Adiel Shtainmetz, Author at EuroMix

JIVA Delivers a Powerful Second Rehearsal for Azerbaijan in Vienna

May 8, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); JIVA takes the stage for her second rehearsal at Eurovision 2026, performing a powerful rendition of "Just Go" in Vienna. In the last few moments, a first glimpse was revealed from the second rehearsal of the Azerbaijani singer JIVA, who will represent her country at Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, Austria. The ballad "Just Go" was given a powerful performance by the artist, who demonstrated impressive vocal and stage abilities. Could the momentum from this successful rehearsal be what grants Azerbaijan the long-awaited ticket to the Grand Final and creates the competition’s biggest surprise against all expectations? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The short video published from the second rehearsal of the Azerbaijani entry at Eurovision 2026 presents a powerful moment where JIVA banishes the man who caused her suffering, thereby choosing her freedom and independence. The Azerbaijani singer performs the song vocally in an excellent and precise manner. Dirty Secrets on the Eurovision Stage The performance quickly transforms into a...

Luxembourg’s Second Rehearsal: Eva Marija Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eva Marija delivers a theatrical second rehearsal for Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, featuring immersive nature visuals and a dreamlike multi-layered dress. For three minutes, the Eurovision stage in Vienna ceased to feel like a concert hall and transformed into a vast digital forest. From the very first moment, Eva Marija commands attention with a performance built like a living, breathing fantasy world that erupts from every corner of the arena. As the performance of "Mother Nature" begins, the LED screens are covered in wild nature textures, deep earth tones, and vegetation that gradually spreads across the stage. Hovering butterflies, flocks of birds, and flowers that bloom in time with the music surround the singer, creating an immersive visual experience. Rather than standing in the center and letting the graphics do the work, the artist is fully immersed in the action: she runs, spins, and reacts to every change on the screens, becoming an integral part of the ecosystem...

Bulgaria’s Second Rehearsal: Dara Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

May 8, 2026May 9, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dara showcases a revamped version of "Bangaranga" during Bulgaria's second rehearsal in Vienna, featuring an energetic exorcism ritual and stunning visual effects. It appears viewers are in for an exceptionally energetic opening to the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, as a first glimpse from the second rehearsal of Dara with her song "Bangaranga" was revealed in recent minutes. This is a performance that rises several levels above her appearance in the Bulgarian national selection, with the tempo of the song having changed significantly from the version previously known to fans. Dara is accompanied by a team of dancers who create a sense of absolute frenzy on stage. European audiences are expected to witness a powerful display that combines ancient tradition with dark, modern pop. Watch Bulgaria's second rehearsal: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Bulgaria's Second Rehearsal: More Details The entry, performing as song number one in the second semi-final, arrived to leave a mark, and Dara appears on...

Eurovision 2026: Daniel Žižka Delivers Masterful Second Rehearsal for Czechia

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Daniel Žižka delivered a visually stunning second rehearsal for Czechia at Eurovision 2026, featuring an infinity mirror illusion for his song "Crossroads". Daniel Žižka provided one of the most impressive rehearsals seen so far in Vienna. The second rehearsal presented a new level of perfection, from the clean vocal performance to the spectacular and meticulous visual effects. Czechia showcased an impressive package today that marks it as one of the most stable and polished contenders in this year's competition, which features 35 participating nations. Is Czechia on its way to surprising everyone and reaching its highest placement to date in the coveted contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎ The short video released from Czechia's second rehearsal for Eurovision 2026 opened with an extraordinary visual display of the song "Crossroads". Four giant mirrors created an optical illusion of an infinite number of Daniels on the main stage. This was a mesmerizing sight thanks to the ingenious use of lighting and...

Eurovision 2026: EBU Rejects Switzerland’s Live Instrument Request

May 7, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s Veronica Fusaro will not perform "Alice" with live guitar at Eurovision 2026 despite Finland’s approved live violin request. A dramatic development has emerged ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, raising fresh questions about the decision-making process of the European Broadcasting Union. Switzerland’s representative, Veronica Fusaro, who will perform "Alice" in Vienna, requested permission from the EBU to play guitar live on stage after Finland was granted an unprecedented exception allowing Linda Lampenius to perform live violin during the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why Finland Was Approved - And Switzerland Was Not Many Eurovision fans speculated that Fusaro might follow Finland’s example after images from her first rehearsal showed her holding a guitar connected to a transmitter. This immediately sparked discussions among fans about whether Switzerland had also secured an exception for live instrumentation. Switzerland’s Head of Delegation, Andrea Vogel, quickly clarified that Fusaro’s performance will fully comply with EBU regulations, meaning there will be no live guitar...

