Eurovision 2027: Host city possibly leaked in BNT broadcast blunder

Eurovision 2027: Host city possibly leaked in BNT broadcast blunder

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A BNT broadcast graphic reading "Eurovision 2027" hints at Sofia hosting and a Canadian debut, sparking intense speculation among fans. A hint of what is to come or just a meaningless blunder? During a broadcast by the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT under the banner "Eurovision 2027", an on-screen graphic appeared reading: “Canada will make its debut in Sofia”. The text sparked a wave of speculation online, with many wondering whether this was an early reveal of the Eurovision 2027 host city or simply an innocent mistake. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT Launches the Eurovision 2027 Host City Search Around three weeks ago, BNT officially launched the selection process for the city that will host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, following the recent victory of the Bulgarian singer Dara with her song "Bangaranga". Following initial meetings between the national broadcaster and the mayors of the four host city candidates - Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna - the strict requirements of the...
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“The Matter is Closed”: Martin Green shuts down Eurovision boycott rumors

“The Matter is Closed”: Martin Green shuts down Eurovision boycott rumors

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green reveals 70% of EBU members voted for KAN, confirming Israel remains in Eurovision as Canada joins for 2027 Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Green granted an extensive interview to the prestigious American entertainment magazine Variety, providing dramatic and poignant statements regarding the most burning issues facing the contest: Israel's participation and the wave of boycotts, Canada's historic debut, and rumors of a financial crisis following the withdrawal of several nations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli Issue: "The Members Have Spoken Decisively, the Matter is Closed" Facing repeated calls from various factions to reconsider Israel's participation or disqualify it from the contest, Green made it unequivocally clear that as far as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is concerned, the story is over. He revealed that a final decision has been reached by the union's members, and no new vote is expected on the matter. “The members have spoken decisively”, Green stated. “Close to 70% decided that they believe public...
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Grigor Dimitrov May Host Eurovision 2027

Grigor Dimitrov May Host Eurovision 2027

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tennis icon Grigor Dimitrov revealed talks about hosting Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, naming actress Nina Dobrev as a potential co-host.   Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are shifting gears, and the rumors surrounding the identity of the next contest's hosts are coming from an entirely unexpected direction: the world of international tennis. According to initial reports and contacts being revealed now, the legendary Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov is strongly on the radar of the contest's organizers in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dimitrov, who is considered the most successful male tennis player in Bulgaria's history, was interviewed during his matches at the Wimbledon tournament by journalist Ben Rothenberg from the popular tennis website “Bounces Substack”, and confirmed the contacts for the first time. In his remarks, he admitted that several conversations have already taken place regarding the possibility of him hosting the next Eurovision Song Contest, but hastened to qualify and clarify that this is not...
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BNT and DARA Launch Major Tourism Push Ahead of Eurovision 2027

BNT and DARA Launch Major Tourism Push Ahead of Eurovision 2027

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA joins forces with BNT and the Ministry of Tourism to promote Bulgaria ahead of hosting Eurovision 2027. Photo: Ministry of Tourism Bulgaria Preparations for hosting Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are gaining momentum, and with them, efforts to leverage tourism in the country. DARA, the winner of Eurovision 2026, is expected to lead a large-scale advertising campaign that will showcase Bulgaria to the world, after responding to an invitation from the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Ilin Dimitrov, to take part in the initiative. A formal meeting held between the two was also attended by Milena Milotinova, the CEO of the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, which is responsible for producing the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new project by the Ministry of Tourism is based on creating videos and promotional materials starring famous Bulgarians - including artists, athletes, scientists, and young achievers, who can speak about the country in a...
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Varna Honors DARA: Mega Eurovision Concert Set for Bulgaria

Varna Honors DARA: Mega Eurovision Concert Set for Bulgaria

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The "Bangaranga" frenzy in Bulgaria is reaching a new peak: the official "Varna Day" festival for 2026 will be dedicated this year to the historic achievement of the singer DARA at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. With a massive budget, a giant stage, and a lineup of stars - here are all the details about the summer mega-show. The historic achievement of DARA on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna continues to shake Bulgaria, and this time through the highest municipal levels. The culture council in the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna has decided to take up the gauntlet and officially announced: the "Varna Day" festival, which takes place every year on August 25th, will be completely dedicated this year to the local singer who was born and raised in the city, and to her glorious victory that brought immense pride to the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dramatic decision was made during a special meeting...
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DARA Dominates Global Spotify Charts With Eurovision Hit “Bangaranga”

