North Macedonia May Skip Eurovision 2026 Due to Budget Constraints

North Macedonia May Skip Eurovision 2026 Due to Budget Constraints

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia’s national broadcaster MRT recommends skipping Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, amid financial challenges and plans to strengthen local music festivals instead. Following a report suggesting North Macedonia might return to the contest, the programming board of the national broadcaster MRT, has officially recommended not sending an entry to Eurovision 2026, hinting at a more realistic target of 2027. The decision, made after broad deliberations about the financial implications and strategic direction, has shaken the fan community and reignited discussion about the affordability of participation for smaller nations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); MRT Recommends Focusing Locally The board meeting, held on October 27th, underscored MRT’s acknowledgment of Eurovision’s enormous potential as a cultural and promotional platform for North Macedonia. However, as stated in the board’s report, achieving that goal requires “a clear strategy, thorough preparation, and proper production and financial support” — resources that are currently limited. Instead, the board’s main recommendation is to bolster the domestic music scene. The broadcaster...
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Cyprus: Antigoni Will Compete in Eurovision 2026!

Cyprus: Antigoni Will Compete in Eurovision 2026!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni will represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. She is the first contestant revealed for the Eurovision 2026 season. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria this coming May. The singer was selected through an internal selection made by the local national broadcaster. Antigoni is the first artist officially confirmed for the upcoming Eurovision! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ The Storm Over Cyprus' Selection The announcement of Antigoni comes amid controversy after recent reports indicated two finalists were selected to represent the country. The names that surfaced were Josephine and Giorgos Perris, while Antigoni was only mentioned as one of the eight national finalists. Another rumor causing uproar suggested that the Cypriot choice was already made, and that Josephine was selected to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026. This rumor spread following a statement by...
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Keren Peles Responds to the Discussion Surrounding Greece at Eurovision 2026!

Keren Peles Responds to the Discussion Surrounding Greece at Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Keren Peles addresses questions about her collaboration with Greece in "Ethnikos Telikos", emphasizing her Israeli pride and responding to the criticism and protests over their partnership. Last Sunday, Euromix reported exclusively that singer-songwriter Keren Peles,Keren Peles wrote a song for "Ethnikos Telikos". Peles is also known internationally in the Eurovision community for writing the songs “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise” — both of which represented Israel at Eurovision and became national sources of inspiration. If Peles’ song wins the Greek national final, she could find herself at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, under the blue and white flag of the Mediterranean neighbor. It was also revealed that the Greek singer set to collaborate with Peles is Xannova Xan, who is no stranger to the Eurovision scene. Xannova Xan participated in last year’s Greek national final with her song "Play It!", finishing fifth, and in Junior Eurovision 2005 with "Tora einai i seira mas", which placed sixth. Now, Keren Peles responds for the first time...
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Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026” to Air on November 11th!

Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026” to Air on November 11th!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The twelfth season of the reality show "HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026" will premiere next Tuesday, November 11th. The show's winner will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026" will air exactly one week from now, next Tuesday, November 11th, with the broadcast of the first audition episode. Audition episodes began filming about a month ago. Once again, this season will be hosted by the beloved presenters Assi Azar and Rotem Sela. The judging panel for this season will again include Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levy. Occasionally, guest judges such as Netta Barzilai, Dana International, and Yuval Raphael will join. The winner of Season 12 of "The Next Star" will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A few days ago, we reported on the site that the reality show had already kicked off with an official promo and a minor change to its name. "Shel Israel" (in English: "Of...
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Malta: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on January 17th!

Malta: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on January 17th!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, revealed today further details about its selection process ahead of Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Here are all the new details about "MESC 2026". The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has announced today (Tuesday) the complete schedule for Malta’s selection process for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Malta will select its entry through “MESC 2026,” which will run across two televised shows - a semi-final and a final, to be held on January 15th and 17th, 2026. Additionally, Malta has published details regarding the selection process leading up to the shows, including an updated and more streamlined format, as well as the various phases leading up to the national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year’s "MESC" will be somewhat reduced in scope: last year, the "MESC" included two semi-finals and a final, whereas this year there will be just one semi-final and...
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Eurovision 2026: Have the Hosts of the Show Been Revealed?

