Tal Dahan, Author at EuroMix

Bishara and Little Sis Nora Set to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2027

October 23, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two more artists are reportedly joining Melodifestivalen 2027, including a former runner-up and a singer behind a global viral hit. Preparations are continuing in Sweden for Melodifestivalen, the country's popular national selection. Swedish media have reported two additional names expected to compete in the upcoming edition, which will select Sweden's entry for Eurovision 2027, scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. The reported names include a singer whose hit has surpassed 1.5 billion YouTube views and an artist who previously finished second in the competition and has recently returned to public attention. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bishara Morad In 2019, at just 16 years old, Bishara Morad made a strong impression on Swedish audiences. His pop ballad "On My Own" was co-written by Benjamin Ingrosso, the Melodifestivalen winner who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2018. Morad qualified directly for the final and went on to finish in second place. Following this rapid rise, Morad largely disappeared from the public eye....

Eurovision Star Martinus Gunnarsen Wins Sweden’s Let’s Dance

October 10, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2024 star Martinus Gunnarsen has taken victory on Sweden's Let's Dance alongside dance partner Paulina Rosenkvist. In recent years, an increasing number of Eurovision artists have chosen to compete for local audiences on "Dancing with the Stars" and other regional reality television formats. The stage experience and dedicated fanbases accumulated through Eurovision frequently propel these artists to success in domestic competitions. Last night, another former Eurovision participant claimed victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Winner: Martinus, This Time Without Marcus It was none other than Martinus Gunnarsen, half of the Norwegian pop duo Marcus & Martinus, who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Unforgettable". While Martinus has been famous for years alongside his twin brother, this project saw him compete independently alongside professional dancer Paulina Rosenkvist. The duo participated in "Let's Dance", capturing the public's vote to take first place. Watch the winning performance from Martinus and Paulina below: The winning dancer, Paulina Rosenkvist, also...

Cazzi Opeia and Royz Rollerz Reported for Melodifestivalen 2027

October 8, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national selection Melodifestivalen expands its lineup with veteran pop star Cazzi Opeia and rising dansband Royz Rollerz joining the race. Screenshot: SVT Swedish media released two additional names for Melodifestivalen over the past two days, which will serve as Sweden's national selection for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Aftonbladet reveals on one side an acclaimed singer and songwriter who has already performed twice in the contest's grand final and co-wrote one of the biggest hits in Eurovision history. On the other side is a promising young dansband making a meteoric leap from music school to the nation's biggest stage. Cazzi Opeia Cazzi Opeia, the stage name of 37-year-old Moa Carlebecker, is an acclaimed Swedish singer and songwriter. This will mark her third time competing in the selection as a performing artist. She first participated in 2022 with the song "I Can't Get Enough", which finished ninth in the grand final, and returned in 2024 with "Give My Heart...

DARA Uses Woman of the Year Platform to Fight Domestic Violence

October 3, 2026October 10, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian Eurovision 2026 winner DARA has been honored as Grazia's "Woman of the Year", using her acceptance speech to champion survivors of domestic abuse and campaign against violence towards women. DARA, who brought victory to Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 with her winning entry "Bangaranga", continues to demonstrate her role as an influential international voice. On Wednesday, she was awarded the prestigious "Woman of the Year" title by the Bulgarian edition of Grazia magazine. Rather than focusing on personal celebrations or media spotlight, she chose to direct public attention toward a critical social cause: the fight against violence against women and support for domestic abuse survivors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Power of a Platform: A Voice for the Voiceless In an emotional social media post following the ceremony, she shared: "I accept it with immense gratitude, but also with a deep awareness of the many women around the world whose battles often remain unseen. I want to use this...

SVT Unveils Melodifestivalen Dates and Host Cities

September 18, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT has officially revealed the host cities and dates for Melodifestivalen 2027 to select Sweden's next Eurovision entry. The 2027 Eurovision season officially kicked off on September 1st, and Swedish national broadcaster SVT is pressing ahead with preparations for its iconic national selection, Melodifestivalen. SVT officially unveiled the cities that will host the six live shows, which will feature five heats and a Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Melodifestivalen 2027 Tour Dates The Melodifestivalen 2027 season will officially launch on Saturday, February 6th, live on SVT. The Grand Final will take place five weeks later, on March 13th. Following the song submission deadline on September 11th, a professional jury panel will select the 30 songs competing next year, all hoping to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2027. Heat 1 - February 6th - Karlstad, Löfbergs Arena Heat 2 - February 13th - Gothenburg, Scandinavium Heat 3 - February 20th - Malmö, Malmö Arena Heat 4 - February 27th -...

