Maor Heumann, Author at EuroMix

Vienna Rehearsals Begin: Eurovision 2026 Artists Take the Stage

May 2, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF begins Eurovision 2026 rehearsals in Vienna today, with each delegation receiving 40 minutes to polish their entries. Eurovision 2026, Europe’s largest musical competition, officially gets underway today, May 2nd, with the first rehearsals taking place on the grand stage in Vienna, Austria. Each national delegation has been allocated 40 minutes of stage time to begin their technical preparations and initial run-throughs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Polishing Performances for the Semi-Finals During these rehearsals, the singers will be able to perform their entries multiple times, polishing their performances ahead of the Semi-Finals and the Grand Final. This stage time is crucial for the artists to familiarize themselves with the Austrian stage and the overall production scale. Each delegation submitted its detailed staging and directing plans to the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, back in March to ensure all technical requirements were met. Final Adjustments Following Stand-in Rehearsals In the week leading up to today's start, stand-in rehearsals featuring substitute performers were conducted....

Due to Israel’s participation: RTVE will not broadcast Eurovision 2026

April 16, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE confirms it will not broadcast Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing the participation of the Israeli national broadcaster KAN The Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE, does not intend to settle for its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and has announced that it will not even broadcast the event. RTVE will not air the upcoming contest held in Vienna due to the presence of the Israeli national broadcaster KAN. This decision follows Spain’s unprecedented withdrawal from the competition last December for the same reason. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the absence of a broadcast in the country, Spanish Eurovision fans who watch the show through other platforms will still be able to vote under the “Rest of the World” category. This voting block aggregates the points of viewers from non-participating countries, counting them as a single country’s public vote. The “Rest of the World” vote was introduced in 2023, and the Israeli entry has consistently performed well in this...

Belgium: Loïc Nottet Refuses Eurovision 2026 Over Israel

March 29, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian singer Loïc Nottet reportedly refused to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, sparking political debate and local protests. A dramatic report shaking the Eurovision community was published moments ago. According to Belgian newspaper DHnet, Belgian Eurovision star Loïc Nottet has decided not to represent Belgium in Eurovision 2026, citing Israel’s participation as the reason. The unusual move has caused a major stir among Eurovision fans and reignited political controversy around the beloved contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alongside the report, it was revealed that last Saturday around 50 people protested in the Belgian city of Namur. Demonstrators called on the national broadcaster RTBF to boycott and withdraw from Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s inclusion. Loïc Nottet Reportedly Withdrew Over Israel As early as last August, Belgian media reported that Loïc Nottet had been selected once again to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2026. Nottet is no stranger to the competition – he...

Italy at Eurovision 2026: New details revealed about Sal Da Vinci’s performance

March 21, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s Eurovision 2026 staging is taking shape as Sal Da Vinci prepares a minimalist Vienna performance with choreography by Marcello Sacchetta Preparations in Italy for Eurovision 2026 are in full swing. New details about Sal Da Vinci’s performance, published in the Italian press, have revealed more about the staging concept for the artist who won the Sanremo Festival in February and is set to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. According to the report, the singer will collaborate with choreographer and dancer Marcello Sacchetta, who created the song’s iconic choreography. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Performance That Will Be Hard to Forget Much like Sal Da Vinci’s performance at the Sanremo Festival, where he appeared alone on stage in an elegant wedding suit, relying solely on his striking charisma, Italy’s Eurovision entry is expected to remain fairly minimalist. The concept focuses on preserving the song’s emotional atmosphere, while introducing several substantial upgrades for the Vienna...

Denmark teases a massive Eurovision 2026 production: “There will be surprises in Vienna”

March 19, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark at Eurovision 2026: Søren Torpegaard Lund, a top contender for the victory, discusses his lifelong Eurovision passion, singing in Danish and preparing for Vienna Søren Torpegaard Lund, Denmark's representative for Eurovision 2026, hopes to finally return the country to the left side of the scoreboard. After defeating strong and prominent contenders in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, including the 2025 representative Sissal, he has climbed to the top of the betting odds for the Eurovision victory – an unusual position for Denmark, which has struggled to qualify for the final in recent years. We conducted an interview with him to ask how he handles the expectations, why he chose to sing in Danish, and, of course, his opinion on other international entries, such as the Israeli song. Watch the full interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don't think we've had a song in Danish in the final for 27 years," says Torpegaard Lund, "and we haven't won with...