Vienna To Launch Eurovision 2026 With Massive Drone Show

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF and Cyberdrone will launch Eurovision 2026 at Schönbrunn Palace with 3,000 drones honoring the Austrian winners: Udo Jürgens, Conchita Wurst, and JJ. On Monday, April 27th, Austria’s largest drone show will kick off Eurovision 2026. Approximately 3,000 drones will illuminate the skies above Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, depicting various figures, including the three Austrian Eurovision winners: Udo Jürgens, who won for Austria for the first time in 1966 with "Merci, Chérie", the history-making drag artist Conchita Wurst, who brought the trophy home in 2014 with "Rise Like A Phoenix", and the latest winner, JJ, who triumphed in 2025 with "Wasted Love". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael Krön, Executive Producer of Eurovision 2026, shared his excitement regarding the grand event: "I am very happy that the Eurovision production team, together with the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, and the drone company 'Cyberdrone', are managing to bring this extraordinary event to Vienna. With the Eurovision drone show, we are making a...

Finland Leads Eurovision 2026 Top 5 Odds as New Markets Open

April 14, 2026 by Adiel ShtainmetzNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland’s Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen dominate Eurovision 2026 betting odds, while France, Denmark, and Noam Bettan follow in the Top 5. With only about a month to go before Eurovision 2026, additional betting categories continue to open, predicting outcomes beyond the general winner of the coveted competition. According to the updated data from the newest category - "Which countries will finish in the top five?" - the clear favorite to win the competition, Finland, sits in first place with a significant lead. The nation is represented by Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen and the song "Liekinheitin" (in English: "Flamethrower"). Following the leaders, Denmark and France occupy the next spots, while Israel and Noam Bettan are currently ranked in fourth place with 46%. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland Dominates Multiple Betting Categories At the center of the Eurovision 2026 betting tables stands Finland, which continues to dominate the top spot not only in the...

Poland: A Dramatic Change in Alicja’s Eurovision 2026 Performance Revealed

March 23, 2026March 25, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland at Eurovision 2026: Alicja unveils that her Eurovision 2026 performance of “Pray” will be completely different from her national final performance, promising an artistic redesign that will surprise viewers in Vienna. Alicja, Poland’s representative for Eurovision 2026 with her song “Pray”, has revealed in a video shared by the Polish national broadcaster, TVP, and across social media that her Eurovision stage performance will differ entirely from the national final. Instead, the singer is currently developing a new, refreshing concept for her upcoming performance. In the video, she mainly spoke about preparations and the creative changes that will ultimately be showcased on the main stage in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A fresh artistic direction During the video, Alicja shared that together with her staging team, they decided to go for a different artistic approach and a newly designed concept for her act. “I can’t wait to show Eurovision fans and millions of viewers around the world the final result of the...

Listen: Noam Bettan Reveald His Entry “Michelle” For Eurovision 2026

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by Adiel ShtainmetzNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan revealed the song "Michelle", which he'll perform on the Eurovision stage in May. Listen to the song. "Michelle" is the title of the song to be performed by singer Noam Bettan, who will represent Israel in the second half of the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, to be held on May 12 in Vienna, Austria. The song was written by Yuval Raphael, Tzlil Klifi, and Nadav Aharoni - three prominent figures in the Israeli music scene, with Yuval Raphael, who represented Israel in the previous Eurovision as a singer. Noam Bettan also joined the list of lyricists. The Israeli entry for Eurovision was revealed this evening during a special broadcast aired on the Israeli Public Broadcaster, KAN 11. The show featured the song’s creators alongside members of the selection committee who chose Israel’s entry for the contest. Hila Korach hosted the event, and during the broadcast, Bettan performed with Yuval Raphael...

Australia: Delta Goodrem To Perform “Eclipse” At Eurovision 2026

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia at Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem to perform "Eclipse" at Eurovision 2026. Listen to the song. "Eclipse" is the title of the song that will be performed by beloved Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who will represent Australia in the second half of the second semi-final at Eurovision 2026 on May 14. The song was written by Delta, together with Ferras AlQaisi, Jonas Myrin, and Michael Fatkin. The song presents a powerful and almost cosmic love story — one that feels as if the universe itself conspires to unite two people. The imagery of moonlit shadows, stars in the sky, and planets aligning emphasizes a sense of destiny and perfect timing — a love that didn’t happen by chance but was written in the stars. The connection between the two is described as a rare moment when time stands still, the world fades away, and only love exists. In the chorus, the emotion intensifies with the words “One touch, one...