Category: Estonia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonian national broadcaster ERR updates Eesti Laul rules to ban Eurovision 2027 boycotts, introducing cash prizes and language submission fees The most significant update to this year’s Estonian national selection, "Eesti Laul", aims to close a loophole previously exploited in various European countries, where artists registered for national selections and subsequently withdrew or threatened boycotts due to political reasons. Starting this year, a strict new rule clarifies that registering for the selection competition and subsequently boycotting Eurovision 2027 is no longer an option. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The Estonian Trap: No Turning Back The updated regulations explicitly state that the winner of the competition is obligated to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2027. Registration for the selection constitutes a binding contract, meaning artists cannot pull out after securing victory. Songwriters of the winning entry will be required to officially confirm their Eurovision participation in writing no later than February 8th, 2027. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has unveiled substantial cash prizes...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR confirmed Estonia's participation in Eurovision 2027. The representative will be chosen via Eesti Laul, with song registration now officially open Estonia is on its way to Eurovision 2027! The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest in Burgas, and that the Estonian representative will be selected through "Eesti Laul," the country's longstanding Eurovision national selection. With this, Estonia becomes the 24th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Song Registration for Eesti Laul 2027 Gets Underway Registration for "Eesti Laul 2027" will open on this Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:00 CET. At this stage, ERR has not yet revealed the deadline for song submissions, so further details are expected to be published later. Format Changes in...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s Eurovision 2026 representatives, Vanilla Ninja, held their second rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Too Epic To Be True". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Song number 9 of the first semi-final is once again scorching the Eurovision 2026 stage. Estonia's Vanilla Ninja, the legendary group that previously represented Switzerland, returns after 21 years to represent their home nation. They aim to set Vienna ablaze with their song "Too Epic to Be True" - a kicking and epic female-led rock track. The Austrian stage will remain heated throughout the performance as gold, white, and red tones merge into a powerful and high-energy experience. Watch Estonia's second rehearsal: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Estonia's Second Rehearsal: More Details The singers stand at the center of the stage, featuring two microphone stands for the instrumentalists while the lead vocalist stands between them, eventually marching down the catwalk during the show. The three performers are dressed in shades of white and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s Eurovision 2026 representatives, Vanilla Ninja, held their first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Too Epic To Be True". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Vienna is taking a breath. Vanilla Ninja, the legendary group, has returned after 21 years to conquer Eurovision 2026. Performing ninth in the first semi-final, they took to the stage in Vienna for a first rehearsal that proved age is just a number when rock runs through your veins. The Estonian delegation arrived more prepared than ever to turn the arena into a fiery zone, radiating the confidence of true vibe queens.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Estonia's First Rehearsal: More Details Standing at the center of the stage in Vienna, the members of the group presented a particularly revamped and punchy version of their song "Too Epic To Be True", which received a gritty rock arrangement specifically for the international competition. The...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vanilla Ninja release the final and official version of their song “Too Epic to Be True,” featuring a more dynamic production tailored for the big stage in Vienna. Listen to the song and watch the new music video here. The Estonian entry for Eurovision 2026, Vanilla Ninja, unveiled today the final and revamped version of their entry, “Too Epic to Be True.” Alongside the updated track, an official music video has also been released ahead of their journey to Vienna. Watch the official music video: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revamping the Estonian Entry for Eurovision he band members shared that they felt the need to upgrade the song to make it more “punchy” and alive on stage. The new version leans further into a powerful pop-rock style, aiming to fully capitalize on the energy of a live performance in front of a European audience. They also revealed that their performance in Vienna will be fundamentally different from what we saw at...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vanilla Ninja will release the final rocky version of their Eurovision 2026 entry on April 17th, featuring a new music video. The Estonian entry for Eurovision 2026, Vanilla Ninja, has announced that the final and improved version of their song, "Too Epic to Be True", will be revealed tomorrow, April 17th. The announcement noted that the song’s style will be more dynamic and that the group will produce a new music video for the entry. The band also mentioned that the performance in Vienna will be distinctly different from their performance in "Eesti Laul". The revamped version and music video will be published across all platforms at 23:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revamping the Estonian Entry for Eurovision The group revealed that "Too Epic to Be True" is expected to undergo changes, and the version set for release at midnight will be the one performed on the Eurovision stage in Austria. The band announced that the song’s style...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia at Eurovision 2026: Vanilla Ninja will perform the song "Too Epic To Be True" in the first semi-final on May 12th in Vienna, Austria. Listen to the song.  "Too Epic To Be True" is the song that will be performed by the girl group Vanilla Ninja, which will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The song was written by Estonian composer Sven Lõhmus, who wrote many songs that represented Estonia at Eurovision in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017, and also the song that represented Estonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band is dressed in white outfits, and the performance begins with vibrant energy and an uplifting atmosphere. The lead vocalist delivers the song with solid precision and notable control. The stage direction is striking and makes them stand out among the other contestants. During the second chorus, they step onto...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Live at 18:30 CET, "Eesti Laul 2026" will select Estonia’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 18:30 CET, the Estonian national broadcaster, ERR, will hold the final of “Eesti Laul 2026” – at the end of which the Estonian entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be selected. Twelve competing acts will take the stage in this evening’s final, which will be held at the “Unibet Arena” (formerly: “Saku Suurhall”) in Tallinn, the same venue that hosted Eurovision 2002. The show will be hosted by Karl-Erik Taukar and Karl Kivastik, better known by his stage name Korea and as a member of the band 5Miinust, who represented Estonia at Eurovision 2024. The voting system in "Eesti Laul" will remain in place as in previous years, but with a new twist. In the first round of the final, all twelve songs will be performed, and the result will be determined by 50% jury voting...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Eesti Laul 2026". Who should represent Estonia at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Estonia's "Eesti Laul 2026" will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at 18:15 CET. The winner of the national final will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The voting in the final will take place in two stages. In the first stage, the top three songs will be selected through a combination of public voting (50%) and the votes of an international jury of seven members (50%). In the second stage, another round of public voting will determine which of the three songs will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2026. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Estonia's "Eesti Laul 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks:...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR revealed the running order for "Eesti Laul 2026" final, taking place February 14th, where the winner will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR announced today (Thursday) the official running order for the 12 competing songs that will compete in the grand final of “Eesti Laul 2026”. The show will take place next Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at 18:15 CET. The winner of “Eesti Laul 2026” will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The final result will be determined by a combination of jury voting (50%) and public voting (50%), The top three finalists will advance to a super‑final round decided by 100% telvoting. Among the finalists are three former Estonian Eurovision representatives, the son of a past contestant, and a band that previously represented Switzerland at Eurovision. The grand final will be held at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, the same venue that hosted Eurovision...