Part ten: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Belgium, Croatia, and Georgia at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Check out our choices.
Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are underway, and the list of participating countries is almost completely finalized. While everyone awaits official announcements regarding each nation’s representative, we decided to look ahead and reveal the artists who must compete in the contest. This time, we reveal the artists who must represent Belgium, Croatia, and Georgia in the coveted contest. Here is the list of artists for whom the Eurovision Song Contest is the ultimate platform for exposure.
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Who Should Represent Belgium at Eurovision 2027?
Aqua Riyaz:
Aqua Riyaz (stage name of Justin Degryse), is a young and promising Belgian-Filipino singer-songwriter who brings a dreamy indie-pop style that captivates you from the very first second. His first breakthrough came when he participated in “The Voice Kids Belgium”, where his viral cover of Billie Eilish‘s song “Lovely” took social media by storm and gained millions of views. Aqua not only participated but also won the contest under the guidance of mentor Laura Tesoro, who represented Belgium at Eurovision 2016 with the song “What’s The Pressure”, finishing tenth with 181 points.
Since then, he has continued to establish his status in the music scene thanks to his delicate and unique falsetto voice and the release of successful singles such as “Could You Be My Moon”. Aqua’s ability to combine personal and exposed lyrics with modern and rich productions gives him a truly unique artistic identity. His mesmerizing live vocal accuracy, emotional singing, and effortless yet hypnotic stage presence grant Belgium tremendous potential to present an unforgettable show and achieve an impressive result in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Chérine:
Chérine (full name Chérine Mroue), is a young and promising Belgian singer-songwriter who brings a contemporary, colorful, and unique pop style in French. Her first breakthrough to public awareness came following her participation in leading musical reality shows, including “The Voice France” and “The Voice van Vlaanderen”, where she captured the audience and judges with her explosive energy, charisma, and special vocal timbre.
Eurovision fans know Chérine mainly from her participation in the local national selection “Eurosong 2023” with the catchy and upbeat song “Ça m’ennuie pas”. Although she did not win the national selection, her performance became one of the most talked-about and beloved of the season, and the song achieved great success on the charts and social media. The combination of live vocal accuracy, liberating stage presence, and Chérine’s addictive charisma gives Belgium tremendous potential to present a captivating, colorful, and unforgettable show on the Eurovision stage.
Mentissa:
Mentissa (full name Mentissa Eleonore Aziza), is a successful Belgian singer-songwriter who brings a powerful and emotional soul-pop style alongside upbeat hits. Her big breakthrough to international awareness came in 2021 when she participated in the tenth season of “The Voice France”, where she reached the final under the mentorship of renowned French singer and songwriter Vianney. Many Eurovision fans know her thanks to her participation in the Belgian national selection “Eurosong 2025” with the song “Désolée“.
Following the show, Mentissa leveraged the momentum and released her successful debut single “Et bam“, written by Vianney. The song became a massive hit in France and Belgium, garnering tens of millions of streams and earning her nominations for prestigious music awards. Since then, she has released her acclaimed debut album “La vingtaine” and embarked on successful concert tours across Europe. Mentissa’s phenomenal vocal range and vocal precision accompanied by raw emotion, give Belgium tremendous potential to deliver a breathtaking performance and achieve a particularly high placement in the coveted contest.
Pommelien Thijs:
Pommelien Thijs is a highly successful Belgian singer, songwriter, and actress, and one of the most prominent and talked-about names in the Belgian pop and entertainment scene in recent years. Her first breakthrough in acting and singing came in the hit youth series “#LikeMe”, where she quickly captivated audiences. Her major musical exposure to the general public came with the massive hit “Nu Wij Niet Meer Praten” in collaboration with Dutch singer Jaap Reesema, which topped the music charts in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Since then, Thijs has established her status as a top-tier pop star thanks to a string of hits such as “Atlas”, and her successful album “Per Ongeluk”, which won critical acclaim and prestigious music awards. Beyond her thriving musical career, she maintains an impressive acting career, including a leading role in the hit Netflix series “Knokke Off” (“High Tides”), which became an international hit. The combination of impressive vocal abilities, rich stage experience, endless charisma, and Pommelien’s modern style gives Belgium tremendous potential to present a sweeping, sparkling show and achieve an extraordinary result at Eurovision.
Who Should Represent Croatia at Eurovision 2027?
Ema Bubić:
Ema Bubić is a young and promising Croatian singer and songwriter who brings a unique, delicate yet powerful vocal tone, alongside an emotional and touching stage presence. She began her journey in the local music scene thanks to emotional performances combining deep ballads with a contemporary alternative-pop sound, making her one of the most intriguing prospects in Croatian music.
Her breakthrough and significant exposure to Eurovision fans came following her participation in the Croatian national selection “Dora 2026”, where she performed the song “Vrijeme Za Nas”. Bubić conquered the stage with an emotional and authentic performance, exceptional vocal precision, and the ability to convey an emotional text in a powerful and sweeping manner. Her impressive vocal range, moving melodies, and ability to tell a story and convey a message so strongly without unnecessary effort grant Croatia tremendous potential to deliver a breathtaking performance and touch the hearts of all viewers.
IVXN:
IVXN (artistic name of Ivan Milić), is a talented Croatian singer, songwriter, and musician who brings a modern electro-pop style, up-to-date beats, and a unique, edgy style. His breakthrough in the local scene came thanks to his ability to combine contemporary pop productions, catchy lyrics, and sweeping energy, making him one of the most intriguing and talked-about names in Croatian music.
