Montenegro: Tamara Živković to Perform “Nova Zora” in Montenegrin at Eurovision 2026!

Montenegro: Tamara Živković to Perform “Nova Zora” in Montenegrin at Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro at Eurovision 2026: Tamara Živković has confirmed she will perform “Nova Zora” entirely in Montenegrin, with no linguistic changes planned. In recent hours, Montenegro’s representative at Eurovision 2026, Tamara Živković, revealed in an interview with the Montenegrin channel “CdM” that she will perform her song "Nova Zora" (in English: “New Dawn”) in Montenegrin, with no intention of altering the song’s language. Additionally, Živković explained what inspired her to take part in Eurovision: “I don’t exactly remember when I first watched the Eurovision Song Contest, but I know that at that moment the desire to reach the competition was born. From the first time I watched the contest, I felt that one day I would want to stand on that stage”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Later in the interview, the singer addressed claims that her national selection victory was manipulated and that the public had not genuinely chosen her: “I don’t like dealing with negative things....
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Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Songs Revealed!

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Songs Revealed!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s national broadcaster Suspilne has unveiled the 10 competing songs for “Vidbir 2026”. The winner will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, which leads “Vidbir 2026”, has recently revealed the 10 songs that will compete for the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. The Ukrainian entry will be chosen during the national final scheduled for February 7th. In fact, only nine songs were officially revealed today, as the tenth entry had already been confirmed two days earlier. KHAYAT, together with his song "Hertzi" (in English: “Heartbeats”), secured the final spot in the national final after competing against five other songs that failed to qualify directly. He won the last ticket to the final with 32.41% of the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026": Full Line-Up Jerry Heil - Catharticus KHAYAT - Hertzi LAUD - Lightkeeper LELÉKA - Ridnim ...
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Eurovision 2026 Launches Its First-Ever Live European Tour!

Eurovision 2026 Launches Its First-Ever Live European Tour!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 celebrates 70 years with its first-ever European live tour, bringing iconic artists and contest participants to major cities across Europe. Revealed today: the EBU has announced the first-ever live tour of the Eurovision Song Contest, marking 70 years of musical history. The tour will visit ten major European cities during the summer, inviting audiences to experience a live celebration with past stars and Eurovision 2026 participants. Live Performances with Eurovision Legends and Eurovision 2026 Participants According to an official announcement released moments ago, the live tour will feature performances by iconic artists who have created unforgettable moments across 70 years of Eurovision history, alongside ten participants from the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria’s capital. In addition, each concert will host different special guests, ensuring a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for ticket holders. The artists will perform their contest songs as well as cover versions of some of the most beloved tracks...
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Greece: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 15th

Greece: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 15th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s national broadcaster ERT has unveiled the dates for “Sing for Greece 2026”, that will determine the country’s entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Greece’s national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the confirmed dates for “Sing for Greece.” According to the announcement, the selection process will consist of three major televised shows: two semi-finals and a grand final, all produced as full-scale television broadcasts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at 20:00 CET, while the second semi-final is scheduled for Friday, February 13th, also at 20:00 CET. The grand final, during which the winning entry will be chosen to represent Greece on the Eurovision stage, will be held on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 20:00 CET. All three shows will be broadcast live on the official channel ERT1 and simultaneously streamed on the ERTFLIX platform. The broadcasts will include comprehensive accessibility services for...
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Poland: “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026” Contestants Revealed

Poland: “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026” Contestants Revealed

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP has unveiled eight artists competing in “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected on February 14th. Eight acts will compete for the right to represent Poland at Eurovision 2026, the Polish national broadcaster announced earlier today. As previously confirmed, the Polish national broadcaster TVP approved the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. During the final audition stage, the 20 strongest candidates selected by a broadcaster-appointed committee were invited to perform and undergo closed-door evaluations before a professional judging panel. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be chosen exclusively by public vote on February 14th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”: Contestants List Alicja Szemplińska – "Pray" Anastazja – "Wild Child" Basia Giewont – "Zimna woda" Jeremi Sikorski – "Cienie przeszłości" Karolina Szczurowska – "Nie bądź się" Ola Antoniak – "Don't You Try" Piotr Pręgowski - "Parawany tango" Stasiek Kukulski –...
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Georgia: Bzikebi to Compete at Eurovision 2026!

