Ilay Gaist, Author at EuroMix

Under a War: Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Song Reveal Broadcast to Be Held in Special Format

March 3, 2026 by Ilay GaistNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Due to the ongoing war with Iran and the security situation, KAN 11 announced that Noam Bettan’s Eurovision 2026 song reveal will be broadcast this Thursday without a studio audience and in a special format. All the broadcast details - Below. The tense security situation and the ongoing war with Iran continue to impact Israel’s broadcasting schedule — and even Eurovision must adapt to the new reality. The Israeli national broadcaster KAN confirmed today that Israel’s song reveal for Eurovision 2026, scheduled for this Thursday, will be broadcast in a special format. Contrary to the original plans, the show will be filmed and aired without a live studio audience. Despite the difficult circumstances and the tense atmosphere in the country, the broadcaster decided not to postpone the broadcast, aiming to offer viewers a moment of escapism, music, and national pride. During the special program on KAN 11, Noam Bettan, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 and winner of “HaKokhav HaBa”, will unveil for the...

Czechia: Eurovision 2026 Entry To Be Revealed On March 8th

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia at Eurovision 2026: The Czech entry and song will be revealed on March 8th, according to a mysterious post on the official Czech Eurovision Instagram page. Czechia is one of the last countries to unveil its representative and song for Eurovision 2026. After a long wait, it has been confirmed that the artist and song will be revealed exactly one week from now, on Sunday, March 8th. The information was shared through the official Czech Eurovision Instagram page, which posted a mysterious teaser that likely hints at the soon-to-be-released song. Currently, Czechia ranks 22nd in the betting odds for winning Eurovision 2026, having climbed from 25th place in just five days. The country is set to compete in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Czechia‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision_czechia‎‏)‎‏ Mysterious Hints About the Song? The post, published by the official Czech Eurovision delegation account, shows a black-and-white background with what seems...

Serbia: Lavina to Perform “Kraj Mene” at Eurovision

February 28, 2026March 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia at Eurovision 2026: Lavina won "Pesma Za Euroviziju '26" and will perform the song “Kraj mene” at Eurovision 2026. Listen to the song. “Kraj mene” (in English: “By My Side”) is the title of the song Lavina will perform to represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, in the second half of the first semi-final on May 12th. The song was written by Sika and Aurimas Galvelis and won tonight over 13 competitors in “Pesma za Evroviziju '26”. Results were decided by a 50% public vote and a 50% jury vote. The final took place in RTS Studio 8 in Belgrade, hosted by Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković and Stefan Popović. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song “Kraj mene” (in English: “By My Side”) is a pop-rock ballad about the need for emotional closeness, loyalty, and the presence of a loved one in moments of difficulty and vulnerability. The lyrics emphasize mutual...

Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen Oppose Israel and Vioalte the Code of Conduct

February 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 drama: Finland’s favourites, Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen oppose Israel’s participation moments before the decision, challenging Eurovision's code of conduct. Unclear how the EBU will respond to the breach. Minutes ago, the major favourites in "UMK 2026", the duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, published a rare statement against Israel’s participation in Eurovision – just hours before "UMK 2026" will determine who will represent Finland at Eurovision 2026. At this stage, the two are still not the official representatives, but Finland is ranked first in the Eurovision 2026 betting odds, based on the assessment that the duo will be chosen tonight with the song “Liekinheitin”. In their announcement, they declared that they oppose allowing Israel to participate in Eurovision 2026, but clarified that if they are selected – they will nonetheless represent Finland. The statement is creating an immediate storm and raises questions about compliance with the official Code of Conduct of the EBU – which could lead to...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Serbia Selects Its Entry for Eurovision

February 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, the grand final of “Pesma za Evroviziju '26” takes place. At the end of which the Serbian entry for Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 21:00 CET, the grand final of “Pesma Za Evroviziju '26” will take place, at the end of which Serbia’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. 14 artists will compete tonight for the right to represent Serbia in Vienna, Austria. The results will be determined by a public vote (50%) and a jury vote (50%). The final will be held at the RTS Košutnjak, Studio 8 national broadcaster studios in Belgrade, hosted by Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković and Stefan Popović. The grand final will begin at 21:00 and continue until 00:30 CET. Watch the grand final of “Pesma Za Euroviziju '26” here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who to Watch Tonight? According to the results of our poll, you,...

