Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Luxembourg: The “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” Contestants Revealed

October 30, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL has unveiled the eight contestants for the “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” — one of them already familiar to Eurovision fans. Who will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria? One Out of Eight: The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL revealed today (Thursday) the eight contestants for "Luxembourg Song Contest",which will take place on January 24th, 2026, in Rockhal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); These are the eight contestants: Luzac The most recognizable name among Eurovision fans — Luzac also participated in the 2025 pre-selection with the song Je Danse (in English: “I Dance”), finishing third. The singer-songwriter discovered his passion for music at age nine after watching "High School Musical". In recent years, he has written and composed for others, and in 2021 released his debut single "J’y arriverai". Since he participated in "Luxembourg Song Contest 2025", Luzac has collaborated with several Luxembourgish artists and performed live numerous times. Alongside his musical career, he works as an educator specializing...

Izhar Cohen Reveals: “I Had a Tumor on My Vocal Cords”

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Surgery to remove a tumor, a lifetime achievement award, and his bond with Israeli society: Eurovision winner Izhar Cohen opens up about his health struggles and his contribution to Israeli culture. The Israeli Eurovision icon Izhar Cohen received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Artists’ Association (EMI) during its annual ceremony. It was a festive recognition of his illustrious career, given at an event where additional artists who made significant contributions to Israeli culture were also honored. The award highlighted that Izhar Cohen is not merely a familiar face in Israeli entertainment but a cultural symbol uniting music with tradition, bridging local art and national representation. His selection for the Lifetime Achievement Award reinforces the notion that veteran creators continue to inspire younger generations. At a time of cultural budget cuts and societal shifts, this recognition carries a strong social and cultural message: art is not just entertainment, but preservation and tribute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Izhar Cohen Reveals...

Albania: Songwriters for “Festivali i Këngës 64” Revealed – Who Do We Already Know?

October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH revealed new information about the songs competing in "Festivali i Këngës 64". Among the details are the genres of the songs and the names of their creators – including several particularly familiar ones! Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH has unveiled new details about all 28 competing songs in the 64th edition of "Festivali i Këngës" — whose winner is expected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026. Over the past week, RTSH released, via social media, the titles, genres, and the credited lyricists and composers of each entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full Song List and Credits Artist(s) Song Title Lyrics Composition Genre Fifi & Tiri Gjoci Ri Fifi Fifi, Tiri Gjoci Ethno rock ballad Erand Sojli Të kam në fron Erand Sojli Erand Sojli Pop rock Sihana Haxhnikaj Horizont Eriona Rushiti Florent Boshnjaku Ballad Malvina Likajn Përtej shpirti Malvina Likaj Klodian Qafoku Ethno pop Gresa Gjocera & Bledi Kaso Busulla e zemrë Pandi Laço Jeris Kaso Pop ballad Kimi Prap diell de Kimi Kimi Pop ballad Gerta Mahmutaj Në krahët e tu Petro Xhori Kledi Bahiti, Gerta Mahmutaj Ethno pop Sara Kapo Të dua shumë Sara Kapo Sara Kapo Alternative Inis Neziri Ta kam fal Inis Neziri,...

Sweden: Ticket Sales for Melodifestivalen 2026 Will Open on November 6th

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rumors swirl about the Melodifestivalen 2026 contestants, Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT announces that ticket sales for the event will open on November 6th. Melodifestivalen 2026 is set to choose the country’s entry to Eurovision 2026 at the grand final to be held in Stockholm on March 7th. Last year, the Swedish band Kaj was chosen to represent Sweden with the hit song “Bara Bada Bastu” (in English: “Just Sauna”), finishing in an impressive 4th place at Eurovision 2025 with 321 points. After an exceptionally eventful season and amid various rumors about next year’s line-up, Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT will open ticket sales for the beloved show on Thursday, November 6th. Which performances will be available for ticket purchase? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for all Melodifestivalen shows will commence on Ticketmaster.se in about a week, on November 6th, at 10:00 CET. A total of 18 shows will be available: six live performances (the five “Heats” and the Grand Final), six evening rehearsals,...

Estonia: “Eesti Laul 2026” Contestants to Be Revealed Today and Tomorrow!

