Noy Yehoyada, Author at EuroMix

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Bulgaria Selects Its Song for Eurovision

February 28, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria’s “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026” concludes tonight at 20:00 CET. Watch as DARA performs three songs to decide Bulgaria’s Eurovision entry. The third and final stage of Bulgaria’s “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026” will take place tonight, determining the country’s entry for the upcoming contest. This stage follows two previous rounds in which the competing artists were revealed. At the end of the second phase, DARA was chosen to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The broadcast will begin at 20:00 CET and is expected to last approximately one hour, ending around 21:00. Watch Bulgaria's National Song Selection for Eurovision Here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hosts and Show Format Tonight’s live broadcast will be aired from Studio 1 of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) in Sofia. The show will be hosted by Georgi Lyubenov and Boryana Gramatikova, joined by Vladimira Ilieva, who will report from behind the scenes. During the one-hour live show, Bulgaria’s chosen representative DARA will take the...

Melody Forced Back to Benidorm Fest by Spain’s “Chanel Clause”

February 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain has withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 in protest and stripped Benidorm Fest of its pre-selection role, yet former representative Melody is still forced to perform there due to a strict contract clause. The Benidorm Fest 2026 final, taking place this Saturday (14 February), was originally meant to be the event where Spain selected its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Spain, however, has officially withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna in protest against Israel’s participation, as part of an aggressive campaign led by the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE. Although the festival has effectively become a local music competition that will not send any act to Europe, the backstage drama refuses to die down. At the centre of the storm is Melody, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2025 and finished in a disappointing 24th place. Melody, who is in complete disconnect from the broadcaster and has even strongly criticised its conduct, will appear in the final despite the deep tensions and...

Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan’s Song for the Contest Selected

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 by Noy YehoyadaNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel’s Eurovision 2026 entry has been chosen: Noam Bettan will perform a trilingual song by Yuval Raphael, Nadav Aharoni and Tslil Klifi, selected by a professional committee. The Israeli national broadcaster “KAN 11” has confirmed that Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026 has been selected. The track, to be performed by Noam Bettan in May in Vienna, was written by Yuval Raphael, Tslil Klifi and Nadav Aharoni. It marks a shift away from ballads for the first time in two years and will feature lyrics in Hebrew, French and English. The song will now be submitted for final approval by the EBU. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Committee Reaches Decision The choice of Noam Bettan’s song came after an extensive selection process, during which around 200 entries were submitted anonymously to the committee. Approximately 40 songs advanced to a deeper discussion stage, and ultimately four songs reached the final round. In recent days, Noam Bettan recorded all four finalist songs to allow committee members to...

Lithuania: First “Eurovizija.LT 2026” Heat Results

January 24, 2026January 31, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026” has concluded: two acts advanced directly to the Grand Final, with a third artist earning a spot in the online “Wildcard” round. The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT” kicked off today. Eight artists competed for two spots in the Grand Final, with a third act earning a chance to join the online “Wild Card” round later in the season. The results were determined by a combined vote of the public (50%) and the jury (50%). The heat was recorded at the LRT studios in Vilnius and hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will take place weekly, every Saturday, until the final. Lithuania’s act and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen in the Grand Final, scheduled for Friday, February 27th, at the “Twinsbet Arena” in Vilnius,Lithuania. The qualifiers for the Grand Final are Rug!le and Noy. The act advancing to the "Wildcard" round is Thomas G. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Eurovision 2026: Ticket Sales Begin Today at 13:00 CET!

January 13, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today at 13:00 CET, the first round of ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will commence. How to order a ticket? How much does a ticket cost? All details in the article. This afternoon at 13:00 CET, the first round of ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will begin. This marks the first batch of tickets made available for purchase. This year, as in the previous one, fans who wished to buy tickets were first required to register for the ticket mailing list through Oeticket, along with registering on the new Eurovision website and creating a Eurofan account. The purpose of this registration process is to prevent ticket resales - a common issue that makes it difficult for many fans to obtain tickets to live shows. The early registration period has already closed, which was open until December 18, 2025, at 23:59 CET. Tickets cannot be purchased without prior registration. To purchase a ticket – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The...

Spain: RTVE humiliates Melody on live TV

January 6, 2026January 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's RTVE mocks Eurovision representative Melody on live TV with satirical subtitles. Singer responds by embracing competitor network amid ongoing broadcaster conflict. In Spain, Eurovision may last only one week, but the drama that follows can persist far longer. Singer Melody, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2025 and finished in a disappointing 24th place, has spent recent months embroiled in a media storm with Spain's national broadcaster, RTVE. This week, during New Year's Eve celebrations, the conflict exploded once again before the entire nation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The "me, me, me" that irritated Spain Since returning from Basel with a low score, Melody has adopted a consistent narrative: "They didn't let me do what I wanted." In press conferences and interviews, she repeatedly emphasized that the screens weren't what she requested, decisions were made over her head, and delivered her now-famous line on the talk show "El Hormiguero": "I would rather finish 24th with my own mistakes than with someone else's mistakes." This self-focused approach, where...

