Florian Wieder Will Design the Eurovision Stage Once Again in 2026!

Florian Wieder Will Design the Eurovision Stage Once Again in 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF announced that German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder will continue shaping Eurovision in 2026, completing three consecutive years as the main stage designer. The German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder, considered one of the world’s leading stage designers, has created dozens of stages for major ceremonies and television programs worldwide. His projects include X Factor, American Idol, the MTV Awards, and no fewer than nine Eurovision stages to date (among them Eurovision 2019 in Israel and Eurovision 2020, which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). It has now been confirmed that he will return for a tenth time to design the stage of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about his previous Eurovision stage designs, Wieder explained: “In order to decide who designs the Eurovision stage, there are sometimes tenders, but sometimes specific people are invited for the role. Eurovision is an enormous event in scale and significance, and occasionally the decision...
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Fatal Step: The Vote on Israel’s Eurovision Participation Moved Forward to November

Fatal Step: The Vote on Israel’s Eurovision Participation Moved Forward to November

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU announced that the vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision will take place in early November, focusing only on Eurovision 2026 participation, not on KAN’s EBU membership. In light of growing calls to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest, it was revealed today (Thursday) that the vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, has been moved forward to November. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a letter signed by Delphine Ernotte-Cunci, President of the EBU, and sent to union members, it was stated that during an executive board meeting attended also by former Vice President Petr Dvořák, the current positions of member states regarding the Israeli national broadcaster “KAN” were presented. The EBU emphasized that there exists “an unprecedented range of opinions” on the matter, which has prevented consensus from being reached. It was further highlighted that the organization upholds freedom of expression and open cultural dialogue. Therefore, a...
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Portugal: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Selected on March 7th

Portugal: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Selected on March 7th

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP confirmed Portugal’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The representative will be chosen via "Festival da Canção 2026". The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP officially announced that Portugal will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Portugal becomes the 29th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Portugal Choose Its Entry for Eurovision 2026? The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP confirmed that the format of "Festival da Canção 2026" would remain unchanged, consisting of two semi-finals and one grand final, where the winner will be selected to represent Portugal in Vienna. In each semi-final, eight songs will compete, and five will advance to the final. Four qualifiers will be chosen...
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Disappointment: Three RAI Senior Executives Call to Boycott Israel at Eurovision

Disappointment: Three RAI Senior Executives Call to Boycott Israel at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is Italy changing its stance on Israel? While once considered a supporter, senior executives at the Italian national broadcaster RAI now urge the country to boycott if Israel remains in Eurovision. Contrary to what many in Israel thought until recently, Italy may not necessarily support Israel’s participation in the contest. Three members of the RAI board of directors — Italy’s public national broadcaster — have demanded that the organization announce it will not take part if Israel remains in the competition. They argue that such an early declaration would be “another way to increase pressure” on Israel. They warned that Italy’s silent participation, with no form of protest, could be perceived as tacit legitimization of the events in Gaza, pointing out that five other countries — the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia, and Spain — have already stated they will not take part if Israel is included. It should be noted, however, that despite these claims, Iceland has not yet publicly confirmed...
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They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, after dramatically withdrawing from Eurovision 2025! What will change this year? The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially announced that Moldova will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. This confirmation follows its dramatic late-stage withdrawal from Eurovision 2025. Moldova becomes the 28th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova withdrew last year over disputes concerning the quality of its national selection contest. At that time, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day involving 26 competing entries, with a date and lineup already set for the final, before the sudden announcement of withdrawal. This year, the broadcaster sought to apply lessons learned. Its confirmation of participation was accompanied by a...
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The Drama Continues: Could Israel Be Expelled from Eurovision as Early as October?

The Drama Continues: Could Israel Be Expelled from Eurovision as Early as October?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drama ahead? According to reports, the European Broadcasting Union has appointed an external supervisor to assess Israel’s participation, and a decision may already be made next month! On the backdrop of calls to expel Israel from Eurovision, reports indicate that a decision is not far off. The EBU has appointed an external supervisor who will present his recommendation in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a special team has been established at the President’s Residence, led by President Isaac Herzog, with the aim of convincing European leaders not to expel Israel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Mysterious Figure and the Critical Decision According to journalist Ran Boker from Ynet, a supervisor has been appointed, whose identity has not been revealed. He began several weeks ago with a round of meetings with directors of European national broadcasters. However, he has not yet made contact with the Israeli broadcaster KAN. In Israel, some cautiously assess that the fact he does...
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Croatia: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Chosen in February

Croatia: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Chosen in February

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT confirmed that Croatia will participate in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, with the launch of the submission window for “Dora 2026”. Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Croatia becomes the 27th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Croatia Choose Its Entry for Eurovision 2026? Croatia’s participation was confirmed alongside the publication of the regulations for "Dora 2026”. With the announcement, the submission window for songs to Dora has opened. Entries may be submitted until November 23rd, 2025. At the end of this process, a professional jury will select 24 songs for the competition, along with four backup entries in case any...
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Tonight at 19:00 CEST: The First Edition of the Renewed Intervision, Live from Moscow!

Tonight at 19:00 CEST: The First Edition of the Renewed Intervision, Live from Moscow!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 19:00 CEST, the first renewed edition of the Intervision Song Contest will take place live from Moscow, the capital of Russia! 23 countries will compete tonight for first place in the new competition! A link to watch the broadcast - Below. Tonight at 19:00 CEST, the Intervision Song Contest returns for the first time since 2008, Russia’s alternative to the Eurovision, following the country’s expulsion from Eurovision in 2022. Russia, the state that conceived the competition, is the first to host it on its own territory. The contest will be streamed on VK Video, while broadcast on the Russian national broadcaster Channel 1 will begin 30 minutes later. This year, 23 countries will compete for first place: Belarus, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and the host nation – Russia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During...
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Estonia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 14th

Estonia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 14th

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026, hosted in Vienna, Austria, alongside the launch of the national final selection process, "Eesti Laul 2026". Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Estonia becomes the 26th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement coincided with the publication of regulations for Eesti Laul 2026, marking the second year in a row of early confirmation. During the morning show "Terevisioon" on ETV, producer Riin Vann unveiled the competition’s format and timeline for the national final selection process. Applications can be submitted via the ERR official website or by email at [email protected]. Estonia has consistently relied on national selection for all of its Eurovision...
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Contestants of Sanremo Festival to Be Revealed on December 7th

Contestants of Sanremo Festival to Be Revealed on December 7th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s national broadcaster RAI announced today that the contestants of Festival Di Sanremo 2026, will be revealed on December 7th by artistic director and host Carlo Conti. Italy’s national broadcaster RAI announced today that the list of participants in the 76th edition of the Italian Eurovision pre-selection, Sanremo Festival 2026, will be revealed on December 7th by the festival’s artistic director and host, Carlo Conti. The festival will take place between February 24th–28th, featuring 24 artists. The winner will earn the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision 2026. Should the winner refuse, the national broadcaster will select another contestant from Sanremo’s lineup to represent the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although the official lineup for Sanremo has not yet been released, recent leaks suggest that several past representatives of Italy may return. According to reports in the Italian music industry, the most frequently mentioned names are: Angelina Mango – winner of Sanremo 2024, who...
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