San Marino: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on March 1st

San Marino: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on March 1st

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV will select its Eurovision entry for 2026 through San Marino Song Contest, whoch will take place on March 1st. San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV announced on Monday that it will select its local representative for Eurovision 2026 on March 1st, through the traditional San Marino Song Contest. Reports indicate that the upcoming edition of the contest will undergo another significant structural change. Starting this year, the event will follow a format similar to Eurovision itself, featuring two semi-finals and a grand final - unlike last year’s format, which consisted of seven separate semi-finals. The country’s new head of delegation, Denny Montesi, also revealed a new preparatory stage called “Stage Live Academy”, due to take place during February before the two semi-finals. This phase aims to serve as a professional training platform for the participants ahead of their appearance on the main stage. It is designed to enhance the contest’s position as an independent and progressive musical hub...
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North Macedonia: “With the right strategic planning – we might manage to return to Eurovision”

North Macedonia: “With the right strategic planning – we might manage to return to Eurovision”

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia has not yet confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026, but could strategic plans for 2027 mark its comeback? MRT Council President shares details about the country's Eurovision future. Davor Pašoski, head of the MRT Council, disclosed during a Board of Directors meeting on September 19th early plans to broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Vienna, Austria. Although the country has not yet confirmed participation, the rising public pressure to return is making its mark, with signs pointing to a possible comeback – if not in 2026, then potentially in 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Particularly encouraging statements came from Pašoski regarding a Macedonian Eurovision comeback. In a meeting with Zaharija Vulgarakis, Chair of the national broadcaster, it was revealed that MRT's budget is expected to be approved by the Macedonian government and may expand if the country returns to Eurovision. These details emerged after Vulgarakis addressed the country's absence in recent editions, citing financial and organizational difficulties as the cause between 2023 and 2025. Additional optimism came from another...
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End of an Era in Italy’s Sanremo: Carlo Conti Bids Farewell to the Stage

End of an Era in Italy’s Sanremo: Carlo Conti Bids Farewell to the Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); End of an era: Carlo Conti, the man who became a symbol of Featival Di Sanremo, ends his journey after more than 40 years with RAI and five unforgettable editions as host and artistic director. Featival Di Sanremo 2026 will mark a historic moment not only for Italian music but also as a farewell to one of its defining figures. Carlo Conti, the cheerful yet meticulous television personality who led the iconic event over five editions, has announced that the upcoming festival will be his last as both host and artistic director. For many in Italy - and Eurovision fans in Israel - this truly signals the end of an era. Featival Di Sanremo is widely regarded as one of Italy’s most respected and influential music events, held annually in the coastal city of Sanremo in northern Italy. Beyond its role as a national cultural celebration, the festival has a deep historical connection - it inspired the very...
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Is the German Public Opposes Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

Is the German Public Opposes Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is Germany with Israel or against? An in-depth analysis of a new survey examining the political implications of Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 and its perception among the German public. As the debate across Europe intensifies over Israel’s place in Eurovision 2026, Germany finds itself at the heart of the storm. In a country where historical and cultural ties with the Jewish people are deeply charged, a heated public discussion is taking place regarding Israel’s participation. Against the backdrop of mounting boycotts in countries like the Netherlands and Spain, and amid heated discussions within the EBU, it comes as no surprise that the issue has also taken center stage in Germany. The national broadcaster in Germany has previously expressed support for Israel’s participation in the contest, but what does the German public truly think? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany Still Standing with Israel? A new survey conducted in Germany by the national broadcaster ARD reveals...
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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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