Neta Geffen, Author at EuroMix

Tonight at 20:10 CET: First Semi-Final of “Supernova 2026”

January 31, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 20:10 CET, the first semi-final of Latvia’s Eurovision selection "Supernova 2026" takes place, with five songs advancing to the final. A live broadcast link is available below. The first semi-final of "Supernova 2026", kicks off tonight. Twelve artists will compete this evening for five coveted spots in the grand final. The semi-final will be held at Riga Film Studio in Riga, the capital of Latvia, and will be hosted by Ketija Šēnberga, Lauris Reiniks, and Māra Sleja. The second semi-final is scheduled to take place on February 7th (next Saturday), where an additional five songs will qualify for the final. One extra spot in the final is reserved for a decision by Latvia’s national broadcaster LTV, which may grant a second chance to a song that did not initially qualify. Latvia’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the grand final, set to take place on February 14th in Riga. To watch the first...

Norway: Songs for “Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Have Been Revealed!

January 26, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s national broadcaster NRK has revealed eight of the nine entries for Melodi Grand Prix 2026. The final song will be chosen via online voting and revealed tomorrow morning. Norway’s national broadcaster NRK, which oversees the national selection Melodi Grand Prix 2026, has just revealed eight of the nine songs set to compete in Norway’s Eurovision selection, scheduled to take place on February 28th. Voting for the final wildcard spot opened this morning and will close tomorrow at 10:00 CET. The final duel features Raylee with the song “Where Did Your Friend Go?” versus Skrellex with the song “Into the Wild”. The song that receives the most online votes will secure the ninth and final place in Melodi Grand Prix 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will the Final Competitor Be Chosen? Everyone — not just Norwegian citizens — can vote for their favorite artists and songs. This year, NRK is introducing an exciting new concept. The eight...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: The Semi-Final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026”

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: tonight at 20:00 CET, the semi-final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026” begins, with seven acts advancing to next Saturday’s grand final. A live stream link is available below. Tonight at 20:00 CET, "Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026", officially gets underway, at the end of which Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Tonight’s show will feature the semi-final, in which 15 contestants will compete for seven places in the grand final, scheduled for January 31st (next Saturday) at 20:00 CET. During the semi-final, each contestant will perform one of their previously released hits, rather than an original song intended for Eurovision. The Bulgarian song for Eurovision 2026 will be selected during a special broadcast on February 28th. The national selection is being held at the studios of the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The show is hosted by Georgi Lyubenov, Boryana Gramatikova, and Vladimira Ilieva. The results will be decided by a panel...

Serbia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 28th

January 21, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbian national broadcaster RTS has revealed the dates for "Pesma za Evroviziju '26" and the song release schedule. The winning entry will represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The Serbian national broadcaster RTS has published the first official details ahead of "Pesma za Evroviziju '26", which will determine Serbia’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. According to the announcement, the grand final will take place on February 28th, and all competing songs will be available to listen to from February 2nd at 13:00 CET on the competition’s official YouTube channel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will Select Its Eurovision 2026 Entry As in previous years, the national selection will feature two semi-finals, scheduled for February 24th and February 26th. Each semi-final will include 12 competing artists, with seven acts from each show qualifying for the grand final, which will be held on February 28th. The winner of the national selection will...

Romania: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on March 4th

January 14, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romanian national broadcaster TVR has opened the submission window for "Selecția Națională 2026" and published the rules and schedule. The winner will represent Romania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. After two years of absence from the contest, Romania is set to return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The Romanian national broadcaster TVR has announced the date of "Selecția Națională 2026", and officially opened the submission window for entries. The grand final will take place on March 4th, with the winner going on to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Submission Window Opens The submission window for potential entries to "Selecția Națională 2026" opened today, with the final deadline set for February 2nd, 2026. TVR has published several key requirements for those wishing to take part in the competition: Solo artists and bands are eligible to register. Songs must be original and must not have been released or performed publicly before September 1st, 2025. Each...

