Moldova: Discussions Underway on the Entry’s Selection Method for Eurovision 2026

Moldova: Discussions Underway on the Entry’s Selection Method for Eurovision 2026

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM held a meeting with artists and songwriters to decide how the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM officially announced that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from last year’s contest at a late stage. TRM has now met with selected artists and songwriters to decide together on the best way to choose Moldova’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For The First Time: Withdrawal and Return Moldova withdrew from Eurovision 2025 due to disagreements surrounding the quality of its national selection and financial considerations. The national broadcaster had already organized a national selection audition day featuring 26 songs and had even set a date and lineup for the final before announcing its withdrawal. This year, it seems the broadcaster has learned from the experience. The confirmation of participation came with a detailed message to local artists announcing cooperation...
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Georgia: 18 Countries to Participate in Junior Eurovision 2025!

Georgia: 18 Countries to Participate in Junior Eurovision 2025!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Junior Eurovision 2025: 18 countries will participate in the 23rd edition of the contest, taking place in Tbilisi on December 13th. All the details about the children’s version of Eurovision - Below. Junior Eurovision 2025 will take place on December 13th in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, following the victory of Andria Putkaradze last year in Madrid with his song "To My Mom". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Junior Eurovision is a talent competition for children aged 9 to 14, modeled after the Eurovision Song Contest. The event was first held in Denmark in 2003 and has since taken place annually. Over the years, a total of 41 countries have participated in the competition, including nations not present in the main Eurovision, such as Wales, part of the United Kingdom, and Kazakhstan, which lies outside the European Broadcasting Area. This year, 18 countries will take part in Junior Eurovision 2025. The participating nations are: Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, France, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the...
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Record in Finland: 491 Songs Submitted for UMK 2026!

Record in Finland: 491 Songs Submitted for UMK 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland’s national broadcaster YLE reveals that 491 songs have been submitted for "UMK 2026". Hints about participants were published, with the full list to be revealed on January 14th. Finland’s national broadcaster YLE reveals new details about UMK 2026. The broadcaster announced that the competition will take place on February 28th, 2025, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland’s third-largest city. It was also disclosed that a record 491 songs were submitted this year, six more than last year, marking the highest number since the selection adopted its current format in 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland's Songs Submissions Reach a Record High In recent years, Finland’s national broadcaster has reported a consistent rise in submissions for UMK: UMK 2026 – 491 songs UMK 2025 – 485 songs UMK 2024 – 419 songs UMK 2023 – 363 songs UMK 2022 – 312 songs UMK 2021 – 278 songs UMK 2020 – 426 songs The broadcaster also...
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Encouraging Trend: Denmark Joins Support for Israel’s Participation in Eurovision?

Encouraging Trend: Denmark Joins Support for Israel’s Participation in Eurovision?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Here for music and culture": Denmark declares it will not support expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026, reinforcing international voices favoring Israel's continued participation in the contest. In times when the future of Israel’s participation in Eurovision remains clouded, every international statement is felt as either hope or concern. Last week, it was announced that the EBU decided to move forward the general assembly vote that will determine whether Israel continues to be part of Europe’s biggest stage – Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. While many Israeli fans wonder whether the nation will appear or be absent from this historic event, Denmark has now chosen to join the wave of support for Israel’s participation, declaring that it will not support a boycott or removal. is this a small hint of the atmosphere to be expected in the decisive assembly, or merely a temporary reassurance for Eurovision fans rallying behind the Israeli flag? (adsbygoogle...
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Official: Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Chosen via “HaKokhav HaBa”!

Official: Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Chosen via “HaKokhav HaBa”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   After Yuval Raphael’s success at Eurovision 2025, KAN 11 and Keshet 12 will continue their collaboration to select Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria through “HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision”. Now it’s official: Although Israel’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision remains uncertain following threats by some countries to withdraw if Israel competes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation and Keshet have agreed to extend their collaboration ahead of Eurovision 2026. The agreement guarantees the continuation of the popular show “HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision”, which will select Israel’s representative for the competition in Vienna, Austria. Filming is expected to begin at the end of October, with the season scheduled to air in mid-November. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Continued Success The decision to continue this partnership for the ninth consecutive year comes in light of the remarkable achievement of Yuval Raphael, Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative, who finished in second place with her song “New Day Will Rise”. Raphael, chosen through the previous...
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The United Kingdom Already Preparing: Eurovision 2026 Party to Be Held on April 19th

