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Exclusive: Kaleen Explains Why Czechia Was Denied a Re-Run at Eurovision

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 Stage Director Kaleen reveals in an exclusive interview to EuroMix why Czechia was denied a re-run following their camera incident during the Grand Final. The Eurovision Song Contest is known as a meticulous and heavily invested television production, but even there, in the moment of truth in front of tens of millions of viewers, technical glitches can happen. One of the memorable incidents from the recent competition belongs to the delegation of Czechia, which experienced an unfortunate camera glitch during its performance in the Grand Final. Now, in an exclusive interview with EuroMix, the contest's stage director and Austrian star Kaleen (who also represented Austria in Eurovision 2024 with the song "We Will Rave") explains why the delegation did not receive approval for a re-run, and what this emergency drama looks like through the lenses of the production. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎EuroMixNews‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.en‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Happened in the Czech Performance? The...

Eurovision 2027: Will Czechia withdraw due to budget cuts?

June 11, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia's media funding reform threatens ČT's budget and its participation in international projects. Management warns of the consequences, although no official withdrawal decision has been made. The heated political debates surrounding the new media law in Czechia are igniting a wave of rumors and concerns ahead of Eurovision 2027, which is set to be held in neighboring Bulgaria. Changing the funding model of the Czech television network (ČT) could lead to unprecedented cuts, forcing executives to reconsider their involvement in expensive international events despite the relative successes recorded in recent years, similar to the trend we reported last month regarding the review of Luxembourg's continued participation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The financial crisis at the ČT network: The Czech government is advancing a law that partially decouples the budget from the traditional radio and television fee, a move that is sparking widespread opposition, with approximately 300 comments and reservations already submitted regarding the current draft. The Deputy Director of Czech...

Eurovision 2026: Daniel Žižka Delivers Masterful Second Rehearsal for Czechia

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Daniel Žižka delivered a visually stunning second rehearsal for Czechia at Eurovision 2026, featuring an infinity mirror illusion for his song "Crossroads". Daniel Žižka provided one of the most impressive rehearsals seen so far in Vienna. The second rehearsal presented a new level of perfection, from the clean vocal performance to the spectacular and meticulous visual effects. Czechia showcased an impressive package today that marks it as one of the most stable and polished contenders in this year's competition, which features 35 participating nations. Is Czechia on its way to surprising everyone and reaching its highest placement to date in the coveted contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎ The short video released from Czechia's second rehearsal for Eurovision 2026 opened with an extraordinary visual display of the song "Crossroads". Four giant mirrors created an optical illusion of an infinite number of Daniels on the main stage. This was a mesmerizing sight thanks to the ingenious use of lighting and...

Czechia’s First Rehearsal: Daniel Žižka Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

May 4, 2026May 5, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Daniel Žižka, held his first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "CROSSROADS". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The lights at the Wiener Stadthalle were turned on today for the first time for the Czech delegation, and what was revealed on stage left those present speechless. Daniel Žižka arrived in Vienna to prove that his spectacular music video was only a preview of the real thing. The energy in the arena shifted the moment the first notes began to echo through the magnificent Austrian venue (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Czechia's First Rehearsal: More Details The first rehearsal for Czechia at Eurovision 2026 opened with an extraordinary visual display for the song "Crossroads". Four dancers skillfully moved four giant mirrors that created an optical illusion of infinite Daniels on the main stage. This was an instructive lesson in the use of lighting and camera angles, which turned the fifth song in the second semi-final into...

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

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(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...

