Luxembourg Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation

Luxembourg Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL officially confirms its participation in Eurovision 2027 alongside a major three-year commitment The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL has officially confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria next May. Luxembourg becomes the eith country to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027, following Cyprus, Germany, North Macedonia, San Marino, Greece, Switzerland and the host country – Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Luxembourg Commit to Next Three Contests In a statement released by the national broadcaster earlier, Luxembourg confirmed that it will participate not only in Eurovision 2027, but also in 2028 and 2029: "RTL Luxembourg welcomes the decision of the Government to approve Luxembourg’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest for the next three editions. This decision provides the visibility and stability needed to continue developing the Eurovision project in Luxembourg and to strengthen the country’s presence on the European music scene". They further added: "Since its return to the competition in 2024, Luxembourg...
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Eurovision 2027: SWR Aims for Musical Diversity in the National Final

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

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 (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...
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The Surprising 2023 Roots of Dara’s Eurovision Hit

The Surprising 2023 Roots of Dara’s Eurovision Hit

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The creators of BANGARANGA reveals how the Eurovision 2026 winning song "BANGARANGA" started as an anonymous 2023 studio demo in Sofia Following the major win of Dara at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, The Bulgarian singer has revealed the secret to success at Eurovision 2026. The winning song of Eurovision 2026 was not born overnight in glamorous mega-studios as many tend to think. A surprising post recently uploaded to the social media platform Instagram reveals the fascinating story behind the track, disclosing that the major international hit actually began its journey as a completely anonymous and experimental studio session back in 2023, during an intimate songwriting camp held in the country that ultimately led to the crazy victory under the main stage lights. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ It all started when the young star walked into the recording studio of the Sofia Songwriting Camp, which took place at the Bulgarian Yastrebets Hotel. Waiting for her in that room were a...
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Eurovision 2027: Four Bulgarian Cities Bid to Host the Contest

Eurovision 2027: Four Bulgarian Cities Bid to Host the Contest

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following Dara's victory, BNT and the Bulgarian government evaluate hosting bids from Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas for Eurovision 2027 The landslide victory of Dara and the song "Bangaranga" last weekend on the grand final stage in Vienna has officially launched the preparations for Eurovision 2027 - which is expected to take place in Bulgaria. The country now faces its first complex task: choosing the host city and arena to accommodate dozens of delegations from across Europe. Currently, four different cities have officially entered the running and declared they will submit their bids to the government. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The Battle for Hosting Begins The capital city, Sofia, is currently seen as the consensus and main favorite among fans and organizers, mainly due to its developed logistical infrastructure, hotel capacity, and arena sizes that meet the strict standards of the EBU. However, the race is far from over; three other major cities in the country - Burgas, Plovdiv,...
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Eurovision 2026 Results: Dara Wins Bulgaria’s First Victory

