Category: Austria

(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,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrian-Mexican singer Tamara Flores has announced her sudden withdrawal from “Vienna Calling 2026”. What are the reasons for her surprising withdrawal, and who will replace her? The full story below. About two months before “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich” airs in Austria, Latin pop singer Tamara Flores has abruptly decided to withdraw from the race for representing Austria at Eurovision 2026. Tamara was supposed to participate with the song “Chingona” (in English: “Tough Girl”), but she decided to step down from the competition due to unspecified personal reasons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As confirmed, Tamara’s withdrawal stems from personal matters that have not been detailed. She will be replaced by 35-year-old Austrian singer Sidrit Vokshi, who will perform his emotional pop ballad “Wenn ich rauche” (in English: “When I Smoke”). The song tells the story of heartbreak — a man who spends night after night alone in bars, reopening old wounds from the past. Will he...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF announced today the participants of “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich 2026”, which will determine Austria’s entry for Eurovision 2026. The Austrian national broadcaster ORF revealed today (Monday) the 12 artists who will participate in "Vienna Calling 2026" through which the Austrian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Among them are several familiar names within Austria’s music scene. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a preliminary screening that included over 500 applications, a panel of judges selected artists to progress to the auditions held in November. Today, the “Vienna Calling” contestants and their song titles were officially unveiled. The lineup includes one former contestant, several well-known names, and fresh newcomers. One of the songs has already been published on YouTube, while the others will be released at a later stage. “Vienna Calling 2026” Contestants Anna-Sophie – "Superhuman" Bamlak Werner – "We Are Not Just One Thing" Cosmó – "Tanzschein" David Kurt – "Pockets...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Next Tuesday, Austria will unveil the contestants for its 2026 national final “Vienna Calling”. The winner will represent the host country at Eurovision on home soil in Vienna. Austria, host of Eurovision 2026, is also getting ready to select its own entry for the upcoming contest. For the first time in nearly a decade, the national broadcaster (ORF) will hold an open national selection to choose who will represent Austria on home soil. ORF confirmed that more than 500 songs were submitted to the national final “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (“Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?”), covering a wide range of musical styles, languages, and artists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On ORF’s FM4 radio, it was announced on Friday that the twelve contestants for the national final will be revealed on December 16th. After an initial screening phase, a jury panel selected the acts that advanced to live auditions...