Oscar Diefenthal, Author at EuroMix

Eurovision 2027: TRM Confirms Moldova Will Participate

October 15, 2026October 28, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TRM confirms Moldova will participate in Eurovision 2027 following EBU Deadline Extension The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM has confirmed that Moldova will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Moldova becomes the 33th country to officially confirm its participation in the highly anticipated competition, among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Israel, Denmark, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Canada - which will make its Eurovision debut - and host country Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ Moldova at Eurovision: A Distinctive Musical Identity Moldova has participated in Eurovision 20 times but has never won. In 2020, Natalia Gordienko was due to compete with “Prison”, but her participation was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moldova returned the following year. Moldova was absent from Eurovision for the first time in its history in 2025, but has achieved several impressive results over the years. For its debut in 2005, the...

Norway Rejects AI Songs as Eurovision 2027 Selection Gets 1,500 Entries

October 12, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NRK reveals 1,500 entries for Melodi Grand Prix 2027, including up to 50 fully AI-generated songs deemed ineligible for Norway’s Eurovision selection. Around 1,500 songs have been submitted to Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2027, according to reports in the Norwegian media. For the first time, the Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has publicly disclosed the number of entries received for the competition. However, not all submissions will be considered: between 30 and 50 songs were reportedly created entirely using artificial intelligence and will therefore be ineligible to compete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mads Tørklep, project manager for Melodi Grand Prix, confirmed that songs generated entirely by AI do not meet the competition’s eligibility requirements. The aim, he explained, is to ensure that the songs competing in the selection are the result of human creativity rather than solely automated systems. “There is no point in holding a music competition where a computer has done all the work,” Tørklep explained. According to Tørklep,...

Eurovision 2027: Bulgaria Takes Events Beyond Host City Burgas

October 10, 2026October 11, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria allocates €1.2 million for independent cultural events around Eurovision 2027, extending celebrations beyond host city Burgas. The Bulgarian celebration: The Bulgarian government is taking an unprecedented step to allow Eurovision-related events to take place across the entire country, rather than exclusively in the host city, as has traditionally been the case. As preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, gather momentum, the government is spearheading an unprecedented initiative. During a meeting of the Bulgarian Parliament’s Committee on Culture, Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev announced that the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture had allocated €1.2 million for events accompanying the main Eurovision shows. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The initiative is particularly groundbreaking because it separates Eurovision-related cultural activities from the local municipality’s responsibilities, effectively allowing events to take place throughout the country, including in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv, which lost their bids to host the contest. According to the minister, the budget reserved at this stage...

Albania: Contestant List for “Festivali i Këngës 65” Revealed

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTSH reveals 28 contestants for "Festivali i Këngës 65", including Eurovision 2009 representative Kejsi Tola The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH has announced the 28 contestants competing in the 65th edition of “Festivali i Këngës”, which has served as Albania’s national selection for Eurovision since 2004. The expected to take place in December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestant List: Adhurim Demiri Alegra Jaho Algert Sala Ana Bushgjokaj Ardit Çuni Arsi Bako Auron Deva & DJ Sardi Chip Deva Djemtë e Detit Eldis Arrnjeti Erinda Agolli Gigliola Haveriku Gjergj Jorgaqi Herva Novaku Josif Gjipali & Ardita Meni Kejsi Jazxhi Kejsi Tola Khuba-Shkelzen Rexhaj Leandra Godaj Martina Serreqi Michela Paluca Orgesa Zaimi Petro Fejza & Antonio Papa Rei Bezhani Sara Bajraktari Sigi Bastri Vanesa Sono Xhoni Jesku (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the Contestants - Many Familiar Names: Several familiar names feature among the contestants: Kejsi Tola - The most prominent name on the list is the singer who represented Albania at Eurovision 2009 with the song “Carry Me in Your Dreams”, after winning the Albanian national selection in 2008. At Eurovision in Moscow, she qualified for...

Eurovision 2027: EBU and Daniel Žižka Respond to Czechia’s Withdrawal

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Oscar DiefenthalNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU and Daniel Žižka react to Czechia’s Eurovision 2027 withdrawal, citing budget cuts and expressing hope for the country’s return. Earlier this week, Czechia withdrew from Eurovision 2027 due to budget cuts. Shortly afterwards, the Czech national broadcaster ČT shared a detailed and emotional farewell post on its Instagram page. Following the disappointing news, the EBU issued an official statement responding to the withdrawal. In its statement, the EBU addressed ČT’s decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, confirming the situation: Czechia will not participate in the contest due to extensive budget cuts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Director Martin Green expressed the EBU’s regret over the decision while acknowledging the difficult circumstances facing the Czech national broadcaster. “We are sorry that the broadcaster will be unable to participate in Eurovision 2027 due to the financial pressures it is facing. We fully understand that broadcasters are having to make difficult choices, and we...