His significant musical exposure to Eurovision fans came following his participation in the Croatian national selection “Dora 2025”, where he took the stage with the upbeat song “Monopol”. On stage, Ivan demonstrated electrifying stage presence and captivating charisma. Ivan’s sweeping energy and up-to-date style give Croatia tremendous potential to present a strong show and achieve an impressive result on the contest stage.
Marcela:
Marcela (full name Marcela Oroši), is a talented Croatian singer-songwriter who brings a modern pop-rock style, sweeping rhythms, and powerful presence. Her first breakthrough to public awareness came following her participation in the talent show “Hrvatska traži zvijezdu” (the Croatian version of “Idol”), where she stood out thanks to her unique, raspy vocal timbre and stage charisma. She later established her position in the local music scene as the lead singer of the pop-rock band Luminize, with which she also operated successfully in Holland and performed at prestigious festivals.
Her significant musical exposure to Eurovision fans came following her participation in the Croatian national selection “Dora” in 2024 with the song “Gasoline”, with which she conquered the stage and reached fourth place in the final. Her performance was characterized by explosive energy, captivating charisma, and impressive vocal control. Marcela’s live vocal accuracy, rich stage experience, and modern rocker style give Croatia tremendous potential to present a sweeping and unforgettable show and achieve an impressive result in Burgas.
Mia Negovetić:
Mia Negovetić is a successful Croatian singer, songwriter, and actress who brings an exceptional vocal range, captivating stage charisma, and a style ranging from dramatic ballads to powerful modern pop. Her first breakthrough came at age 13 when she won the talent show “Zvjezdice” and even captured international audiences when she performed on the American show “Little Big Shots”. Since then, she has established her status as one of Croatia’s most appreciated and prominent singers, and even dubbed successful movies like “Moana”.
Negovetić’s name is well known to Eurovision fans thanks to her multiple participations in the Croatian national selection “Dora”. In 2020, she was a hair’s breadth away from representing her country when she tied for second place with the song “When It Comes to You”, and returned to impress on the selection stage also in 2021 with the song “She’s Like a Dream” which earned her third place, and in 2022 with “Forgive Me (Oprosti)” (in English: “Forgive Me”), with which she finished once again in third place. The rich stage experience she has gained from a young age, phenomenal live vocal control, and her ability to translate raw emotion into a sweeping performance grant Croatia tremendous potential to deliver an unforgettable show and achieve an excellent result in the big contest.
Who Should Represent Georgia at Eurovision 2027?
Cira:
Cira (artistic name of Cira Kobiashvili), is a prominent Georgian singer-songwriter who brings a modern electro-pop style, catchy rhythms, and young, fresh energy. Her first breakthrough to local public awareness came following her participation in the talent show “The Voice Georgia”. Cira reached the advanced stages under the team of Anri Jokhadze, who represented Georgia at Eurovision 2012 with the song “I’m a Joker”.
Her uncompromising energy and captivating stage presence can help Georgia return to the grand final after failing to qualify in the past two years.
Gilava:
Gilava (artistic name of Sofiko Galaeva), is a Georgian-Russian singer-songwriter and producer who brings a unique electro-pop and indie-pop style with folkloric influences and a modern, dark, and edgy sound. She began establishing her place in the alternative music scene thanks to the release of prominent singles such as “Стабильно” (in English: “Stably”).
Gilava’s name occasionally comes up among contest fans as someone capable of bringing Georgia a current musical direction, slightly dark and full of character, far from generic pop territories. Gilava’s unique style and vocal power grant Georgia tremendous potential to deliver an extraordinary, sweeping, and unforgettable show and achieve an impressive result on the Eurovision stage.
Natalia Nakopia:
Natalia Nakopia is an esteemed Georgian singer-songwriter, composer, and producer who brings a unique combination of contemporary R&B, pop, and Georgian folkloric elements. Her breakthrough and musical exposure in the local scene came thanks to the release of the single “Blue Pill (ცისფერი აბი)”, which became a breakout hit and paved the way for a series of successful and diverse singles showcasing her constant artistic evolution and raw, personal lyricism.
Nakopia can bring Georgia a sophisticated musical direction, rich in atmosphere and highly artistic at the contest to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Nini Iris:
Nini Iris (artistic name of Nini Iris Baratashvili), is a Georgian singer-songwriter who brings a dramatic alt-pop and indie-rock style, a deep and raspy voice, and a mesmerizing stage presence. Her major international breakthrough came in 2023, when she participated in the 24th season of “The Voice” in the United States, where she turned all four chairs in the blind auditions with a breathtaking performance of “I See Red”. Nini was one of the most beloved contestants in the contest and reached the semifinal stage in Niall Horan‘s team.
Iris’s name has come up more than once among contest fans as a prominent and natural candidate to represent Georgia at Eurovision, thanks to her dramatic sound and international style, alongside original and acclaimed singles such as “Psycho”. According to numerous reports surfacing on social networks in 2025, Nini was supposed to represent Georgia in the contest with the song “Release Me”, but ultimately the Georgian national broadcaster sent Mariam Shengelia with “Freedom”. The phenomenal vocal range, live vocal control, and ability to bring electrifying energy to the stage give Georgia tremendous potential to deliver an unforgettable performance and achieve a very impressive result in the European contest.
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If you’ve made it this far, you are more than welcome to keep following the article series published every week on our site. This is a great opportunity to discover new music and artists from all over Europe, and who knows, maybe we will see one of these artists on the coveted contest stage in Bulgaria! Are there other artists who should represent Belgium, Croatia, and Georgia in your opinion? Tell us in the comments!
In the next article, we will focus on the next three countries: Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Albania.
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