Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Latvia: Lineup for “Supernova 2026” Semifinals Revealed

December 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia's national broadcaster, LTV, revealed the lineup of contestants for “Supernova 2026”. Who will perform in the first semifinal, and who in the second? The full list - Below! Latvia’s national broadcaster, LTV, published yesterday (Tuesday) the official lineup of 24 artists who are competing in “Supernova 2026”, across the two semifinals scheduled for January 31st and February 7th. In each semifinal, 12 contestants will compete, with five contestants from each semifinal expected to advance to the grand final, totaling ten contestants, while an additional slot remains at the discretion of the Latvian broadcaster, which reserves the right to grant a second chance to a song that did not reach the final. The winner of the final, to be held on February 14th, will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final - Saurday, January 31st Agnesse - "Oh My My" Aivo Oskis - "Walking Out" Antra Stafecka - "Divejada" Blurie...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 20: Shaia Avitan Is the Fifth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

December 23, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaia Avitan is the fifth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 16 contestants remain in the race, including Alona Erez, Shira Zloof, Dorin Or, and Eitan Aharon. Full recap of Episode 20. 16 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026". with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The next stage is the "Duets" challenge. Four duets were performed tonight, with the judges forced to part ways with one contestant from the pair that received the lowest score at the end of the evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaked Solomon and Nave Levi Shaked and Nave chose to perform the song “Ad Matai Elohai” (originally by Zohar Argov). The blend of their voices was intriguing — it's hard to ignore the resemblance between Nave’s tone and that of the legendary singer Zohar Argov. Shaked sang in a lower key, making his parts softer and more delicate. At no point did they sing...

Montenegro: Tamara Živković to perform “Nova Zora” at Eurovision

December 21, 2025December 25, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro in Eurovision 2026: Tamara Živković will perform “Nova Zora” on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Listen to the song. "Nova Zora" (in English: “New Dawn”) is the title of the song that will be performed by Tamara Živković, who will represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The song was written by Boris Subotić, who also wrote “Dobrodošli” — Montenegro’s entry last year — and who also tried to represent Serbia in 2023 with “Nedostupan”, which finished last in "Pesma Za Euroviziju '23". The track’s producers are Boris Subotić and Marko Drežnjak. The EuroMix editorial team, who listened to all the competing entries, agreed with the "Montesong" results and also chose Tamara as the most suitable artist to represent Montenegro at Eurovision. In second place was singer Majda Božović, who finished fifth in the national final. Singer Đurđa was ranked third by the team, while she placed ninth in the national final. Click here to view the complete EuroMix...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 18: Ori Berko Is the Third Contestant Eliminated From the Show

December 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ori Berko is the third contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 18 contestants remain in the race, including Stav Vaknin, Tamir Levy, Michael HarPaz, Shaia Avitan, Nave Levi and Dorin Or. Full recap of Episode 18. Last week, a special episode revealed the 21 contestants who made it into the finalists’ team of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026. The decision was made after a tense evening of repeated performances before the season’s five judges — with one clear goal: only one contestant will represent Israel at Eurovision. The selection process dramatically narrowed the competition, officially positioning the remaining contestants in the opening lineup for the battle to represent Israel at Eurovision. Tonight, seven contestants took the show’s main stage, facing off head-to-head. According to the format, the contestant receiving the lowest score would be eliminated at the end of the episode — marking the immediate end of their Eurovision journey. This first elimination round heightened the tension and made one thing clear: the road to Eurovision is short, competitive, and unforgiving....

