Adiel Shtainmetz, Author at EuroMix

iTV Confirms Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2027 Participation

October 1, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Azerbaijani national broadcaster iTV has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, following recent struggles and fan petitions. The Azerbaijani national broadcaster iTV has confirmed Azerbaijan's participation in Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Azerbaijan is the 31st country to confirm its participation in the coveted contest. Among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Bulgaria (the host country), Canada (which will participate for the first time), Finland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom. According to an initial report by the Greek website eurovision.fun, Azerbaijan officially confirms its participation in the coveted contest. At the moment, it has not yet been announced how Azerbaijan will select its next representative for the competition. It remains to be seen whether Azerbaijan will continue with its usual method - an internal selection - or diversify and opt for a transparent national selection open to the general public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After...

Eurovision 2027: Czechia To Withdraw Over ČT Budget Cuts

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Adiel ShtainmetzNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Proposed changes to Czech media laws force national broadcaster ČT to pull out of Eurovision 2027 amid severe budget cuts. Stormy political debates surrounding a proposed media law in Czechia have forced the country to withdraw from Eurovision 2027, which is scheduled to take place in Bulgaria. Sweeping changes to the funding model of the Czech national broadcaster ČT have led to unprecedented budget cuts, compelling the national broadcaster to pull out of costly international events like Eurovision, despite strong performances in recent years. The Czech government is advancing legislation that partially uncouples the national broadcaster's budget from traditional radio and television license fees. The proposed bill has sparked widespread opposition, with approximately 300 objections and comments already submitted against the current draft. It's important to emphasize that the EBU has yet addresed to address the news of the Czech's newspaper Aktuálně.cz about Czechia's withdrawal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Financial Crisis at National Broadcaster ČT Deputy Director of the Czech national...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent Latvia, Finland and Austria

September 30, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

Part six: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Latvia, Finland, and Austria at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Read our full list below. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are officially underway, and the list of participating countries is taking shape. While everyone awaits official announcements about each nation's representatives, we have decided to get ahead of the curve and spotlight the artists who deserve to compete. This time, we reveal the acts that must represent Latvia, Finland, and Austria in the upcoming event. Below is the list of artists for whom the Eurovision Song Contest is the ultimate platform and exposure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their country at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and remember the acts we selected in previous features. Who Should Represent Latvia at Eurovision 2027? Click on the song title to listen! The Ludvig: The Ludvig, or by his real name Jēkabs...

RAI Announces Sanremo 2027 Rules: Huge Change for Italy at Eurovision

September 22, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two different winners at Sanremo 2027: The Italian Eurovision entry will now be chosen on the fourth night, alongside strict AI bans. The Italian national broadcaster (RAI) has published the official regulations for the 77th edition of the Sanremo Festival, which will take place between February 16th and 20th, 2027, at the Teatro Ariston. The most dramatic innovation in the rulebook brings one of the biggest changes in the modern history of the competition: the winner of the Sanremo Festival will no longer automatically win the right to represent Italy at Eurovision. How exactly will the representative be chosen? The full details are below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A New Sanremo's Era The Italian national broadcaster published the official regulations for Sanremo 2027, set to be held between February 16th and 20th under the artistic direction of Stefano De Martino. This year, 24 artists are expected to compete, but the most dramatic news concerns the identity of the Eurovision...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent Italy, Israel and Romania

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Part five: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Italy, Israel, and Romania 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 must compete. We continue with the next countries to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027: Italy, Israel, and Romania. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their country at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and get a reminder of the artists we chose in the previous articles. Who Should Represent Italy at Eurovision 2027? Click the song title to listen! Clara: Clara Soccini, known simply by her first name Clara, was born...

VRT Gets Extension: Will The Country Participate at Eurovision 2027?

September 16, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); VRT receives an extension from the EBU regarding Belgium's Eurovision 2027 participation while ongoing discussions take place. Will Belgium be part of Eurovision 2027? As of now, the answer remains unclear. The Flemish national broadcaster VRT has yet to make a final decision regarding the country's participation in the contest, even though yesterday, September 15th, was the official deadline for participation confirmation. However, VRT received an extension from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to continue discussions surrounding concerns raised by the Flemish national broadcaster, with the final decision expected to be announced at a later date. According to VRT, the Flemish national broadcaster is in an ongoing dialogue with the EBU regarding issues it raised in the past. The talks between the parties have not yet concluded, which is why Belgium chose not to make a final decision regarding its participation in Eurovision 2027 at this stage (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Discussions Focus on Israel and EBU Regulations At the...

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 Countries Will Comepte In Thailand

September 11, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bangkok will host the first Eurovision Asia on November 14th, 2026, with 11 countries competing in the EBU and Voxovation-produced contest. History in Bangkok: The Eurovision Song Contest expands to Asia for the first time. In the 70th year of the European song contest, the mega-brand crosses the continent's borders! The first Eurovision Asia will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, and will be broadcast live from Bangkok, Thailand's capital. The planned event marks a peak moment for Asian music, sharing it with the international audience. Viewers worldwide will be able to closely follow the national finals of each country, take an active part in the voting, and directly influence the identity of the songs that will be performed on the big stage in Bangkok. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Participating Countries and Selected Acts Click on the song title to listen! 11 countries will participate this year in Eurovision Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea,...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent The UK, Canada And Denmark

September 2, 2026September 16, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Part four: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent the United Kingdom, Canada, and Denmark 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 continue with the next countries to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027: the United Kingdom, Canada, and Denmark. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their country at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and get a reminder of the artists we chose in the previous articles. Who Should Represent the UK at Eurovision 2027? Click the song title to listen! Grace Gachot: Grace Gachot is a...

Eurovision 2027: SBS Confirms That Australia Will Compete in Burgas

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SBS officially confirms that Australia will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, joining 22 other confirmed participating countries. The Australian national broadcaster SBS confirmed today that Australia will participate in Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Australia becomes the 23rd country to officially confirm its participation in the contest. Among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Bulgaria (host country), Canada (making its contest debut), Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Australia Select Its Entry? As mentioned, Australia confirmed its participation today for Eurovision 2027, which will take place for the first time in Burgas, Bulgaria. Since 2023, Australia has selected its entries via internal selection, and it appears Australia will adopt this method again this year, though SBS has yet to make an official announcement regarding the selection process. From 2019 to 2022, Australia selected its entries and songs for the contest through the...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent Cyprus, Luxembourg and Norway

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Norway 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 continue with the next countries to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027: Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Norway. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their country at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and get a reminder of the artists we chose in the previous articles. Who Should Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2027? Click the song title to listen! Markella: Markella Assimakis or by her stage name, Markella, is a Greek-Norwegian artist...