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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(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...
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France: Monroe Meets Fans After Calls to Withdraw from Eurovision

France: Monroe Meets Fans After Calls to Withdraw from Eurovision

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

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

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 (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...
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Israel in the Spotlight Again: Norway Challenges Eurovision Rules

Israel in the Spotlight Again: Norway Challenges Eurovision Rules

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway has announced that their representative, Jonas Lovv, will be allowed to freely express political views, including regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. The decision contradicts the contest’s rules. The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK refuses to comply with Eurovision Song Contest rules, announcing that it will allow its representative, Jonas Lovv, to freely express opinions on sensitive political issues – including regarding Israel. The statement comes amid the controversy sparked by Swedish singer Felicia, who called for Israel’s removal from the Eurovision Song Contest. The implication is clear: a confrontation between a major European broadcaster and the EBU – with Israel once again at the center of the controversy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Norway Breaks the Rules The head of Norway’s "Melodi Grand Prix", Mads Tørklep, clearly stated that Jonas Lovv “is allowed to answer exactly as he wants, and to whomever he wants” – without any restrictions from NRK. This directly contradicts EBU rules, which require political neutrality within Eurovision 2026. According to Tørklep: “We...
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Keeping the Chemistry: Serbia Will Not Change Its Performance Ahead of Eurovision 2026

Keeping the Chemistry: Serbia Will Not Change Its Performance Ahead of Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia at Eurovision 2026: Lavina announced they will perform "Kraj mene" on the Eurovision 2026 stage without dramatic changes, similar to "Pesma Za Evroviziju '26". What drives this choice? In an interview with a Serbian website yesterday (Sunday), the band Lavina revealed that their song for Eurovision 2026, "Kraj mene" (in English: "By My Side"), will remain similar to their performance at "Pesma Za Evroviziju '26". The only changes to be made will be strictly minor, aimed at highlighting elements from their performance ahead of the first semi-final in Vienna, on May 12th next. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision to preserve the original performance from the local Eurovision pre-selection is intended to "keep the chemistry of the band" and convey the original emotions to the international audience. The band confirmed to the N1 website that they have also recorded an English version of the song, but they will not perform it in English in Vienna. When asked about this, the band members...
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Eurovision 2026: Ticket Sales for the EuroClub Begin on March 18th

Eurovision 2026: Ticket Sales for the EuroClub Begin on March 18th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for the EuroClub 2026 will begin tomorrow, March 18th, 2026, at 18:00 CET. How to order tickets? How much will they cost? All the details - Below! As every year, ahead of Eurovision 2026, the host city Vienna is launching its Eurovision party week, expected to take place at the EuroClub between May 11th and May 16th, 2026. Ticket sales for the EuroClub will open tomorrow (Wednesday), March 18th, at 18:00 CET for six parties throughout Eurovision week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, the EuroClub will take place at Prater DOME in Vienna, Austria, located near the city’s famous Ferris wheel. All parties will begin at 22:00 CET and continue late into the night. Ticket Purchases and Pricing Tickets for the EuroClub can be purchased through the website euro-club.at. Below are the planned events and prices per ticket: Opening Night – Monday, May 11th, 2026 – €20 Ice Night – Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 – €20 Pink Night – Wednesday, May 13th, 2026...
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Eurovision 2026 Odds: These Are the 10 Countries Favoured to Win

Eurovision 2026 Odds: These Are the 10 Countries Favoured to Win

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: All contest songs have been revealed, and one country still holds the lead in the betting odds! Which countries are leading? This is the current state of the betting tables. The list of competing songs in Eurovision 2026 has been completed, and all 35 songs were unveiled yesterday (Wed) for listening! With the release of the songs, the betting table is stabilizing and providing a clearer picture of who has a chance to win the contest and who is expected to miss out on the final. The betting tables now carry significant weight as a tool for predicting the results of the contest, which will be held in May in Vienna, Austria. The betting will close in parallel with the broadcast of the Eurovision Grand Final, which will be held on May 16th. The full betting table is at the bottom of the article! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Top 10 Countries Competing...
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