April 2026 - EuroMix

Eurovision 2026 Commercial Breaks Confirmed for Vienna Broadcasts

April 30, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 commercial break schedule confirmed for Vienna while hinting at complex staging for several entries Just before the start of artist rehearsals for Eurovision 2026, the final timings for commercial breaks during the broadcasts have been released. These intervals cover both semi-finals and the Grand Final. The placement of these breaks is highly significant due to their potential impact on the level of exposure for participating entries, as well as their role in facilitating the construction of elaborate stage sets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Semi-Final Breakdown During the first semi-final, a break has been scheduled following the entry from Georgia, with Italy appearing immediately upon the return to the broadcast. A second pause will occur after the performance from Germany and prior to Belgium taking the stage. In the second semi-final, advertisements will be aired after France and before the song from Armenia. An additional break in the live broadcast will take place after the performance from Denmark,...

Eurovision 2027 Budget Crisis: How Spain’s Absence Affects All Nations

April 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Christer Björkman reveals RTVE’s withdrawal over the Israeli entry creates a budget deficit, potentially raising fees for all Eurovision 2027 participants. The Spanish boycott against Israel is beginning to take a heavy toll - and this time, the other participating nations will be the ones to pay. The veteran Swedish producer, Christer Björkman, who is considered one of the most senior and influential figures behind the scenes of the contest and produced the recent Eurovision 2025 in Basel, revealed in an interview with the Swedish national broadcaster SVT that Spain's withdrawal has severely damaged the financial balance of the EBU. Consequently, Björkman predicts a significant increase in the participation fees that will be collected from the countries for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Spain is a member of the "Big 5" (the five founding countries and main financial backers of the contest, which qualify automatically for the final, and include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy...

Malta: Dream team behind Aidan’s preformance revealed

April 30, 2026 by Adi Gazel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aidan heads to Vienna for Eurovision 2026 with a high-profile British production team, aiming to set the record for Malta. Just days before Aidan and the Maltese delegation depart for Vienna for the start of rehearsals for Eurovision 2026, the British "dream team" responsible for the singer's performance has been revealed. The production team consists of highly acclaimed names in the Eurovision world and beyond. Will Aidan meet the high expectations set by the bookmakers? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese Superstar Team The artistic direction of the performance will be led by the British studio Black Skull Creative, founded by Dan Shipton, Jay Revel, and Ross Nicholson. Shipton was responsible for the direction of the United Kingdom in 2022 with Sam Ryder, who achieved second place, and also served as the artistic director for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool. The British studio is known for its collaborations with global superstars such as Dua Lipa, Ava...

Serbia: Protests at RTS Over Israel’s Presence in Eurovision 2026

April 30, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Protesters at RTS in Belgrade demand a boycott of Eurovision 2026 due to the inclusion of the Israeli entry by Kan A small group of protesters, organized under the initiative Naš pRoTeSt (Our Protest), recently held a demonstration in front of the building of the Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, in Belgrade. The protesters demanded that the national broadcaster boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, claiming that the country's participation alongside Israel constitutes a legitimization of its policies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Small Scale Protest in Belgrade During the demonstration, organizers called on RTS to withdraw from the competition, asked local Serbian artists to cancel their performances, and urged business owners in the capital not to screen the contest broadcasts. Instead, the protesters suggested holding alternative events focusing on Palestinian culture and the situation in Gaza. Despite the media attention, it is important to emphasize that this was a small group of protesters that does...

Beyond Europe: Surprising Countries Traveling to Eurovision in Vienna

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EBU and ORF reveal 95,000 tickets sold for Eurovision 2026 to fans from 75 countries, including the non-European countries, and surprising ones. Vienna is busily preparing for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest! In less than two weeks, the famous "Te Deum" melody will resonate within the Wiener Stadthalle, and today (Wednesday), the EBU and the Austrian national broadcaster ORF released the official ticket sales data. The conclusion is clear: Eurovision is becoming a more powerful global phenomenon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Numbers Behind the Celebration According to the data, 95,000 tickets were sold for the nine shows (Jury rehearsals, Family shows, Semi-finals, and the Grand Final). While the host country, Austria, holds 58% of the tickets, a surprisingly high figure comes from the international arena: 42% of the audience in the arena will travel from outside Austria. The top 10 countries that purchased the most tickets are: Austria Germany United Kingdom ...

