Our special article series is back, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Bulgaria, Germany, and San Marino at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Read our full list below.
Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are underway, and the list of participating countries is taking shape. While everyone waits for official announcements, we’ve decided to get ahead and reveal the artists who simply must compete. We begin with the first countries to confirm: Bulgaria, Germany, and San Marino. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them.
Who Should Represent Bulgaria At Eurovision 2027?
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Mihaela Marinova:
Mihaela Marinova, a native of Sofia, Bulgaria, was born on May 7th, 1998, and is 28 years old. Her musical style distances itself from typical pop, leaning heavily on R&B and soul influences, and she stands out particularly for her powerful and impressive vocal range. She took her first steps into the spotlight in 2014 when she reached the final of the third season of “X Factor” Bulgaria, an achievement that paved the way for her to become one of the most successful and recognized pop stars in the country.
Last year, Marinova took a significant step toward the coveted contest when she participated in the local Eurovision national selection. She finished the competition in a highly respectable second place with 26 points, an achievement that significantly strengthened her standing within the Eurovision fan community. Today, she is considered a clear favorite and one of the most highly requested names to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision.
Mirela:
Mirela, born in 2005, is a 21-year-old who grew up in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Her musical style relies heavily on Bulgarian pop-folk, incorporating vocal touches of traditional folk singing.
The artist was first discovered and signed by the record label Alpha Music, managed by the well-known Bulgarian pop-folk singer and producer Galin. The label specializes in nurturing young talents within the Bulgarian club scene. Her official debut took place in 2023 when she performed the song “Dobro Momiche” alongside the manager of her label, Galin. The song achieved massive success with millions of views on YouTube, cementing her status as one of the most promising rising names in the local music industry.
ALMA:
ALMA, a native of Sofia, Bulgaria, was born on September 6th, 2003, and is 22 years old. Her musical style is characterized by a distinct international sound, leaning mostly toward dark and alternative pop, while incorporating a unique vocal delivery that is soft yet leaves a lasting mark. She made her big breakthrough into mainstream awareness in 2019 when she was only 15 years old. This breakthrough was achieved thanks to her debut hit “Perfect“, which gained massive success, crossed borders, and accumulated millions of streams across various streaming platforms.
Thanks to her rapid overseas success and her contemporary, polished sound, the artist has established her status as one of the most prominent young creators in the local music industry. Alma can bring a modern, high-quality, and appropriately dark vibe to the big stage, one that could easily stand out in the musical landscape of the contest and capture the attention of the European audience.
Elizabet:
Elizabet Zaharieva is a Bulgarian singer who performs and releases songs under the stage name Elizabet. Her musical style navigates the intersection of modern pop, R&B, and soul. The artist stands out particularly for her powerful vocal abilities and captivating stage presence. She took her first step into the spotlight in 2022 when she competed in the ninth season of “The Voice” Bulgaria. She reached the semi-finals, quickly capturing the attention of the audience and prominent figures in the local music industry.
The true leap in her career occurred at the end of 2024, when she signed with the leading record label Virginia Records and released her successful debut single “Nostalgia“, which conquered the top of the country’s airplay charts. This rapid success, which also earned her the Breakthrough of the Year award at the Bulgarian Music Awards in 2025, made her one of the freshest and most intriguing promises in Bulgarian pop. The singer even participated in the local Eurovision national selection in 2026 but did not achieve much success due to a misguided choice of the musical arrangement she performed with during the selection.
Here are several additional artists who are capable and deserving of representing Germany at Eurovision 2027: Maria Ilieva, Mihaela Fileva, Mona and Preyah.
Who Should Represent Germany At Eurovision 2027?
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Zoe Wees:
Zoe Wees, a native of Hamburg, Germany, was born on May 13th, 2002, and is 24 years old. Her musical style is characterized by powerful, raw, and international pop, and she is particularly known for a raspy, deep, and unique voice that penetrates straight to the heart. She made her global breakthrough in 2020 with the chilling debut single “Control“. The song, which deals with her personal struggle with childhood epilepsy, became a massive hit that conquered charts worldwide, accumulated hundreds of millions of streams, and established her as a tremendous international promise.
