Antigoni Expresses Desire to Return to Eurovision Despite Backlash

Antigoni Expresses Desire to Return to Eurovision Despite Backlash

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni revealed to Cypriot media her desire to return to Eurovision, despite facing online criticism following her performance in Vienna. ust three days after Cyprus confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, the country's representative at the recent contest with the song "JALLA", Antigoni, is already warming up for a possible return to the competition. In an interview with Cypriot media, the singer shared her experience in Vienna from her perspective, revealing that she would love to return to Eurovision in the future - despite the wave of negative comments she received regarding her live performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ "This is just the beginning": Antigoni aims high In the interview, the singer shared: “Everything was very beautiful, I lived my dream on the Eurovision stage, and I want to do it again. I am very grateful for all the love I received, especially from Cyprus and Greece, I feel that this is the beginning.” She added regarding the winner...
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Cyprus Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation!

Cyprus Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC confirms Cyprus for Eurovision 2027 as discussions begin on the selection format and a new Head of Delegation. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has officially confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria next May. Cyprus becomes the seventh country to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027, following Germany, North Macedonia, San Marino, Greece, Switzerland and the host country – Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ A Cypriot National Final for Eurovision 2027? Cyprus has officially confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, according to information shared with our colleagues at the Greek Eurovision website Eurovisionfun. However, the country's selection process for Eurovision 2027 remains unclear. While rumours have circulated online regarding a potential national final, our sources emphasize that Cyprus is currently focused on selecting its representative and song for Junior Eurovision 2026. Discussions within CyBC regarding the Eurovision 2027 selection process are expected to begin in the coming days. The Greek website describes a growing Cypriot hunger for...
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Eleni Foureira Hints At Eurovision Comeback: “It’s definitely possible”

Eleni Foureira Hints At Eurovision Comeback: “It’s definitely possible”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eleni Foureira hints at a future Eurovision return for Greece under the right conditions, while sharing her thoughts on Eurovision 2026 winner DARA. Time and time again, Eleni Foureira, who represented Cyprus at Eurovision 2018 with the hit song "Fuego", is asked the question that has occupied Eurovision fans worldwide for years: will we ever see her return to the biggest stage in the world? Now, in a new interview, she provides answers and sparks hope among fans. The popular singer, who remains one of the most beloved figures in the contest's history, did not hide the fact that representing Greece is a goal she has wanted to achieve for many years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with neolaia.gr, Foureira addressed the possibility of a future Eurovision participation, potentially representing Greece, and did not rule out the idea entirely. However, she emphasized that such a decision depends on several factors, most importantly finding the right song: "I...
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Cyprus: Antigoni Talks Rehearsals and Eurovision 2026

Cyprus: Antigoni Talks Rehearsals and Eurovision 2026

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni shares her Eurovision 2026 rehearsal progress and her favorite past winner Antigoni, the Cypriot representative for Eurovision 2026, speaks in a special interview with EuroMix about her favorite Eurovision song. The singer has already completed two rehearsals on the Eurovision stage and will perform as song number 8 in the second semi-final of the competition on May 14th. Ahead of the second semi-final, EuroMix conducted a short interview with the artist regarding her favorite song in the contest and her heartfelt. Watch the full interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Excitement for the Eurovision Stage and Rehearsal Progress During the interview, the artist shared her favorite Eurovision song: "My Number One" by the Greek singer Helena Paparizou, the winner of Eurovision 2005. When she was a little girl, she filmed a video that was recently uploaded to the official Eurovision channel, showing her performing the song. She also discussed the rehearsals and the preparation for her Eurovision...
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Cyprus’ Second Rehearsal: Antigoni Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Cyprus’ Second Rehearsal: Antigoni Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni, held her second rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Jalla". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Cyprus has provided a glimpse into its second rehearsal in Vienna - and the clip is difficult to stop watching. The Cypriot singer Antigoni has provided proof that she is one of the most intriguing and promising contestants on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Watch Cyprus' second rehearsal: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Cyprus' Second Rehearsal: More Details Song number eight of the second semi-final continues to burn up the stage. It appears that Antigoni is making good use of the massive table she brought on stage, as toward the chorus, it seems four dancers are positioned beneath it - a detail that was unknown during the first rehearsal. Antigoni is dressed in a white and sparkling "Aphrodite" dress, which looks as if it were sewn specifically for the scorching summer nights of Nicosia. The leading colors in the...
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Cyprus’ First Rehearsal: Antigoni Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Cyprus’ First Rehearsal: Antigoni Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Jalla". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Vienna is burning: Cyprus shifted gears in the first rehearsal and proved that when it comes to a Mediterranean celebration, they have no competition. The singer Antigoni, Cyprus' representative, arrived in Austria with one clear goal - to turn the hall into the biggest party in town. This is a visual display of power that stretches the known boundaries of the competition stage and generates immediate interest at every given moment on the Eurovision 2026 stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Cyprus' First Rehearsal: More Details Under the stage lights in Vienna, the artist performed her song "Jalla" dressed in a sparkling white "Aphrodite" dress, looking as if it were specially tailored for the hot summer nights of Nicosia. The song, which will be performed eighth in the second semi-final on May 14th, opens with an impressive visual...
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Antigoni Brings Back Eurovision Memories with an Exciting Cover

