Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2026?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2026?

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Festivali i Këngës 64. Who should represent Albania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Albanian Eurovision national selection, "Festivali i Këngës", is set to take place tonight at 21:00 CET, featuring 23 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Albanian national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Albania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Alis - "Nân" I already recognized Alis' potential last year when I ranked him first in the Albanian national selection. This year he returns with a much stronger and more convincing song—dramatic, catchy, moving, expertly produced, and backed by an impressive orchestra and choir. In my opinion, this is one of the best songs to ever compete...
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Austria: “Vienna Calling” Participants to Be Revealed on December 16th

Austria: “Vienna Calling” Participants to Be Revealed on December 16th

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Next Tuesday, Austria will unveil the contestants for its 2026 national final “Vienna Calling”. The winner will represent the host country at Eurovision on home soil in Vienna. Austria, host of Eurovision 2026, is also getting ready to select its own entry for the upcoming contest. For the first time in nearly a decade, the national broadcaster (ORF) will hold an open national selection to choose who will represent Austria on home soil. ORF confirmed that more than 500 songs were submitted to the national final “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (“Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?”), covering a wide range of musical styles, languages, and artists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On ORF’s FM4 radio, it was announced on Friday that the twelve contestants for the national final will be revealed on December 16th. After an initial screening phase, a jury panel selected the acts that advanced to live auditions...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 14: Four Contestants Advance to the Next Round

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 14: Four Contestants Advance to the Next Round

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 14: Last four contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Noam Pinto, Odelia Baranes, Ziv Bossidan and Omri Fils. Tonight, the fourteenth episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. So far, 64 contestants have secured their place in the competition, and This was the final audition episode of the season. During tonight’s episode, four additional contestants advanced to the next stage thanks to the votes of the judges and the studio audience – One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. On Friday, the intimate audition phase will begin, after which 21 contestants will be chosen to form the main lineup. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi. Joining them this time were Netta Barzilai, who won Eurovision 2018 with the song "Toy", and Dana International, who won Eurovision 1998 with the song "Diva". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...
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Slovenia Withdraws from Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation

Slovenia Withdraws from Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO joins three other countries in withdrawing from Eurovision 2026 following the confirmation of Israel’s participation in the contest. Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO joins three other countries - The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland in withdrawing from Eurovision 2026 following the confirmation of Israel’s participation in the contest. The general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union has decided that Israel will participate in Eurovision 2026 after rules changes were overwhelmingly approved, with no vote required on Israel’s participation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Natalija Gorščak, head of the Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO, known for her strong political stance against Israel, told Slovenian media after the meeting: “Slovenia will definitely not take part in Eurovision. It’s certain that Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland will also not participate. Our message is clear: we will not be part of Eurovision if Israel is there. This is in memory of the 20,000 children killed in Gaza.” Slovenia Leaded Calls for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Slovenia has been one of the most vocal opponents...
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Ireland Joins Boycott: Official Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026

Ireland Joins Boycott: Official Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Irish national broadcaster RTÉ, which had previously threatened to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participated, officially announces its withdrawal following the confirmation of Israel’s participation in the contest. Ireland is known for its particularly strained Eurovision relations with Israel. The Irish national broadcaster, RTÉ, firmly opposed Israel’s participation along with several other countries and previously declared: “Our position is that Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2026 as long as Israel continues to compete. The final decision on Ireland’s participation will be made after the EBU’s decision.” Following today’s general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union, where the new regulations were decisively approved and no separate vote to exclude Israel was held, Israel’s participation was confirmed and Ireland’s withdrawal officially declared. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Statement from Irish National Broadcaster RTÉ "Following today's EBU Winter General Assembly in Geneva at which Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was confirmed, RTÉ's position remains unchanged. RTÉ...
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The Netherlands Officially Withdraws from Eurovision 2026

