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Sweden: Felicia and Brandsta City Släckers Qualified to Melodifestivalen Final

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second heat of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection, Melodifestivalen 2026, has ended with two acts qualifying directly to the final and one proceeding to the Second Chance round. Screenshot: SVT Europe’s largest and most beloved Eurovision national selection, Melodifestivalen 2026, continued tonight with its second heat! The event took place at Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, the hosting arena of Eurovision 1985. Six songs competed tonight. The two songs receiving the most votes advanced directly to the grand final, scheduled for March 7 in Stockholm. Another song from each heat will qualify to a "Second Chance" round at the end of the fifth heat on February 28th, a week before the final, for another opportunity to reach the grand final. The winner of the final will represent Sweden in the first half of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Results of the Second Heat The first act to qualify directly to the final is Felicia with her song...

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Ukraine Selects Its Entry for Eurovision

February 7, 2026February 14, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET as Ukraine's "Vidbir 2026" airs, choosing the country's entry for Eurovision 2026. A link for viewing is provided. Tonight at 18:00 CET, "Vidbir 2026" will take place, culminating in the selection of the representative and song for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Ten contestants will compete, with the winner chosen by a combination of 50% public vote and 50% jury vote. In case of a tie, the public vote will be the deciding factor. Ukraine will be the sixth country to select the song that will represent it at Eurovision 2026, after Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta and Luxembourg, and the 11th country to select its representative, with Cyprus, Georgia, Switzerland, Israel and Bulgaria also joining the list. The final will begin at 18:00 and continue until 21:00 CET. To watch Ukraine's "Vidbir 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026" will be hosted by Timur Miroshnychenko and...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Second Heat of the Swedish Melodifestivalen

February 7, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second heat of Melodifestivalen 2026 begins tonight at 20:00 CET. Two songs will secure spots in the final, while one will advance to the Second Chance round. A viewing link is provided. Europe's largest and most beloved Eurovision national selection, Melodifestivalen 2026, gears up with its second heat! This round will take place at the iconic Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg — the same venue that hosted Eurovision 1985. Six songs will compete on the Melodifestivalen stage tonight. The two songs receiving the most votes will advance directly to the grand final, scheduled for March 7th in Stockholm. Another song from each heat will qualify to a "Second Chance" round at the end of the fifth heat on February 28th, a week before the final, for another opportunity to reach the grand final. The winner of the final will represent Sweden in the first half of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The heat will begin at...

Tonight at 20:10 CET: Second Semi-Final of “Supernova 2026”

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 20:10 CET, the second semi-final of "Supernova 2026" takes place, with five more songs advancing to the final. A live broadcast link is available below. The second semi-final of "Supernova 2026", kicks off tonight. Twelve artists will compete this evening for five coveted spots in the grand final. The semi-final will be held at Riga Film Studio in Riga, the capital of Latvia, and will be hosted by Ketija Šēnberga, Lauris Reiniks, and Māra Sleja. The five winners from today will join the five winners from last week and advance to the grand finale. One extra spot in the final is reserved for a decision by Latvia’s national broadcaster LTV, which may grant a second chance to a song that did not initially qualify. Latvia’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the grand final, set to take place on February 14th in Riga. To watch the second semi-final live from 20:10 until 21:55...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Third Heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”

February 7, 2026February 18, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, the third heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”, at its end two songs will secure their place in the final. Here is a link to watch the broadcast. The third heat of “Eurovizija.LT”, is setting out today! Another eight artists will compete tonight for two spots in the final, while a third contestant will receive a chance to take part in a “second chance round” that will be held online later in the season. The results will be determined by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The third heat will take place at the LRT television studios in Vilnius, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė. The heats will be held weekly, every Saturday, leading up to the final. Lithuania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the final, which is expected to take place on Friday, February 27th, at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, the capital of...

