San Marino: Submission Window Opens for “San Marino Song Contest 2026”

San Marino: Submission Window Opens for “San Marino Song Contest 2026”

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino has opened the submission window for its preselection's open track. Could you, too, submit a song to Eurovision through San Marino? The San Marino national broadcaster, SMRTV, announced that preparations for the Eurovision preselection "San Marino Song Contest" are well underway. The final of the preselection will take place on March 7, with semifinals scheduled for March 3-4. One of the ways to submit songs to the preselection is via the "Dreaming San Marino Song Contest" - an open track for the general public. The submission window for this track opened yesterday (Friday). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submit Songs from Anywhere in the World "Media Evolution" company opened the registration window for the "Dreaming San Marino Song Contest," which will select ten artists to advance to the grand final of the Eurovision preselection (out of a total of 20 finalists). Creators and artists wishing to submit a song can register until January 20, 2026, through the registration...
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Sweden: Eurovision Legend Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen for the Eighth Time!

Sweden: Eurovision Legend Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen for the Eighth Time!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media reports reveal two new female artists set to join Melodifestivalen 2026 - one of them a Eurovision legend returning to the competition for the eighth time. Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national Eurovision selection, has already sparked European media attention as Swedish outlets report on likely performers. Who will take the Melodifestivalen stage and deliver this year’s hits? After previous years’ big names such as Robin Bengtsson, Fröken Snusk, and Smash Into Pieces - who are set to return - the media is now naming two more possible participants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision and Melodifestivalen Icon Makes a Comeback Sanna Nielsen, 40, is among Sweden’s most respected singers and television personalities. Best known for her seven previous appearances in Melodifestivalen, she won in 2014 with the song “Undo,” representing Sweden at Eurovision and finishing third. Her other notable Melodifestivalen entries include “I går, i dag” (2001, 3rd place), “Empty Room” (2008, 2nd place), and “I’m in Love” (2011, 4th...
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Austria Breaks Record: Over 460 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Final!

Austria Breaks Record: Over 460 Songs Submitted for Eurovision National Final!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria is setting new records! A member of the Eurovision selection committee revealed an unprecedented 460 entries and shared the surprising language trend among the submissions. Austria is gearing up to host Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, as the national broadcaster ORF launches its first open national selection in a decade. Titled “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (Vienna Calling – Who Sings for Austria?), the competition will determine who will represent Austria on home soil. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record Response to Open Call To ensure the best possible result, ORF assembled an experienced committee including TV hosts Eberhard Forcher and Peter Schreiber, alongside Cesár Sampson, Austria’s 2018 Eurovision representative, who joined to assist with the talent search. An hour before the submission window closed, Forcher posted an excited update on Facebook revealing a record-breaking response: around 400 songs were submitted independently, while an additional 60–70 were gathered by the committee itself — more than 460 in total! Forcher noted that this...
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“HaKokhav HaBa”: How Is the Production Preparing for a Possible Eurovision Disqualification?

“HaKokhav HaBa”: How Is the Production Preparing for a Possible Eurovision Disqualification?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Reports reveal that the production of "HaKokhav HaBa," the Israeli selection process for Eurovision 2026, is preparing for every possible scenario - including a possible elimination from the contest. What is the winner's alternative prize? Israel’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision remains unclear due to countries threatening to withdraw if Israel takes part. Despite this, the popular show "HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision," which is due to select Israel’s representative for the 2026 contest in Vienna, Austria, has already started filming. Recent reports highlight how the show’s producers are preparing for a possible elimination scenario. The season is set to premiere mid-November. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alternative Prize Planned Should Israel be excluded from Eurovision 2026, the show’s production will award the winner a cash prize of 1 million shekels (about 264,000 Euro), as reported by "Walla Tarbut". This prize was given in past seasons not linked to Eurovision—to Tamir Grinberg and Eliav Zohar. It’s worth...
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Sweden: Two More Artists Rumored for Melodifestivalen 2026

Sweden: Two More Artists Rumored for Melodifestivalen 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media reports reveal two additional artists likely to join Melodifestivalen 2026, including a former Eurovision representative. Which artists are expected this year? Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national Eurovision selection, has already sparked European media attention as Swedish outlets report on likely performers. Who will take the Melodifestivalen stage and deliver this year’s hits? After previous years’ big names like the duo Medina, Fröken Snusk, and Smash Into Pieces - who are set to return - the media is now naming two more possible participants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Veteran Set for Melodifestivalen Return Robin Bengtsson, 35, has previously competed in Melodifestivalen four times and even won the contest in 2017 with “I Can’t Go On,” taking fifth place for Sweden at Eurovision. He also entered the competition in 2016, 2020, and 2022. According to Expressen, Bengtsson is aiming for a fifth appearance - this time with a country song! Rising Star from Melodifestivalen 2025 Arwin Ismail, 17, a young and...
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Reports in Sweden: These Are the Artists Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026!

