Australia Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

Australia Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Australian national broadcaster SBS has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The method for selecting Australia’s entry has not yet been decided. The Australian national broadcaster SBS has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Australia is the 25th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SBS issued the confirmation earlier today (Wednesday) to the blog TV Tonight Australia, with the official statement later published via the blog’s X account, declaring: “Yes, Australia will compete at Eurovision in Vienna”. #SBSUpfront #SBS2026 Yes Australia will compete at #Eurovision in Vienna — TV Tonight Australia (@tvtonightau) September 3, 2025 No additional details were provided regarding the Australian selection process. However, reviewing past selection methods reveals that only three entries (2019, 2020, and 2022) were chosen via the national...
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EBU: “No Country Has Officially Requested Israel’s Exclusion from Eurovision!”

EBU: “No Country Has Officially Requested Israel’s Exclusion from Eurovision!”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU revealed today that no national broadcaster has officially submitted a request to exclude Israel from Eurovision! So, what is all the commotion about, and will Israel take part in Eurovision 2026? Over recent months, we have witnessed a growing public storm over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. At the beginning of July, a meeting was held in London where delegates from EBU member states discussed, among other topics, Israel’s place in the upcoming contest. Slovenia and Iceland threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel were to participate, with the latter confirming just days ago its own participation in Eurovision 2026. Alongside them, Belgium, Ireland, and Spain have been leading an anti-Israeli stance within the EBU. Could all this uproar against Israel ultimately fail to produce an actual exclusion from Eurovision? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No National Broadcaster Has Requested Israel’s Expulsion The Dutch branch of Luxembourg’s national broadcaster, RTL Nieuws, revealed today that not...
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Eurovision 2026: Auditions Open for Stand-In Singers and Dancers

Eurovision 2026: Auditions Open for Stand-In Singers and Dancers

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Auditions for the Eurovision 2026 stand-in shows in Vienna will be held December 19th-20th. Apply for singer or dancer roles by December 14th Auditions for singers, dancers, and performers for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will take place on December 19th-20th. Successful candidates will perform in the stand-in shows, where local artists present previews of each act’s stage performance to delegations before the competing artists arrive for rehearsals two weeks later. Some of the selected performers may also take part in the live shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The auditions are managed by Motions by Dietmann, founded by Marvin Dietmann, who has served as Eurovision’s creative director since 2011. Professional singers can submit their applications here, while professional dancers can apply here. The deadline for all submissions is December 14th. The 2015 Team Returns to Lead Eurovision 2026 Heading the production of Eurovision 2026 is Michael Krön, the executive producer from the Austrian national broadcaster ORF. He will oversee the...
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Montenegro: Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Chosen Through “Montesong”

Montenegro: Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Chosen Through “Montesong”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s national broadcaster RTCG confirmed that the country’s Eurovision 2026 representative will again be chosen through "Montesong". Rules for the second edition of the contest were revealed today. The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has confirmed that Montenegro’s Eurovision 2026 entrant will be chosen once again through "Montesong". This marks the second consecutive year that the country will select its representative through the festival. Alongside the announcement, the broadcaster published the full set of rules for the upcoming competition. A date for "Montesong 2025" has not yet been announced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rules for "Montesong 2025": RTCG revealed the regulations for the second edition of the contest, which will serve as the country’s pre-selection for Eurovision 2026: All songs must comply with the general Eurovision rules. Songs must not be published or performed before September 1st, 2025. Competing performers must hold Montenegrin citizenship. Songwriters may be of any nationality. Each songwriter can submit a maximum of two songs for...
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Alenka Gotar: “We Will Probably Withdraw This Year Due to Israel’s Participation”

Alenka Gotar: “We Will Probably Withdraw This Year Due to Israel’s Participation”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alenka Gotar, Slovenian Eurovision representative in 2007, warns Slovenia will likely withdraw from the contest this year due to Israel’s participation, reflecting growing tensions between RTVSLO and Israel. The Slovenian national broadcaster, RTVSLO, has in recent years maintained a very tense relationship with Israel, against the backdrop of the opposition from the country’s left-wing government to Israel’s participation in the contest. The national broadcaster, led by Ksenija Horvat, has been one of the main drivers of action against Israel within the EBU. The Slovenian Eurovision representative in 2007, Alenka Gotar, who in better days was at the center of decision-making within the national broadcaster, expressed pessimism regarding the country’s participation in Eurovision. According to her, Slovenia is almost certain to withdraw this year because of Israel’s participation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Until 2022, Slovenia was led by Janez Janša, a staunchly pro-Israeli leader. During his tenure, Gotar was a member of the executive board of the national broadcaster, and the approach toward Israel was drastically different....
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Montenegro Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

