Ofek Jerassi, Author at EuroMix

Exclusive: Tomer Biran to Produce Keren Peles’ Song for Greece’s Eurovision Selection!

November 8, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Exclusive: Who is the Israeli producer behind the song written by Keren Peles and performed by Xannova Xan for Greece’s national final, with hopes to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026? As revealed exclusively last week, Keren Peles — the singer-songwriter behind “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise,” Israel’s most recent symbols of Eurovision hope — has written a song for Greece’s national selection. Greek singer Xannova Xan, no stranger to Eurovision, will perform the song. She previously participated in last year’s Greek national final with “!Play It” finishing fifth, and moved audiences at Junior Eurovision 2005 with “Tora einai i seira mas” which placed sixth. It can now be revealed that the song’s music producer is Tomer Biran, a veteran Israeli producer known for hits such as “Aba” by Shlomi Shabat, “Shevet Achim Ve’achayot,” and “New Day Will Rise,” which represented Israel at last year’s Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tomer Biran - Who Are You? Born in 1976 in Ofakim, Tomer Biran...

Will Eurovision 2026 Be One of the Biggest in Recent Years?

November 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 could see 41 countries compete in Vienna, making it the largest edition since 2019. Ongoing debates, returns, and possible withdrawals are shaping the final lineup. French Head of Delegation Alexandra Redde-Amiel stated in an interview that Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, could feature 41 participating countries. If confirmed, it would be the largest contest since Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv. However, it’s important to note that this number is not final, as the debate over Israel’s participation remains unresolved, with several countries threatening to withdraw while others are set to return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Withdrawals and Returns: Who Will Join Eurovision 2026? Israel sits at the center of controversy, and its participation could influence the presence or absence of other countries. Four countries — Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have threatened to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to participate. The Netherlands has taken a particularly hard stance, declaring it would not compete...

Another Israeli at Eurovision? Keren Peles Writes a Song for Greece’s Eurovision 2026 Selection!

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israeli singer-songwriter Keren Peles, known for Israel’s last two Eurovision entries, has written a song for Greece’s national selection — potentially representing Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Keren Peles, the Israeli singer-songwriter behind the songs “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise” — both of which represented Israel at Eurovision and became national sources of inspiration — has written a song for Greece’s Eurovision pre-selection. If Peles’ song wins the Greek national final, she could find herself at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, representing Greece under the blue and white flag of the Mediterranean neighbor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Peles’ song was submitted to Greece’s national pre-selection, which is set to take place in February. The interesting collaboration began over the summer on our website. With cooperation from the Greek Eurovision news website Eurovisionfun, we connected Peles and the Greek team. The work on this project involves both Greek and Israeli creators. She is no stranger to Greece, as...

Romania’s Eurovision 2026 Artist and Song to Be Selected Through National Final

November 1, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romania’s national broadcaster confirms that the traditional “Selecția Națională” will choose the country’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026, marking Romania’s return to the contest after a two-year absence. Romania’s national broadcaster TVR has announced its official return to Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, following a two-year break. The broadcaster confirmed that it will once again use its traditional national selection Selecția Națională (“National Selection”) to determine Romania’s artist and song for the upcoming competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romania Brings Back Its Traditional Format Romania has traditionally selected its Eurovision representative through Selecția Națională. In 2020 and 2021, however, the country experimented with an internal selection process, choosing Roxen as its performer — but she failed to qualify for the grand final on both occasions. Over the years, the national selection format has undergone numerous changes. Some editions included semifinals, while others featured only a grand final. Romania was among the early adopters of public televoting, first using it in a limited...

They’re Back in a Big Way: Bulgaria Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

October 31, 2025November 3, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After three years of absence and false rumors of withdrawal, Bulgaria will return to Eurovision — confirming its participation in the 2026 contest set to take place in Vienna. Bulgaria is officially returning to Eurovision 2026! The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT has confirmed the country’s participation in the upcoming contest, marking a surprising comeback after a three-year absence due to financial difficulties and waning local interest. Bulgaria becomes the 31st country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It remains unclear how Bulgaria will select its representative and song for Eurovision 2026. The country is not known for holding national selection shows and usually opts for an internal selection process. In fact, Bulgaria has not organized a national pre-selection since 2011. Bulgaria’s Eurovision...

