Poland’s Selection is underway: The regulations for Eurovision 2027 have been announced

Poland’s Selection is underway: The regulations for Eurovision 2027 have been announced

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP has officially opened the registration window for their Eurovision selection and revealed the rules for the local audience: from the qualifiers to the television evening National final season is gradually picking up speed, TVP of Poland officially announcing the process for their own Eurovision artist selection. The song submission window has opened and will remain open until November 15th, 2026. Interestingly, included in the rules is a blanket ban on using AI (artificial intelligence) in creating any of the artistic elements of the submitted song.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Three-Stage Selection Process The broadcaster confirmed that a national selection will be held to choose the representative for the contest, and further details will be revealed at a later date. The director chosen to produce and direct the local competition is Jacek Dybowski, who has been working in the television industry for over three decades and has been responsible for directing the Polish Eurovision...
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Promising Numbers: Is Canada a Future Eurovision Hotspot?

Promising Numbers: Is Canada a Future Eurovision Hotspot?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada has dropped some promising numbers in a recent Instagram post, showing off their audience's burgeoning interest in Eurovision preceding Canada's first appearance in the contest.  With Eurovision still a bit far away and national final season beginning to creep closer, all eyes are on Canada and its selection for the country's inaugural appearance in Eurovision. Their respective broadcaster seems to be teasing the fandom with Instagram posts relating to the contest, this time portraying the local audience's interest in ESC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada uploaded two separate posts, one in English and one in French, to their Instagram account, with interesting data inside. According to a national survey conducted by the broadcaster, around 60% of Canadians who are aware of Eurovision have said they will watch if Canada participates. Another slide noted that Canada ranked among the top 3 nations in Rest of the World voting (also part of the figures the EBU published after the...
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Azerbaijani Eurovision Star Efendi Will Return To Israel

Azerbaijani Eurovision Star Efendi Will Return To Israel

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Efendi, the Azeri representative at Eurovision 2021, is slated to appear at Israel's OGAE celebration marking 40 years, which will be her first time back since her previous stay in Israel during the October 7th Hamas-led attacks.   As one of the more popular artists in Azerbaijan, Efendi was originally supposed to compete in Eurovision 2020 with the song "Cleopatra", which of course got cancelled. She ended up appearing in next year's edition with "Mata Hari", reaching the final and finishing 20th with 65 points. Now, Efendi will be travelling to Israel for its OGAE party and performing with several other stars.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Full-Circle Moment   This isn't just a regular visit from another Eurovision artist, but more a moment of closure for Efendi. In 2023, she travelled to Israel to perform at that year's OGAE meeting on October 5th, which happened to be a celebration of Israel's 50th year in Eurovision. However, just two days later, Hamas began a deadly attack on southern Israel.   Efendi was staying in...
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From Eurovision to GTA 6: Cliff Richard’s In An Unexpected Crossover

From Eurovision to GTA 6: Cliff Richard’s In An Unexpected Crossover

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More than five decades after representing the United Kingdom: Cliff Richard's “Devil Woman” is set to feature in GTA 6. Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), possibly the most anticipated video game in history, will have a background track from none other than British Eurovision legend Cliff Richard, with a bit of a twist. Richard represented the United Kingdom twice at Eurovision, finishing second in 1968 with “Congratulations” and third in 1973 with “Power to All Our Friends.” His appearance in the GTA universe is an unexpected crossover, introducing the Eurovision icon to an audience very different from the one typically associated with the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏Many in the Eurovision fandom know Cliff Richard mostly for his runner-up entry "Congratulations" in 1968, which lost to Massiel of Spain's "La la la" and later became the subject of long-running allegations that the Franco regime had sought to influence the contest’s outcome. He's also known for finishing...
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