Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Lithuania: Second “Eurovizija.LT 2026” Heat Results

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026” has concluded: two acts advanced directly to the Grand Final, with a third artist earning a spot in the online “Wildcard” round. The second heat of “Eurovizija.LT” kicked off today. Eight artists competed for two spots in the Grand Final, with a third act earning a chance to join the online “Wild Card” round later in the season. The results were determined by a combined vote of the public (50%) and the jury (50%). The heat was recorded at the LRT studios in Vilnius and hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will take place weekly, every Saturday, until the final. Lithuania’s act and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen in the Grand Final, scheduled for Friday, February 27th, at the “Twinsbet Arena” in Vilnius,Lithuania. The qualifiers for the Grand Final are Vilnius Voices and Atikin. The act advancing to the "Wildcard" round is Grete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Second Heat...

Surprise: Bulgaria Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2027!

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria’s national broadcaster BNT confirms participation in Eurovision 2027 - just moments before the representative for Eurovision 2026 has even been selected! Bulgaria becomes the first country to confirm participation. Just a few moments before a representative for Eurovision 2026 has been selected, Bulgaria has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027! During the final of "Natsionalna Selektsiya", the country officially announced not only its participation but also the continuation of its national selection process for another year. Bulgaria is the first country to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian Selection Process for 2027 During the final of "Natsionalna Selektsiya" - before the 2026 representative was even chosen - the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT took a bold step and invited Ivo Dimchev to take part in next year’s "Natsionalna Selektsiya". In doing so, Bulgaria officially confirmed both its participation in Eurovision 2027 and the continuation of its selection show next year. Bulgaria’s Eurovision Journey Bulgaria joined the Eurovision...

Italy: Achille Lauro Joins as Co‑Host of Festival Di Sanremo 2026

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s national broadcaster RAI has announced that Achille Lauro, San Marino’s representative at Eurovision 2022, will co‑host "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" with Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini. He shocked Italy with transparent bodysuits, staged a televised baptism, and represented San Marino at Eurovision 2022 on a mechanical bull. Now, Achille Lauro makes the most surprising turn in his career — stepping to the establishment side of the stage as co‑host of this year’s Festival Di Sanremo. Italy’s national broadcaster RAI officially announced during the Tg1 evening news broadcast that Lauro will serve as co‑presenter at "Festival Di Sanremo 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Provocation to the Mainstream Stage The announcement marks a major milestone in the festival’s history. Lauro, long regarded as Sanremo’s “bad boy”, now takes the reins of Italy’s most prestigious and widely watched cultural event, joining two established figures: seasoned broadcaster Carlo Conti and singer‑host Laura Pausini, who co‑hosted Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy. The combination of Conti and Lauro...

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Final Running Order Revealed!

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, has revealed the running order for “Vidbir 2026”, set for February 7th, where Ukraine’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be chosen. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, announced yesterday (Friday) on social media the official running order of the ten competing songs competing in “Vidbir 2026”. The final will take place next Saturday, February 7th, at 18:00 CET. The winner will go on to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The winner of the national final will be determined through a combination of audience votes (50%) and the jury vote revealed last night (50%). Who will take the win and represent Ukraine on the Eurovision stage? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026": Running Order Valeriya Force - Open Our Hearts MOLODI - The Legends Monokate - TYT The Elliens - Crawling Whispers LAUD - Lightkeeper LELÉKA - Ridnim Mr. Vel - Do or Done KHAYAT - Hertzi Jerri Heil - Catharticus ShchukaRyba - Moya...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Bulgaria Selects its Representative for Eurovision 2026!

January 31, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: Tonight at 20:00 CET, Bulgaria holds the grand final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026”, to select its Eurovision 2026 representative for Vienna, Austria. A live stream link is available below. Tonight at 20:00 CET, the final stage of "Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026", will take place at the studios of the national broadcaster BNT in Sofia. By the end of the night, Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Eight contestants will compete for the honor of representing Bulgaria at the Eurovision in Vienna, Austria. As in the first stage, each performer will sing one of their known hits—not the song planned for Eurovision. The Eurovision entry itself will be selected during a special broadcast on February 28th. The grand final will be hosted by Georgi Lyubenov, Boryana Gramatikova, and in the green room by Vladimira Ilieva. Five judges will determine the results, scoring each song between 1 and 5 points. Simultaneously, the public can vote on the official BNT website: the entry receiving...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Second Heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, the second heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”, at its end two songs will secure their place in the final. Here is a link to watch the broadcast. The second heat of “Eurovizija.LT”, is setting out today! Another eight artists will compete tonight for two spots in the final, while a third contestant will receive a chance to take part in a “second chance round” that will be held online later in the season. The results will be determined by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The second heat will take place at the LRT television studios in Vilnius, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė. The heats will be held weekly, every Saturday, leading up to the final. Lithuania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the final, which is expected to take place on Friday, February 27th, at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, the capital of...

