Austria: The Eurovision 2026 Representative Will Be Selected Internally!

Austria: The Eurovision 2026 Representative Will Be Selected Internally!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria at Eurovision: As 2025 winner JJ processes his victory, Austria is gearing up for Eurovision 2026 and announces an internal selection for its next representative. Just hours after singer JJ triumphed in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final with "Wasted Love," Austria is still absorbing its third win in the contest’s history. Now, the selection method for the country’s Eurovision 2026 representative has been revealed. According to an official announcement broadcast by the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, Austria will once again choose its entrant through an internal selection process, similar to recent years-but with an interesting twist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s Selection: Internal Process with a Twist In a recent interview on Austria’s public channel, Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz, the content director, confirmed that Austria will again use an internal selection model, but this time will also allow for an open submission phase. This means that songwriters, composers, singers, and producers will be able to submit entries. Following...
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After Winning First Place at Eurovision – Austria Announces: Preparations for Eurovision 2026 Have Already Begun

After Winning First Place at Eurovision – Austria Announces: Preparations for Eurovision 2026 Have Already Begun

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria at Eurovision 2025: Just hours after its victory, Austria is already planning the next contest. What can we expect from Eurovision 2026? Austria is wasting no time looking back. Just hours after winning the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, singer JJ-who clinched victory with the song "Wasted Love"-declared that he "feels like a dream has come true." Now, the first signs are emerging that this dream is set to continue: the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, has officially announced that preparations for Eurovision 2026-set to be held in Austria-are already underway, unveiling a series of special programs to mark the country’s third win in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrians Move Fast: Work Began Immediately After the Victory Announcement Immediately after the broadcast ended in Basel, the Austrian national broadcaster ORF confirmed that preparations for the next Eurovision had already begun. A celebratory press conference featuring Roland Weißmann (CEO of the national broadcaster), Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz (Director of Programming), Stefan...
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Drama in Spain: Call for Investigation Following Massive Support for Yuval Raphael!

Drama in Spain: Call for Investigation Following Massive Support for Yuval Raphael!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: The public has spoken, but Spain demands an investigation. Why is the Spanish national broadcaster seeking to review the Spanish audience’s vote in Eurovision 2025? A storm is brewing in Spain following the overwhelming support received by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, from Spanish viewers. Despite the Spanish jury awarding Israel zero points, the Spanish public voted differently: 12 points-the maximum score-were given to Israel via the public vote. Now, the Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE, is demanding a comprehensive review of the voting process, effectively challenging its validity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 142,000 Voters-But RTVE Rejects the Result The Spanish national broadcaster received only preliminary data from the European Broadcasting Union regarding the Spanish vote, indicating that 142,688 public votes were cast in the grand final. According to the report, votes were submitted via 7,283 phone calls, 23,840 SMS messages, and 111,565 online votes through the official app....
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Austria’s City Showdown After Eurovision Victory: Which City Will Host Eurovision 2026?

Austria’s City Showdown After Eurovision Victory: Which City Will Host Eurovision 2026?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Behind the scenes of Eurovision 2026 preparations: which cities are competing to host the next contest-and which have already withdrawn from the race? Just hours after singer JJ won the Eurovision 2025 grand final with the song "Wasted Love," Austria is beginning to process its third victory in the history of the contest. Now, a new and intriguing question arises: which city will host Eurovision 2026? As of now, five cities have already announced their intention to submit bids-though two of them have stated they are dropping out of the race. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wels: Proposing a New Exhibition Hall – But Odds Are Low The city of Wels, Austria’s eighth largest, has expressed genuine interest in hosting the international contest. According to a statement from the municipality, the plan is to submit a proposal featuring a new exhibition hall, which is set to replace the current "Messe Wels" venue. Wels is located...
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After Securing Second Place – Suspension on Social Media: What’s Behind the Blocking of Yuval Raphael’s Twitter Account?

After Securing Second Place – Suspension on Social Media: What’s Behind the Blocking of Yuval Raphael’s Twitter Account?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: Just after the success at Eurovision, why was Yuval Raphael’s Twitter account suspended-and why now, right after the grand final? Last night, Israel achieved a particularly impressive result at Eurovision 2025, as the country’s representative, Yuval Raphael, finished in second place at the grand final held in Basel, Switzerland. This marks Israel’s best result since Netta Barzilai’s victory in 2018, and the third time in history that Israel has ended as Eurovision’s runner-up. Today, a new controversy surrounds Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025, as her official account was temporarily suspended by the "X" platform (formerly Twitter). The screen displayed when accessing the "@YuvalRaphael_IL" profile delivered a clear message: “Account suspended. X suspends accounts that violate the rules”-without providing any further information. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Suspension at a Particularly Sensitive Time – Following the Grand Final Results The timing of this event-just days after the Eurovision final in Basel-is what draws the most...
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Eurovision 2025: The Grand Final – Dress Rehearsal: Everything Happening On Stage!