October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Twelve contestants for “Eesti Laul 2026” were chosen by the Estonian national broadcaster ERR and will be revealed today and tomorrow at 18:00 CET on the TV show “Ringvaade”! The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has selected the contestants for "Eesti Laul 2026", who will compete for the honor of representing Estonia at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As was the case last year, the contestants will be revealed on the popular current affairs program "Ringvaade" today and tomorrow at 18:00 CET. The competing songs will be unveiled on December 4th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Out of 171 submitted songs — 77 in Estonian and 94 in other languages — entries came from songwriters representing no fewer than 20 different countries, including Brazil and Australia. A jury of 34 singers, composers, radio hosts, television critics, directors, and representatives of music organizations selected the twelve songs that will compete in the national final. The selection process was conducted...

Sweden: Three More Artists Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish media reports three more artists joining Melodifestivalen 2026 – a returning contestant, a beloved country singer, and a newcomer connected to one of this year’s rumored participants. Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national selection for Eurovision, continues to capture the attention of European media. For several weeks, Swedish outlets have been reporting on artists expected to take part in the contest. This time, reports highlight a performer returning for the second consecutive year, a beloved country singer, and a newcomer making her debut — but one with an interesting connection to another rumored contestant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vilhelm Buchaus Vilhelm Buchaus, 24, joins no fewer than eleven other contestants familiar with Melodifestivalen, bringing the number of returning artists appearing for a second consecutive year to five. Buchaus’s journey toward Eurovision began when he was 12, competing twice in Sweden’s Junior Eurovision selection. On both occasions, he placed second — the second time as part of a group. Last year,...

Will the Eurovision 2026 participating countries list be revealed on December 10th?

October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A final decision on Israel’s participation will be made in about five weeks, but when will the official list of Eurovision 2026 participants be announced? December 10th may become one of the most decisive days of the current Eurovision season. At the conclusion of the EBU General Assembly, the final details of the participating countries in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna, are expected to be unveiled. Fans, singers, and songwriters across Europe are asking: how many countries will participate in Eurovision, who will withdraw, and what will happen with Israel’s participation? According to the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, these details are likely to be revealed on December 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); December 10th: The date for the final country list? Last year, December 10th was the date chosen by the EBU to formally announce updates to the competition’s regulations following their discussion at the General Assembly held on December...

From Eurovision to the Bank: “Espresso Macchiato” Sold to Israeli “Discount” Bank for over €65,000

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the Eurovision stage to commercial breaks: “Espresso Macchiato”, which gained international success, has been sold for use in a new Israeli commercial for Discount Bank starring Rotem Sela — in a deal valued at approximately €65,000. After conquering the stage of Eurovision 2025 in Basel and placing third in the final with the song “Espresso Macchiato”, Estonian singer and rapper Tommy Cash continues to enjoy success — this time in the commercial sphere. Cash has sold the rights to use the song to Discount Bank for about €65,000. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent days, a Hebrew-language version of the song was released as part of Discount’s new campaign for small business owners, starring Rotem Sela, the bank’s regular presenter and co-host of "HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision". The campaign was developed by the Adler Chomski advertising agency, which initiated and purchased the rights to Cash’s original song to use it as the main soundtrack of the advertisement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Sweden: This Is The Surprising Band Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026

October 26, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish media continues to report on more artists expected to take part in the Melodifestivalen 2026. This time, reports mention a surprising pop band with a connection to ABBA, expected to join the competition as well. Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national Eurovision selection, has already sparked European media attention as Swedish outlets report on likely performers. Who will take the Melodifestivalen stage and deliver this year’s hits? After previous years’ big names such as Robin Bengtsson, Fröken Snusk, and Smash Into Pieces - who are set to return - the media is now naming two more possible participants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A-Teens The A-Teens, consisting of Sara Lumholdt, Amit Paul, Marie Serneholt, and Dhani Lennevald, all aged between 41 and 42, are a successful Swedish pop group that broke through in 1999 as a young tribute band to ABBA. They quickly became internationally known and released their final album of hits in 2004. After four albums, the band disbanded, but last year reunited to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The then-Melodifestivalen producer Christer Björkman had...

Luxembourg: 83 Songs Submitted for “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL confirmed that 83 songs were submitted for the “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”, which will determine Luxembourg’s representative at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The national broadcaster RTL has confirmed today (Friday), that 83 songs, representing 58 artists, were submitted for “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”. Last year, around 60 artists applied, marking a decline of two participants compared to the previous year - continuing a downward trend seen since 2024. Out of thr 83 songs, the list of official contestants who will compete for the ticket to Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be revealed next Thursday, October 30th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Should We Know About the Luxembourg Song Contest? The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 on June 10th, 2025, and only two days ago (Wednesday) announced that it would not support Israel’s disqualification from the upcoming contest. Registration for the national selection opened on July 4th and...