The United Kingdom Already Preparing: Eurovision 2026 Party to Be Held on April 19th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New updates from the United Kingdom on the traditional London party. The 17th edition is expected to return, joining the lineup of promotional events leading into Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. You can already mark your calendars: the London Eurovision Party will return this year as an integral part of the promotional events that accompany the contest each spring. This will be the 17th edition of the party, which over time has become a central landmark of the Eurovision season. As always, it is expected to bring together artists, songs, and fans under one roof, just before official rehearsals begin for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The party will be held on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Further details on the exact venue and ticket sales will be revealed soon. Last year, the event took place at HERE at Outernet in London, where no fewer than 21 Eurovision 2025 participants performed. Among them was the band Remember Monday, who represented the United Kingdom,...
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United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although it is not yet clear how the British national broadcaster BBC will vote in November on Israel’s participation in Eurovision, a new poll claims: most citizens want Israel expelled from the contest. In a newly published poll conducted in the United Kingdom, the public was asked: should Israel be expelled from Eurovision 2026? This comes despite the fact that the British national broadcaster, the BBC, has not yet taken a definitive position on the matter. According to the results, a significant majority opposes Israel’s continued participation. A total of 1,093 respondents - including casual viewers and Eurovision fans - were surveyed. They were also asked to compare Israel’s situation to the exclusion of Russia in 2022. The findings are presented below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Expelling Russia, But Not Israel Was Inconsistent" The press release issued by the polling institute Find Out Now stated: “A dramatic poll has found that an overwhelming majority of the British...
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Is Spain Spreading Lies to Eliminate Israel from Eurovision? Portugal Strikes Back

Is Spain Spreading Lies to Eliminate Israel from Eurovision? Portugal Strikes Back

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 unfolds as a political drama: Portugal challenges Spain amid a media storm centered on Israel’s contested participation. Over the past two days, European news outlets have been abuzz with one question: will Portugal join the wave of countries threatening to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the contest? Today, Portugal provided a clear answer. But why did the suggestion of Israel’s expulsion spark friction between the Portuguese and Spanish national broadcasters, with Portugal dismissing Spain’s report as lies? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yesterday, Spanish national broadcaster RTVE reported that Portugal was considering joining a boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to remain in the competition. According to the report, Spain had already made clear it will withdraw for certain if Israel participates - joining other nations like Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. RTVE also hinted that Belgium might adopt a similar line, although this has not been officially declared. The claim was broadcast at...
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Slovenia Escalates: If Israel Participates In Eurovision 2026 – We’re Out

Slovenia Escalates: If Israel Participates In Eurovision 2026 – We’re Out

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With another furing declaration: Slovenia, which had already threatened to withdraw if Israel participates, has now officially turned it into a condition – if Israel is in, Slovenia is out. The Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO announced this morning (Saturday) that if Israel competes in Eurovision 2026, Slovenia will withdraw entirely. Led by director general Ksenija Horvat, the broadcaster has been one of the most prominent voices in Europe pushing anti-Israeli positions. In the past, its rhetoric has even bordered on antisemitism - an approach that resurfaces once again here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Israel Conflicts with the Values of the Contest” As early as July, during a conference in London, representatives of the Slovenian national broadcaster declared: “If Israel participates in the Eurovision Song Contest – due to the genocide in Gaza’– Slovenia will not take part in the event”. The broadcaster’s official statement today has now made that position binding. This reflects the broadcaster’s consistent policy. Already back in 2024, its...
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A Ray of Light: Sweden Will Not Boycott Eurovision Even if Israel Participates

A Ray of Light: Sweden Will Not Boycott Eurovision Even if Israel Participates

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yesterday it was announced that the EBU decided to move forward the vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 to November. At the same time, did Sweden expressed support for Israel's inclusion? In days when the future of Israel’s participation in Eurovision remains uncertain, every international statement becomes either a wave of hope or fear. Yesterday, it was announced that the EBU decided to move up the general assembly that will determine whether Israel will remain part of Europe’s biggest stage – Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. While many Israeli fans wonder whether this will be the year the country competes or is excluded from the historic contest, Sweden – one of the nations most closely identified with Eurovision culture – made a significant declaration: it will not boycott the competition, even if Israel remains in. Is this a hint at the atmosphere that awaits during the decisive assembly? Or just a temporary consolation for fans...
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