Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Malta: Aidan to perform “Bella” at Eurovision

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2026: Aidan will perform “Bella” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. “Bella” (in English: “Beautiful”) is the title of the song performed by Aidan, who will represent Malta at Eurovision 2026. The contest will take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. Malta will perform on the second half of the second semi-final. The song was co-written by Aidan together with Joep Van Den Boom and Sarah Bonnici. Aidan triumphed over 11 other contestants in “MESC 2026”, which was held this evening. The Maltese final took place tonight at the MFCC Conference Centre in Ta’ Qali, hosted by former representatives Destiny Chukunyere and Gaia Cauchi, together with presenter Keane Cutajar. The winner was chosen through a combination of jury votes (50%) and public televoting (50%). Aidan managed to capture the top spot, surpassing other prominent favorites such as Matt Blxck and Denise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The performance opened in complete darkness, as a single spotlight illuminated Aidan’s silhouette...

HaKokhav HaBa: Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez Are the Final Four Contestants!

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaked Solomon is the seventeenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. The final 4 contestants are Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, Alona Erez and Noam Bettan. The grand final set to take place this coming Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Full recap of Episode 32. In 3 days, the grand final of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th. 5 contestants remain in the semi-final, but by the end of tonight’s episode, we will know who will be the final 4! In this episode, each contestant performed a song of their choice. Joining the panel were the Eurovision commentators and representatives of the national broadcaster, Asaf Liberman and Akiva Novick. This time, the judges did not vote "in favor" or "against" during the performances, instead, they awarded scores ranging from 6 to 12 points...

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Moldova Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

January 17, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET, Moldova hosts the grand final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 18:00 CET, Moldova will hold the grand final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria will be selected. A total of 16 songs will compete for the honor of representing Moldova on the Eurovision stage. For the first time, the winner will be determined through a combination of votes from the live audience (33%), local judges (33%), and international judges (33%). Moldova will be the third country to select the song that will represent it at Eurovision 2026, after Albania and Montenegro, and the fifth country to select its representative, with Cyprus and Georgia also joining the list. The final show will start at 18:00 and conclude at 21:00 CET. To watch Moldova's “Selecția Națională 2026”, click here or here. (adsbygoogle =...

Tonight at 20:45 CET: Malta Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

January 17, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:45 CET, Malta hosts the grand final of “MESC 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:45 CET, the grand final of “MESC 2026”, will take place. At the end of tonight’s broadcast, Malta’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Last Thursday, the semi-final was held, where 18 songs competed for 12 spots in the grand final, set to take place tonight. Malta will be the fourth country to reveal its song for the international contest, following Albania, Montenegro and Moldova, which will also select its entry later tonight. Twelve songs are competing in “MESC 2026”, from which Malta’s artist and entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. “MESC 2026” will take place at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali and will be hosted by three presenters: Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s representative for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Gaia Cauchi, and Keane...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026?

January 17, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Selecția Națională 2026". Who should represent Moldova at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Moldova's "Selecția Națională 2026" will take place tonight, Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 18:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. For the first time, the winner will be chosen through a combination of votes from the live audience (33%), local judges (33%), and international judges (33%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Moldova's "Selecția Națională 2026" . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Moldova? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Satoshi – "Viva, Moldova" Satoshi brings to Selecția Națională's stage an ethno-rock performance that fuses traditional folk elements with powerful rock energy. The lyrics aim to uplift...

Eurovision 2026: Kazakhstan and Canada will not Debut for the 70th anniversary

January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The hope for another “Australian surprise” has vanished: the EBU officially confirmed that Canada and Kazakhstan, once considered for a historic debut in Vienna, will remain out. what is preventing them from joining? All the details - Right here! One of the season’s most persistent Eurovision rumors was officially dispelled yesterday (Thursday). During a press conference, Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Green confirmed once and for all: Kazakhstan and Canada will not make their debut in Vienna for the 70th Eurovision anniversary celebrations. The reason, he explained, is that the deadline for new countries to join has passed, and it’s now too late to add participants this year. The announcement follows months of speculation about potential new countries joining the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It had been widely speculated that the EBU was planning a special gesture to mark Eurovision’s 70th anniversary, similar to how Australia was invited to participate for the first time at Eurovision 2015 during the contest’s 60th anniversary....

Croatia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 15th

January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT has revealed the dates for “Dora 2026”, and announced the semi-final line-up of the 24 contestants. Which artist compete in each semi-final? All the details - Right here! Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT announced yesterday (Thursday) the official dates for “Dora 2026”, and also unveiled the division of the 24 contestants into two semi-finals. According to the announcement, the process for selecting the entry that will represent Croatia at Eurovision will be broadcast live from Zagreb, and will include three main shows: two semi-finals and a grand final, where we will finally learn who will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final will take place on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, while the second semi-final will be held the following day, Friday, February 13th. The grand final, in which Croatia’s Eurovision entry will be chosen, is scheduled for Sunday, February 15th. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף...

Malta: “MESC 2026” Semi-Final Results!

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 12 contestants advanced to the grand final of “MESC 2026” after tonight’s semi-final. See the full list of finalists and discover who will compete for the Maltese ticket to Eurovision 2026! Twelve contestants out of eighteen have qualified for the grand final of Malta’s Eurovision pre-selection competition “MESC 2026,” which will take place this Saturday, January 17th. During the event, Malta will choose its representative and song for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The semi-final was hosted by Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2015 winner in and Malta’s representative in Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Gaia Cauchi, who brought Malta victory at Junior Eurovision 2013, and Keane Cutajar, a popular Maltese television presenter. The main interval act featured Tommy Cash, representative of Estonia at Eurovision 2025, who performed his hit “Espresso Macchiato”. The results were determined by an equal combination of jury votes (50%) and public televoting (50%). The winner of the Maltese national final will earn the honor of representing Malta at Eurovision...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 31: Michael HarPaz Is the Sixteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 15, 2026January 17, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael HarPaz is the sixteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 5 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 31. In 5 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th. 6 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 5 will continue to the semi-final. This episode was a Hanan Ben Ari special, with each contestant choosing one of the musician’s songs. Hanan Ben Ari met with the contestants and coached them for their performances. He also performed his song “Lo HaMeshuga HaYekhidi”, joined by the contestants in the final chorus. This time, the judges did not use the "favor" or "against" voting system during the performances. Instead,...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: The Semi-Final of “MESC 2026”!

January 15, 2026January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live tonight at 21:00 CET, the Semi-Final of Malta’s “MESC 2026” begins! Twelve songs will advance to Saturday’s Grand Final. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 21:00 CET, “MESC 2026”, will officially begin. By the end of the selection process, Malta’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. This evening marks the Semi-Final, where 18 songs will compete for 12 spots in the Grand Final, which will be held this coming Saturday, January 17th, at 21:00 CET. “MESC 2026” will take place at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali and will be hosted by three presenters: Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s representative for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Gaia Cauchi, and Keane Cutajar. The finalists will be selected through a combination of jury votes (50%) and public votes (50%). Watch the semi-final live from 21:00 to 00:00 CET – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "MESC 2026" Running Order: Aidan – “Bella” Ema – “Achikuku...