Category: Cyprus

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New details regarding Antigoni’s Eurovision 2026 staging bears a striking resemblance to Eleni Foureira’s successful 2018 performance. Is Cyprus trying a proven formula to conquer the stage in Vienna? The Cypriot delegation for Eurovision 2026 is working tirelessly ahead of Antigoni’s performance of the song "JALLA" in Vienna. However, Antigoni is doing more than just stepping into the formidable stilettos of Eleni Foureira, who secured second place at Eurovision 2018 with "Fuego" - she appears to be following the same blueprint. This includes the same director, an identical stage formation, and even a recent joint performance between the two stars. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Four Dancers and One Iconic Director It was revealed yesterday (Monday) that four dancers will accompany Antigoni on the Eurovision stage in Vienna - the same number of dancers that backed Foureira as the Cypriot representative exactly eight years ago. The dancers are Anna Chatzikyriakou, Konstantina Spyrou, Natalia Michael, and Sophia Papakonstantinou. These four professionals possess...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The costs behind Cyprus’s participation in Eurovision 2026 have been unveiled, as national broadcaster CyBC details the state-funded budget for the contest in Vienna, Austria, and the investment behind Antigoni’s “JALLA”. CyBC’s director Thanasis Tsokos revealed yesterday all key details regarding the Cyprus budget for its participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, where singer Antigoni will represent the country with her song "JALLA". The decision to disclose the figures comes as part of a broader push for financial transparency and responsible resource management around Cyprus’s Eurovision participation.​ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Budget Breakdown for Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 To achieve the strongest possible result on one of Europe’s biggest music stages, the Cypriot national broadcaster partnered with the record label "Minos EMI" in a joint mission to deliver the best possible final product for Cyprus at the upcoming Eurovision. Tsokos revealed that Cyprus’s total budget for Eurovision 2026 stands at approximately 270,000 euros. The national broadcaster CyBC allocated...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus unveiled its Eurovision 2026 song earlier this week, but the release quickly ignited public controversy over its music video - prompting the national broadcaster to announce major edits amid cultural criticism. On Sunday, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, revealed the song that will represent the island in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria — “JALLA”, performed by Antigoni. Soon after its release, the song sparked uproar - specifically surrounding its official music video. Within days, a group of Cypriot artists, academics, and cultural figures issued an open letter denouncing both CyBC and the video’s production team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Public Letter of Complaint According to the signatories, the video for “JALLA” constitutes “an insult to Cypriot history and tradition”.  They further claimed that the video appears to legitimize extremely dangerous traffic violations, referring to scenes showing two motorcyclists without helmets or protective gear, one of whom performs a wheelie. The letter heavily criticized the video’s direction, with some signees even calling for the song and...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has unveiled “JALLA” — Antigoni’s song with which she will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. A few minutes ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, revealed during the evening broadcast on channel RIK1 the song “JALLA,” which will be performed by Antigoni to represent Cyprus at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Cyprus will compete in the second half of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 14. The song is available on all platforms. As already known, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. We are already eager to see what Antigoni will bring to the stage in the coming days — and whether her live performance will offer a hint of what awaits us in Vienna this May! Cyprus is the seventh country to reveal...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that Antigoni’s Eurovision 2026 entry will be titled “JALLA”. The song and official video will premiere on February 8th as Cyprus prepares for Vienna. Just moments ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, in a joint statement with Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, announced that the song representing the country will be titled “JALLA” and will be officially revealed next Sunday, February 8, at 21:00 local time (CET). The song and its official video will both premiere during the evening news broadcast on the Cypriot television channel RIK1. Subsequently, at 22:00 (CET), “JALLA” will be made available across all major music platforms and on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. In addition, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. Unlike in previous years, when Cyprus tended to be among the last to...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The anticipation is nearly over: Antigoni’s song, representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, is expected to be released in early February, ahead of her live performance at "Sing For Greece 2026". Today (Sunday), it was reported that the song and official video by Antigoni - Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 - will most likely be unveiled in the first week of February. Furthermore, the artist is expected to perform the song live as a guest act on February 13 during the second semi-final of Greece’s national selection, Sing For Greece 2026, through which the country’s entry for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. In recent years, Cyprus has been among the last countries to reveal its Eurovision entry, but this year’s timetable points to a significantly earlier release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni’s Music Video To Premiere Soon According to the Greek Eurovision news outlet Eurovisionfun, Cyprus’s official music video for Eurovision 2026 is scheduled to premiere in the first week...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a recent interview, Antigoni shared her excitement about representing her country in the contest and revealed what she hopes to bring to the stage this May. Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026, recently sat down for an interview with Andreas Anastasiou, head of the Cypriot delegation for Eurovision 2026. During their conversation, she opened up about her feelings and thoughts ahead of her participation in Eurovision 2026 — where she will perform for Cyprus in Vienna — and spoke about how she intends to represent her country on stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Want This to Be a Performance – Not Just a Song” At the start of the interview, Antigoni recalled the moment she discovered she would represent Cyprus at Eurovision and the wave of emotions that overtook her. She explained that upon hearing the exciting news, she was so overwhelmed with joy that she even cried. Soon after, calls from family and friends poured in, expressing how proud and excited they were for her. Antigoni shared her...