Category: Austria

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s Cosmo unveils the official “Tanzschein” video for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, blending club visuals, masks and a playful social message. The official music video for Austria’s Eurovision entry, “Tanzschein” (in English: “Dance Licence”), performed by Cosmo, has been released. The singer will represent host country Austria in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 on home soil in Vienna on 16 May. The song was written by Cosmo together with Elias Stejskal and Ella Stern. Austria is currently ranked 32nd in the betting odds.​ Watch Austria’s official Eurovision 2026 music video: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unmasking the night: when the lyrics come to life The new video closely mirrors Cosmo’s performance in the national final and, more importantly, turns the German‑language lyrics into a clever visual narrative. The song describes a nightclub that, behind its neon lights, is actually a “Tier‑Oase” – an “oasis of animals.” At the start of the video, we see Cosmo entering the club wearing a black tank top with shiny black armour, an orange faux‑fur jacket and, of course, his...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria at Eurovision 2026: Cosmo will perform the song “Tanzschein” on the stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Listen to the song. “Tanzschein” (in English: “Dance License”) is the song that will be performed by Cosmo, who will represent Austria at Eurovision 2026. The contest will take place in Vienna during the grand final on May 16th. The song was written by Cosmo himself, along with Elias Stejskal and Ella Stern. Earlier this evening, Cosmo triumphed over 11 other contestants in “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?”. The grand final of “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” was broadcast live tonight from the studios of Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF. The winner was determined through a 50% public vote and a 50% jury vote. The event was hosted by Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On stage, Cosmo appears with a signature blue star painted on his face and a sparkling shirt reminiscent of a disco ball. Accompanying him are three alternating animal characters. The show makes extensive...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Live at 20:15 CET, "Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?" will select Austria’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:15 CET, the Austrian national broadcaster ORF will hold the grand final of “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?”, at the end of which Austria’s entry for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. 12 songs will compete in tonight’s final. The winner will be chosen by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The “Vienna Calling” will be hosted by Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson. The final will be broadcast live from the ORF studios in Vienna and will be broadcast live on ORF 1. Austria will be the 14th country to select a song for Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Cyprus, Estonia, Denmark, Latvia, Greece, Croatia and Belgium, and the 19th country to select its representative, as Georgia, Switzerland, Israel, Bulgaria and the United...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in “Vienna Calling 2026″. Who should represent Austria at Eurovision according to the editorial team? On Friday at 20:15 (CET), Austria’s national selection for Eurovision, “Vienna Calling 2026,” will take place, during which the country’s representative and song for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. This coming Friday, twelve contestants will compete for the honor of representing Austria in the beloved contest. The winner will be determined through a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). Just before the big night, the Euromix team gathered, listened to all the entries, and selected their favorite songs from Austria’s national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Ukraine? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Frevd – “Riddle” The band Frevd brings to Austria’s (rather weak) national selection a metalcore track that blends dark, melodic pop. This song could...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF released the 12 songs competing in  “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich 2026”, which will determine Austria’s entry for Eurovision 2026. The twelve songs competing in “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich 2026” were fully released yesterday by the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF. The competition will take place next Friday, February 20, and by the end of the show, Austria’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — to be held in Vienna, Austria — will be chosen. All songs are now available for streaming on major music platforms and YouTube. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Vienna Calling 2026” Contestants Click on the song title to listen! Anna-Sophie – "Superhuman" Bamlak Werner – "We Are Not Just One Thing" Cosmó – "Tanzschein" David Kurt – "Pockets Full of Snow" Frevd – "Riddle" Julia Steen – "Julia" Kayla Krystin – "I brenn" Lena Schaur – "Painted Reality" Nikotin – "Unsterblich" Philip Piller – "Das Leben...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has officially announced that Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Vienna, Austria, this May. The hosts of Eurovision 2026 were revealed earlier today (Thursday). Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will lead the celebration of the contest’s 70th edition, to be held on May 12, 14, and 16 in Vienna, Austria. Both are seasoned television personalities with extensive experience in entertainment. The announcement was made live on Ö3’s morning show and was followed by an official press conference in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ ORF’s vision for Eurovision 2026 ÖRF’s Head of Programs Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz said: "Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are two motivated, exciting and extraordinary personalities who will guide us through the spectacular shows of the Eurovision Song Contest. Our goal is to thrill an international audience from all over the world with a sensational TV experience. We developed a concept...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst announces her departure from the Eurovision world, ending a decade-long association after her landmark 2014 victory and cultural impact. Many Eurovision fans had hoped for the return of Eurovision 2014 winner Conchita Wurst as a host of Eurovision 2026 in her home country, Austria. However, in a recent post shared on social media, the singer made it clear that she does not intend to return to the Eurovision arena in any capacity, effectively dismissing ongoing rumors. Conchita won the contest with the iconic song "Rise Like A Phoenix" and is portrayed as a drag persona by Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth. The announcement contradicts remarks she made just a week earlier in an interview with the German magazine BUNTE, where she had officially confirmed a return to the Eurovision world, although without specifying in which role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The Person I Became – Thanks to Eurovision” In the statement published by Neuwirth...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst confirms her return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna? Sparking speculations over whether she will host, appear as a guest, or take another prominent role. The race to select hosts for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, is heating up. Many fans are still hoping that Conchita Wurst, Austria’s Eurovision 2014 winner with "Rise Like A Phoenix", will take on the role. Yesterday (Monday), Conchita spoke to the German magazine BUNTE and officially confirmed her return to the Eurovision stage but left open the question of her exact role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst and the Full-Circle Moment Despite confirming her participation, Conchita tempered expectations regarding a lead hosting position. When asked in the interview what her role would be, she replied candidly: “What exactly will I be doing there? I don’t even know myself yet”. That statement leaves several scenarios open: Full hosting role: Negotiations may still be ongoing behind the scenes,...