May 2026 - EuroMix

Eurovision 2027: EBU Statute Change May Open Door for Kosovo

May 31, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU General Assembly will vote on crucial statute amendments, potentially allowing Kosovo, Canada, and Kazakhstan to join Eurovision 2027. The map of countries participating in the Eurovision Song Contest is facing one of the largest and most shaking structural changes of the last decade. Zana Spahiu, the Director General of the Kosovan national broadcaster RTK, revealed that dramatic changes to the union's statutes will be brought up for discussion and voting at the upcoming General Assembly of the EBU. According to the plan, new categories of membership with limited rights will be created, which will pave the way for the participation of new countries in Eurovision events, including Kosovo and Canada. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Political Obstacle That Blocked Kosovo Until today, the rules of the contest were particularly strict: in order for a national broadcaster to send an entry to Eurovision, it had to hold full membership in the EBU, or alternatively receive a special and...

Italy May Separate Eurovision 2027 Representive and Sanremo Winner

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanremo 2027: Italian reports reveal an extraordinary historic change set to reshape the Eurovision selection process. What is the surprising move designed to attract superstars to the festival? Intriguing and unexpected reports have emerged about potential structural changes to the beloved Italian music festival Sanremo. According to recent leaks, major Italian record labels, in collaboration with the Italian national broadcaster RAI, are considering a significant transformation of the festival's fourth evening—traditionally known as the “Covers Night.” The proposed change would see this evening dedicated entirely to selecting Italy’s representative for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revolution: Separate Winners For Eurovision and Sanremo If implemented, this move would effectively decouple the winner of the Sanremo festival from the artist chosen to represent Italy on the international stage. “They want to split Eurovision; they want two winners,” a source familiar with the details reveals. While not yet official, the possibility exists that Italy’s Eurovision representative could be chosen...

How Philipp Kirkorov Tried to Claim Bulgaria’s Historic Eurovision Win

May 31, 2026June 3, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Russian pop icon Philipp Kirkorov claims credit for Bulgaria’s Eurovision victory with "Bangaranga", sparking fierce denials from the winning creative team. The historic victory of Bulgaria at the recent Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna continues to make headlines across the continent, but it seems the real drama is unfolding far from the stage. Immediately after the song "Bangaranga", performed by the singer DARA, captured first place, a media storm erupted in Russia surrounding the true identity of the creators behind the hit. At the center of the storm are persistent claims that the person pulling the strings is none other than a massive star well-known to fans of the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The man at the center of the rumors is Philipp Kirkorov, a Russian singer of Bulgarian descent who has earned the nickname "The King of Russian Pop". Kirkorov is a particularly colorful and prominent figure in the history of the competition. He represented Russia...

Eurovision Paid Subscriptions? The EBU Survey That Could Change Everything

May 31, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise EBU survey reveals potential plans for paid premium memberships and guaranteed tickets, while addressing the controversial music vs. politics debate. Under the banner "Shape the future of the Eurovision experience with Eurofan Voice", the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) recently sent an official and surprising email to fans around the world, inviting them to participate in a comprehensive survey titled "Eurofan Voice 2026". The survey aims to examine audience attitudes on a variety of burning issues - from the level of trust in the voting system, through the integration of politics in the competition, to how fans consume content. Yet, it seems the most intriguing part of the survey, and the one that could completely change the rules of the game, deals directly with everyone's wallets and access to purchasing tickets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ A Eurovision Subscription: Bypassing the Middleman for a Ticket? Towards the end of the survey, under a section defined as "Your Superfan Eurovision...

‘Superstar’ Won’t Give Up: Boy George is Planning A Eurovision Comeback

May 30, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); British star Boy George, who surprised the fans by representing San Marino at Eurovision 2026, has shared his intentions to write a song for the competition in the future - while criticizing the contest's rules. One of the highlights leading up to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna was the mega-star Boy George, who decided to compete in the contest and represent San Marino, alongside singer Senhit with the song "Superstar". The song failed to qualify for the Grand Final, and now the singer shares his feelings about the competition and his future plans in a new interview. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "How’s that a competition?" In an interview with Chris Moyles on Radio X, Boy George shared that the competition is “not an even playing field”, referring to the big financial contributors - Italy, the UK, France, and Germany (the "Big 4", formerly the "Big 5" before Spain's withdrawal from the competition) who automatically qualify for the final: “I will say...