The Netherlands Officially Withdraws from Eurovision 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutch national broadcaster has announced its withdrawal from Eurovision 2026, following the official confirmation that Israel will participate in the contest. The Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel’s participation in Eurovision in recent years. The broadcaster had previously declared that it would withdraw if Israel took part in Eurovision 2026, and it has now maintained that position even after the ceasefire. With the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union deciding not to hold a vote on Israel’s participation and approving the contest rules for 2026, the Dutch withdrawal has been made official. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports in the Netherlands, AVROTROS had counted on international pressure leading to Israel’s disqualification, and had already selected both its artist and song for 2026 in an advanced process meant to be ready “for any scenario”. Despite these preparations, the Netherlands will not take the Eurovision...
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Keren Peles Will Not Be Able to Submit a Song to Israel for Eurovision 2026

Keren Peles Will Not Be Able to Submit a Song to Israel for Eurovision 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2026: National broadcaster “Kan” unveils major updates to song selection process. Songwriter Keren Peles will not be allowed to submit a song to the committee this year. Israel’s public broadcaster “Kan” continues its preparations for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, publishing a series of significant updates to the mechanism for choosing the song that will represent Israel in the contest. At the same time, the broadcaster’s CEO, Golan Yochpaz, and attorney Ayala Mizrahi, Kan’s representative to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), are expected to attend the organization’s assembly in Geneva tomorrow, where the issue of Israel’s participation will be discussed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reform in Israel’s Eurovision Song Selection Process The broadcaster has recently adopted a series of recommendations formulated by Yoav Ginai – chair of ACUM (The Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel), creator, journalist, and the songwriter of “Diva,” which won Eurovision 1998 with Dana...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 4: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 4: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 4: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Tamir Levy, Dylan Morgan, Lior Kakon, Ori Aharon, and Eitan Aharon. Tonight, the fourth episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. This evening featured six auditions, with five contestants succeeding and moving on to the next stage thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi, with Dana International and Shay Kerem joining as guest judges. Each contestant must receive at least 70% of the votes to advance, and every judge contributes 12% to the total voting score. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tamir Levy Tamir, 23 years old, originally from Hod Hasharon and currently living in Tel Aviv, works as a waiter and a musician, and even...
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Is Canada Joining Eurovision? Finance Minister’s Surprising Announcement

Is Canada Joining Eurovision? Finance Minister’s Surprising Announcement

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canada moves closer to Eurovision after a surprising statement by its finance minister, revealing the country was asked to participate in the contest. Another non‑European nation may soon join Eurovision! Following Australia’s debut in 2015, Canada and its government are now showing growing interest in taking part. The buzz erupted after a small but surprising line was discovered in the country’s 2025 federal budget - one that has Eurovision fans worldwide excited and was approved by the finance minister. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canada’s Eurovision Interest Revealed in Budget The 2025 Canadian federal budget included the line: “working with CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada's national broadcaster) to explore participation in Eurovision.” This marks the first time such a reference has appeared in an official Canadian document - and possibly signals that Canada’s Eurovision debut might be closer than ever. Champagne: “It's a Platform for Canada to Shine” Canadian Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne was asked about this line in an interview following...
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Not Giving Up: Evangelia to Try Again to Represent Greece at Eurovision

Not Giving Up: Evangelia to Try Again to Represent Greece at Eurovision

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek-American singer Evangelia aims once again to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, submitting her new song to ERT’s national selection. Evangelia (full name Evangelia Psarakis) has become a familiar figure in the Eurovision sphere. Over the past few years, she has persistently sought to represent Greece and Cyprus, submitting entries for both countries’ selection processes. Some of these songs were later released as singles, including "Ónira" - submitted for Greece’s 2022 selection, "Aphrodite" - submitted to Cyprus’s internal selection the same year, and "Pali", sent in 2023. In 2025, she competed once more in the Greek national selection, finishing second with "Vale", just two points behind Klavdia, who went on to represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 and placed sixth in the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Determined to Reach the European Stage Recently, it was revealed that over 70 songs have already been submitted for Greece’s 2026 national selection, "Ethnikos Telikos 2026". With submissions closing on November 2, additional entries are still expected....
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