Will Kazakhstan Debut Eurovision? Decision Postponed to Early 2026

Will Kazakhstan Debut Eurovision? Decision Postponed to Early 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kazakhstan Debuts? The EBU has announced the date on which a decision will be made regarding the Central Asian country’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Kazakhstan stands on the brink of a new chapter in its cultural history: will the Central Asian country finally join the Eurovision Song Contest? In recent years, the nation has repeatedly sought to enter the European music competition, though its request has remained unresolved. According to the Ministry of Culture in Kazakhstan, the EBU will reconsider the matter only at the beginning of 2026, possibly giving a decisive answer - whether Kazakhstan will become the first Central Asian country to compete in Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In 2022, the national broadcaster Khabar Agency expressed interest in joining Eurovision, but the request was denied. This time, discussions with the EBU continue, though a final decision is still pending. During the EBU’s annual conference in July, the head of Kazakhstan’s...
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Save the Date: “Eurovision Party SKG” in Thessaloniki Will Be on March 12th!

Save the Date: “Eurovision Party SKG” in Thessaloniki Will Be on March 12th!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek Eurovision site “Eurovisionfun” will host the annual Eurovision party on March 12th in Thessaloniki, featuring Eurovision and "Ethnikos Telikos" artists. Euromix team will be there to cover the event! The Greek Eurovision site, Eurovisionfun, will host the annual Eurovision party “Eurovision Party SKG” in Thessaloniki on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, together with local radio stations Zoo Radio and Transistor, for the third consecutive year after the great success of the last two editions. The party will feature performances by Greek artists, beloved Eurovision contestants, participants in "Ethnikos Telikos", and many more surprises. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Party SKG Successes Over the past two years, more than 1,500 Eurovision fans have attended the party, an impressive figure. In the last two editions, a wide range of popular artists took part, such as: Shkodra Elektronike – Albania’s representatives for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Zjerm”. Theo Evan – Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2025...
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Report: Spain Will Demand Israel’s Expulsion From Eurovision 2026 at the EBU Conference

Report: Spain Will Demand Israel’s Expulsion From Eurovision 2026 at the EBU Conference

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE convened today at the joint committee of the Spanish Congress and Senate to discuss participation in Eurovision 2026. Spain seems firm in its stance and is expected to withdraw if Israel participates. The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE held today (Thursday) a joint committee of the Spanish Congress and Senate on the issue of control over the national broadcaster. During the meeting, representatives answered questions regarding public broadcasting in Spain, including one that has captivated Eurovision fans more than any other — whether Spain will participate in Eurovision 2026 and display a dramatic retreat, or continue with the hardline stance it has taken against Israel and its allies in the contest. It now appears Spain remains entrenched in its position and aims to push for Israel’s disqualification at the upcoming meeting of the EBU, scheduled for next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE met today (Thursday) at 16:00 CET, for the...
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Sweden Closes the List: The Anticipated Comeback in the Melodifestivalen!

Sweden Closes the List: The Anticipated Comeback in the Melodifestivalen!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media reveal the 30th artist to join Melodifestivalen 2026 - a familiar name returning to the stage. Will her comeback strike gold this time? Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national final for Eurovision 2026, is already generating buzz across Europe as Swedish media reveal some of the artists expected to compete. The official lineup announcement is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Following reports of possible returns from familiar names such as Sanna Nielsen, Fröken Snusk, and Medina, Swedish media now confirm the final artist set to rejoin the Melodifestivalen stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, the Swedish national broadcaster SVT has finalized the selection of 30 artists who will compete in Melodifestivalen 2026. The songs have also been approved for participation. The final name to be revealed is Isa Tengblad, better known by her stage name Blade. Isa Tengblad This will be Tengblad’s third appearance in the Swedish preselection. In Melodifestivalen 2015, she performed "Don't Stop", reaching the...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 8: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 8: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 8: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Itamar Achiel, Gala Ohayon Katz, Yasmin Shimoni, Hela Gorelik and Nave Levi. Tonight, the eighth episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. So far, 35 contestants have secured their place in the competition, and during tonight’s episode, five additional contestants advanced to the next stage thanks to the votes of the judges and the studio audience – One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi. Joining them this time as guest judges were Dana International, the winner of Eurovision 1998, and Netta Barzilai, who won Eurovision 2018.  Each contestant must receive at least 70% of the votes to advance, and every judge contributes 12% to the total voting score. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Itamar Achiel Itamar Achiel, 21 years old, a...
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Will She Do It Again? Justyna Steczkowska Hints at a Possible Return

