Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision 2026: The Semi-Finals Running Order Is Revealed. Israel Will Perform as Song Number 10

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 running order has been revealed: the EBU announced this evening the order of the song performances in the contest’s semi-finals, which will take place in May. Israel was drawn as song number 10 in the first semi-final. The EBU and the contest production team on behalf of Austrian broadcaster ORF revealed this evening on the official Eurovision YouTube channel the running order for the semi-finals of Eurovision 2026, which will take place on May 12th and 14th in Vienna. On January 12th, the semi-final allocation draw was published, determining that Israel would appear in the second half of the first semi-final. After the full running order was published, it became clear that Israel and its representative Noam Bettan were drawn to perform as song number 10 in the first semi-final! The first semi-final, which will be held on May 12th, will open with Moldova, which will perform first, and close with Serbia, which will perform last as song number 15. The second...

Career Peak or Tragic End: The Real Price of Winning Eurovision

April 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A review of past Eurovision winners’ career paths shows that victory does not guarantee success on the international charts. Which stars survived the day after, and who disappeared from public attention? The victory in Eurovision — a blessing or a curse? On the one hand, there is no other stage in the world that delivers such massive exposure in a single night. On the other hand, the list of one-hit singers who won and disappeared is endless. Can a singer who takes first place really succeed in the tough international market, or are they doomed to remain forever inside the Eurovision archive? So we set out to examine why most winners are forgotten moments after the confetti falls, and how it is that those who arrived at the contest already as established stars are almost the only ones who managed to turn the trophy into a long-lasting career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The aura surrounding Eurovision creates the illusion that the...

Luxembourg: Eva Marija in an Emotional Version of “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi”

March 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eva Marija, Luxembourg’s representative for Eurovision 2026, has released a quiet and moving cover version of Celine Dion’s Eurovision classic "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi," with which she won. Luxembourg returns to the Eurovision stage with the song “Mother Nature”, performed by the young singer Eva Marija, in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will take place on May 14th in Vienna, Austria. As part of the YouTube series "A Little Bit More", in which Eurovision artists perform different versions of Eurovision songs from all eras as well as special renditions of their own entries, Eva Marija chose to pay tribute to one of the most legendary songs in the contest’s history: "Ne Parte Pas Sans Moi" by Celine Dion, which won Eurovision 1988. Watch the full performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eva Marija’s performance was uploaded on Saturday as part of the long-running "A Little Bit More" series on the official Eurovision YouTube channel. As part...

Preparations Begin: The Logistical Operation at the 70th Eurovision Venue Is Underway

March 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This morning, the keys to the Stadthalle Arena were handed to the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, as hundreds of trucks and tons of equipment move in to build the city’s largest stage in a decade. In Vienna, Austria, there's no waste of time. This morning (Monday) at exactly 07:00 CET, a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the entrance to Vienna’s famous Stadthalle, which will host Eurovision 2026 in just a month and a half. The ceremony marked the official start of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎ORF‎‏ (@‏‎orf‎‏)‎‏ At the event, held inside the Vienna Stadthalle, executive producer Michael Krön and the venue’s CEO Thomas Waldner cut the traditional Eurovision ribbon - symbolizing the official handover of operational control to the production team ahead of the May festivities. Krön received the ceremonial key to the hall, and immediately afterward, the large-scale logistical operation began as the first of hundreds of trucks unloaded the...

Watch: Simon, Armenia’s Eurovision 2026 Representative, Performs “Paloma Rumba” Live

March 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Simon, Armenia’s Eurovision 2026 representative, performed his song live for the first time. Watch the first live of “Paloma Rumba” Last night, the Armenian Music Awards “KHAZER” took place, during which Simon, the Armenian representative, gave his first live performance of his song “Paloma Rumba”,Which will comptet in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. In addition to his guest appearance, where he delivered an impressive and highly professional performance, Simon also took the stage once more after winning the “Breakthrough of the Year” award. Watch the live performance below: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Debut Performance In the live performance, Simon wears the same gray suit covered in yellow notes that he also wore in the music video for the song. The act begins with him standing with his back to the audience, pushing aside what looks like gray office drawers. As the camera zooms out, dozens of dancers appear beside him on stage, all dressed in gray suits that blend into...