Czechia: 260 Songs Submitted for Eurovision 2026!

October 30, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Czech national broadcaster ČT officially confirms that 260 songs have been submitted for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, marking the country’s determined comeback after two years of non-qualification. The Czech national broadcaster ČT has confirmed that 260 songs have been submitted for its internal selection process for Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Czechia is set to compete again after two disappointing years of failing to reach the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ČT officially announced that 260 entries were received during the submission window, which was open from September 3 to October 19. Despite the recent underwhelming results, the broadcaster plans to stick with the same selection format it introduced last year. Following another non-qualification in 2025, many Eurovision fans had voiced concern that Czechia might withdraw from the contest altogether. Those fears grew stronger given the country’s particularly low Eurovision viewership rates. Nevertheless, the broadcaster’s confirmation of continued participation reassures fans of its commitment to the...

After The Ukrainian Drama: Rules For Vidbir 2026 Will Remain Unchanged

October 21, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The drama in Ukraine is ongoing: Suspilne comments on the initiatives to change the rules of "Vidbir 2026", and rules out any possibility of changing them this year This year, even before the first note was heard on the Ukrainian "Vidbir 2026", the drama had already begun. The rules of the national selections have made a big stir, and the question of whether they are discriminatory against some artists has been raised by some people in the Ukrainian music industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of the singers who has already submitted an application to "Vidbir 2026" is singer Olya Polyakova, who is considered one of the country's favorites but stands at the center of another scandal surrounding the Ukrainian selection. She did participate in the selection in 2012, where she reached 8th place, but since then things have changed significantly. The Ukrainian singer of Russian origin shared on her Instagram her decision to participate in "Vidbir 2026" and...

Austrian Chancellor Threatens: Vienna Will Not Host Eurovision 2026 if Israel Is Excluded

October 8, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chancellor issues a bold warning: Vienna will withdraw from hosting Eurovision 2026 if Israel is banned, sparking major diplomatic waves and raising Israel’s prospects for participation. A major diplomatic bombshell shakes the Eurovision stage: amid the ongoing debate surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, a firm statement of support has arrived from one of the most crucial places — the host country itself. Austria’s Chancellor has declared unequivocally that without Israel in the competition, Vienna will not host the event. What could this mean for Eurovision’s future and for Israel’s participation? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and State Secretary Alexander Proll made an official announcement stating that if a boycott against Israel is enforced, they will pressure the national broadcaster and the City of Vienna to withdraw their hosting of Eurovision 2026. In a statement from their party, OVP, they emphasized: “It makes no sense that we, of all people, would prevent a Jewish artist from coming to...

Two Remain in The Race To Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026!

October 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC revealed eight finalists for Eurovision 2026, mixing veteran contenders and newcomers. Now it was revealed that two artists remain in the race to represent the country! CyBC has announced the eight final candidates to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Now it was revealed that two artists only remain in the race to represent the country in Eurovision 2026. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and stated that the representative will be chosen by a professional committee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestants: Familiar Names and Fresh Faces Josephine The first on the list is a highly popular singer. Rumors of her attempts to represent either Greece or Cyprus at Eurovision have circulated for years. Evangelia Another artist often mentioned among Eurovision fans as a likely contender. Once again, her name appears this year, maintaining her consistent presence. Nina Mazani This year’s surprise inclusion. Though she emerged in recent years, she already has a unique career...

Will the Next “Espresso Macchiato” Come from Poland?

October 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new contender aims to represent Poland at Eurovision 2026 with a song breaking all the rules. After Kaarija, Joost Klein, and Tommy Cash, is Poland ready to amaze Europe again? Is a love song for Poland coming after Espresso Macchiato? A new track emerging from Poland, reminiscent of the humorous and playful style of past candidates like Kaarija, Joost Klein, and Tommy Cash, is attracting significant attention and is shaping up to be one of the contenders for representing the country at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish singer Przemek Kucyk recently released his new song, “Polska Gurom” (in English: Poland on Top), a funny, almost troll-like song based on Western stereotypes about Poland. The track, blending broken Polish and English with an accent, has enjoyed great success in Poland and worldwide. Przemek is likely planning to submit it for Eurovision 2026. In the music video, Przemek flips through a book showing caricatures of Poland’s Eurovision representatives — including Alicja Szemplinska (who was to represent Poland...