Aviad Berger, Author at EuroMix

Malta: Baby Lasagna to perform at “MESC 2026” final!

December 26, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta’s national broadcaster PBS revealed that Baby Lasagba will perform as a special guest during the final of “MESC 2026” Baby Lasagna, who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2024 with the fan-favorite hit “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”, will take the stage at Malta’s national selection “MESC 2026” as a guest performer, the national broadcaster PBS announced. This move further strengthens the bond between the Eurovision Song Contest and the various national selections across Europe. It aims to give Malta’s competition a fresh, international flair that resonates with younger audiences. The appearance of Baby Lasagna, who finished second at Eurovision 2024 after winning the public vote and achieving massive success, is expected to draw strong interest from Eurovision fans across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the Maltese selection, 18 contestants will compete in a single semi-final scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026. The voting will be evenly divided - 50% from a professional jury and 50% from the public. The...

Croatia: “Dora 2026” entries to be revealed on January 8th!

December 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT revealed this morning that the 24 entries that will compete in "Dora 2026", will be revealed on January 8th! Exactly three weeks after revealing the 24 participants who are set to take part in Croatia’s national pre-selection "Dora 2026" ahead of Eurovision 2026, the Croatian national broadcaster HRT announced this morning (Wednesday) the official date when the 24 competing songs will be released. According to Croatia’s Head of Delegation, Tomislav Štengl, the songs will be revealed in about two weeks, on January 8. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of contestants of "Dora 2026": The singer Karolina Ilić, who was originally part of the official line-up, was disqualified from the competition after it became clear that she is not a Croatian citizen. According to the Dora regulations, all participants must hold Croatian citizenship. Her place was taken by singer Gabrijel Ivić, who had been listed among the reserve contestants revealed by the national broadcaster in case of withdrawal by another participant. We...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Montenegro Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026

December 21, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, Montenegro’s “Montesong 2025” takes place, and at its end the Montenegrian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. A link to watch the broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:00 CET, Montenegro’s “Montesong 2025”, will take place. at its conclusion the Montenegrian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen.This is the second year that the competition serves as Montenegro’s national final, following the country’s return to Eurovision last year after a two year absence. the winning entry will be selected to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. A total of 15 songs will compete in tonight’s final. The winner will be determined by a combination of jury voting (50%) and public voting (50%). This year, voting is open to everyone, unlike last year when it was limited to Montenegrin citizens only. In addition, there is no restriction on the language of the songs this year, compared to last year...

Luxembourg: Songs for ‘Luxembourg Song Contest 2026’ Have Been Released!

December 11, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Luxembourg's national broadcaster has released the songs that will compete in the national final, 'Luxembourg Song Contest 2026'. The Luxembourgian representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on January 24 The Luxembourgian national broadcaster, RTL, revealed today the 8 songs of "Luxembourg Song Contest 2026", scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026. The winner of this competition will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the participants there is a former contestant who was especially loved by the fan community!“Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” will once again take place at the Rockhal arena on January 24th, 2026. Full list of participants and songs: Click on the name of the song to listen! Luzac - "Prison Dorée" ShiroKuro - "Eye To Eye" Hugo One - "Born Again" Eva Marija - "Mother Nature" Steve Castile - "Sweet Tooth" Daryss - "Melusina" Irem - "Bad Desicions (Hush Hush)" Andrew The Martian - "I'm The Martian" Click...

Greece: Left-Wing Party Raises Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026 for Parliamentary Debate

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s left-wing party calls for a parliamentary discussion on boycotting Eurovision due to Israel’s participation and the boycott of 4 countires Almost a week has passed since the crucial meeting held by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in Geneva, which concluded with the decision that Israel will participate in Eurovision 2026. Immediately after the vote, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Ireland and Spain announced they would not take part in this year’s contest following Israel’s inclusion. But will they be the only ones? Just before the final announcement of the participating countries, a call from Opposition party from Greece urges a parliamentary debate on the issue - asking for a possible boycott of Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Call from Greek Parliament A group of members from the left-wing Syriza party, including Rena Dourou, submitted a formal inquiry in the Greek Parliament to government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis. In their request, the MPs sought clarification regarding the government’s stance on the contest and...

Latvia: Songs for ‘Supernova 2026’ Have Been Released!

