Oscar Diefenthal, Author at EuroMix

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Judges Revealed!

January 30, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne has announced the five judges for the “Vidbir 2026” final on 7 February, which will select Ukraine’s representative for the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne, which leads “Vidbir 2026” has officially revealed the members of its judging panel. This year marks a notable change in the jury’s composition, expanding from three to five judges. In addition, the judges were not selected via an online public vote, but instead appointed internally by the national broadcaster. According to Herman Nenov, producer of the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection, the jury was expanded in order to incorporate a broader range of professional perspectives when evaluating Ukraine’s potential Eurovision entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Judges of Vidbir 2026? • Ruslana – Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with “Wild Dances”. • Zlata Ognevich – Represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with “Gravity”, finishing in third...

Malta Protest Targets Eurovision 2026: Calls for Withdrawal Over Israel’s Participation in Valletta

January 30, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pro-Palestinian groups in Malta announce a national protest urging withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation, intensifying political pressure on the contest. It emerged today for the first time that a pro-Palestinian campaign in Malta has announced a nationwide demonstration against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, calling on the Maltese government to lead a withdrawal from the contest as long as Israel remains a participant. This marks another forceful and controversial move that once again places Eurovision 2026 at the center of political turmoil, with a direct challenge to the legitimacy of Israel’s participation in the competition. The demonstration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 21 February, at 16:00 local time, in front of the Parliament building in Valletta, carrying a sharp and unequivocal message: “No music during genocide.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Call for Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 and Severe Accusations Against Israel The protest organizers are demanding that Malta withdraw from the competition...

Germany: The New Format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026” Revealed!

January 20, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has unveiled the new format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, with the winner set to represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the new format for “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28th, at 20:15 CET. However, SWR clarified that additional details about the full format are expected to be announced in the coming days. The national final will be hosted by German actress and singer Barbara Schöneberger and beloved Eurovision 2025 host Hazel Brugger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new selection format Following last year’s national final, “Chefsache ESC 2025”, Stefan Raab and a small committee were responsible for selecting the participants for both the semi-final and the final, with the German public only gaining the power to choose the representative at the final stage from five finalists selected by the same committee. This...

Moldova: Revamp Expected for Eurovision Song “Viva, Moldova”

January 18, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Satoshi, Moldova’s representative for Eurovision 2026, revealed in an interview that his song “Viva, Moldova” will undergo changes before the competition. Satoshi, who was selected to represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, revealed in a recent interview that his Eurovision entry, "Viva Moldova", will undergo a revamp ahead of the competition. He added that changes will also be made to the staging in order to "present the strongest and best possible version of the song on the Eurovision stage”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Satoshi explained that preparations for the European version of the song began immediately after his victory in the national selection. He noted that a professional creative team is already working to refine every detail from the musical arrangement to direction and choreography. He emphasized that the goal is to deliver a powerful stage performance that combines authentic Moldovan...

Moldova: Satoshi to perform “Viva, Moldova” at Eurovision

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova at Eurovision 2026: Satoshi will perform “Viva, Moldova” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. “Viva, Moldova” is the song that will be performed by Satoshi, who will represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The song was written by Satoshi himself. This marks the first time Satoshi has competed in the national selection and earned the right to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest. Satoshi has already attracted headlines after publishing a political post in which he stated that he “does not support genocide”. The Euromix editorial team, which listened to all competing entries, partially agreed with the results of the national selection. Satoshi was chosen as the favorite by four members of the editorial team, while the overall editorial favorite was Catalina Solomac, who ultimately finished in third place. To view the full Euromix editorial ranking results, click here. (adsbygoogle...

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

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(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....

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(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 ...

Eurovision 2026 Launches Its First-Ever Live European Tour!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(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...

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

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(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...

Poland: “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026” Contestants Revealed

January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(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 –...