Daniel Žižka: “I’m Not Looking for a Typical Eurovision Performance”

March 23, 2026 by Tal DahanNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Daniel Žižka discusses his Eurovision 2026 entry "CROSSROADS," focusing on his Japanese inspiration and his preference for authentic staging over typical contest gimmicks. The Eurovision 2026 season in Vienna, Austria, is rapidly approaching, and one of the most intriguing names in this year’s lineup is Daniel Žižka. The Czech singer and actor, who until just a few months ago was known to only a few, has become a major talking point after winning the coveted right to represent his country at Eurovision with the song "CROSSROADS." In an interview granted to a Czech website, he revealed fascinating behind-the-scenes details of his journey to the competition. ‎‏ The Song Selection: A Blend of Experts and International Audience Daniel Žižka explained to iDNES.cz the professional process that led to his selection by the national broadcaster (ČT): "I sent an application after the official announcement of the Eurovision selection process. My studio performance was recorded and sent to a committee of international professionals...

Czechia: Daniel Žižka to Perform “Crossroads” at Eurovision

March 10, 2026 by Aviad BergerNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia in Eurovision 2026: The Czech national broadcaster ČT has announced that Daniel Žižka will represent the Czechia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with the song “Crossroads.” Listen to the song "Crossroads" is the title of the song that will be performed by singer Daniel Žižka, who will represent the Czechia in the first half of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 14. The song was co-written by the singer himself together with Viliam Béreš. This marks the first entry for both creators in the competition, and the song is performed in English. ‎‏ The entry was selected by an internal committee of the national broadcaster and was officially revealed tonight. The song explores an inner journey of searching for identity and direction in a complex and confusing world. The singer conveys a sense of loss and wandering through many paths, as if trapped within “cruel spider webs,” where finding the right way becomes difficult. The reference to “Mother” may symbolize a nurturing or primal force—perhaps a parent, nature...

Czechia: Daniel Žižka will compete in Eurovision 2026

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Talor FishlerNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moments ago, the Czech broadcaster ČT revealed that Daniel Žižka will represent the country at , which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The Czech broadcaster, ČT, has announced in the last few minutes that the singer Daniel Žižka has been selected to represent Czechia at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, in the first half of the second semi-final on May 14. Žižka was selected internally by the Czech broadcaster. The song title "CROSSROADS" was also revealed on social media along with a short teaser, and the full song will be released on March 11. ‎‏ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) The singer selection process Around 260 songs were submitted to a special internal committee at the Czech national broadcaster ČT, comprising music and industry experts as well as public representatives. From all the submissions, the representative and the song for Eurovision 2026 were selected late last year, but not...

Eurovision 2026: Czechia Delays Song Reveal to 11 March

March 5, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia reshuffles its Eurovision 2026 plans: the male act will be revealed on 8 March, with the song release postponed to 11 March. Earlier this week, we reported that Czechia, one of the last countries yet to show its hand ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, would unveil both its act and song together on 8 March. However, a new update published yesterday (Thursday) on the contest’s official Instagram page has changed those plans. According to the revised schedule, Eurovision fans will have to wait a little longer. The Czech national broadcaster (ČT) has decided to split the announcement into two separate dates: the identity of the artist who will represent the country will still be revealed this Sunday, 8 March. The song itself, with which they will compete at the contest, will only be released on Wednesday, 11 March. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ The suspense builds: who is behind the clues? This split announcement only fuels the rumours...

Czechia: Eurovision 2026 Entry To Be Revealed On March 8th

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Czechia at Eurovision 2026: The Czech entry and song will be revealed on March 8th, according to a mysterious post on the official Czech Eurovision Instagram page. Czechia is one of the last countries to unveil its representative and song for Eurovision 2026. After a long wait, it has been confirmed that the artist and song will be revealed exactly one week from now, on Sunday, March 8th. The information was shared through the official Czech Eurovision Instagram page, which posted a mysterious teaser that likely hints at the soon-to-be-released song. Currently, Czechia ranks 22nd in the betting odds for winning Eurovision 2026, having climbed from 25th place in just five days. The country is set to compete in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Czechia‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision_czechia‎‏)‎‏ Mysterious Hints About the Song? The post, published by the official Czech Eurovision delegation account, shows a black-and-white background with what seems...