Talya Raviv, Author at EuroMix

Exposure in Vienna: These Are the Wild Performances Awaiting Us at Eurovision 2026

March 19, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent moments, the Austrian national broadcaster ORF has revealed a series of new and intriguing details for Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, including the artists performing in the interval acts and a new official cookbook. As part of the traditional Heads of Delegation meeting for the countries participating in Eurovision 2026, held in the host city Vienna in Austria, a press conference is currently taking place at the Wiener Stadthalle arena, which will host the upcoming contest. During the event, the Austrian national broadcaster ORF unveiled details about the interval acts planned for the semi‑finals, scheduled for May 12th and May 14th, and for the grand final, which will be held on May 16th under the motto "The Grand Show!". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Opening and interval shows: time travel, humor and big musical moments This year, Austria appears to be planning a broad range of surprises to mark the 70th anniversary of the beloved contest, and the opening of Eurovision 2026 is...

Austria to Close Eurovision 2026 Grand Final in Vienna – Auri Mascot Unveiled

March 17, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria will perform last at the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final after a dramatic draw in Vienna, with new mascot Auri unveiled and fresh insights from the Heads of Delegation meeting. As part of the Heads of Delegation Meeting for Eurovision 2026, held recently in Vienna, it was officially announced that Austria will perform as the 25th and final act in the Grand Final following a live draw. The draw was conducted by the contest’s newly revealed mascot, Auri, who randomly selected the final performance slot - securing the host nation the prestigious closing position on May 16th. Austria, as the host country of Eurovision 2026, automatically qualifies for the Grand Final along with the "Big 4" – the four main financial contributors to the contest. Austrian represantative will be COSMÓ with the song “Tanzschein”. Performing last in the running order is widely considered one of the most advantageous positions, giving Austria a strategic edge in the final ranking. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Auri: The New...

Cracked the Formula: Why Finland Stays Top in Eurovision 2026 Betting Odds

March 17, 2026 by Talya RavivNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland's Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen lead Eurovision 2026 odds with "Liekinheitin" at 30%. Discover the formula fueling their Vienna triumph potential. In less than two months, Eurovision 2026 will kick off in Vienna, Austria. Preparations are in full swing, and all 35 entries have begun intensive rehearsals for their performance on Europe's grandest stage. As every year, one element captivates fans in the pre-contest period above all: the betting odds table. Throughout the Eurovision season, this table carries immense weight, and after all songs are unveiled, it serves as a key mirror reflecting the coveted contest's likely outcomes. Plenty of strong, worthy songs compete, but the current picture is clear: from the outset, one nation has dominated the top position. Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, Finland's representatives with the song "Liekinheitin", are surging in percentages and appear poised to claim the trophy in Vienna. We set out to uncover what lies behind the song's success and what the current betting percentages indicate...

Ukraine: Leléka Battles Vocal Injury Ahead of “Ridnym” Performance at Eurovision 2026

March 15, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative faces a serious vocal cord injury after a Kyiv concert. Will Leléka recover in time to deliver “Ridnym” on stage in Vienna? With less than two months to go, the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria is getting closer. Today (Sunday), deeply worrying news emerged for Ukraine: Leléka, the country’s representative with the song “Ridnym”, suffered damage to her vocal cords and experienced a loss of voice since performing her Eurovision entry at a concert held on February 16th in Kyiv. Will she be able to deliver her song properly on stage in Vienna? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Half‑Minute High Note: The Vocal Crisis That Could Return in Vienna For both Ukraine and the singer, this development is extremely alarming ahead of her appearance in the second semi-final of Eurovision, which will take place in less than two months, on May 14th. According to a report on the Ukrainian news programme “TSN”, the artist suffered a...

Eurovision 2026: All 35 Artists and Songs Revealed

March 11, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a long season of national selections, internal choices and pre-contests across the continent, the 35 artists and songs competing at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna have been revealed. Listen to all the entries. All 35 participating entries for Eurovision 2026 set to take place in Vienna, Austria have now been published! Thirty‑five countries and their acts from across Europe and Australia have been selected over the last five months, officially kicking off the contest season. A long run of internal selections, national finals and intense debates over Israel’s participation - which even led to the withdrawal of Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain - has now come to an end. Over the past half‑year, all participating countries gradually unveiled or chose their representatives for the upcoming May contest. Thirty countries will compete in two semi‑finals, held on May 12th and May 14th, aiming to qualify for the grand final on May 16th. They will join the four biggest financial contributors – Italy, the...

