Neta Geffen, Author at EuroMix

German National Broadcaster Ends Collaboration with Stefan Raab Ahead of Eurovision 2026

October 22, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After just one year, Germany’s national broadcaster ARD announced it will not continue its partnership with Stefan Raab for the Eurovision 2026 national final - but left the door open for future cooperation. Germany’s national broadcaster ARD has officially announced that it will not renew its collaboration with producer and musician Stefan Raab, who co-produced "Chefsache 2025" for Eurovision alongside RTL last year.The decision follows a year that was considered a television success but did not achieve the main goal - winning Eurovision 2025 held in Basel. ARD’s Program Director Christine Strobl explained the reasoning in an interview: “We entered into this partnership because we wanted to win. Now, a year later, to say: ‘Okay, it didn’t work out, we’ll just keep going anyway,’ doesn’t feel right”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SWR Takes Over the German Selection Responsibility for choosing Germany’s representative for Eurovision 2026 has now been transferred to SWR, one of ARD’s regional broadcasters.At...

Record Interest in “Eesti Laul 2026”

October 18, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With only two days left until the submission deadline for "Eesti Laul 2026", producer Riin Vann reports record interest from artists in Estonia and abroad. Who will perform the next “Espresso Macchiato” in Vienna? The countdown is on: on October 20th at 11:00 CEST, submissions will officially close for Eesti Laul 2026, Estonia’s national final for Eurovision 2026, which will take place this May in Vienna. According to producer Riin Vann, the submission process has been progressing rapidly: “as the deadline approaches, we’re seeing more and more songs coming in”. Vann added that this year’s competition has seen exceptional interest not only from Estonian artists but also from international performers. In fact, the number of foreign submissions is higher than in previous years - highlighting Eesti Laul’s growing reputation as one of Europe’s most innovative and high-quality national finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Final Call for Entries – Registration Fees Increase The final deadline for song submissions is Monday, October 20th,...

Montenegro: National Final Participants for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

October 14, 2025November 24, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s national broadcaster RTCG has announced the 15 artists competing in Montesong 2026. Among them: Andrea Demirović, who represented Montenegro at Eurovision 2009. Who will fly the flag for Montenegro in Vienna? Montenegro’s national broadcaster RTCG has officially announced the 15 participants and their song titles for Montesong 2026, the national selection through which the country will choose its entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria.The national final is scheduled to take place on December 21st, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full list of participants and songs: Andrea Demirović – I Believe Baryak – Minerva Dolce Hera – Casanova 91 Đurđa – Dominos Krstinja Matanović – Oli Oli Lana Vukčević & Đorđe Savković – Temperatura Lana Lopičić – Doline Lara Baltić – Rhythm Boy Luka Radović – Pjevaj Vilo Majda Božović – Ipac Smo Ljudi Mila Nikić – Kao Varnica Neno Murić – Ako Čuješ Glas Stefan Vukotić – Nedekodirana Tamara Živković – Nova Zora Tina Džankić...

Spain to Announce Participants for Benidorm Fest 2026 This Thursday

October 6, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE will reveal the 16 participants of Benidorm Fest 2026 this Thursday—despite earlier threats to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel takes part. Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE has announced that on Thursday, October 9th, it will publish the list of 16 artists competing in the fifth edition of Benidorm Fest 2026.Despite a previous statement from the network’s board declaring that Spain would withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to participate, RTVE continues preparations for the festival as planned. The network emphasized that Benidorm Fest has “its own life and identity” and will be held independently of any final decision regarding Spain’s Eurovision participation in 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision-Style Production and Open Rehearsals The upcoming edition of Benidorm Fest will feature major production upgrades and a format more closely aligned with the Eurovision Song Contest itself.For the first time, public open rehearsals will be held, marking a step toward a more immersive and international...

Never Stops for a Moment: Another Tremendous Achievement for Yuval Raphael!