Eurovision 2026: Have the Hosts of the Show Been Revealed?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss newspaper Blick published today that Victoria Swarovski, Andi Knoll and Philipp Hochmair will host Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. What lies behind these intriguing names? The Swiss newspaper "Blick" surprised readers today by publishing the names of the three hosts for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. According to the Swiss paper, Victoria Swarovski, Andi Knoll, and Philipp Hochmair will host the contest. The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has declined to officially confirm the report. Could the trio of Eurovision 2026 hosts truly have been revealed? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As mentioned, the Austrian national broadcaster has refused to comment officially on whether the names have indeed been leaked. The head of the national broadcaster responded to Blick’s report: “Rumors and speculation about the hosts’ identities are an inseparable part of the Eurovision tradition”. Are these really the chosen three who will lead Eurovision 2026? Time will tell. The Potential Eurovision 2026 Hosts:...
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This Is the Greek Singer Who Will Collaborate with Keren Peles!

This Is the Greek Singer Who Will Collaborate with Keren Peles!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who is the Greek singer set to perform Keren Peles’ song at "Ethnikos Telikos", and possibly represent Greece at Eurovision 2026? Keren Peles, the Israeli singer-songwriter behind the songs “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise” — both of which represented Israel at Eurovision and became national sources of inspiration — has written a song for Greece’s Eurovision pre-selection. If Peles’ song wins the Greek national final, she could find herself at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, under the blue and white flag of the Mediterranean neighbor. The collaboration partner has now been revealed: the Greek singer is Xannova Xan, a familiar face in the Eurovision world who placed fifth in a past Greek national selection and also competed in the Junior Eurovision 2005 with the song “Tora einai i seira mas”, finishing sixth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Xannova Xan – Who Are You? Kalli Georgelis, known by her stage name Xannova Xan, was born in Texas in 1992 but spent most of...
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Moldova: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Selected on January 17th!

Moldova: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Selected on January 17th!

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM announces key details for “Etapa Nationala”: the final will take place on January 17th, with major format changes ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially confirmed Moldova’s participation in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from the contest last year during the late stages of preparation. The broadcaster also confirmed the return of its traditional "Etapa Nationala", which will determine the Moldovan entry for the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has unveiled new and significant details about its selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, “Etapa Nationala”. Following earlier reports today about the appointment of new producers and the opening of the song submission window, the broadcaster has now confirmed the date, venue, and a key change in the audition process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Grand Final at the Arena, Auditions Behind Closed Doors The headline news from today’s press conference is that the final of “Etapa Nationala 2026”...
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Moldova: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen Through “Etapa Nationala”

Moldova: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen Through “Etapa Nationala”

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM announced at a press conference that it will hold its traditional national final, "Etapa Nationala", to select Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially confirmed Moldova’s participation in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from the contest last year during the late stages of preparation. The broadcaster also confirmed the return of its traditional "Etapa Nationala", which will determine the Moldovan entry for the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last year, Moldova withdrew from the contest due to disagreements concerning the quality of its national selection and financial considerations. Before withdrawing, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day for the national final, featuring 26 songs, and even set a date and participant list for the final before the withdrawal announcement was made official. This year, the broadcaster seems determined to avoid past mistakes. The participation confirmation was sent alongside a detailed email to local artists, outlining plans for collaboration...
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Greece: 264 Songs Submitted for “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”!

Greece: 264 Songs Submitted for “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced that 264 songs were submitted for “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”, which will determine Greece’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Greek national broadcaster ERT revealed last night that 264 songs have been submitted for “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”, through which Greece will choose its entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Greece will continue to select its Eurovision entry through the same national final format introduced last year, where singer Klavdia won with her song “Asteromáta” (in English: “Starry Eyes”), achieving a remarkable sixth place — Greece’s best result since 2013, when the country also placed sixth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ERT officially announced that 264 songs were received for the 2026 competition. As reported earlier, the submission window was open from September 17th to November 2nd. Notably, over 100 songs were submitted on the final day alone, and 200 within the last five days...
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