After 62 Years: Eurovision 1964’s Winning Number Is Available for Viewing for the First Time

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An innocent video upload to the official Eurovision YouTube channel unravels a fascinating story from Copenhagen in 1964. And how did the unexpected closure come precisely from the devoted Eurovision fans? Subscribers to the official Eurovision YouTube channel won't be surprised to discover that the channel is currently uploading numerous performances by past winners from previous years, mainly as a branding act and preservation of the classic Eurovision performances. However, this week, on Monday, a new video on the channel flew under the radar of many fans, yet it constitutes no less than groundbreaking news: the full performance by the young Italian winner, Gigliola Cinquetti, who won Eurovision 1964 held in Copenhagen, Denmark, with her song "Non Ho L'Età" (in English: "I'm Not Old Enough"). This marks the first time since the live broadcast of that Eurovision that we can view footage of the official broadcast, which was considered "lost" in the media world until very recently. The fascinating story continues here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Watch: Monroe, France’s Eurovision 2026 Representative, Performs “Regarde” Live

March 27, 2026March 30, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Monroe, France's Eurovision 2026 representative and a top favorite to win, performed her song live for the first time tonight. Watch the first live of "Regarde!" Today at 20:30 CET, Monroe, France's representative for Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, took the stage with her song "Regarde!", in a premiere performance on a television program within the French national broadcaster France Televisions. Watch the song's debut performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Monroe's debut took place this evening on the television program "C à vous", broadcast on the France 5 channel by the French national broadcaster. The show aired starting at 20:00 CET, and the performance was released at 20:30 CET on the YouTube channel of France's Eurovision outlet, Eurovision France. In the live rendition, Monroe stands center stage in front of a microphone stand, dressed in a black leather coat and a white midi skirt - a direct homage to the little girl character appearing at the start of the song's official music...

Despite Losing at Eurovision: The Song That Exploded in the United States

March 25, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He only finished in third place at Eurovision 1958, but became an international hit that crosses continents. The fascinating story of the iconic hit that changed the face of Italian music worldwide. When people think of dizzying international success coming from the Eurovision stage, the first names that usually come to mind are the band ABBA or Måneskin. But long before the era of streaming and music videos, there was one Italian singer who managed to do the impossible. The song “Nel blu, Watch Video dipinto di blu" (in English: "Blue, Painted in Blue"), known to many from the world of football as “Volare”, is probably the most successful song in the history of the contest in commercial and global terms, even though it did not win first place at all. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision Loss that Became a Historic Victory In 1958, the singer Domenico Modugno arrived in Hilversum, The Netherlands to represent Italy. Despite an amazing and...

France: Monroe Meets Fans After Calls to Withdraw from Eurovision

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French Eurovision representative Monroe met around 200 Eurovision fans in Paris, shared a message of unity, and answered questions ranging from her preparations and excitement for the contest to her favorite Eurovision 2026 entry. On the last Saturday, a moving meeting was held between the French representative Monroe and about 200 Eurovision fans, which took place in Paris, France. The meeting was held in a Q&A format, at the end of which the fans surprised Monroe and sang her song “Regarde!” (in English: “Look!”), with which she will compete at Eurovision this year, and immediately afterwards the singer joined them and sang together with them in a completely spontaneous way. This is the singer’s first public performance of the song since it was revealed, and until this meeting she had not yet been interviewed and had not participated in any Eurovision party. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This is a Moment of Unity, For Me it's Powerful" After the uproar that occurred in...

Aiming High: New Details Emerge About San Marino’s Grand Eurovision 2026 Performance

March 24, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The buzz surrounding San Marino’s representatives in Eurovision 2026, Senhit and Boy George, shows no signs of slowing, as new details about their Vienna performance are revealed. What can we expect on stage? The anticipation for Eurovision 2026 continues to grow, and there is one country that keeps capturing fans’ attention. San Marino, the small state within Italy, has already stirred excitement with speculation over whether British star Boy George, who takes part in the song representing the country “Superstar”, will join its representative Senhit on stage in Vienna. It was eventually confirmed that the singer will indeed attend, and he even hinted at his involvement through several humorous responses on Twitter. Now, the duo is stepping things up, as it has been revealed that preparations for their performance are at their peak, and the two artists even met last week in Las Vegas for a meeting regarding their Eurovision participation - suggesting a spectacular collaboration. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The participation of the British...