Maor Heumann, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision 2026 Mascot Auri Gets Own Show on ORF KIDS

August 5, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF announced Eurovision 2026 mascot Auri will star in "Auri und du" on ORF KIDS this fall to inspire children's dreams. The official mascot of Eurovision 2026, Auri, which was already presented in March 2026 by the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, turned out during the contest to be one of the biggest stars of the event, appearing on air and in additional videos. Yesterday (Tuesday), the Austrian national broadcaster announced that the lovable character will star in a show on the ORF KIDS channel, aimed at encouraging young children to fulfill their big dreams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new show starring the mascot will be called "Auri und du" (in English: "Auri and You"), and will air starting this autumn. The ultimate goal of the series and the initiative will be to encourage children to believe in themselves and their big dreams. As part of the show, Auri turns to the young audience and invites children from...

Loreen Postpones European Tour to 2027: Eurovision Comeback Rumors Rise

August 4, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Loreen postpones her European tour to spring 2027, sparking major fan speculation regarding a potential Melodifestivalen and Eurovision comeback for Sweden. Loreen, the two-time Eurovision winner who brought the contest back to Sweden in 2023 and became the first woman to win the competition twice, was expected to embark on a European tour this coming autumn. However, the singer announced yesterday on her Instagram account that the tour has been postponed to spring 2027. The overlap between the newly rescheduled tour timeline and the upcoming national selection season has left fans asking whether the artist is busy preparing for Melodifestivalen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speculation is already running wild online, with hardcore fans passionately debating a potential comeback that could make her the absolute record holder for Eurovision wins and officially crown Sweden as the country with the most victories in the contest's history. Many online commentators claim she is already preparing for the 2027 competition and intends...

SMRTV Opens Applications for Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2027

August 4, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SMRTV opens submissions for Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2027, launching its national selection process for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. Following a failed qualification attempt last year, the Sammarinese national broadcaster SMRTV is not giving up and has opened registration for auditions for the national selection for Eurovision 2027. "Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2027" will be used to select the microstate's representative for the highly anticipated competition in Bulgaria. Full details below. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino was one of the first countries to express interest in participating in the 2027 edition: Roberto Sergio, CEO of the Sammarinese national broadcaster, spoke about the very early preparations already being planned for Eurovision 2027 immediately following the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026. Unfortunately, the small nation failed to rank among the top 10 places to qualify for the Grand Final. According to the national broadcaster, registration for auditions has opened, and SMRTV expects around 240 participants. The selection contestants...

Eurovision 2027: Mona Keijzer urges AVROTROS Netherlands return

July 19, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mona Keijzer criticizes AVROTROS for boycotting Israel, urging a Netherlands comeback for Eurovision 2027 amidst Omroep MAX interest. Mona Keijzer, a member of the Dutch Parliament for the BBB party, criticized the decision of the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS to withdraw from the competition held two months ago and join the boycott against Israel, along with four other nations. Keijzer called on the national broadcaster to reconsider its position regarding the possible participation of the country in Eurovision 2027. Keijzer argued that the political stances of a public national broadcaster should not determine whether a country participates in a music competition. Keijzer also accused AVROTROS of inconsistency regarding other international conflicts: “We have never heard anything about Azerbaijan, where an ethnic cleansing has just taken place". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Possible Comeback? The return of The Netherlands has seemed possible in recent weeks but remains uncertain. The Dutch national broadcasters NPO and AVROTROS issued...

BNT Director General Milena Milotinova: Eurovision 2027 is a national mission

July 14, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT Director General Milena Milotinova describes hosting Eurovision 2027 as a historic national mission for Bulgaria to showcase its cultural identity In an interview on the morning show “The Day Begins” on the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, the Director General of the national broadcaster, Milena Milotinova, characterized hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 not just as a major television production, but as a national project. According to her, the event presents a golden opportunity to showcase Bulgaria and its culture to an international audience, while driving tourism and boosting the local economy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Milotinova described hosting duties as a unique chance to present Bulgaria's potential to the world, emphasizing that the competition is broadcast in dozens of nations and serves as a premier promotional platform. “The goal and aspiration of BNT is not just to hold an event in one city, but to organize a national event, because hosting Eurovision is a national cause. It...