Montenegro Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The method for selecting Montenegro’s entry has not yet been decided. The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Montenegro is the 25th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Boris Raonić, the Director General of RTCG, stated that Montenegro’s participation in Eurovision 2026 “is not in question”, though concerns remain regarding the selection process due to the broadcaster’s limited budget – half of which depends on donations. Council member Janko Ljumović remarked: “For RTCG, absence from the competition would be an admission that we are incapable”. He highlighted financial difficulties but emphasized that non-participation would be tantamount to giving up, despite a series of weak results. Council members Nikola Tatar and Marijana Camović...
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Ukraine Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

Ukraine Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The method for selecting Ukraine’s entry has not yet been decided. The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Ukraine is the 24th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The head of Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 delegation, Oksana Skybinska, emphasized that participating in the contest is an invaluable opportunity to present the nation’s unique musical heritage. “Eurovision is a wonderful chance to highlight Ukraine’s musical DNA. The scale of the event and its wide media exposure will provide an excellent stage to showcase our artists and to demonstrate our ability to create contemporary and original European music, even under the difficult conditions of war”. Skybinska explained. She also hinted at upcoming surprises planned for...
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Eurovision’s Winning Formula: English or Native Language?

Eurovision’s Winning Formula: English or Native Language?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); English or native language? In the second article of the series “The Eurovision Formula”, we reveal the data on which languages have led to the most victories. Article by Ilay Gaist and Noy Yehoyada. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of viewers, fans, and professional jurors attempt to crack the code how to win at Eurovision: What is the secret formula that leads a country to first place? Does singing in English provide an inherent advantage? Does using a native language reflect authenticity that earns points? In the series “The Eurovision Formula”, we dive into historical data. In this article, we explore one of the most crucial criteria: does choosing a certain language give a song a real advantage on the road to Eurovision victory? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Language Choices: English, Native Language, or a Blend The journey to Eurovision victory begins at the very first stage - the way each country selects its artist...
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What Did the Eurovision Director Say About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

What Did the Eurovision Director Say About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green, Eurovision Director, gave an interview today following Vienna’s announcement as host city. Is the European Broadcasting Union shifting course and abandoning its neutral stance on Israel’s Eurovision participation? Today (Wednesday), after Vienna was chosen as the host city for Eurovision 2026, the contest’s director, Martin Green, gave an interview to the Austrian national broadcaster ORF. In the interview, he spoke about the participation of countries in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In his remarks, Green emphasized that artists in the competition represent only the national and independent broadcasters, not governments. He added that political conflicts “which we all hope will end” are not connected to the contest. However, he noted that the coming months would be devoted to reviewing the participation of certain countries in Eurovision. Eurovision news outlets reported on the interview and cited his statement that “Israel’s participation in Eurovision will be reviewed in the coming months”. While Green did not specifically mention Israel, it is reasonable to...
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Shocking News on the International Stage: Måneskin Announces Reunion!

Shocking News on the International Stage: Måneskin Announces Reunion!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The manager of Måneskin, the internationally successful winners of Eurovision 2021, announced the band’s reunion for live performances in the last quarter of 2025! What caused the comeback? Måneskin, winners of Eurovision 2021 with the song “Zitti E Buoni” (in English: “Shut Up and Behave”), is expected to reunite soon after suffering heavy financial losses following the group’s split and the pursuit of solo careers. The band’s manager, Alessandro De Angelis, father of bassist Victoria De Angelis, confirmed that the group plans to return to the stage in the last quarter of 2025, ahead of a full tour in 2026. Alessandro also acts as CEO of Måneskin Empire Srl, which owns the Måneskin brand rights. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sharp Financial Losses for Måneskin’s Music Company This announcement follows the loss of first place in the Italian music company rankings by the firm that holds the group’s music rights. The decline resulted from the temporary break-up of band members Damiano David, Victoria De...
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