Maor Heumann, Author at EuroMix

Cyprus: CyBC Issues Statement on Eurovision 2026 Selection Process

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to public criticism, the Cypriot national broadcaster outlines the detailed selection process for Eurovision 2026, in which singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus On Thursday, Antigoni was officially announced as the Cypriot entrant for Eurovision 2026, making her the first confirmed participant for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria. This announcement followed conflicting reports from Greece and Cyprus indicating that the two finalists considered to represent Cyprus were Josephine and Giorgos Perris. The national broadcaster, CyBC, has now responded with an explanation of the selection process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dual-Phase Selection Structure Yesterday (Monday), the CyBC released an official statement detailing that the selection process for Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative consisted of two stages. According to the statement, the first phase involved a panel of five music experts, each tasked with ranking nine potential artists with scores from 1 to 9, correlating to the total number of candidates. All nine candidates were proposed by Greek...

Bulgaria: New Details on Song and Artist Selection Revealed!

November 10, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The country returns to Eurovision 2026 with a new selection combining public voting and jury choice; top Bulgarian artists are set to compete Bulgaria is making a comeback to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, following a three-year break since 2022, as revealed at the end of October. The Greek site Eurovisionfun has disclosed for the first time how Bulgaria will select its representative and song for the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process: Public Vote and Expert Jury According to reports, the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT will produce a televised competition to select the artist, which will be based on public voting. After the artist is chosen, a professional jury will internally select the song to be performed in Vienna. Not Exactly a National Final, Nor a Fully Internal Choice About a week ago, various Bulgarian media reported that Bulgaria will hold a national pre-Eurovision selection, with BNT inviting artists, bands, and producers to submit applications by year-end. The format...

Albania: Festivali i Këngës64 Songs to Be Revealed Next Friday!

November 9, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH announced that the songs competing in the 64th Festivali i Këngës, which will determine Albania’s entry for Eurovision 2026, will be unveiled on November 21st The 64th edition of Albania’s national Eurovision pre-selection, Festivali i Këngës, will take place on December 17th–20th, 2025, featuring 28 participating artists. As the first pre-selection of the upcoming season, the festival has already drawn fans’ curiosity, and yesterday the national broadcaster RTSH released new details about the event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Elhaida Dani Reveals Key Festival Details Elhaida Dani, the festival’s musical director, announced in an interview at the Tirana International Fair that the competing songs will be revealed on Friday, November 21th, exactly one month before the festival begins. Festivali i Këngës 64: Excitement Builds The upcoming edition promises to maintain the long-standing Albanian tradition of live orchestration and strong vocal performances. With Elhaida Dani at the musical helm, expectations are high for both...

Antigoni: “I Want a Danceable Song with Cypriot words!”

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Representative opens up about representing her homeland at Eurovision 2026, her cultural roots, and her wish for a vibrant song with Cypriot lyrics Antigoni, Cyprus’ representative at the Eurovision 2026 Song Contest, was officially announced on Thursday, becoming the first confirmed participant for the competition to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In her first interview since the announcement, she shared her feelings about the surprising decision, her connection to Cyprus, and her expectations for the song she will perform at the contest. “Now I’ll have even more reasons to visit Cyprus!” "You can’t imagine how happy and proud I am to represent Cyprus", Antigoni told the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC news edition on Friday. "It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was very young, and I still can’t believe it’s happening". Antigoni spoke about her strong ties to her homeland. “I visit Cyprus often, as much as I can, to see my grandparents – but now...

Bulgaria: Will the Country’s Eurovision 2026 Representative Be Chosen via a National Selection?

November 4, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports in Bulgaria suggest that for Eurovision 2026, the country may return to a televised national selection show for its entrant and song, after years of internal selections Bulgaria is gearing up for a big return to Eurovision 2026, with local reports indicating a multi-artist national selection will determine the country’s act and song for Vienna, Austria, for the first time since 2012. According to several Bulgarian sources, the national broadcaster BNT has invited artists, bands, and producers to submit their entries by year’s end. The national selection is expected to be held in early 2026, using a mix of public voting and a professional jury. This decision, per reports, stems from the broadcaster's desire to reignite excitement and interest around Eurovision after not participating since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian media further report that standout artists such as Krisiya, Dara, Mihaela Marinova, and Tita are among those invited to participate. A national broadcaster representative stated: “We...