Georgia: Bzikebi to Compete at Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia’s national broadcaster GPB has unexpectedly announced that Bzikebi will represent the country at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna. Georgia’s national broadcaster, GPB, has officially announced that Bzikebi have been selected to represent Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, this coming May. The group was chosen through an internal selection conducted by the national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   View this post on Instagram   Internal Selection Process Bzikebi were selected to represent Georgia via an internal selection, following their reunion at the most recent Junior Eurovision Song Contest, where they performed their new song "We Don’t Sleep" during the interval act. Many Eurovision fans speculated at the time whether this appearance hinted at a future Eurovision selection a suspicion that has now proven correct. The band’s Eurovision 2026 entry is expected to be revealed in the coming months. Traditionally, Georgia is among the last countries to unveil its Eurovision songs,...
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Ukraine: The List of Participants for “Vidbir 2026” Is Complete

Ukraine: The List of Participants for “Vidbir 2026” Is Complete

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine completes its "Vidbir 2026" lineup as Suspilne announces the final qualifier for the national final ahead of Eurovision in Vienna. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, which oversees “Vidbir 2026”, has recently revealed that the winner of the final entry ticket to the national final, scheduled for February 7th, is KHAYAT, with his song “Hertzi”, after receiving approximately 32.41% of the public vote. Second place in the audience vote went to MON FIA with her song "Do You Hear Me?", which secured 17.31% of the votes, while Marta Adamchuk finished third with the song "Silvered Pines", earning around 15.36% of the total votes. The remaining nine competing songs in the national selection will be revealed on January 15th, at 18:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   View this post on Instagram   As previously reported, out of 15 final candidates, nine artists were initially selected and revealed as finalists for the Ukrainian national final. The six songs that did not qualify directly...
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Conchita Wurst: “I Am Stepping Away from the Eurovision World”

Conchita Wurst: “I Am Stepping Away from the Eurovision World”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst announces her departure from the Eurovision world, ending a decade-long association after her landmark 2014 victory and cultural impact. Many Eurovision fans had hoped for the return of Eurovision 2014 winner Conchita Wurst as a host of Eurovision 2026 in her home country, Austria. However, in a recent post shared on social media, the singer made it clear that she does not intend to return to the Eurovision arena in any capacity, effectively dismissing ongoing rumors. Conchita won the contest with the iconic song "Rise Like A Phoenix" and is portrayed as a drag persona by Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth. The announcement contradicts remarks she made just a week earlier in an interview with the German magazine BUNTE, where she had officially confirmed a return to the Eurovision world, although without specifying in which role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The Person I Became – Thanks to Eurovision” In the statement published by Neuwirth...
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“I Do Not Support Genocide”: “Selecția Națională” Contender Faces Possible Disqualification

“I Do Not Support Genocide”: “Selecția Națională” Contender Faces Possible Disqualification

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova: A political statement by a leading Moldovan "Selecția Națională" contender jeopardizes his continued participation, raising complex questions about freedom of expression and Eurovision’s strict neutrality rules. An unusual controversy is shaking Moldova’s "Selecţia Naţională", after contestant Satoshi, competing with his song "Viva, Moldova!", published a political statement on his Instagram account. The post was directly linked to his song and his intention to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The move places Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM and the EBU before a complex dilemma concerning the boundaries of freedom of expression on one of the world’s most-watched cultural stages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a post that gained wide circulation, Satoshi published an explicit political statement, directly connecting his personal views to his song and to the Eurovision stage itself. Among other things, he wrote: “I do not support genocide…. If someone has something to say, to manifest I don’t see a more suitable and wider platform to say...
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Bambie Thug Says She Would Perform in Russia While Boycotting Israel

Bambie Thug Says She Would Perform in Russia While Boycotting Israel

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 controversy intensifies after Bambie Thug states in a live broadcast she would perform in Russia, while continuing to publicly boycott Israel’s participation in the contest. Recently, Irish singer Bambie Thug sparked widespread backlash and reignited debate across Europe after remarks that many perceived as highlighting contradictions within parts of the progressive cultural sphere. Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 representative stated during a live broadcast on the social media platform “TikTok” that she would be willing to perform in Russia while continuing to boycott Israel. The statement, delivered live and recorded by viewers, draws a sharp contrast: a sustained public boycott of Israel, a democratic country and full member of the EBU, alongside cultural openness toward a country excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest following its military invasion of Ukraine. This was a direct, unequivocal public declaration without clarification or subsequent correction that intensifies the ongoing controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision and the singer’s stance toward it. (adsbygoogle =...
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