December 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Latvia's national broadcaster has released the songs that will compete in the national final, 'Supernova 2026'. The Latvian representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on February 14 The Latvian national broadcaster, LTV, revealed today the 24 songs of "Supernova 2026", scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. The winner of this competition will represent Latviad at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full list of participants and songs: Click on the name of the song to listen! Agnesse - "Oh My My" Aivo Oskis - "Walking Out" Antra Stafecka - "Divejada" Atvara - "Ena" Blurie - "Lovin' Always Get Me Down" Daba - "Panic Attack" De Mantra - "Let Them" Edvards Strazdiņš - "I Ain't Got the Guts" Elpo - "Blakus" Emilija - "All We Ever Had" Honey Blue - "Blue Disco" Ivo Grīsniņš Grīslis - "Home" Janis Rugajs - "Smoke" Kautkaili - "Te Un Tagad" Krisy - "Take It" Kristine Megija...

Montenegro: Songs for ‘Montesong 2025’ Have Been Released!

November 27, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Montenegro's national broadcaster has released the songs that will compete in the Montenegrin national final, 'Montesong'. The Montenegrin representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on December 21 Montenegro's national broadcaster RTCG revealed the 15 songs competing in the "Montesong" Eurovision national final, scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025. The winner of this local competition will represent Montanegro at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full list of participants and songs: Andrea Demirović – I Believe. Baryak – Minerva. Dolce Hera – Casanova 91. Đurđa – Dominos. Krstinja Matanović – Oli Oli. Lana Vukčević & Đorđe Savković – Temperatura. Lana Lopičić – Doline. Lara Baltić – Rhythm Boy. Luka Radović – Pjevaj Vilo. Majda Božović – Ipac Smo Ljudi. Mila Nikić – Kao Varnica. Neno Murić – Ako Čuješ Glas. Stefan Vukotić – Nedekodirana. Tamara Živković – Nova Zora. Tina Džankić – Shadows. Click here to listen to the songs! Among the...

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Competitors Revealed

November 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, today published the list of artists competing in "Vidbir 2026", battling for the ticket to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, revealed today (Monday) the identities of 15 competitors for "Vidbir 2026", and released previews of the songs. This marks the official start of the Eurovision season in Ukraine, ahead of the 2026 contest that will be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The competitors in "Vidbir 2026": ANSTAY Jerry Heil Karyotype KHAYAT LAUD Leléka MOLODI MON FIA Monokate Mr. Vet OKS The Elliens Valeriya Force ShchukaRyba Marta Adamchuk (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the competitors are several familiar names: Jerry Heil – Represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside Alyona Alyona with "Teresa & Maria", finishing third in the grand final. Jerry also competed in the national selection in 2023 and 2021. Monokate – Represented Ukraine in Eurovision 2020 and 2021 as a member of the band Go_A, which placed fifth in...

Intervision 2025: Vietnam Crowned Winner of the Contest!

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vietnam wins Intervision 2025 with a stunning performance. Full results and highlights from Moscow’s show in the article Vietnam emerged as the grand winner of Intervision 2025. For the first time since 1980, the competition took place in Moscow, featuring artists from 23 countries around the globe. The victor was singer Duc Phuc, with his song “Phu Dong Thien Vuong” (translated: “Phu Dong the Heavenly King”), declared the night’s top entry. Just before the judges’ votes ended, a special AI-powered segment revealed that Saudi Arabia would host Intervision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alternative Eurovision Stars and Unique Voting Unlike Eurovision, results in Intervision 2025 were determined solely by the judges under a special format. Each judge from the 23 participating nations awarded points, with first place receiving 29, second place 25, third place 22, and so forth, down to last place with one point. Judges were strictly prohibited from voting for their own countries. Vietnam triumphed with a decisive 50-point lead,...

Germany Issues Statement on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

September 16, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: As a “Big 5” country, Germany holds significant influence in the contest. Will it use this to back Israel or remain neutral? Germany makes a new statement on Israel In the past week, several European countries announced that they will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the competition. Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands declared their withdrawal under such circumstances, while Iceland and Spain hinted they may also join the boycott. This year, as the Eurovision Song Contest moves closer to Vienna, Israel finds itself at the center of a storm of declarations, boycotts, and threats that could disrupt one of Europe’s most beloved cultural traditions. The question now looming: What is the future of Israel in the contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Bubble in Turmoil: Boycotts and Criticism The possibility of Israel being excluded currently dominates the “Eurovision bubble.” National broadcasters in several countries have not hesitated to...