Laura Pausini Condemns Israel’s Exclusion from Eurovision Despite Boycott Calls in Italy

February 6, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italian superstar and Eurovision 2022 host Laura Pausini breaks her silence following Levante’s statement, voicing her firm support for Israel’s participation in the contest: “Art must remain free”. Within a wave of boycotts, cancellations, and calls to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest and from the cultural sphere in general, a clear voice rises from one of the world’s greatest singers. Laura Pausini, the Italian international superstar and host of Eurovision 2022 in Turin, has this week firmly expressed her support for Israel’s right to participate in the upcoming Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Music Must Unite, Not Divide” In an interview with the Italian media, Pausini was asked about Israel’s participation in Eurovision. The interview preceded her expected co-hosting of the upcoming "Festival Di Sanremo" alongside Carlo Conti, and featuring Eurovision star Achille Lauro who is expected to join one of the festival’s hosting nights. The festival will once again choose Italy’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Her statements offered a refreshing...

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

February 6, 2026February 27, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Vidbir 2026". Who should represent Ukraine at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Ukraine's "Vidbir 2026" will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at 18:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The winner will be chosen through a combination of votes from the televotes (50%) and jury (50%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Ukraine's "Vidbir 2026" . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Ukraine? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Jerry Heil – "Catharticus" Jerry Heil returns to the national Eurovision selection after a one-year break, this time leaving behind an important partner — Alyona Alyona. The song belongs to a different genre and sounds somewhat dated; it felt...

Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan’s Song for the Contest Selected

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 by Noy YehoyadaNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel’s Eurovision 2026 entry has been chosen: Noam Bettan will perform a trilingual song by Yuval Raphael, Nadav Aharoni and Tslil Klifi, selected by a professional committee. The Israeli national broadcaster “KAN 11” has confirmed that Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026 has been selected. The track, to be performed by Noam Bettan in May in Vienna, was written by Yuval Raphael, Tslil Klifi and Nadav Aharoni. It marks a shift away from ballads for the first time in two years and will feature lyrics in Hebrew, French and English. The song will now be submitted for final approval by the EBU. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Committee Reaches Decision The choice of Noam Bettan’s song came after an extensive selection process, during which around 200 entries were submitted anonymously to the committee. Approximately 40 songs advanced to a deeper discussion stage, and ultimately four songs reached the final round. In recent days, Noam Bettan recorded all four finalist songs to allow committee members to...

Sweden: Listen to the Full Songs from the Second Heat of Melodifestivalen 2026

February 6, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The six songs competing in the second heat of Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s Eurovision national selection, were revealed. The heat will be held tomorrow evening This Saturday (tomorrow) marks the beginning of the second heat of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection – Melodifestivalen 2026, in the city of Gothenburg. As part of the selection process, 30 songs will compete in five heats, one semi-final (“Second Chance”), and a final where Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Second Heat Contestants: Arwin – “Glitter” Laila Adèle – “Oxygen” Robin Begtsson – “Honey Honey” Felicia – “My System” Klara Almström – "Där hela världen väntar" Brandsta City Släckers – “Rakt in i elden” Click on the song titles to listen to the snippets! Familiar Names From The Second Heat: Arwin Ismail – 17 years old, a rising young star in Sweden (using his first name Arwin as a stage name), who participated in the 2025 Swedish Eurovision preselection with the song “This Dream...

Israel: Noam Bettan’s Song for Eurovision 2026 to Be Selected Tomorrow

February 5, 2026 by Rachel GeronNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KAN confirms: Noam Bettan’s song for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen tomorrow morning. Amit Harari from the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation KAN reveals that the committee responsible for selecting Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026 is expected to convene tomorrow morning. During the meeting, the song that Noam Bettan will perform in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. The names of the songwriters and the musical style are expected to be announced to the public as early as tomorrow, immediately after the selection. The song will be officially unveiled during a live primetime broadcast on Thursday, March 5th, immediately following the evening news on KAN 11. Among the songwriters who submitted a song to the commitee is Israel's representative last year in Basel - Yuval Raphael. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli Song Selection Process Tomorrow morning will mark the culmination of the Israeli Eurovision song selection process. After dozens...