Belgium’s Essyla Breaks Silence on Israel Controversy: “Music is Universal”

April 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Essyla defends the Israeli entry Noam Bettan and Eurovision 2026 participation, criticizing VRT's stance and comparing the contest to international football tournaments. Reports emerged yesterday (Monday) regarding political tension in Belgium after VRT announced it would broadcast programs critical of Israel prior to the Eurovision broadcasts. The national broadcaster also faced backlash over antisemitic remarks made by a local member of parliament. Now, the internal divide within the country has reached Essyla herself. The singer Essyla, who will represent Belgium in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 with the song "Dancing on the Ice", was interviewed by the Flemish national broadcaster and addressed the criticism surrounding Belgian participation in a contest that includes Israel. Essyla will share the first semi-final stage with the Israeli entry, Noam Bettan. She is set to perform as song number 11 - immediately following Bettan (song number 10) and the live performance of the German representative, Sarah Engels, who performs between them as...

ORF Reveals Eurovision 2026 Stage: A 210-Ton LED Masterpiece

April 28, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); President Alexander Van der Bellen inaugurated the Eurovision 2026 stage today, as ORF reveals technical details and cinematic Hollywood-inspired visual plans. Just days before the official rehearsals begin on May 2nd at the Wiener Stadthalle—the venue hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna next month—the stage has been officially unveiled. While stand-in rehearsals are currently underway at the arena, the Austrian national broadcaster (ORF) has provided an official glimpse into the final result of one of the most ambitious productions to date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a festive ceremony held this morning (Tuesday) at the arena, the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, inaugurated the Eurovision 2026 stage. With a symbolic press of the start button, the stage was launched with a spectacular light show revealing the technical capabilities of the set. “Eurovision shows just how colorful our continent is,” the President said during the ceremony. “Despite our differences, the competition allows us to find...

EBU Launches Search for Lost 1956 and 1964 Eurovision Footage

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU calls on fans to help locate missing footage from the 1956 and 1964 Eurovision Song Contest for the 70th anniversary Exactly 70 years ago, in 1956, representatives from seven countries gathered for the first time in Lugano, Switzerland, for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest. The winner was the Swiss Lys Assia, but beyond that, little is known about that contest, as all the television footage broadcast across Europe did not survive the years. No trace of the competition remains except for a recording of the winning performance by Lys Assia with her song "Refrain". Over the years, another contest fell victim to European archives: the 1964 competition held in Copenhagen, Denmark. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the contest, the EBU is attempting to honor this lost heritage and is launching an operation to search everywhere where lost footage of those contests might be found. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Mystery of the Lost Eurovisions About a...

Belgium: VRT to Air Specials on “Israeli Division” Before Eurovision

April 27, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); VRT confirms special broadcasts titled "Why Israel's participation caused a division in Europe" following political controversy involving Gwendolyn Rutten and Essyla. The public broadcasting structure in Belgium, which relies on a fixed annual rotation between the Belgian-Walloon national broadcaster RTBF and the Belgian-Flemish national broadcaster VRT, has generated professional and political controversy surrounding this year's coverage. This year, the responsibility for selecting the entry fell to RTBF, which selected the singer Essyla to represent the nation in the first semi-final. In contrast, the Flemish national broadcaster VRT - which is not responsible for the delegation this year but will broadcast the Contest - has chosen an unusually critical editorial line. The network announced that before each broadcast, it will air a special analysis program titled: "Why Israel's participation caused a division in Europe". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Broadcast Provocations When the subject of the Flemish national broadcaster's coverage first arose this year, they announced that...

Satoshi Reveals High-Budget Staging Plans for Moldova at Eurovision 2026

April 27, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TRM invests €250,000 in Satoshi’s "Viva Moldova" staging as the national broadcaster prepares to open the first semi-final in Vienna on May 12th. Moldova, which has been granted the honor of opening the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna on May 12th, is planning an ambitious production. Following a decisive victory in the national selection, the singer Satoshi and his team have revealed intense preparations to upgrade the stage performance of the entry "Viva Moldova". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Enhanced Visuals and Special Effects The producer Roman Burlaca, who is leading the project, promises that the version seen on the main stage will be significantly more impressive than the national final performance: “We have completely changed the costumes. The visuals on the LED screens have also undergone improvements to enhance the energy. We have added special effects and a specific moment of 'show' that we call a 'repeatable element' - you will see it...