Eurovision 2025: The Grand Final – Dress Rehearsal: Everything Happening On Stage!

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the second dress rehearsal of the second semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel. One by one, Norway, Luxembourg, Estonia, Israel, Lithuania, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Austria, Iceland, Latvia, The Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Poland, Germany, Greece, Armenia, Switzerland, Malta, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, France, San Marino and Albania, will take the stage. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Today at 13:30 CET, the first dress rehearsal began ahead of the grand final broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Saturday, May 17). We’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Basel. Make sure to click the refresh button so you can continue following along during the rehearsals! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The show opens with a video featuring the hosts discovering that the trophy has not yet arrived at the Basel arena. The screen displays their...
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“I Was Afraid I’d Be Shot On Stage”: Eden Golan on the Terrifying Moments of Eurovision 2024

“I Was Afraid I’d Be Shot On Stage”: Eden Golan on the Terrifying Moments of Eurovision 2024

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What really happened behind the scenes in Malmö? Israel’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Eden Golan, reveals the secrets, traumas, and tears in a special candid interview. Eden Golan arrived at Eurovision 2024 carrying an unimaginable burden: representing a nation under attack while the entire world watched. Now, a year after that harrowing experience, she opens up in a deep and moving interview with Walla for journalists Nir Yahav and Sagiv Ben Nun, sharing her fears, anxieties, tears-and the moments she managed to rise above it all and find the strength to go on. “There were nights I couldn’t fall asleep. I dreamed someone would shoot me in the middle of my performance,” she confides with chilling honesty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “They Said I’m a Robot-But I’m the Most Sensitive Person in the World” The interview began with hosts Nir Yahav and Sagiv Ben Nun referencing a viral post by Eden “HaPashuta,” claiming she “looks...
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Azerbaijan’s Second Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Azerbaijan’s Second Rehearsal: Mamagama Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Mamagama, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Run With U“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s representatives, is the tenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song “Run With U“. Mamagama will perform as song number 10 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Azerbaijan's performance is bathed in intense red lighting, coming both from the stage floor and the LED screens. Behind the band, a yellow ring is suspended above them, with a small golden platform positioned at the back of the stage. Three dancers join the performance, stepping onto the stage in sync with the rhythm. The song is accompanied by a spectacular fire pyrotechnics display. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unique Staging  The staging takes place at the center of the stage, framed by a glowing halo on the floor, echoed by a smaller ring hanging above. The LED backdrop features a host...
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Portugal’s Second Rehearsal: NAPA Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Portugal’s Second Rehearsal: NAPA Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal’s Eurovision 2025 representative, NAPA, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Deslocado." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. NAPA, Portugal’s representative, were the seventh act to have their second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Deslocado". NAPA will perform as song number 7 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. In the video, the band members appear on a stage lit with blue lights. The main LED screen displays a white-blue moon, and each member of the band is shown in a long, slow close-up as the camera slowly moves between them. The moon is eventually replaced by skyscrapers that blend seamlessly with the blue lighting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design and Outfits While the band’s stage setup remains similar to what was seen at Festival da Canção, several new touches have been added for the Basel stage. The members now wear long-sleeved jackets or shirts in various colors, elevating...
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San Marino’s Second Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

San Marino’s Second Rehearsal: Gabry Ponte Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Gabry Ponte, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tutta L’Italia". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Gabry Ponte, San Marino's representative, is the eleventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Tutta L’Italia". Gabry will perform as song number 11 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Gabry is seen in the video at the center of the stage, standing at his familiar DJ booth. Beside him are the backup singers, wearing decorative masks. The LED screens display backgrounds from Italy, such as the famous Trevi Fountain, into which tourists toss coins. The performance is accompanied by extensive pyrotechnics, with fireworks exploding on stage while the LED screens light up with pink flowers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is definitely an unusual and creative staging for Eurovision – a performance where the masked singers aren’t the center of attention. The only clear comparison that...
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