Drama in Greece: Calls for Artists’ Revolt Against Israel in “Sing for Greece 2026”!

January 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A storm in Greece: An anti-Israel organization issues a harsh letter urging participants of “Sing for Greece 2026”, to boycott and refuse representing Greece in protest of Israel’s participation. The controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision refuses to end. On Thursday evening, it was revealed that the Greek branch of the international BDS movement, known for promoting cultural and economic boycotts of Israel, sent a dramatic letter harshly criticizing Israel, the EBU, and the Greek national broadcaster, ERT. The letter calls on the 28 participants of “Sing for Greece” to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria and withdraw from the competition. The group urges participants to decline representing Greece if they win the pre-selection, citing accusations of “genocide” and war crimes by Israel in Gaza. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Eurovision Is Not Above Politics” The letter strongly condemns the EBU for allowing Israel to remain in the competition despite alleged violations of international law, comparing the situation to the...

Nemo and the Nazi Supporters: The Shocking Connection of the Mettler Family Revealed

January 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dark history of the Mettler family is revealed: a great-grandfather nicknamed “Hitler-Mettler”, Nazi party donations, and an SS officer uncle - all resurfacing after Nemo returned the Eurovision trophy in protest over alleged genocide. Nemo, the winner of Eurovision 2024, made global headlines last month after taking a dramatic step - returning the winning trophy to the contest organizers. The reason: a protest against Israel’s participation, which Nemo accused of committing “genocide”. Nemo, who often speaks about “values”, "inclusivity", and “respect for all people”, chose to exclude Israeli performers from his message of unity. However, an explosive investigation published this Wednesday reveals that while Nemo preaches morality to the Jewish state, his own family history hides dark skeletons - ones dressed in SS uniforms and Nazi insignia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Hitler-Mettler”: The Great-Grandfather Who Idolized the Führer Born as Nemo Mettler, the artist comes from a well-known, wealthy family from St. Gallen, Switzerland. A report by Christoph Mörgeli in...

The Eurovision Live Tour Kicks Off: These Are the Artists Taking Part

January 29, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has unveiled the lineup of former Eurovision artists joining the upcoming summer Eurovision Live Tour across ten major European cities. The EBU has just revealed the list of past Eurovision contestants who will perform in the Eurovision Live Tour, launching on June 15th — about a month after Eurovision 2026 takes place in Vienna, Austria. The tour will last roughly two and a half weeks, ending on July 2nd. Ten additional participants from the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final will later join the tour. The concerts will take place in ten major cities across Europe. Beloved past contestants will perform their Eurovision hits as well as fresh cover versions of iconic contest songs from previous years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Artists Performing? The following former Eurovision artists will join this year’s Live Tour: Alessandra Mele – Represented Norway at Eurovision 2023, finishing fifth with the song “Queen of Kings”. Guy Sebastian – Represented Australia in its debut at...

Drama in Luxembourg: Eva Marija Accused of Copying Her Song

January 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Storm in Luxembourg: Eva Marija has been accused of plagiarism. Luxembourg’s national broadcaster now drops a bombshell with a surprising statement. Is it truly a case of copying? Last Saturday, Eva Marija was chosen to represent Luxembourg at the upcoming Eurovision 2026 with her song “Mother Nature”. Shortly after her victory, social media erupted with demands to disqualify the entry, claiming it plagiarized Birdy’s 2016 hit “Keeping Your Head Up”. Senior figures in Luxembourg could not remain indifferent. The national broadcaster RTL today confirmed that the matter is under official review in cooperation with several organizations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We Take the Matter Seriously” In a statement to the Luxembourgish newspaper Luxemburger Wort, the national broadcaster confirmed that the possibility of copyright infringement is indeed being examined. Jeff Spielmann, head of Luxembourg’s Eurovision communications, told the paper: “We, the Eurovision team, take discussions about possible copyright violations seriously and aim to address them transparently. To that end, we are holding talks with several organizations,...