Online Storm: A Single Photo from San Marino Exposes the Eurovision’s Troubling Reality

December 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The storm, the hate, and the swift denial: Megara posted a photo hinting at a Eurovision 2026 comeback - and were met with a wave of outrage. A seemingly innocent photo uploaded over the weekend triggered a major drama that began in San Marino, spread to Spain, and soon engulfed all of Europe. On X, an image appeared showing a participation badge from "San Marino Song Contest 2026", featuring the name of the Spanish band that had previously represented the country — Megara. From that moment, a storm erupted that should serve as a red warning light across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post and the Reactions "Friends, let’s see how we can explain this… Things happened today..." Read the caption accompanying the photo that started the uproar. In no time, band members found themselves trying to explain to masses of angry followers exactly what had happened. Amiguis a ver cómo os lo explicamos… Hoy han pasado cosas… 🥸 pic.twitter.com/sV1fmiUx1P — MEGARA (@weareMEGARA)...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Albania Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64” grand final takes place, and at its end the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. A link to watch the broadcast - Below! Tonight at 21:00 CET, the fourth and final evening of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will take place. at its conclusion the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. The festival, which has served as Albania’s national final since 2003, is spread across four evenings this year, with the grand final tonight during which the winning entry will be selected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. The event will be hosted by Salsano Rrapi and Arilena Ara, the latter originally selected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2020. The Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be determined through a combination of votes: 50% from the...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Nostalgia Night of Festivali i Këngës in Albania!

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”continues, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The evening is dedicated to nostalgia, with performances of beloved songs from past editions, special duets, and surprises. Tonight at 21:00 CET, the third evening of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will take place. Tomorrow, the festival will conclude with the selection of Albania’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Since 2003, this festival has served as the Albanian national final and this year unfolds over four evenings. Over the past two nights, the first and second semifinals were broadcast, where all 28 contestants performed their songs hoping to represent Albania at Eurovision. Now, both the participants and the audience eagerly await to find out who will advance to tomorrow’s grand final. Tonight will feature a special nostalgic event where this year’s contestants will perform memorable songs from the festival’s past. They won’t do it alone — iconic past participants of Festivali i Këngës will join...

Austria: Tamara Flores Unexpectedly Withdraws from “Vienna Calling 2026”!

December 18, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrian-Mexican singer Tamara Flores has announced her sudden withdrawal from “Vienna Calling 2026”. What are the reasons for her surprising withdrawal, and who will replace her? The full story below. About two months before “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich” airs in Austria, Latin pop singer Tamara Flores has abruptly decided to withdraw from the race for representing Austria at Eurovision 2026. Tamara was supposed to participate with the song “Chingona” (in English: “Tough Girl”), but she decided to step down from the competition due to unspecified personal reasons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As confirmed, Tamara’s withdrawal stems from personal matters that have not been detailed. She will be replaced by 35-year-old Austrian singer Sidrit Vokshi, who will perform his emotional pop ballad “Wenn ich rauche” (in English: “When I Smoke”). The song tells the story of heartbreak — a man who spends night after night alone in bars, reopening old wounds from the past. Will he...

Because of Israel: Dinis Mota Joins Artists’ Revolt at Festival da Canção 2026

December 18, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The drama at Festival da Canção continues: Dinis Mota joins the artists’ revolt and declares he will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision following the decision to allow Israel to take part in Eurovision 2026. Will the revolt affect Portugal’s selection process? Two days ago (Tuesday), the artist Dinis Mota, who is competing in Festival da Canção 2026, announced on social media that he will not represent Portugal at the upcoming contest in Vienna, Austria if he wins the festival, following the decision that Israel will take part in Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Can't Ignore the Injustices Being Committed in Gaza” In a post on his Instagram page, the artist stated that he will not represent Portugal if he wins the festival, because he feels that he “Cannot continue to go about daily life as usual in light of Israel’s fighting in Gaza”. “As a citizen, a musician and a human being, I cannot ignore the injustices being committed in...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Second Semi-Final of Festivali i Këngës in Albania!

December 18, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”continues, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The second semi-final features 14 songs live on stage. Tonight at 21:00 CET, the second semi-final of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will get underway. By the end of the festival, Albania’s representative and entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. Since 2003, the festival has served as Albania’s official Eurovision's national final. This year’s event will take place over four consecutive evenings. Yesterday, the first semi-final was held, featuring 14 participants, and today the second semi-final will take place, with the remaining 14 contestants. Tomorrow, December 19th, will be a “Nostalgia Night”, celebrating the classics of past editions. At the end of that night, the finalists for the grand final on Saturday, December 20th will be announced. The winner will go on to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the...