Eurovision Winner Dara shatters all-time records with “Bangaranga”

July 5, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner Dara breaks the all-time Spotify streaming record for a Bulgarian artist, surpassing Azis with her winning entry “Bangaranga” Just two months have passed since the historic and sweeping victory of Bulgaria on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, and the achievements continue to pile up even after the contest. Over the past weekend, the song achieved an unprecedented milestone when "Bangaranga", performed by the country's representative and contest winner, Dara, officially became the most-streamed song of all time by a Bulgarian artist on the streaming platform Spotify. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The massive hit has accumulated 42.373 million streams to date, thereby surpassing and dethroning the previous titleholder, the renowned local pop-folk singer Azis, whose successful song "Sen Trope" now stands in second place with 42.227 million streams. Bulgaria's New Streaming Queen The phenomenal success of Dara does not stop at the cumulative stream count of her Eurovision song. The singer has firmly established her status as the...

Eurovision 2027: Host city possibly leaked in BNT broadcast blunder

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A BNT broadcast graphic reading "Eurovision 2027" hints at Sofia hosting and a Canadian debut, sparking intense speculation among fans. A hint of what is to come or just a meaningless blunder? During a broadcast by the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT under the banner "Eurovision 2027", an on-screen graphic appeared reading: “Canada will make its debut in Sofia”. The text sparked a wave of speculation online, with many wondering whether this was an early reveal of the Eurovision 2027 host city or simply an innocent mistake. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT Launches the Eurovision 2027 Host City Search Around three weeks ago, BNT officially launched the selection process for the city that will host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, following the recent victory of the Bulgarian singer Dara with her song "Bangaranga". Following initial meetings between the national broadcaster and the mayors of the four host city candidates - Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna - the strict requirements of the...

Eurovision 2027: CBC confirms democratic national final for debut

July 2, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC officially joins Eurovision 2027: Prime Minister Mark Carney confirms Canada will eschew internal selection for a democratic public national final format Thought the inclusion of Australia in 2015 was a one-time event? Think again. The EBU dropped a bombshell yesterday, connecting Canada to the competition – a massive music empire that has generated some of the biggest stars in the world. The new nation is not coming "just to participate", but is already presenting a plan to select its very first song for the grand contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new country at Eurovision 2027: 12 years after Australia joined the competition, Canada is officially joining for the first time in 2027. The Canadian national broadcaster, CBC, officially became a full member state of the EBU last week, and yesterday it officially confirms its participation in Eurovision 2027. Canada is the 12th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, following Bulgaria (the host country), Cyprus,...

“The Matter is Closed”: Martin Green shuts down Eurovision boycott rumors

July 2, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green reveals 70% of EBU members voted for KAN, confirming Israel remains in Eurovision as Canada joins for 2027 Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Green granted an extensive interview to the prestigious American entertainment magazine Variety, providing dramatic and poignant statements regarding the most burning issues facing the contest: Israel's participation and the wave of boycotts, Canada's historic debut, and rumors of a financial crisis following the withdrawal of several nations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli Issue: "The Members Have Spoken Decisively, the Matter is Closed" Facing repeated calls from various factions to reconsider Israel's participation or disqualify it from the contest, Green made it unequivocally clear that as far as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is concerned, the story is over. He revealed that a final decision has been reached by the union's members, and no new vote is expected on the matter. “The members have spoken decisively”, Green stated. “Close to 70% decided that they believe public...

How to win an official World Cup ball signed by Eurovision celebs

June 24, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); German national broadcaster SWR launches a giveaway for an official FIFA 2026 World Cup ball signed by Dara, Sal De Vinci, and more. The year 2026 is shaping up to be a peak year for fans of international excitement. Just a month ago, Vienna celebrated one of the most dramatic Eurovision Song Contests in recent years, featuring the incredible victory of Bulgaria. Meanwhile, this summer brings the kickoff of the largest FIFA World Cup tournament in history across North America. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German national broadcaster SWR is stepping up to connect these two worlds with an official giveaway of an original FIFA 2026 World Cup football, signed by a long list of artists from Eurovision 2026. The signatures include the Bulgarian winner Dara, the Greek participant Akylas, the Italian entrant Sal De Vinci, and the German artist Sara Engels. The Guide to Winning: How to Bring the Ball Home Participation in the raffle is completely free, but...