Category: Austria

(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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss newspaper Blick published today that Victoria Swarovski, Andi Knoll and Philipp Hochmair will host Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. What lies behind these intriguing names? The Swiss newspaper "Blick" surprised readers today by publishing the names of the three hosts for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. According to the Swiss paper, Victoria Swarovski, Andi Knoll, and Philipp Hochmair will host the contest. The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has declined to officially confirm the report. Could the trio of Eurovision 2026 hosts truly have been revealed? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As mentioned, the Austrian national broadcaster has refused to comment officially on whether the names have indeed been leaked. The head of the national broadcaster responded to Blick’s report: “Rumors and speculation about the hosts’ identities are an inseparable part of the Eurovision tradition”. Are these really the chosen three who will lead Eurovision 2026? Time will tell. The Potential Eurovision 2026 Hosts:...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria reveals Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson as “Vienna Calling” hosts. Over 500 songs submitted for the preselection ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Preparations for hosting Eurovision 2026 in Vienna are reaching their peak. 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. Public interest in the event, “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (“Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?”), is skyrocketing. After an earlier report of around 460 submitted songs, ORF announced that the total has surpassed 500 entries—a striking variety of styles, languages, and artists. As the submission window officially closes and the rigorous selection begins, one exciting detail has been revealed: the duo who will host the grand final. Get ready for two faces Eurovision fans already know well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two Eurovision Veterans on One Stage ORF confirmed today that the grand...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria is setting new records! A member of the Eurovision selection committee revealed an unprecedented 460 entries and shared the surprising language trend among the submissions. Austria is gearing up to host Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, as the national broadcaster ORF launches its first open national selection in a decade. Titled “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (Vienna Calling – Who Sings for Austria?), the competition will determine who will represent Austria on home soil. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record Response to Open Call To ensure the best possible result, ORF assembled an experienced committee including TV hosts Eberhard Forcher and Peter Schreiber, alongside Cesár Sampson, Austria’s 2018 Eurovision representative, who joined to assist with the talent search. An hour before the submission window closed, Forcher posted an excited update on Facebook revealing a record-breaking response: around 400 songs were submitted independently, while an additional 60–70 were gathered by the committee itself — more than 460 in total! Forcher noted that this...