DARA Dominates Global Spotify Charts With Eurovision Hit “Bangaranga”

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA tops Spotify charts with "Bangaranga," triggers Sofia Pride debate, and lands an official WWE collaboration. Bulgarian singer DARA conquered the stage at the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with her rhythmic song "Bangaranga", which led her to a historic and first-ever victory for Bulgaria. Now, following the dizzying success at the contest, Spotify editors have featured the track in their annual list as one of the biggest hits of the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song is highly anticipated to become the definitive summer hit for good reason. As of June 2026, the track stands at approximately 37 million streams on Spotify, alongside roughly 20 million views for the Grand Final performance. The song has also transformed into a hit among non-Eurovision fans, soundtracking around 286,000 videos. It appears that a Eurovision song will centralize the charts once again this summer, after the Portuguese band Napa saw their Eurovision 2025 entry "Deslocado" accumulate over...
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DARA Cancels Azerbaijan Performance Following Massive Backlash

DARA Cancels Azerbaijan Performance Following Massive Backlash

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA has canceled her performance at Baku's "Dream Fest" following intense backlash over the inclusion of pro-Russian artists. DARA, the winner of Eurovision 2026, was invited to open the "Dream Fest" festival, scheduled to take place between July 23rd and July 26th at the "Sea Breeze" resort in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. However, shortly after the festival organizers announced the participant lineup, the singer faced intense and severe criticism regarding her participation, leading her to announce the cancellation of her appearance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the artists expected to perform at the festival are numerous performers from Russia, including prominent supporters of the Russian invasion of Ukraine that took place in February 2022. The list of invasion supporters includes several past Eurovision representatives, such as Alsou, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2000 with the song "Solo", and Ani Lorak, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2000 with the song "Shady Lady". Both finished in...
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Novak Djokovic and DARA Go Viral In a Surprising Collaboration

Novak Djokovic and DARA Go Viral In a Surprising Collaboration

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the tennis court to Eurovision glory: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic and his daughter go viral dancing to DARA's winning hit "Bangaranga". Is the world smaller than originally thought? The latest Eurovision winner, DARA, continues to ride the massive wave of success following her victory with "Bangaranga", but her latest encounter was something she could never have anticipated. During a routine dinner, the singer crossed paths entirely by chance with one of the most famous athletes on the globe - tennis legend Novak Djokovic - creating an iconic moment that has taken the internet by storm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Dara Met Tara The surprising meeting between the two champions did not stop at a polite handshake or a standard selfie. Djokovic, along with his daughter Tara, decided to embrace the energetic atmosphere of the evening and joined DARA for a spontaneous and amusing dance routine to the winning Eurovision track. DARA published the dance on her social...
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Dara Under Fire In Bulgaria After Performing At Sofia’s Pride

Dara Under Fire In Bulgaria After Performing At Sofia’s Pride

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision winner Dara closed the 18th Sofia Pride, fiercely responding to government pressure attempting to cancel her historic performance in the capital. The performance by Eurovision winner Dara at the eighteenth Sofia Pride captured the majority of media attention in Bulgaria - and not just because of the music. The event, which took place this past weekend at the Prince's Garden in the center of the Bulgarian capital, attracted thousands of participants under heavy police security, becoming a true clash between the liberal cultural world and the conservative establishment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Heavy Security and Protest in Sofia The parade was held under the massive presence of armed police forces who secured the approaches to the park and the main routes of the procession. Bulgarian citizens en masse waved Pride flags and signs calling for equal rights and the fight against ongoing discrimination. The climax of the event was undoubtedly the closing performance. The singer, chosen to close the...
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Martin Green Visits Bulgaria Following Dara’s Historic Eurovision Win

Martin Green Visits Bulgaria Following Dara’s Historic Eurovision Win

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EBU Executive Supervisor Martin Green met with BNT and Bulgarian government officials to launch preparations for Eurovision 2027. Following the historic victory of Dara with the hit song "Bangaranga" at the 2026 contest in Vienna, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is hitting the ground running ahead of the next edition to be held in Bulgaria. This week, the Executive Supervisor of the contest, Martin Green, arrived for an official visit to the country, meeting with senior government officials and the local national broadcaster, BNT, to share fascinating details about what lies ahead in the coming year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with the morning show of the Bulgarian national broadcaster, Green did not hide his enthusiasm about the fact that the competition is heading to a brand-new destination. "It is very exciting for us that Eurovision is coming to a country it has never been to before," Green stated. "There is something very special about working in...
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