Finland at Eurovision 2026: “Liekinheitin” staging plans for Vienna performance revealed

March 10, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland is wasting no time: just a week after selecting its Eurovision 2026 representatives – already seen as front‑runners to win – new details are emerging about the revamped staging planned for the big night in Vienna About a week ago, the duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen were selected to represent Finland at the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, with their song "Liekinheitin". Now it is becoming clear that Finland is determined to chase victory this year, and the Finnish national Final “UMK”, produced by the Finnish national broadcaster YLE, has already gone full speed ahead with preparations for the duo’s performance in the first semi‑final of Eurovision 2026, scheduled for 12 May, and has even finalised the stage direction for their performance on the Eurovision stage in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Perfect hair flicks and precise camera angles: a glimpse into Finland’s plan for Vienna At the start of the week, Linda and...

Azerbaijan: JIVA To Perform “Just Go” at Eurovision

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2026: Azerbaijan's national broadcaster ITV has just revealed "Just Go", which will be performed by JIVA on Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. "Just Go" is the title of the song that will be performed by JIVA, who will represent Azerbaijan in the first half of the second semi-final at Eurovision 2026 on May 14th. The song was written and composed by Fuad Javadov. This marks the first Eurovision participation for both the singer and the songwriter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song is performed in both English and Azerbaijani. The song was internally selected by the national broadcaster and was revealed today through the official Eurovision YouTube channel at 18:00 CET. “Just Go” is a dramatic pop-rock ballad that explores the painful yet necessary process of letting go of a relationship that has become toxic or has simply run its course. The song moves from promises of eternal love to the harsh...

Georgia at Eurovision 2026: “On Repeat” To Be Reavealed on March 11th

March 8, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Georgian national broadcaster GBP has announced that Bzikebi's entry will be titled “On Replay”. The song and official video will premiere on March 11th. Just moments ago, the Georgian national broadcaster, GBP, in a joint statement with Bzikebi, Georgia’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, announced that the song representing the country will be titled “On Repeat” and will be officially revealed this Wednesday, March 11th. Alongside the announcement, the broadcaster shared a first intriguing glimpse of the song and its video. Watch the preview here! The song and its official video will both premiere this Wednesday at all music platforms and on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Selection Process In January, the Georgian national broadcaster GBP announced that Bzikebi would represent the country at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. The group reunited during the Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi, where they performed their new song “We Don’t Sleep” as part of the interval act. The broadcaster’s internal...

France: Monroe to Compete at Eurovision 2026

March 6, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); France national broadcaster France Télévisions has announced that Monroe will represent the country at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna. The French national broadcaster (France Télévisions), has announced that opera singer Monroe will represent France at the Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Her song, titled "Regarde", will be released with its official music video on the Eurovision YouTube channel today at 18:00 CET. Monroe will first perform during the second semi-final on May 14, but as France is one of the Big Five countries, she will automatically advance to the Grand Final on May 16. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Monroe - Who Are You? Monroe is a 17‑year‑old opera singer, born to a French mother and an American father, who grew up in the Salt Lake City area in Utah, USA. She took her first steps in music as a child in her local...

Tonight at 20:30 CET: San Marino Selects Its Entry for Eurovision

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:30 CET, the Grand Final of "San Marino song contest", selecting San Marino’s entry for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. Link to watch the live broadcast – Below! Tonight at 20:30 CET, San Marino's grand final “San Marino Song Cotest”, will take place, determining the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The show will be broadcasted live from the town of Dogana, hosted by renowned Italian host Simona Ventura, and it will be broadcast live on the national broadcaster RTV. Twenty contestants will compete in tonight’s grand final, with the San Marinese entry will be chosen by a panel of professional juries. The grand final’s broadcast will begin at 20:30 and continue until 00:00 CET. To watch the grand final of "San Marino Song Contest" - click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Guest Performances and Surprises San Marino's national broadcaster RTV has prepared several surprises for the audience. Four beloved guest performers will take the stage for special appearances: Tommy...