Graham Norton: “When People Are Booed – It’s Horrible”

January 10, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); British commentator and host Graham Norton addresses the controversy surrounding Eurovision 2026 following Israel’s participation and calls for the contest to return to its original musical spirit. As Eurovision 2026 approaches, set to take place this May in Vienna, the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation continues to resonate across Europe. Now, one of the voices most closely associated with the contest has joined the discussion – British commentator and Eurovision 2023's grand final host Graham Norton, who publicly addressed the storm and the recent withdrawals of several countries. In an interview on the talk show hosted by Lorraine Kelly, Norton was asked about the fact that ahead of Eurovision 2026 “countries are withdrawing for various different reasons”. His response was clear: “That’s what it started as”, he said, referring to the contest’s original idea as a festival of joy, music, and unity, adding that it's “sad that we’re in this situation”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Criticism...

Greece: Contestant List Revealed for “Sing for Greece 2026”

January 4, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The list of contestants for “Sing for Greece 2026”, has been officially revealed, the Greek entry expected to be chosen on February 7th. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the 28 contestants competing in the Greek Eurovision national selection, “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026”. The semi-finals expected to take place on February 3rd and February 5th, while the grand final expected to air on February 7th. The winner of the grand final is expected to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Sing for Greece 2026”: Participants List Victoria Anastasia - Whatcha Doin To Me Koza Mostra - Bulletproof Marika - Daughters of the Sun (A, E, I, O, U) Akylas - Ferto Good Job Nicky - Dark Side of the Moon Mikay - Labyrinth Revery - The Songwriter Kianna - No More Drama D3lta - Mad About It Dinamiss...

Portugal: Majority Rejects Boycotting Eurovision 2026

December 30, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite debates and boycott calls following Israel’s participation, a new poll shows that 46% of the Portuguese public support the decision of RTP to take part in Eurovision 2026. The Portuguese research company "Pitagórica" has published the results of a wide-ranging public poll addressing a question currently occupying much of Europe: whether to participate as usual in the contest or boycott the event due to Israel’s participation. Today (Tuesday), the results were revealed: 46% of Portuguese respondents support the decision of the Portuguese national broadcaster RTP to take part in Eurovision 2026. This figure comes amid growing public debate in Portugal surrounding Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Supports and Who Opposes? According to the poll, 46% of respondents support the decision of the Portuguese national broadcaster to participate normally in Eurovision. By contrast, 38% oppose Portugal’s participation. Of these, 28% believe the country should...

Sofia Vossou: “Boycotting Israel Is a Mistake”

December 29, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia Vossou speaks out against calls to boycott Israel, stressing that Eurovision must remain a celebration of music rather than a platform for political struggles. Amid growing calls in Greece to boycott Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, a clear and contrasting voice is emerging from within the Eurovision world itself. Greek singer Sofia Vossou, who represented Greece at Eurovision 1991 with the song "I Anixi" (In English: “Spring”), has expressed firm opposition to turning the contest into a stage for political confrontation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Eurovision Must Remain a Music Competition” In an interview with the Greek television program “Hamogela kai Pali”, Vossou made it clear that, in her view, boycotting a country in a music competition is fundamentally misguided. She emphasized that the essence of Eurovision lies in artistic expression, creativity, and cultural connection, not political considerations. According to her, transforming the contest into a political battleground undermines its core values....

Report in Greece: Three Early Favorites Emerge to Represent the Country at Eurovision 2026

December 27, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek media reports suggest that three submitted songs have stood out ahead of "Sing For Greece 2026". As Greece prepares for its national selection, "Sing For Greece 2026", an intriguing report has surfaced that may hint at the musical direction the country is aiming for this year. According to a publication by the Greek newspaper Ethnos, three songs have stood out in particular among all submissions and are currently considered leading contenders to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Report: Three Titles Repeatedly Mentioned According to a source cited in the report, an individual who was exposed to all the songs submitted to the Greek national broadcaster ERT indicated that three entries made an especially strong impression. These are the song titles that were published: Unbreakable Odos Ermou (In English: "Ermou Street") On the Dark Side of the Moon At this stage,...