Vanilla Ninja release the final and official version of their song “Too Epic to Be True,” featuring a more dynamic production tailored for the big stage in Vienna. Listen to the song and watch the new music video here.
The Estonian entry for Eurovision 2026, Vanilla Ninja, unveiled today the final and revamped version of their entry, “Too Epic to Be True.” Alongside the updated track, an official music video has also been released ahead of their journey to Vienna.
Watch the official music video:
Revamping the Estonian Entry for Eurovision
he band members shared that they felt the need to upgrade the song to make it more “punchy” and alive on stage. The new version leans further into a powerful pop-rock style, aiming to fully capitalize on the energy of a live performance in front of a European audience.
They also revealed that their performance in Vienna will be fundamentally different from what we saw at the national selection, Eesti Laul, and will include a completely new staging adapted to the main Eurovision stage.
The new music video, directed by Sander Allikmäe, presents the band in a raw and authentic light. The members are seen performing in a closed space designed as an improvised rehearsal room, filled with speakers and microphones, alongside a drummer.
This artistic choice has sparked considerable interest among fans, as the clip’s rough and intimate atmosphere stands in stark contrast to the grand and polished production expected on the Eurovision stage in Vienna. This contrast raises questions about the visual direction Estonia will ultimately choose—whether they will bring this raw rehearsal-room energy to the big stage, or use it as a deliberate misdirection to surprise viewers with something entirely different.
The group is expected to perform the revamped version for the first time this coming Sunday, April 19th, at the London Eurovision Party.
Vanilla Ninja – Who Are You?
Vanilla Ninja is an Estonian pop-rock band that was active during the 2000s and achieved significant success across Europe. The band represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song “Cool Vibes” and finished in eighth place in the grand final. Over the years, the group built an international career, particularly in Germany and other Central European countries, releasing several hits that performed well on the charts. After a long hiatus, the band members reunited to compete for the coveted ticket to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2026, sparking considerable excitement among fans of the contest who remember their peak years.
Estonia at Eurovision 2026
“Too Epic To Be True” is the song that will be performed by the girl group Vanilla Ninja, which will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2026 as song number 9 in the first semi final on May 12th, in Vienna, Austria. The song was written by Estonian composer Sven Lõhmus, who wrote many songs that represented Estonia at Eurovision in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017, and also the song that represented Estonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.
Currently, Estonia is ranked 34th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Estonia’s 31st participation in Eurovision. Estonia joined the contest in 1994 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2001 when singers Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL, won first place with the song “Everybody”.
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