Will She Do It Again? Justyna Steczkowska Hints at a Possible Return

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Justyna Steczkowska, Poland’s representative in Eurovision 2025, hinted in a new interview that she may consider returning to the contest in the future. Will she represent Poland once again? Justyna Steczkowska, who represented Poland at Eurovision 2025 with the song "Gaja", hinted in an interview that she may represent Poland again in the future. She returned to Eurovision 30 years after first appearing in the 1995 contest in Dublin, Ireland with the song "Sama" (in English: “Alone”). Although she finished 24th in the jury vote, she placed seventh in the public vote and ultimately came in 14th in the grand final in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Public Loved Her - The Jury Less So In an interview for Magda Mołek’s YouTube channel, Steczkowska admitted she was initially concerned about public reaction upon returning to Poland but was overwhelmed by a wave of support: “I admit I was a little afraid to come back to my country, [...] You think to...
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Norway: Protesters to NRK – “Quit Eurovision If Israel Isn’t Expelled”

Norway: Protesters to NRK – “Quit Eurovision If Israel Isn’t Expelled”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists protested this week outside Norway's national broadcaster offices, demanding withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates in the event to be held in Vienna, Austria. Not resting: Protesters gathered outside the offices of Norway’s national broadcaster NRK in Oslo and at several other locations across the country, attempting to pressure the channel to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates again this year. Among the organizers were the Palestinian community and the “Activists for Palestine” group. The protests took place ahead of the upcoming EBU assembly next week, originally planned to include a vote on whether Israel should be allowed to take part in the contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza. This vote was removed from the agenda following the current ceasefire. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Protesters’ Demands and NRK’s Response According to one of the demonstration’s leaders, NRK represents Norway within the EBU and “can join countries such...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 7: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 7: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 7: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Mor Fadlon, Daniel Azar, Eliraz Zada, Aya Assaf and Saar Hadar. Tonight, the seventh episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. So far, 30 contestants have secured their place in the competition, and during tonight’s episode, five additional contestants advanced to the next stage thanks to the votes of the judges and the studio audience – One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi. Joining them this time as guest judges were Dana International, the winner of Eurovision 1998, Yuval Raphael, who represented Israel last year, and Netta Barzilai, who won Eurovision 2018.  Each contestant must receive at least 70% of the votes to advance, and every judge contributes 12% to the total voting score. During the show, Udi Schneider, who competed last season, performed his...
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The Netherlands: The Dilemma Around Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

The Netherlands: The Dilemma Around Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands in trouble? The Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS is stuck with a hardline statement about its Eurovision 2026 participation, while a bid to replace it to enable participation in Eurovision 2027 is on the table. Since the EBU canceled the vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026, the Netherlands has found itself in a highly complex position. The Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS, which stated in early September that it would only consider participating if Israel were excluded, now faces a critical decision, as domestic voices call to replace it if it refuses to take part. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands’ hard line on Israel’s participation is evolving in a direction that probably nobody at AVROTROS expected. The Dutch broadcaster declared in early September, in unequivocal terms, that the Netherlands would not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, but now, after the vote on Israel was canceled and the rules were...
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Ron Biton and the Fight for Change: How Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Song Will Be Chosen?

Ron Biton and the Fight for Change: How Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Song Will Be Chosen?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Ron Biton and Yoav Ginai lead a plan to reform Israel’s song selection process, testing AI-driven anonymity, full transparency, and innovative methods to restore fairness and trust. Towards Eurovision 2026: The process of selecting Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026 is set for a significant overhaul involving technological innovation and greater transparency, following a broad protest by songwriters — much of it directed against the selection of Keren Peles as the songwriter for Israel’s entries to Eurovision 2024 and 2025. Ron Biton, a lyricist and composer who was among the protest’s leading voices, proposed that competing songs be submitted with vocals generated by AI. The idea’s goal is to ensure complete anonymity among creators and guarantee a fair, balanced process. Biton explained: “I suggested that all writers submit their songs with an AI-generated voice, keeping full anonymity intact. To his credit, Golan Yochpaz, CEO of the national broadcaster, supported the idea. As he promised last year that there would be...
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