October 5, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael, Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative, will perform the English theme song for “One Day in October”, an Israeli drama about the October 7th attacks, premiering soon on HBO Max in the USA. Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025, has been chosen to perform the English theme song for the new Israeli drama series “One Day in October”, produced by "yes". The series, recently acquired for international broadcast by HBO, is set to premiere in the United States this week - coinciding with the anniversary of the October 7th terror attack, a date of profound emotional significance for the Israeli public. The combination of the show’s theme, its security backdrop, and Raphael’s personal story creates a deeply emotional connection, positioning “One Day in October” as one of Israel’s most anticipated television productions of the coming year. Watch the trailer: הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎One Day in October‎‏ (@‏‎onedayinoctoberofficial‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Latvia: 124 Songs Submitted for Supernova 2026

October 2, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia’s national broadcaster LTV confirmed that 124 songs were submitted for Supernova 2026. Will this record number reveal Latvia’s next big European hit? The submission window for "Supernova 2026" closed yesterday (Wednesday). A total of 124 songs were submitted to the national broadcaster LTV, all hoping to represent Latvia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. This figure marks an increase of 28 compared to last year’s 96 submissions, making it the highest number of entries since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Songs = More Genres! According to Agnese Štrause-Kubliņa, Head of Entertainment and Documentary Content at Latvian television, this reflects Eurovision’s significance for local artists: “I am glad that musicians value Supernova. There are more songs than last year, which shows that the desire to bring Latvia’s name to the world, to the millions of Eurovision viewers, and the achievements so far, encouraged many to apply. In addition, the variety of genres is very wide - from country music...

“Every Arena Is Important”: President Herzog Responds to Calls to Exclude Israel from Eurovision

September 29, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid European boycott threats, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed delegitimization efforts against Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna and emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong and independent public broadcaster. Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke in an interview on the radio program “Kalman Liberman” on Kan Reshet Bet about the importance of public broadcasting and Israel’s future at Eurovision. His remarks come against the backdrop of calls to exclude Israel from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Eurovision: More Than Just a Musical Stage Regarding the wave of calls to boycott Israel at Eurovision, Herzog said: “I have seen dangerous processes that start at Eurovision and end elsewhere. The delegitimization of Israel and attempts to exclude us from every possible arena - these are moves intended to weaken us. It starts with Eurovision but extends to things that are vital to us. Every arena is important”. He noted in the interview that the public broadcaster KAN is doing its utmost to keep Israel...

He’s Back: Cesár Sampson Will Help Select Austria’s Entry for Eurovision 2026

September 27, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cesár Sampson joins the team selecting participants for the 2026 Austrian national selection. what kind of songs is he looking for? Austria is preparing to host Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: the Austrian national broadcaster ORF will hold, for the first time in a decade, an open national final to determine the country’s entry for the contest. The broadcaster has enlisted Cesár Sampson to assist with the complex mission of finding participants for “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich” (in English: Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?), from which one act will earn the honor of representing Austria on home soil in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cesár Sampson Will Choose Austria’s National Selection Participants Cesár Sampson, who represented Austria in Eurovision 2018 and secured third place with "Nobody But You", revealed in an interview with Austrian station Ö3 that he will help select the songs competing for the right to represent...

Emmelie De Forest and Jørgen Olsen Call for Israel’s Expulsion from Eurovision

September 23, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Emmelie De Forest and Jørgen Olsen from Denmark demand Israel’s removal, calling its participation “the destruction of Eurovision”. But is Israel the real issue - or is politicization itself endangering the contest’s future? In recent days, two Danish Eurovision winners have issued dramatic statements: they argue that Israel should not be allowed to participate, even describing its involvement as “the destruction of the contest”. Is Israel’s participation truly undermining Eurovision - or is the broader trend of turning the musical stage into a political battleground the real threat to the competition’s foundations? These questions are sparking debate not only among Eurovision fans but also within Israel, where many feel once again compelled to defend their place in the international cultural arena. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Danish Singers vs. Israel Emmelie de Forest, the Eurovision 2013 winner with her chart-topping hit "Only Teardrops", and Jørgen Olsen, half of the Olsen Brothers who triumphed...

What Is the BBC’s Position on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

September 15, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid announcements by several European countries threatening to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, BBC Director-General shared his stance before the UK Parliament. Will the United Kingdom join the boycott against Israel? In the past week, several European countries announced that they will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the competition. Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands declared their withdrawal under such circumstances, while Iceland and Spain hinted they may also join the boycott. The Director-General of the British national broadcaster BBC, Tim Davie, addressed the issue during a session of the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will the United Kingdom Join the Boycott? During the session, Davie stated that the BBC is aware of concerns surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision but emphasized that they are working with the EBU on the matter: "Eurovision has never been about politics, it should be a celebration of music and culture that...