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UMK 2027 Participants will be Revealed on January 13

September 29, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); YLE has announced the key dates for UMK 2027, the Finnish national selection for Eurovision. With ticket sales opening and intriguing hints about the seven competing artists already dropped, anticipation is building for the grand final in Tampere. This morning (Tuesday), the Finnish national broadcaster YLE revealed that ticket sales for the Finnish national selection, which will determine Finland's entry for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, will open on Thursday, October 1st. In a post published on the selection's Instagram page, all the important details for the familiar and beloved competition were revealed, including the full schedule. The seven selection participants will be revealed on Wednesday, January 13th, and starting the following day, one of the competing songs will be revealed each day until the round is complete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎UMK‎‏ (@‏‎uudenmusiikinkilpailu‎‏)‎‏ ‎ In the new post, the organizers of the selection began dropping hints, publishing one clue for each participant. According...

Montenegro Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation

September 14, 2026September 16, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro confirms participation in Eurovision 2027. National broadcaster RTCG joins 24 other nations for the upcoming contest in Bulgaria. Montenegro is on its way to Eurovision 2027! The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest. With this, Montenegro becomes the 25th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Estonia, Poland, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At this stage, national broadcaster RTCG has yet to make a final decision regarding how Montenegro's song and artist for the stage in Bulgaria will be selected. The national broadcaster stated that the public will be updated in the near future on whether the entrant will be chosen through the national selection festival "Montesong", as was done in previous years, or through a direct internal selection. At Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, Montenegro was represented by...

Eurovision 2027: Duncan Laurence Backs AVROTROS Boycott

September 10, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence publicly supports the AVROTROS decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2027, citing the contest's lost neutrality. Screenshot: Eurovision.tv For several weeks, the participation of the Netherlands in Eurovision 2027 has been under a major question mark following the controversy and the decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 due to the participation of Israel. Now, a new critique arrives from a prominent figure in the industry, siding with the decision of the Dutch national broadcaster, AVROTROS, to not participate in the contest to be held in 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, while the Dutch corporation NPO begins looking for alternatives to step in instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview on the Dutch talk show "Eva", broadcast on NPO 1, Duncan Laurence, who brought the trophy to the Netherlands at Eurovision 2019 held in Tel Aviv with the song "Arcade", shared his personal opinion regarding everything happening around his country's participation controversy. The singer shared with heavy sorrow...

ERR Officially Confirms: Estonia will Participate in Eurovision 2027

September 1, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR confirmed Estonia's participation in Eurovision 2027. The representative will be chosen via Eesti Laul, with song registration now officially open Estonia is on its way to Eurovision 2027! The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest in Burgas, and that the Estonian representative will be selected through "Eesti Laul," the country's longstanding Eurovision national selection. With this, Estonia becomes the 24th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Song Registration for Eesti Laul 2027 Gets Underway Registration for "Eesti Laul 2027" will open on this Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:00 CET. At this stage, ERR has not yet revealed the deadline for song submissions, so further details are expected to be published later. Format Changes in...

Eurovision 2027: BNR Confirms Test Events at Arena Burgas

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization BNR announces test events at Arena Burgas ahead of Eurovision 2027 following DARA's historic win in Vienna. Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization BNR has announced that test events will take place at the venue ahead of Eurovision 2027 as part of the formal preparation process. Arena Burgas has already begun preparations to host the contest, with preliminary work and renovations currently underway and scheduled for completion toward the end of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations and Technical Assessments Underway According to the publication, the purpose of the test events is to evaluate internal logistics, acoustics, and other technical parameters inside the venue in the presence of official representatives from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). These test runs are scheduled to take place immediately after the completion of the ongoing arena renovations, which commenced the day after Burgas was selected as the host city. Burgas won the bidding process to host next year's competition...