Estonia: 155 Songs Submitted for “Eesti Laul 2027”

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that 155 songs have been submitted to “Eesti Laul 2027”, through which the country will choose its representative for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has announced that 155 songs have been submitted for the national selection “Eesti Laul 2027”, which will determine Estonia’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Following ERR’s confirmation of its participation in Eurovision 2027 and its decision to once again use the “Eesti Laul” format to select its Eurovision representative and song, the national broadcaster has now revealed that 155 songs were submitted to the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fewer Submissions Than in Previous Years The figure represents a decline compared with the previous two editions of the Estonian selection. In 2026, 171 songs were submitted to Eesti Laul, while 175 songs were submitted in 2025. This means that this year’s total is 16 songs lower than last year and 20 songs lower...

Moldova Delays Eurovision 2027 Decision After Extension Request

October 1, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TRM has received an EBU extension to decide on Moldova’s Eurovision 2027 participation, with a final decision expected within days. Moldova has yet to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, but the country has been granted additional time to make its decision. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM approached the European Broadcasting Union and requested an extension to the deadline for confirming its participation in the contest, with the request approved. The extension comes as TRM completes its management transition, with the head of the Moldovan delegation expecting a decision within the coming days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TRM Awaits New Management Before Making Eurovision Decision Moldovan Head of Delegation Veronica Cojocaru confirmed that TRM had received the extension and explained that the national broadcaster had informed the EBU that additional time was needed. According to Cojocaru, the decision is primarily linked to the process of appointing TRM’s new management. The changes at TRM began following Eurovision 2026. Shortly after the...

Eurovision Comeback? Akylas Says “I Would Return Under the Right Conditions”

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Akylas discusses a possible Eurovision return, revealing he could compete again under the right conditions after focusing on new music. Akylas, Greece’s representative at Eurovision 2026, has discussed his participation in the contest and his future musical plans in an interview with MAD TV’s “OK! Themis”. During his conversation with host Themis Georgantas, the singer was also asked whether he could return to the Eurovision stage in the future. Akylas made it clear that although he has no plans to return to the competition anytime soon, he is certainly not ruling out another Eurovision appearance in the future. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Would Return Under the Right Conditions” According to Akylas, a Eurovision comeback remains an option, but it would depend on the circumstances and the song he would want to present at the contest. “I would return under the right conditions, and if people wanted me and were interested, of course I would return.” However,...

Croatia: Eurovision 2027 Participation Confirmed

September 28, 2026October 1, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT confirmed that Croatia will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria with the launch of the submission window for “Dora 2027”. The Croatian national broadcaster HRT has confirmed that Croatia will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Croatia becomes the 30th country to officially confirm its participation in the highly anticipated competition, among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Israel, Denmark, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Canada - which will make its Eurovision debut - and host country Bulgaria. Croatia will be selecting its Eurovision entry and act via its traditional national selection DORA. HRT, the Croatian national broadcaster ,has relased the rules and regulations of DORA 2026 and opened the song submission window for DORA 2027 with the deadline set on 29 November. An expert jury will whittle down the submitted entries to 24 songs and 4 reserve songs. DORA 2027 is scheduled to be...

Eurovision 2027: Dutch Audience Rejects Return Alongside Israel

September 25, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NPO confirms the Netherlands will return to Eurovision 2027, while an AD poll shows strong opposition to participating alongside Israel. The Dutch national broadcaster has decided to return to the Eurovision Song Contest and participate alongside Israel after boycotting the competition last year. However, a major public poll shows that the decision is unpopular among the Dutch public, while significant logistical challenges surround the country’s return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Wednesday, the Netherlands was officially announced as a participant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. The country’s public broadcasting organization NPO held an urgent press conference and announced that it was reversing the previous decision by national broadcaster AVROTROS, which has represented the Netherlands at Eurovision in recent years. As previously reported, AVROTROS boycotted last year’s contest because of Israel’s participation, resulting in the Netherlands withdrawing from the competition. The organization had wanted to do the...