Eurovision 2027: Why Dara and KAJ Proved Betting Odds Are a Bluff

May 30, 2026June 3, 2026 by Ilay GaistNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Eurovision 2027 approaches, previous shocks by Dara and KAJ raise the question: Are EBU data and betting odds can no longer be trusted? As the Eurovision Song Contest began gaining massive momentum online and expanding into semi-finals, a peculiar phenomenon emerged: betting odds. Every year, they attempt to predict which country will lift the trophy next, calculating each song's winning probability down to a single percentage point. For some reason, the phrase "the table doesn't lie" became an unwritten law among fans. However, over the past three years, something in this machine has completely broken. Trust has shattered - and rightly so. It is time to dive into the most embarrassing data from betting websites and discover how the great bluff of recent years has made a mockery of statistics as the musical landscape looks ahead to Eurovision 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Does the mere existence of winning percentages and forecast...

Ukraine’s Leléka Opens Up: “I have no place to live”

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian Eurovision representative Viktoria Leléka opens her heart in a deeply personal interview. The singer speaks candidly about her second divorce, her housing instability, and why she cannot return to her childhood home. Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Viktoria Leléka - known to fans simply as Leléka - has opened up about a severe personal crisis. In a raw and emotional interview, the singer revealed that she is currently going through a divorce from her second husband. According to Leléka, the painful breakdown of her marriage coincided exactly with the launch of Vidbir, Ukraine's national selection for Eurovision. While she officially moved to Berlin for her studies, she does not own any property or have a permanent home there. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don't understand where I'm supposed to live" For six months during her Eurovision preparations, Leléka lived in Kyiv in a small apartment belonging to a close friend, who kindly let her...

Eurovision 2027: SWR Aims for Musical Diversity in the National Final

May 28, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); German Head of Delegation Tina Sikorski outlines plans for Eurovision 2027, focusing on diverse music genres and stronger national Final acts Almost two weeks have passed since the Eurovision 2026 grand final took place in Vienna, Austria, and Germany is already looking ahead to next year. Following the disappointing result of the country's performer, Sarah Engels, the German Head of Delegation, Tina Sikorski, has reacted for the first time to the placement and shared the initial preparations for the upcoming edition, where the explicit objective is achieving a better result in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations for 2027 - The Ambition for a Higher Placement In a post published on LinkedIn, Sikorski wrote: “Eurovision 2026 - what a crazy journey it has been! Thank you, Sarah, for a fantastic performance and relentless effort on stage and behind the scenes. And thank you to the incredible team at the national broadcaster SWR.” Reflecting on...

Eurovision 2027: Sofia’s Bid Hit by Unexpected Venue Name Crisis

May 28, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia’s Eurovision 2027 bid faces a sudden hurdle as Arena 8888’s commercial name conflicts with strict EBU neutrality rules. As the host city race for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria nears its conclusion, a major complication has emerged for the capital city. Sofia's bid has been called into question by local media, suggesting the city might fail to meet the competition's threshold criteria due to a newly raised issue: the commercial name of its proposed venue, Arena 8888. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The arena, which opened in 2011, boasts an impressive track record, hosting numerous major international sporting and musical events, including the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. In September 2024, a sponsorship agreement was signed between the venue and the online gambling platform 8888.bg, which is the source of the name that is now causing significant concerns. Reports in Bulgaria claim that the lack of a neutral venue name could directly clash with the European Broadcasting Union...

Executive Supervisor Gert Kark Breaks Silence on the Finnish Violin Controversy

May 28, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EBU Executive Supervisor Gert Kark discusses the Finnish live violin controversy, the Israel boycott, and preparations for Bulgaria 2027 in a candid interview. The new Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Gert Kark, breaks his silence in a special and sensational interview in his native Estonia. Kark, who stepped into the large shoes of Martin Österdahl as the Executive Supervisor of the contest in the autumn of 2025, summarizes his first season in Vienna. In a candid interview, he addresses the political pressures, the musical revolutions he led, and does not hesitate to express views that will surprise many fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ "I Stand Behind the Live Music Scandal" One of the most talked-about moments of the Eurovision 2026 season was the approval of live instrument playing on stage, manifested in the performance by the Finnish representative, Linda Lampenius, who played the violin live. The move sparked considerable...