DARA & Baby Lasagna: 10 Eurovision Cinderella Stories

August 30, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From DARA's historic win to the BBC choosing Sam Ryder, discover the top 10 Eurovision Cinderella stories that defied the odds. The Eurovision Song Contest is much more than just music - it is a factory of dreams, dramas, and betting odds that occasionally shatter into pieces at the moment of truth. Every year, contest fans and agencies crown the clear favorites in advance, but the real magic of the competition happens when the underdog rises, surprises everyone, and reshuffles the deck. Here are the 10 most unforgettable Eurovision Cinderella stories: from artists who were never even supposed to participate in the contest to those who transformed from average contenders into absolute legends. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA (Bulgaria, 2026): From Recalculating the Route to a Historic Victory After a three-year absence from the contest, Bulgaria returned to Eurovision this year in a big way, but it certainly did not look like that at the beginning. Throughout most of the...

Sanremo 2027: Dua Lipa Targeted to Host Italy’s Eurovision Selection

August 26, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italian national broadcaster RAI and artistic director Stefano De Martino target global pop star Dua Lipa to co-host Sanremo 2027. Although there is still time until the 2027 edition of Italy's Eurovision selection, Sanremo Festival, rumors surrounding the event are already reaching a peak. Reports indicate that the new artistic director of the festival, Stefano De Martino, holds a major ace up his sleeve as part of his goal to internationalize the competition: global pop star Dua Lipa is reportedly targeted as the next guest host for Italy's biggest music event. ‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Martino's International Vision It has long been clear that De Martino aims to transform Sanremo into a more glitzy, international showcase than ever before. To achieve this vision, he is wasting no time: he is spending the current summer in Los Angeles, working alongside music consultant Fabrizio Ferraguzzo - the man behind the global breakthrough of Eurovision 2021 winners Måneskin - on song...

EBU confirms jury voting returns for Eurovision 2027

August 18, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU confirms jury voting will return for the Eurovision 2027 semi-finals in Burgas, maintaining a mixed system alongside the public vote. Today (Tuesday), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed in an official update to the Eurovision rules that the jury will also take part in the semi-finals of the upcoming contest to be held in May 2027 in Burgas. They will continue to constitute a significant part of the results there, the main purpose of which is naturally to select the 10 qualifiers for the Grand Final from each semi-final. This step completely contradicts the rulebook published by the EBU last week, following their statement there that the semi-final results would be determined exclusively based on the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The updated rulebook clarifies that professional juries will continue to play a role in determining the semi-final results and in deciding which countries will advance to the Eurovision Grand...

Eurovision 2027: Protest Flops as Sofia’s Secret Bid Plans Emerge

August 15, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT rejected Sofia's bid for Eurovision 2027 in favor of Burgas, sparking a failed local protest and revealing hidden arena and sustainability plans. Last night (Friday), a protest organized by residents of Sofia was scheduled to take place in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) headquarters under the banner "We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia", following the selection of the tourist city Burgas as the host city. In a statement, the organizers argued that it is very difficult to professionally justify choosing Burgas over the capital, especially for a massive international event like the Eurovision Song Contest. They emphasized that Sofia possesses a large stadium, an international airport with a direct and fast metro connection to the city center, advanced transportation, and the largest supply of accommodations in the country. On the surface, everything indicated that a legitimate demonstration was being organized, but when the time came, no one showed up to protest. ...

Latvia Confirms Eurovision 2027 and Revamps Supernova Selection

July 24, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); LTV confirms Latvia for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, introducing a Super Final and new arena venue for Supernova. The Latvian national broadcaster, LTV, has announced that Latvia will participate in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria. Latvia becomes the 16th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, following debutant Canada, Italy, Israel, Denmark, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the host country – Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Changes to the National Selection Once again, the "Supernova" competition is expected to serve as the Latvian national selection. This will mark the 12th consecutive year that the Latvian entry is chosen through this platform, with the exception of 2021 when Samanta Tīna was selected directly following the cancellation of Eurovision 2020. The song submission window for the local selection will open on Saturday, August 1st, and close exactly two months later, on October 1st, 2026. Following the closure of submissions, candidates will be evaluated by a jury panel, with the names of...