Category: Bulgaria

 (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...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT officially begins the Eurovision 2027 host city selection. Will Sofia overcome Arena 8888's gambling sponsor issue to beat Burgas? The Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) has officially launched the host city selection process for Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Bulgaria following the recent victory of Dara with her song "Bangaranga". Following initial meetings between the national broadcaster and the mayors of the four candidate cities: Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna, the strict hosting requirements of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) were presented. Excitement in the country is at its peak, and the Director General of the Bulgarian national broadcaster, Milena Milotinova, stated that the crucial announcement of the host city, which will be chosen jointly with the EBU, is scheduled to take place during this coming July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The Strict EBU Requirements To win the right to host the biggest music competition in the world, the candidate cities are required to meet a series...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision winner Dara proves she's an unconventional artist. In surprising Instagram posts, she revealed she records sounds using a kitchen spatula, sharing the pain and redness from hitting herself. Ever since her Eurovision 2026 victory and global chart success, the singer continues to surprise her fans. Only two weeks after taking home the trophy with her winning track "Bangaranga", she is back in the studio to prove why she is known as one of the industry's most original artists. Anyone who watched her winning performance will likely recall her live sampling on stage, handling the sound chops herself instead of using backing tracks, all during an intense dance routine. Today, this unorthodox style clearly carries over into her latest recording sessions with a spatula, a choice that is not just a fascinating musical decision, but also a bold feminist statement transforming a traditional domestic object into an instrument of creation." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Surprise Announcement It all...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia’s Eurovision 2027 bid faces a sudden hurdle as Arena 8888’s commercial name conflicts with strict EBU neutrality rules. As the host city race for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria nears its conclusion, a major complication has emerged for the capital city. Sofia's bid has been called into question by local media, suggesting the city might fail to meet the competition's threshold criteria due to a newly raised issue: the commercial name of its proposed venue, Arena 8888. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The arena, which opened in 2011, boasts an impressive track record, hosting numerous major international sporting and musical events, including the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. In September 2024, a sponsorship agreement was signed between the venue and the online gambling platform 8888.bg, which is the source of the name that is now causing significant concerns. Reports in Bulgaria claim that the lack of a neutral venue name could directly clash with the European Broadcasting Union...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT reveals a €20-30 million budget for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria following DARA's victory, as the host city race officially begins. The historic victory of DARA with the song "Bangaranga" at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna brought immense pride to Bulgaria, and now the nation is preparing for the real challenge: hosting the competition on its soil next year. While some countries tend to fear the heavy expenses associated with hosting the contest, it seems that Bulgaria is embracing the opportunity with both hands. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ A Budget of €20 to €30 Million In an interview with the morning show of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT), the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Ivo Hristov, who heads the preparations for the event, revealed that the cost of organizing Eurovision 2027 is expected to range between €20 and €30 million. According to him, a dedicated budget line will be allocated to the competition, but the financial burden will not fall...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The creators of BANGARANGA reveals how the Eurovision 2026 winning song "BANGARANGA" started as an anonymous 2023 studio demo in Sofia Following the major win of Dara at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, The Bulgarian singer has revealed the secret to success at Eurovision 2026. The winning song of Eurovision 2026 was not born overnight in glamorous mega-studios as many tend to think. A surprising post recently uploaded to the social media platform Instagram reveals the fascinating story behind the track, disclosing that the major international hit actually began its journey as a completely anonymous and experimental studio session back in 2023, during an intimate songwriting camp held in the country that ultimately led to the crazy victory under the main stage lights. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ It all started when the young star walked into the recording studio of the Sofia Songwriting Camp, which took place at the Bulgarian Yastrebets Hotel. Waiting for her in that room were a...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian Madness: Almost all accommodation in Sofia at Booking.com is already unavailable. Will Sofia be the host city of Eurovision 2027? Following the major win of Dara at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Bulgaria will be the host country of Eurovision 2027. 4 countries have already bid for hosting the contest: Sofia, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv. According to our sources, 99% of the accommodation at Sofia for the supposed Eurovision week is already booked. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The Bulgarian capital's mayor has already declared his intention to host Eurovision 2027 - and since Sofia is the largest city and the most prepared one for hosting such an event, the fans are believing in it. The unavailablity in such an early stage is raising a lot of questions. Sofia is indeed the largest city in Bulgaria, but it is far from being the most touristic one, and it has significantly less accommodation than Burgas (with Sunny Beach) and Varna, also...