Antigoni Brings Back Eurovision Memories with an Exciting Cover

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of her Eurovision 2026 performance in Vienna, Antigoni from Cyprus unveils an emotional and surprising cover of a beloved Eurovision classic. Exactly 35 days from now, Antigoni will step onto the stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna to represent Cyprus in the second semi-final with her song "Jalla" (in English: "More"), hoping to qualify for the grand final on May 16. Now, amid the peak of her preparations, Antigoni found time within the busy schedule that comes with the competition to record an emotional cover of the song "My Number One", the track that brought Helena Paparizou victory for Greece in Eurovision 2005 and took the contest to Athens the following year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch the emotional music video: Early Dreams and Inspiration In January, exactly one month before revealing her Eurovision entry, Antigoni sat down for an interview with Andreas Anastasiou, head of the Cypriot delegation to Eurovision 2026. She opened up about her feelings leading up to the competition and how she envisions her stage...
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Cyprus: Pro-Palestinian Organizations Demand Israel’s Removal from Eurovision 2026

Cyprus: Pro-Palestinian Organizations Demand Israel’s Removal from Eurovision 2026

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new controversy surrounds Israel’s Eurovision 2026 participation as pro-Palestinian organizations in Cyprus urge CyBC to act for Israel’s removal from the contest. Eurovision 2026 in Vienna is fast approaching, but the controversies surrounding the contest show no signs of slowing down. In a letter sent on April 3, several civil society organizations in Cyprus, including BDS Cyprus and others, called for a reassessment of Israel’s participation in the competition. According to them, the same standard applied to Russia in 2022 should be enforced, whereby a country’s participation may be disqualified if it “damages the reputation of the contest in light of an unprecedented crisis.” The organizations also requested that the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC contact the official bodies responsible for the contest on behalf of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to reconsider Israel’s eligibility to participate in the upcoming competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Between Political Pressure and Broadcast Reality Despite the appeal, no official decision has been...
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Cyprus: Antigoni Steps into the Iconic Eurovision Stilettos of Eleni Foureira

Cyprus: Antigoni Steps into the Iconic Eurovision Stilettos of Eleni Foureira

  (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...
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Is it Finally Their Turn? The Countries Yet to Take Home the Eurovision Trophy

Is it Finally Their Turn? The Countries Yet to Take Home the Eurovision Trophy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Heading to Eurovision 2026: The countries that have never won are arriving on stage hungrier than ever. Just before things get underway, we checked which of them has the most realistic chance this year to make history and bring the trophy home for the first time. The contest's historical victory table has remained steady over the years. Israel, with four wins - the most recent being Netta Barzilai's "Toy" in 2018. Above it stand Sweden and Ireland, holding the record with seven wins each. However, behind these dominant nations hides a broad group of participants that have never once hoisted the trophy, some of whom have been competing for decades and have even come within touching distance of victory in the past. The upcoming edition, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, provides a particularly intriguing snapshot. Betting tables suggest a trend of openness and new opportunities, but it is worth noting that the picture is still far...
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