Eurovision 2027: BNT Reveals Core Team for Burgas Contest

September 16, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT has revealed the Eurovision 2027 Core Team for Burgas, featuring Ilias Kokotos and Marvin Dietmann. The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT has officially moved preparations for Eurovision 2027 into the operational phase following the reveal of the Core Team that will lead the production in host city Burgas. BNT Director General Milena Milotinova presented the organizational structure during the Eurovision Workshop held in Montenegro, leading the project management on behalf of the host national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Production Leadership and Artistic Management Under the BNT Director General stand the two main production pillars, alongside notably intriguing appointments for the television broadcast: Simeon Kasabov - Chief Executive Producer: Atanas Genov - Executive Producer Greek producer Ilias Kokotos- Supervisor for the Show, who will oversee the entire television broadcast Austrian creative Marvin Dietmann - Head of Show & Contest, who will manage the artistic and competitive direction Ilias Kokotos served as the spokesperson for the winning...

Sweden’s Election Broadcast Goes Viral for Melodifestivalen Vibe

September 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster SVT amazed fans by airing its election exit poll in a thrilling, Melodifestivalen-style Eurovision voting format. Screenshot: SVT Sweden is undoubtedly a Eurovision empire. With seven victories, an iconic and widely watched national selection - Melodifestivalen, and an entire nation that lives and breathes pop and drama, it was only a matter of time before this passion leaked into the democratic process. Now, the election broadcast by the Swedish national broadcaster SVT, held on Sunday, has managed to amaze the world and go viral for a particularly amusing reason: it looked exactly like a Eurovision voting sequence, minus the musical performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Sweden, We Have a Result!" It began when Amanda Hellsten, a columnist for the Swedish newspaper "Svenska Dagbladet," pointed out that SVT's election broadcast suspiciously resembled the local Eurovision selection. Johan Croneman from the newspaper "DN" agreed with her, revealing that within the very first hour of the broadcast, he was flooded...

Ilse DeLange Offers Help for the Netherlands in Eurovision 2027

September 10, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ilse DeLange is ready to assist NPO as the Dutch broadcaster considers its Eurovision 2027 participation following AVROTROS's withdrawal. The question of the Netherlands' participation in Eurovision 2027 remains up in the air following recent controversies. While the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS announced it will not take part in the 2027 contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, the Dutch public broadcasting organization NPO is exploring alternatives. Now, a local star and Eurovision veteran is offering her assistance to support the Dutch delegation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ilse DeLange, who represented the Netherlands in Eurovision 2014 and finished second as part of The Common Linnets with the song "Calm After The Storm", clarified in an interview with RTL.nl that she is ready to help the Dutch delegation if her experience is needed. “They have my number, so they can always call,” the 49-year-old singer said when asked about supporting the evaluating national broadcaster NPO. A Proven Eurovision Track Record DeLange's Eurovision career includes...

Efendi Teases Eurovision Comeback: “We Came For The Trophy”

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijani star Efendi speaks candidly in a local interview about her 2021 Eurovision entry, meeting Alla Pugacheva, and conditions for a potential contest return. Photo: Andres Putting, EBU Efendi, one of Azerbaijan's most prominent stars who represented her country at Eurovision 2021 with the song "Mata Hari", and was set to compete at the cancelled Eurovision 2020 with "Cleopatra", continues to draw attention. In a new interview with an Azerbaijani news outlet, the singer spoke candidly about her Eurovision experience, the sense of missed opportunity that still lingers, and the chances of seeing her on the contest stage once again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We Were Treated Unfairly, Unfinished Business Remains" Although over five years have passed since her Eurovision performance, Efendi feels that this chapter in her professional life is not yet fully closed. "I have probably outgrown Eurovision, but something there is still holding on to me," she shared to 1News.az. "It is as if I left a...

Canada Starts Search for Debut Eurovision 2027 Representative

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada opens applications for Canada's debut Eurovision 2027 entry in Burgas, Bulgaria. Full selection details and requirements revealed. After becoming one of the most intriguing countries heading into Eurovision 2027, Canada has officially begun its journey to the contest stage by launching the selection process for its first-ever representative! The moment Eurovision fans have been waiting for has arrived: Canada will make its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, and today (Monday), the official process to select the artist who will fly the Canadian flag in May 2027 officially opened. Canadian national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada has published application details outlining how the nation's inaugural participant will be chosen for the contest taking place in Burgas, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch Canada's exciting reveal: הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎CBC/Radio-Canada‎‏ (@‏‎cbcradiocanada‎‏)‎‏ Candidate Criteria and Stage Experience Requirements The selection process is open to Canadian artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old by May 1st, 2027,...