Reports in Sweden: These Are the Artists Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As every year, Swedish media report on artists set to compete in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish national Eurovision selection, with a high rate of accuracy. Who is expected in 2026? Melodifestivalen, Sweden’s national broadcaster’s Eurovision selection, is the biggest and most popular pre-selection, viewed by countless Eurovision fans. The official contestant list for Melodifestivalen 2026 has not yet been published, but rumors and reports about the participants are already circulating. The newspaper "Expressen" reports on the first three artists likely to take part in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Normally, Sweden’s "Aftonbladet" publishes a list of artists expected to compete in the national selection. While not an official report from the national broadcaster SVT, the outlet is well known for its highly accurate predictions, often confirmed by the final list. For example, ahead of Melodifestivalen 2024, "Aftonbladet" predicted 29 names and missed only one. This time, "Expressen" is first to report—will it get the details right as well?...
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Reports In Sweden: Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold to Host Melodifestivalen 2026

Reports In Sweden: Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold to Host Melodifestivalen 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports in Sweden reveal that Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold will co-host Melodifestivalen 2026. Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold are expected to host Sweden’s Melodifestivalen—the national selection for Eurovision—for the fourth time for Dirawi and first time for Nessvold. Dirawi, 34, previously hosted in 2012, 2013, and 2016 alongside the 29-year-old comedian and actor Nessvold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT Aims For Another Successful Melodifestivalen Edition According to respected Swedish news site Aftonbladet, Dirawi and Nessvold will jointly present the upcoming Melodifestivalen. The duo is described as a wise choice aiming to replicate last year’s success. Nessvold began his career in 2016 on Swedish radio and quickly expanded into literature, music, television, and stage. Rumors about the hosts have been circulating since August. One Aftonbladet source said, “The names came up in spring, and everything was likely finalized in summer.” Another added about Nessvold, “He is also a talented singer, so he can definitely perform entertainment bits and sketches—the hallmark of Melodifestivalen. Gina also enjoys...
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Azerbaijan Responds: Will It Withdraw From Eurovision 2026 if Israel Is Excluded?

Azerbaijan Responds: Will It Withdraw From Eurovision 2026 if Israel Is Excluded?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan, known for its support of Israel at Eurovision, officially responds to rumors about a withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 should Israel be excluded from the contest. Azerbaijan has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In recent months, Turkish media and social networks circulated rumors that Azerbaijan may withdraw from the upcoming contest if Israel is excluded. The Azerbaijani delegation’s Head of Media, Turab Teymurov, has put these rumors to rest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan Stays Apolitical In a conversation with the Azerbaijani news site APA, Teymurov clarified that the claims are unfounded and that the delegation’s approach is strictly apolitical regarding Eurovision: “Whether it is Israel or any other country, we do not involve ourselves in politics.” As a reminder, four countries have already announced they will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates—The Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain. Conversely, no nation has declared a boycott if Israel is excluded, but several countries—Austria, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Azerbaijan itself—support...
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France: President Macron Opposes Boycott of Israel in Eurovision

France: President Macron Opposes Boycott of Israel in Eurovision

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French President Emmanuel Macron rejected boycott calls against Israel in Eurovision 2026. Following France’s confirmation, what is the country’s likely vote in the upcoming EBU decision? France’s national broadcaster France Télévisions confirmed this week that the country will take part in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron also issued an encouraging statement, making clear he does not support calls to boycott Israel’s participation. But what does this mean for France’s stance in the vote on Israel’s Eurovision participation? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I Never Advocate For a Boycott" In an interview with the Israeli journalist Yonit Levi on Channel 12 News, Macron was asked: "We are seeing this sort of worrying trend of boycotts against Israel, Eurovision as an example. Do you support those kinds of sentiments? For example, kicking Israel out of this Song Contest or from sporting events?" Macron replied: "No, I have never took this approach... I always try to be extremely sharp and to...
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Crisis Resolved: Albania Will Participate in Eurovision 2026!

Crisis Resolved: Albania Will Participate in Eurovision 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2026 participation in Vienna is confirmed after resolving debts with the EBU. How was the crisis solved? The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH is in the midst of preparations for the 64th edition of the national Eurovision selection, "Festivali i Këngës". However, its place in Eurovision 2026 was recently in jeopardy, as reports indicated the broadcaster was facing major unpaid debts to the European Broadcasting Union. How did RTSH overcome the crisis? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Financial Disaster" – The Breaking Point? Eni Vasili, head of RTSH, described a few days ago the broadcaster’s state: heavy debts, long-overdue payments, and producers, writers, and creators left without compensation. According to her, leftover debts from the previous management placed RTSH in what she called a “financial disaster.” In an interview with news outlet BIRN, Vasili revealed further details regarding the crisis. Several writers and creators have complained about months-long delays in payment from RTSH. She stated: “I thank...
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