EBU Steps In: Sweden’s Felicia Sparks Controversy Over Israel Comments

March 10, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Screenshot: SVT EBU responds to Sweden's Eurovision 2026 representative Felicia after her controversial statements about Israel, emphasizing neutrality and the official code of conduct. Moments ago, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) addressed the statements made by the Swedish representative, Felicia, against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This statement follows the singer's interview with the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter, where she remarked, “Actually, I do not think Israel should participate. There are a lot of murders happening. It is hard to concentrate on music when there is so much suffering”. The union's response clarifies that such statements may violate the Eurovision Song Contest's code of conduct, which aims to ensure a safe, respectful, and apolitical environment for all participants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The EBU supports freedom of expression, but..." Martin Green, the director of the Eurovision Song Contest, stated: “We are aware of comments made by Felicia following her selection as the Swedish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest...

Sweden: Felicia Calls for Israel’s Exclusion Prompt Potential EBU Complaint

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Screenshot: SVT Controversy surrounds Eurovision 2026 as Sweden's representative, Felicia, calls for Israel's exclusion. The Israeli national broadcaster KAN is reportedly considering filing a formal complaint with the EBU Recent reports indicate that officials within KAN, the Israeli national broadcaster are expressing concern over statements made by Sweden's Eurovision 2026 representative, the singer Felicia, who called for Israel to not be allowed to participate in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a source familiar with the details who provided the information to Euromix, the possibility of filing a formal complaint with the EBU is being examined, alleging a violation of the Eurovision Song Contest rules that prohibit using the platform to promote political messages. A complaint against the Swedish representative might be aimed at preventing a situation where additional contestants express political stances regarding Israel following pressure from opposing groups – In explicit violation of the competition's regulations. In an official response received from the corporation, it was stated: "KAN...

Montenegro: Final version of “Nova Zora” to be revealed on March 8th

March 7, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Montenegrin national broadcaster announced it will reveal the Eurovision version of "Nova Zora" by Tamara Živković on March 8th The Montenegrin national broadcaster, RTCG, has announced that the final version and the official music video for the Montenegrin representative for Eurovision 2026, Tamara Živković, will be unveiled on International Women's Day tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th. This follows her recent statement where she affirmed: "I will perform my song 'Nova Zora' in Montenegrin without any changes to the song's language". The revamped track will be released on this date across various streaming platforms, including the official Eurovision YouTube channel, at 2pm CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Coincidence? In an interview with the Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG, she shared: "The release of the music video and the final version of my Eurovision song on International Women's Day was planned in advance to further emphasize and strengthen the song's message, which speaks of respect and...

Eurovision 2026: Pop Star JIVA Set to Represent Azerbaijan

March 6, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The prominent singer JIVA is officially set to perform and represent her nation on the Eurovision 2026 stage The acclaimed singer JIVA will represent Azerbaijan in the first half of the second semi-final, which is scheduled to be held on May 14th. JIVA – Who Are You? JIVA, whose real name is Jamila Hashimova, is a prominent Azerbaijani pop singer. She previously performed with the renowned RAST ensemble, taking the stage at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Later, as the lead vocalist of the band Hazz, she masterfully combined elements of jazz with contemporary pop music. Her solo career officially launched in 2017. She currently records pop, dance, and R&B songs in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Triumphant Path to the European Stage Her distinguished status in the Azerbaijani music industry was firmly established following her participation in the television program The Voice Azerbaijan, where she captured first place in 2025. Beyond her remarkable local success, she...

Lithuania: Lion Ceccah to Perform “Sólo quiero más” at Eurovision

February 27, 2026February 28, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lion Ceccah wins Eurovizija.LT 2026 with the song "Sólo quiero más". He will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May. "Sólo quiero más" is the title of the song to be performed by Lion Ceccah, who will represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna during the first semi-final on May 12th. The entry, written by Ceccah and Aurimas Galvelis, triumphed tonight over 11 competitors in the national selection "Eurovizija.LT 2026". The final results were determined by a combination of public voting (50%) and a professional jury (50%). The grand final was hosted at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, led by the presenting team of Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Multilingual Anthem of Resilience and Passion The song "Sólo quiero más" by Ceccah is a captivating electro-pop production that weaves together multiple languages—including Lithuanian, Spanish, English, and French—into a singular anthem of zest for life. The lyrics explore the human...