Talya Raviv, Author at EuroMix

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...

RTL Opens Submissions For Luxembourg Song Contest 2027

July 9, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL has officially opened submissions for LSC 2027, searching for the next Eurovision entry for the contest in Bulgaria. The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL has officially announced the opening of the song submission window for the national selection “Luxembourg Song Contest 2027”, through which the representative of Luxembourg for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria will be chosen. Registration for the fourth edition of the competition opens today (Thursday). To maximize opportunities for local talent, the selection of artists and songs will take place this year through two parallel and unique registration tracks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How can a song be submitted to the Luxembourgish national selection?‎‏ As stated, the submission window for the national selection final, which will take place on Saturday, January 30th, will feature two tracks - artists and songwriters. Following the opening of the submission window, RTL published the official rules for the national selection: The Artist Track Singers, performers, and...

Akylas Responds to Leleka Over Eurovision Cover Controversy

July 4, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek Eurovision 2026 star Akylas responded to Ukrainian singer Leleka following her criticism of his recent t.A.T.u cover performance in Athens. The Greek representative for Eurovision 2026, Akylas, has responded for the first time on Instagram to the criticism directed at him by the Ukrainian representative, Leleka. This follows his performance of the song "All The Things She Said" by the Russian duo t.A.T.u, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2003 and, according to Leleka, publicly support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The singer clarified that his choice to perform the track stemmed solely from a personal connection to it, emphasizing that he did not intend to convey a political message or express support for Russia, and he apologized to Leleka and anyone hurt by his performance. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Never a Political Intention": Akylas Responds to Accusations In response to the harsh claims made by Leleka, who stated that “it broke her heart to...

Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, or Burgas: Who Will Host Eurovision 2027?

July 3, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT confirmed that Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna submitted official bids to host Eurovision 2027. The final decision is expected this July. The Bulgarian national broadcaster announced that four Bulgarian cities - Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna - submitted official bids to host Eurovision 2027. The deadline for submitting proposals expired today at 17:00 CET, after which the competition for selecting the host city moved to the next and critical stage - the application evaluation phase. The final decision regarding the city that will win the right to host Europe's largest music event is expected to be published towards the end of July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The General Director of the national broadcaster BNT, Milena Milotinova, wrote in a post on social media: “Four cities have submitted their applications to host Eurovision in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas, and Varna. BNT is not simply looking for a venue to stage the biggest music event, but for a partner city...

From Céline Dion to La Zarra: Canada’s Iconic Eurovision Legacy

July 2, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As CBC prepares for Canada's historic Eurovision 2027 debut in Bulgaria, we review the iconic Canadian artists who already made history. The excitement is at its peak: after reporting that Canada will make its historic debut at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, and that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an national selection open to the general public, it is time to map out the context. Although Canada as a country is only joining the competition now through the national broadcaster CBC, Canadian artists have already left a massive mark on the Eurovision stage over the years while representing other nations. Ahead of next year's competition, we take a look back at the most iconic Canadian representatives who made history in Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Undisputed Queen: Céline Dion It is impossible to talk about Canada and Eurovision without mentioning Céline Dion. In 1988, just one year before her major international breakthrough, the singer from Quebec represented Switzerland...

Linda Lampenius Slams Israel’s High Score in Eurovision 2026 as a “Scam”

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius alleges the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest voting was a scam, targeting Israel's near-victory after finishing sixth. Following last month’s spectacular Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, where Bulgaria claimed the ultimate victory, a wave of controversy has erupted from the upper echelons of the scoreboard. Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius, who represented Finland alongside singer Pete Parkkonen, has publicly accused the international competition of rigged voting results. The duo, who performed the fiery track "Liekinheitin", had dominated betting odds for months as the undisputed favorites to win, but ultimately finished in a disappointing sixth place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finnish Eurovision Star Linda Lampenius Slams Voting System Speaking to the Swedish newspaper Expressen this week, Lampenius did not hold back her frustration regarding the outcome. She openly questioned the integrity of the public televote and suggested that outside manipulation altered the true standings. "I think the referendum is a prank, and that there are bought votes and all...

BNT and DARA Launch Major Tourism Push Ahead of Eurovision 2027

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA joins forces with BNT and the Ministry of Tourism to promote Bulgaria ahead of hosting Eurovision 2027. Photo: Ministry of Tourism Bulgaria Preparations for hosting Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are gaining momentum, and with them, efforts to leverage tourism in the country. DARA, the winner of Eurovision 2026, is expected to lead a large-scale advertising campaign that will showcase Bulgaria to the world, after responding to an invitation from the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Ilin Dimitrov, to take part in the initiative. A formal meeting held between the two was also attended by Milena Milotinova, the CEO of the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, which is responsible for producing the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new project by the Ministry of Tourism is based on creating videos and promotional materials starring famous Bulgarians - including artists, athletes, scientists, and young achievers, who can speak about the country in a...

DARA Dominates Global Spotify Charts With Eurovision Hit “Bangaranga”

June 19, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA tops Spotify charts with "Bangaranga," triggers Sofia Pride debate, and lands an official WWE collaboration. Bulgarian singer DARA conquered the stage at the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with her rhythmic song "Bangaranga", which led her to a historic and first-ever victory for Bulgaria. Now, following the dizzying success at the contest, Spotify editors have featured the track in their annual list as one of the biggest hits of the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song is highly anticipated to become the definitive summer hit for good reason. As of June 2026, the track stands at approximately 37 million streams on Spotify, alongside roughly 20 million views for the Grand Final performance. The song has also transformed into a hit among non-Eurovision fans, soundtracking around 286,000 videos. It appears that a Eurovision song will centralize the charts once again this summer, after the Portuguese band Napa saw their Eurovision 2025 entry "Deslocado" accumulate over...

NRK Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation and Opens MGP Submissions

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NRK officially confirms Norway will compete in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, opening the song submission window for the traditional MGP national selection. The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has officially confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria next May. Norway is the ninth country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, following Cyprus, Germany, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, San Marino, Greece, Switzerland and the host country – Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ NRK Opens Song Submissions for MGP 2027 Norway will select its entry for Eurovision 2027 through its traditional national selection, Melodi Grand Prix (MGP). The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK opened the submission window for the local selection today, with the deadline set for August 31st 2026. Aspiring artists and talented songwriters are invited to submit their songs to participate in the competition, and time will tell if the song will also be performed on the Eurovision stage in Bulgaria. The submission of songs is open to all creators, but several rules...