Montesong Scandal: Krstinja Slams Nina Žižić After Tamara’s Win

December 25, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montesong scandal in Montenegro: Krstinja Todorović attacks judge Nina Žižić after Tamara Živković’s win. Organizers condemn contestants’ conduct amid festival chaos. It seemed Montenegro had peacefully chosen its representative for Eurovision 2026, Tamara Živković, during a festive and uneventful evening. But the real drama began once the cameras stopped rolling. Krstinja Todorović, who placed fourth in the national final “Montesong”, launched a harsh and personal online attack against head juror and former Montenegrin representative Nina Žižić. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “How are you not ashamed?” Todorić’s outrage erupted after discovering that Žižić, as the head of the jury, had awarded her just four points for her performance of “Oli Oli.” On Instagram, the disappointed singer posted a passionate series of stories attacking Nina’s professional and personal credibility. “I would like to ask Mrs. Žižić – that was her name, right? – what criteria she used to distribute her points,” Todorović wrote angrily. She went on to mock Nina’s previous Eurovision performance in Basel: “Considering...

Eurovision 2026: 35 Countries to Compete in Vienna

December 15, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thirty-five countries will compete in Eurovision 2026 taking place in Vienna, Austria on May 12, 14, and 16 – the fewest in recent years. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has officially revealed the list of participating countries for Eurovision 2026, totaling only 35 – the lowest in many years. While Israel is officially confirmed to take part following a vote at the general assembly, five major national broadcasters — Spain (RTVE), the Netherlands (AVROTROS), Ireland (RTÉ), Slovenia (RTVSLO) and Iceland (RÚV) — followed through on earlier warnings and announced their withdrawal from the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of participating countries Austria (Host) Australia Ukraine Azerbaijan Italy Albania Estonia Armenia Bulgaria Belgium United Kingdom Georgia Germany Denmark Greece Israel Luxembourg Latvia Lithuania Moldova Montenegro Malta Norway San Marino Serbia Poland Portugal Finland Czechia France Cyprus Croatia Romania Sweden Switzerland Unprecedented wave of withdrawals This official announcement exposes growing fractures within the EBU. Although Israel’s entry was confirmed through a democratic vote, a bloc of opposing countries chose to take drastic action. The Spanish national broadcaster, leading...

Albania: The Allocation of Semi-Finalists for “Festivali i Këngës 64” Revealed

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In just one week, Albania’s "Festivali i Këngës" will open in Tirana, revealing its Eurovision 2026 representative. Here’s who will perform on each night and what’s planned for the nostalgic evening. In exactly one week, Tirana will host Albania’s most anticipated cultural event of the year – the 64th edition of the "Festivali i Këngës", which will once again serve as the country’s national selection for Eurovision. The national broadcaster RTSH officially announced today (Wednesday) the full performance lineup of 28 artists divided between two semi-finals, scheduled for December 17 and 18. The winner of the grand final, to be held on December 20, will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, taking place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Festivali i Këngës” Semi-Final 1 – December 17 The festival will open next Wednesday with 14 performers taking to the stage one after another: Rigersa Loka – Albanian Heart Lorenc Hasrama – Lamtumirë Sara Kapo – Të dua shumë Sheila – Zemra e...

BBC Hides Vote on Israel Eurovision 2026 Participation – Unlike France & Italy

December 6, 2025January 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The BBC backs the collective decision to keep Israel in Eurovision 2026, yet refuses to reveal its own vote. Is this silence a calculated bid to dodge political fallout? While broadcasters across Europe — from France to Portugal, — unveiled how they voted regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 at the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) General Assembly, the British national broadcaster (BBC) chose ambiguity. In a formal statement, the BBC expressed support for the “democratic decision” but did not specify how it voted. The Assembly overwhelmingly approved changes to EBU regulations — 738 in favor, 264 against — allowing all member broadcasters, including Israel, to participate automatically. Yet, one detail drew attention: 120 abstentions. According to media reports, the BBC is believed to be among the key broadcasters that refrained from voting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dilemma of Tim Davie: Between the Hammer and the Anvil The BBC’s ambiguity wasn’t accidental. The broadcaster has long struggled to balance its position regarding the...