Category: Azerbaijan

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan, known for its support of Israel at Eurovision, officially responds to rumors about a withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 should Israel be excluded from the contest. Azerbaijan has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In recent months, Turkish media and social networks circulated rumors that Azerbaijan may withdraw from the upcoming contest if Israel is excluded. The Azerbaijani delegation’s Head of Media, Turab Teymurov, has put these rumors to rest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan Stays Apolitical In a conversation with the Azerbaijani news site APA, Teymurov clarified that the claims are unfounded and that the delegation’s approach is strictly apolitical regarding Eurovision: “Whether it is Israel or any other country, we do not involve ourselves in politics.” As a reminder, four countries have already announced they will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates—The Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain. Conversely, no nation has declared a boycott if Israel is excluded, but several countries—Austria, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Azerbaijan itself—support...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan's head of delegation confirmed the country's participation in Eurovision 2026 in Austria. The representative and song selection process is yet to be decided. Azerbaijan's head of delegation confirmed that Azerbaijan will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Austria. Azerbaijan is the 23rd country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The head of delegation, Nurlana Jafarli, stated in an interview that the information claiming Azerbaijan will not participate in Eurovision is unfounded. "Azerbaijan usually announced its official participation starting in August and chose its representative by the end of September. And this year the process is a bit late. Unfortunately, I cannot explain to you the reasons for this. Because we are involved in other processes.We still have some time for that. For official confirmation we must wait for the decision of the leadership of Public Television". She also noted...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Mamagama, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Run With U“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s representatives, is the tenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song “Run With U“. Mamagama will perform as song number 10 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Azerbaijan's performance is bathed in intense red lighting, coming both from the stage floor and the LED screens. Behind the band, a yellow ring is suspended above them, with a small golden platform positioned at the back of the stage. Three dancers join the performance, stepping onto the stage in sync with the rhythm. The song is accompanied by a spectacular fire pyrotechnics display. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unique Staging  The staging takes place at the center of the stage, framed by a glowing halo on the floor, echoed by a smaller ring hanging above. The LED backdrop features a host...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Mamagama, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Run With U“. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s representatives, is the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song “Run With U“. Mamagama will perform as song number 10 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. This is the first performance of the season where we don’t have a national final to refer back to for staging inspiration – Mamagama were selected internally by Azerbaijan’s broadcaster. The performance radiates pure joy – it channels funk-pop energy reminiscent of Daft Punk and Nile Rodgers, but blends it beautifully with Azerbaijani tradition, especially in the post-chorus segments where lead vocalist Asef plays the saz, a traditional long-necked lute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unique Staging  The staging takes place at the center of the stage, framed by a glowing halo on the floor, echoed by a smaller ring hanging above....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asaf Mishiyev, the Jewish lead singer of Mamagama, Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 repersentative, has announced a surprise departure from a local TV show to fully focus on preparations for the contest. Yesterday, it was announced on social media that Asaf Mishiyev, lead singer of Mamagama, will not continue competing in the local version of "The Voice". Mishiyev had joined the show before Mamagama was selected as Azerbaijan’s Eurovision 2025 representatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Mamagama‎‏ (@‏‎mamagama_official‎‏)‎‏ In an Instagram post, he confirmed his withdrawal from the show to focus entirely on preparations for Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel in about a month. Mishiyev appeared in the latest episode of the show, broadcast last night on the Azerbaijani TV channel Ictimai. Mamagama were announced as Azerbaijan’s representatives for Eurovision 2025 on February 4th. The band’s song, “Run With U”, was selected through an internal selection conducted by a committee from the national broadcaster...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025: Meet Asaf Mishiyev, lead singer of Mamagama, who will perform "Run With U" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Preparations for Eurovision 2025 reach a new peak with the extraordinary story of a young Jewish singer, Asaf Mishiyev, representing Azerbaijan, a Muslim-majority country, in the major event in Basel, Switzerland. Mishiev, also known as "Safael," is the lead singer of the band Mamagama, which will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025 on May 13. Mishiyev's story transcends music, serving as a bridge between cultures and peoples, adding special color and profound meaning to Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Community Leader and Educator Asaf Mishiyev, 32, a resident of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, is well-known within the local Jewish community, which numbers around 40,000 people. He previously won a unique music competition for Mountain Jews called "Astaray Dzuuro" in 2013, highlighting his exceptional talent and deep connection to his Jewish heritage. Additionally, Mishiev dedicates significant time teaching singing to...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025: Mamagama band revealed it's entry for Eurovision 2025, "Run With U". Listen to the song. "Run With U" is the title of the song that will be performed by the band Mamagama, representing Azerbaijan in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by band member Safael Mishiyev, along with Roman Zee and KHVS. This is the first Eurovision entry for these songwriters. The song is sung in English. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "Run with U" opens with the description of a powerful and thrilling experience in which the rhythm pulls the singer into the surrounding sensations and energies. The dialogue between the words points to an electric and exciting nature of the encounter, where every glance and every movement evoke strong emotions that cannot be resisted. The chorus invites to leave behind the fears and to step into the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song to be performed by Mamagama for Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025 will be released on February 19th, tomorrow! The title of their song is "Run With U". "Run With U" is the title of the song to be performed by Mamagama, who will represent Azerbaijan in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 13th in Basel, Switzerland. The songwriting team, language of the song, and its lyrics are not yet known. However, we now know that the song will be released tomorrow, February 19th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Azerbaijani national broadcaster, İTV, revealed earlier this month that the band Mamagama has been chosen to represent Azerbaijan in Eurovision 2025. A committee from the national broadcaster received 154 songs, with approximately 49% written by local composers and 51% by foreign writers. The broadcaster narrowed down the list of submitted songs under a list of hints, aimed at allowing the audience to guess the committee's choice. This approach...