of the seven songs have been released so far, but a clear frontrunner has already emerged—one that shattered Erika Vikman’s record from last year, amassing more than 490,000 YouTube views within a single day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The viral hit turning heads across Finland is “Liekinheitin” by Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen. Its meteoric success is largely credited to the participation of Linda Lampenius, a violinist celebrated in Finland as one of the country’s most versatile musicians. Lampenius is known for effortlessly moving between pop, jazz, classical, techno and numerous other genres....
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Malta: Aidan to perform “Bella” at Eurovision

Malta: Aidan to perform “Bella” at Eurovision

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2026: Aidan will perform “Bella” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. “Bella” (in English: “Beautiful”) is the title of the song performed by Aidan, who will represent Malta at Eurovision 2026. The contest will take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. Malta will perform on the second half of the second semi-final. The song was co-written by Aidan together with Joep Van Den Boom and Sarah Bonnici. Aidan triumphed over 11 other contestants in “MESC 2026”, which was held this evening. The Maltese final took place tonight at the MFCC Conference Centre in Ta’ Qali, hosted by former representatives Destiny Chukunyere and Gaia Cauchi, together with presenter Keane Cutajar. The winner was chosen through a combination of jury votes (50%) and public televoting (50%). Aidan managed to capture the top spot, surpassing other prominent favorites such as Matt Blxck and Denise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The performance opened in complete darkness, as a single spotlight illuminated Aidan’s silhouette...
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HaKokhav HaBa: Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez Are the Final Four Contestants!

HaKokhav HaBa: Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez Are the Final Four Contestants!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaked Solomon is the seventeenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. The final 4 contestants are Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, Alona Erez and Noam Bettan. The grand final set to take place this coming Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Full recap of Episode 32. In 3 days, the grand final of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th. 5 contestants remain in the semi-final, but by the end of tonight’s episode, we will know who will be the final 4! In this episode, each contestant performed a song of their choice. Joining the panel were the Eurovision commentators and representatives of the national broadcaster, Asaf Liberman and Akiva Novick. This time, the judges did not vote "in favor" or "against" during the performances, instead, they awarded scores ranging from 6 to 12 points...
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Moldova: Satoshi to perform “Viva, Moldova” at Eurovision

Moldova: Satoshi to perform “Viva, Moldova” at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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. (adsbygoogle...
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Tonight at 18:00 CET: Moldova Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Moldova Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET, Moldova hosts the grand final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 18:00 CET, Moldova will hold the grand final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria will be selected. A total of 16 songs will compete for the honor of representing Moldova on the Eurovision stage. For the first time, the winner will be determined through a combination of votes from the live audience (33%), local judges (33%), and international judges (33%). Moldova will be the third country to select the song that will represent it at Eurovision 2026, after Albania and Montenegro, and the fifth country to select its representative, with Cyprus and Georgia also joining the list. The final show will start at 18:00 and conclude at 21:00 CET. To watch Moldova's “Selecția Națională 2026”, click here or here. (adsbygoogle =...
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