Tonight at 20:15 CET: Germany Selects Its Entry for Eurovision

February 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:15 CET, the grand final of "Das deutsche Finale 2026" takes place. At the end of which the German entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:15 CET, Germany will host “Das deutsche Finale 2026”, at the end of which, the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 — which will take place in Vienna, Austria — will be selected. The show will be held at Studio Berlin Adlershof in Berlin, Germany, and hosted by Barbara Schöneberger and Hazel Brugger, who also co‑hosted Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Nine artists will compete in a two‑stage format. In the first stage, an international jury of 20 music experts from 20 participating countries will determine the three finalists. In the second and final round, the decision will be entirely in the hands of the German public, who will choose who represents Germany in the prestigious contest. The final will begin at 20:15 and...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Italy at Eurovision 2026?

February 27, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Festival Di Sanremo 2026". Who should represent Italy at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Italy's "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at 20:40 CET. The winner of the national final will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The voting in the final will take place in two stages. In the first stage, the top five songs will be selected through a public voting (100%). In the second stage, another round of voting will determine which of the five songs will represent Italy at Eurovision 2026, by a combination of audience votes (34%), a professional jury composed of journalists (33%), and a professional jury of radio broadcasters (33%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Italy's "Festival Di Sanremo...

Tonight at 20:40 CET: The Fourth Night of Italy’s “Festival Di Sanremo 2026”

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:40 CET, the fourth of five nights of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026", will take place. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight, the long-running and much-loved music festival “Festival Di Sanremo 2026” will enter it's fourth day, serving as Italy’s selection process for Eurovision. The show this evening will be the fourth of five nights, taking place between February 24th and 28th, 2026, at the end of which Italy’s entry for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. All shows will take place at the “Ariston” Theatre (Teatro Ariston), which has hosted the festival regularly since 1977 (with the exception of 1990, when it was held at the “Nuovo Mercato Dei Fiori” hall). The fourth night's broadcast will begin at 20:40 and continue until 01:30 CET. To watch the fourth night of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fourth Night: Running Order Elettra Lamborghini and Las Ketchup - "Asereje" Eddie...

San Marino at Eurovision 2026: The Big Ten Artists Revealed for “San Marino Song Contest”

February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV has revealed the ten major artists who will advance directly to the national final on March 6th. Who competes for San Marino's ticket to Vienna? Today (Thursday), San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV, published the full list of the ten major artists who will participate directly in the final of “San Marino Song Contest”. The winner will go on to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. These ten artists will compete in the grand final of San Marino’s national selection, to be held on March 6th at the Teatro Nuovo in Dogana. Opposite them will stand ten qualifiers from the semi‑final phase. Among the semi‑final entries is also the Greek‑American singer Xannova Xan, Estonian singer Elysa, Poland's representative in Eurovision 2011, Magdalena Tul, and Slovenia's representatives in Eurovision 2015, Maraaya. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Big Ten – The First Confirmed Finalists: Andreas Habibi ft. Aura – "All We Need Is Love" Dolcenera –...

Eurovision Comeback: The Artists Returning to Eurovision 2026 and the Trend’s History

February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Loreen and Dana International to Alexander Rybak and Vanilla Ninja, the wave of returning Eurovision artists is breaking records. Why are the gaps between appearances shrinking, who triumphed in 2026, and who got zero points live on air? Eurovision’s stage is a magnet that is hard to resist. Once you taste the energy of the crowd, the insane global exposure and the well‑oiled publicity machine, the so‑called Eurovision "bug" sticks and does not let go. Ahead of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, we are once again witnessing a wave of former participants trying their luck. But history – and the present – shows that a comeback is a gamble that can end in an epic victory or a spectacular crash. From a trend of comebacks spaced by decades, to rapid returns within a year or two, we dove into the successful comebacks of the past and the failed attempts of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why They...