Since her breakthrough, the artist has continued to release successful hits such as “Girls Like Us“, proving that she is far from a one-hit wonder and cementing her status as one of the most successful and recognized German creators overseas today. The singer is the perfect choice for the contest, especially for Germany – a member of the Big 5 – which has been searching in recent years for a winning formula to return to its glory days in the competition. The combination of her unique stage presence, rare vocal abilities, and proven success in the international market might be exactly what Germany needs to revive their golden era at Eurovision.
Nico Santos:
Nico Wellenbrink, known under the name Nico Santos, a native of Bremen, Germany, was born on January 7th, 1993, and is 33 years old. His musical style relies on catchy mainstream pop with prominent R&B and soul influences, and he is well known for tight, world-class productions and sweeping stage charisma. He experienced his significant breakthrough in 2017 when he released the massive radio hit “Rooftop“. The song exploded on airplay charts across Europe, achieved staggering success, and quickly established him as one of the hottest and most promising names in the German music industry.
Since then, the artist has become a well-oiled hit machine with a streak of successful songs like “Safe” and “Better“. Additionally, he has created songs for many artists and even served for several seasons as a beloved judge on “The Voice” Germany. For the German national broadcaster, which has struggled in recent years to secure a high placement in the Grand Final, the singer might be the winning card they so desperately need. His rich stage experience in front of massive audiences, combined with a proven ability to produce pop anthems that appeal to an international audience, makes him an ideal candidate who can restore Germany’s lost honor at Eurovision.
Cloudy June:
Cloudy June, a native of Berlin, Germany, was born on October 19th, 1998, and is 27 years old. Her musical style moves along the spectrum of alternative pop, indie, and touches of dark pop. Her songs are recognized for their edgy lyrics and unfiltered female empowerment. She owes her big breakthrough largely to her staggering success on social media, where her songs such as “FU In My Head” and “High Waist to Hell” went viral at record speed. These hits quickly accumulated tens of millions of streams across streaming platforms, establishing her as a new, fresh, and promising voice in the modern music scene.
In 2025, the singer took part in the German Eurovision national selection with the intriguing and bold song “If Jesus Saw What We Did Last Night“, but to much surprise and disappointment, she did not qualify for the Grand Final. Her early elimination caused a real uproar among fans of the contest, many of whom saw it as a critical and severe mistake by the jury panel. Harsh claims and concerns regarding unfair judging toward her even surfaced on social media, especially given the widespread feeling that significantly weaker songs and performances managed to secure a spot in the final at her expense.
AYLIVA:
Elif Akar, performing under the stage name AYLIVA, a native of Recklinghausen, Germany, was born on April 4th, 1998, and is 28 years old. Her unique musical direction is recognized for personal and vulnerable lyrics, a highly emotional vocal delivery, and rich productions that leave a lasting mark. She experienced her meteoric breakthrough into the mainstream in 2021 with the powerful debut single “Deine Schuld“, which quickly went viral on social media, garnered over 100 million streams, and marked her as one of the most fascinating, promising, and unique voices in the German music scene.
Since her breakthrough, the artist has released several successful songs such as “Wunder” and “Wie?“. Ayliva has cemented her status as one of the most promising breakthrough acts in German music today, with a streak of successful albums that reached the top of the charts, sold-out performances in massive arenas, and collaborations with the leading names in the industry.
Here are several additional artists who are capable and deserving of representing Germany at Eurovision 2027: Loi, Molly Sue, Balbina, Patty Gurdy, Anica Russo, Bodine Monet, Aly Rayn, and Ryk.
Who Should Represent San Marino At Eurovision 2027?