Eurovision 2026 Results: Dara Wins Bulgaria’s First Victory

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dara wins Eurovision 2026 for Bulgaria with "Bangaranga" as Israel’s Noam Bettan finishes runner-up in Vienna. Just moments ago, the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 came to an end in Vienna, Austria, with breathtaking drama as Dara was crowned the winner of the competition. Israel and its representative, Noam Bettan, finished in second place. The Bulgarian singer secured her country’s first-ever Eurovision victory with the song "Bangaranga", which received a total of 516 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The Grand Final, held at the Wiener Stadhalle, featured performances from 25 countries and concluded with a rare moment of tension as the Bulgarian singer and Israeli artist Noam Bettan stood head-to-head on the scoreboard. Ultimately, after the winner was announced, 173 points separated first and second place. Bulgaria finished first with 204 points from the juries and 312 points from the public vote - effectively winning both voting groups. Place Country Song and Artist Points Televote Jury Running Order 1 Bulgaria "Bangaranga" - DARA 516 312 204 12 2 Israel "Michelle" - Noam Bettan 343 220 123 3 3 Romania "Choke Me"...
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Cyprus’ First Rehearsal: Antigoni Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Cyprus’ First Rehearsal: Antigoni Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Jalla". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Vienna is burning: Cyprus shifted gears in the first rehearsal and proved that when it comes to a Mediterranean celebration, they have no competition. The singer Antigoni, Cyprus' representative, arrived in Austria with one clear goal - to turn the hall into the biggest party in town. This is a visual display of power that stretches the known boundaries of the competition stage and generates immediate interest at every given moment on the Eurovision 2026 stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Cyprus' First Rehearsal: More Details Under the stage lights in Vienna, the artist performed her song "Jalla" dressed in a sparkling white "Aphrodite" dress, looking as if it were specially tailored for the hot summer nights of Nicosia. The song, which will be performed eighth in the second semi-final on May 14th, opens with an impressive visual...
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Armenia’s First Rehearsal: Simon Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Armenia’s First Rehearsal: Simon Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Armenia’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Simon, held his first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Paloma Rumba". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The phrase "breaking the mold" took on a whole new meaning today on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, as the Armenian singer Simon turned his first rehearsal for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, into a display of primal and uninhibited liberation. The audience in the arena was left speechless by the explosive energy of the artist who decided to turn song number 6 in the second semi-final into a particularly loud declaration of independence. This is not just a musical performance, but a spectacle of well-orchestrated anarchy that leaves viewers with a high pulse and a strong desire to join the celebration. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Armenia's First Rehearsal: More Details At the beginning of the performance of "Paloma Rumba" (in English: "Dove Rumba"), Simon is situated within a seemingly buttoned-up office environment, but it quickly...
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Montengro’s First Rehearsal: Tamara Živković Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Montengro’s First Rehearsal: Tamara Živković Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Tamara Živković, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Nova Zora." Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna, Austria, was painted in burning black and red this evening as Montenegro and the Montenegrin singer Tamara Zivkovic revealed a performance bordering on a dark and jarring ritual that caught everyone off guard. Tamara did not arrive in Austria just to sing; she came to take over the audience's consciousness through a visual spectacle unseen before on the contest stage. This is a bold artistic statement that questions everything previously assumed about the balance of power in the first semi-final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Montenegro's First Rehearsal: More Details Tamara took to her first rehearsal dressed in a corset studded with black gemstones and a dramatic ruff collar, creating a look reminiscent of a mythological figure from another world. The blackened makeup and dark lipstick gave her a menacing...
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Eurovision 2026 Commercial Breaks Confirmed for Vienna Broadcasts

Eurovision 2026 Commercial Breaks Confirmed for Vienna Broadcasts

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 commercial break schedule confirmed for Vienna while hinting at complex staging for several entries Just before the start of artist rehearsals for Eurovision 2026, the final timings for commercial breaks during the broadcasts have been released. These intervals cover both semi-finals and the Grand Final. The placement of these breaks is highly significant due to their potential impact on the level of exposure for participating entries, as well as their role in facilitating the construction of elaborate stage sets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Semi-Final Breakdown During the first semi-final, a break has been scheduled following the entry from Georgia, with Italy appearing immediately upon the return to the broadcast. A second pause will occur after the performance from Germany and prior to Belgium taking the stage. In the second semi-final, advertisements will be aired after France and before the song from Armenia. An additional break in the live broadcast will take place after the performance from Denmark,...
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Serbia: Protests at RTS Over Israel’s Presence in Eurovision 2026

Serbia: Protests at RTS Over Israel’s Presence in Eurovision 2026

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Protesters at RTS in Belgrade demand a boycott of Eurovision 2026 due to the inclusion of the Israeli entry by Kan A small group of protesters, organized under the initiative Naš pRoTeSt (Our Protest), recently held a demonstration in front of the building of the Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, in Belgrade. The protesters demanded that the national broadcaster boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, claiming that the country's participation alongside Israel constitutes a legitimization of its policies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Small Scale Protest in Belgrade During the demonstration, organizers called on RTS to withdraw from the competition, asked local Serbian artists to cancel their performances, and urged business owners in the capital not to screen the contest broadcasts. Instead, the protesters suggested holding alternative events focusing on Palestinian culture and the situation in Gaza. Despite the media attention, it is important to emphasize that this was a small group of protesters that does...
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