After Eurovision 2024 Success: Baby Lasagna Hints at Return to Dora 2026

October 23, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After finishing second at Eurovision 2024 and topping the public vote, Baby Lasagna sparked excitement across Europe by posting a cryptic message hinting at a possible comeback to Dora 2026 Although no artist has yet been confirmed for Eurovision 2026, rumors are already spreading in Croatia about a major Eurovision star who might try his luck again in the national selection, Dora. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Post That Caused a Stir Baby Lasagna, who finished second at Eurovision 2024 and won the public vote with his song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”, posted on Instagram the message “Dora 2026?!?!?!?” – Instantly sending his fans into a frenzy over his possible return. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baby Lasagna (@the_baby_lasagna_) The Televote Winner Became a Continental Sensation Baby Lasagna, the stage name of Marko Purišić, led the betting odds for Eurovision 2024 ever since winning Dora. His catchy rock song, inspired by the move from the countryside to the big...

EuroLeague Lifts Restrictions on Israel: Could This Signal Its Participation in Eurovision 2026?

October 21, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EuroLeague has tentatively allowed Israeli teams to host games at home again from December 1st, raising hopes for Israel’s Eurovision 2026 participation Israeli basketball teams will once again host EuroLeague games in their home arenas starting December 1st, according to a preliminary decision by the EuroLeague’s management. Since the outbreak of the war on October 7th, Israeli teams were forced to host home games abroad due to concerns for players’ safety. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a report published today (Tuesday) on the Sports Channel, the decision followed extensive efforts by Maccabi Tel Aviv. The management now seeks to monitor the continuation of the ceasefire and receive additional security assurances to ensure the safety of teams and players, though the decision in principle has already been made. The wording of the management’s announcement also inspires optimism: “EuroLeague management and participating clubs welcome the peace initiatives with optimism and hope for the future, believing in basketball’s power...

Bobi Andonov’s Efforts Fall Short: North Macedonia Confirms No Eurovision 2026 Return

October 21, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia officially withdraws from Eurovision 2026 despite Andonov’s revival efforts, with hopes shifting toward a possible return in 2027 Now it’s official: North Macedonia will remain absent from the Eurovision Song Contest for the fourth year in a row. Public interest in the country’s return to Eurovision 2026 had grown in recent months, especially following reports about discussions within the national broadcaster MRT and the efforts of the Australian-Macedonian singer Bobi Andonov to bring his homeland back to the competition this year. However, the broadcaster has now announced that it officially rejected the proposal and will not compete in Vienna 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bobi Andonov’s Vision for a Comeback Earlier this year, Andonov’s plan to return North Macedonia to the Eurovision stage became public. The artist, known for bringing one of the country’s greatest successes at Junior Eurovision — fifth place in 2008 with the song "Parti Mi SMS" (“Send Me a Text”) — had been...

New Artists Reported for Melodifestivalen 2026: Jacqline Moss and Patrik Jean Join the List!

October 20, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s media reveal new artists joining Melodifestivalen 2026, as anticipation for Eurovision’s national selection grows As the reveal date of the Melodifestivalen 2026 participants draws near, Swedish media continue reporting unofficially on the names expected to join the country’s Eurovision national selection. The list currently includes 15 artists – many of them very familiar with Melodifestivalen, and even the Eurovision stage itself. So, who are the latest names added? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jacqline Moss Jacqline Moss participated in Melodifestivalen 2024 and went straight to the final with the song “Effortless,” where she finished ninth. The track later gained popularity among Eurovision fans across Europe. After taking time off to become a mother, Jacqline is reportedly ready to return to the big stage. Patrik Jean Patrik Jean is a familiar name in the competition. He co-wrote “Move” for The Mamas, which won Melodifestivalen 2020 but could not represent Sweden due to Eurovision’s cancellation amid the pandemic. Jean also competed in 2021...

Yuval Raphael Releases New Three-Track Mini Album: “22:22”

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025 runner-up and televote winner releases a moving mini-album inspired by her survival story, intertwining spirituality, healing, and hope two years after the Nova tragedy Sometimes, small and seemingly random numbers turn into signs from the universe – sparks of light within a shaken reality. Two years after surviving the horrific Nova festival massacre, and months after winning hearts across Europe at Eurovision, Yuval Raphael returns with her debut mini-album (EP), a work that aims to heal, believe, and embrace the soul. The album includes three songs: “VeMa Itcha” (“And What About You”), “Kama Ahavti” (“How Much I Loved”), and “Yidalek Ha’Or” (“The Light Will Shine”). In two of them – “VeMa Itcha” and “Yidalek Ha’Or” – Raphael also co-wrote the lyrics. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “There isn’t a single day I don’t see the numbers 22:22 appearing somewhere", said Raphael. “It follows me. This small thing keeps my spirit moving forward...