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Angie:
Angelica Paola Ibba, who performs under the stage name Angie, is a native of the town of Uta in Sardinia, was born on April 14th, 2001, and is 25 years old. Her musical style relies on contemporary international pop, and she is influenced by modern stars such as Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sabrina Carpenter. Additionally, the singer is influenced by Italian artists like Mahmood, who represented Italy at Eurovision 2019, which took place in Tel Aviv, and finished in second place with the hit “Soldi“.
In 2024, she participated in Sanremo Giovani, a festival dedicated to young and unknown singers between the ages of 16 and 30. There, the artist experienced her first breakthrough and received a lot of love from the Italian audience. For San Marino, this would be an absolutely brilliant choice for the Eurovision Song Contest. Angie brings with her a refreshing, edgy, and feminine breeze that has not been common among San Marino’s representatives over the years. She could represent the turning point that San Marino so desperately needs and is even capable of giving them their highest result ever in the big contest.
Elisa:
Elisa Toffoli, known to the wider public by her first name Elisa, a native of Trieste, Italy, was born on December 19th, 1977, and is 48 years old. Her musical style presents a virtuosic combination of pop, alternative rock, and electronic touches, and she is recognized for her exceptional vocal abilities and rare musical intelligence. She experienced her global breakthrough as early as the late 90s, and since then has become a household name in the Italian music industry with dozens of hits, numerous award wins, and a rich, emotional repertoire that has accumulated tens of millions of streams.
Throughout decades of activity, the artist has proven that she is a creator who never stops for a moment, collaborating with the best producers and continuing to redefine the boundaries of Italian pop. Choosing a singer of her magnitude, with such an impressive track record, constitutes a significant statement of intent. She is expected to take San Marino to the Grand Final relatively easily, provided she represents the country with a song perfectly tailored to her.
Elettra Lamborghini:
Elettra Lamborghini, a native of Bologna, Italy, was born on May 17th, 1994, and is 32 years old. She has built a personal brand empire around an uncompromising combination of music, extravagant charisma, and an unforgettable television presence. Her musical style navigates the intersection of Southern European reggaeton and energetic, upbeat pop, being recognized for cheeky hits like “Pem Pem” and “Musica (E il resto scompare)“.
She made her massive breakthrough onto the center of the Italian stage through the combination of an impressive musical career, featuring hundreds of millions of streams across various streaming platforms, and several appearances on beloved reality television shows. The artist is a performer with an abundance of uncompromising energy who brings incredibly high self-confidence to the stage. She does not try to be a classical singer with breathtaking vocals, but rather delivers a show that lifts the entire audience into the air.
Ana Mena:
Ana Mena, a native of Estepona, Spain, was born on February 25th, 1997, and is 29 years old. She is one of the biggest stars in Latin and European pop today, known for her ability to produce massive hits that accumulate hundreds of millions of streams. She made her breakthrough as a child in the entertainment industry, and since then has established her status as an artist who bridges genres, with prominent performances on the Sanremo stage and a repertoire that combines upbeat pop with distinct Latin touches.
The singer performed in 2022 with the song “Duecentomila Ore“, which did not achieve much success at the festival and finished in 24th place, second to last. Despite the lack of success at the festival, the artist is considered particularly beloved across Europe. Unfortunately, she will likely not manage to represent Italy due to the fierce competition at the festival, but she has a decent chance of winning the Sanmarinese national selection and representing the small country with honor at the coveted contest.
Here are several additional artists who are capable and deserving of representing San Marino at Eurovision 2027: ANNA, Loredana Bertè, Leon Faun and Valentina Monetta.
If you’ve made it this far, you are more than welcome to stay updated with our weekly article series. This is a great opportunity to discover new music and artists from all over Europe – and who knows, maybe we’ll get to see one of them on the coveted Eurovision stage in Bulgaria! Are there other artists you think should represent Bulgaria, Germany, and San Marino? Let us know in the comments!
In our next article, we will cover North Macedonia, Greece, and Switzerland.
Eurovision 2027 will take place for the first time in its history in Bulgaria, following the country’s victory in Eurovision 2026 with the song “Bangaranga” performed by the singer Dara.
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