Eurovision’s Winning Formula: The Power of the Running Order

Eurovision’s Winning Formula: The Power of the Running Order

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Strategic placement, betting predictions, or pure luck? The fourth article in "The Eurovision Formula” series explores how the running order can impact a contestant’s chances of victory. Article by Ilay Gaist and Noy Yehoyada. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of viewers, fans, and professional jurors attempt to crack the code how to win at Eurovision: What is the secret formula that leads a country to first place? Do audiences tend to favor songs performed early in the show, or do they remember those closing the night? In this fourth installment of “The Eurovision Formula” series, we dive deep into the historic data to explore one of the most significant factors: Does a song’s position in the running order actually affect its final score? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allocation of Running Order: Luck, Choice, or Planning? Until 2013, performance positions in the Eurovision final were determined randomly by draw. Each participating country drew its position in the performance...
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Two Remain in The Race To Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026!

Two Remain in The Race To Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC revealed eight finalists for Eurovision 2026, mixing veteran contenders and newcomers. Now it was revealed that two artists remain in the race to represent the country! CyBC has announced the eight final candidates to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Now it was revealed that two artists only remain in the race to represent the country in Eurovision 2026. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and stated that the representative will be chosen by a professional committee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestants: Familiar Names and Fresh Faces Josephine The first on the list is a highly popular singer. Rumors of her attempts to represent either Greece or Cyprus at Eurovision have circulated for years. Evangelia Another artist often mentioned among Eurovision fans as a likely contender. Once again, her name appears this year, maintaining her consistent presence. Nina Mazani This year’s surprise inclusion. Though she emerged in recent years, she already has a unique career...
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Who Will Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026? Here Are the Eight Finalists

Who Will Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026? Here Are the Eight Finalists

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC reveals eight finalists for Eurovision 2026, mixing veteran contenders and newcomers. The chosen artist will represent Cyprus in Vienna’s 70th contest CyBC has announced the eight final candidates to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The selection process is already underway, and in the coming weeks, the chosen representative will be revealed. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and stated that the representative will be chosen by a professional committee. Responding to criticism that the broadcaster had already decided on a representative, Head of the Cypriot Delegation Evi Papamichael said the selection process would commence only after choosing the country's representative for the Junior Eurovision. Contestants: Familiar Names and Fresh Faces Josephine The first on the list is a highly popular singer. Rumors of her attempts to represent either Greece or Cyprus at Eurovision have circulated for years. Evangelia Another artist often mentioned among Eurovision fans as a likely contender. Once again, her name...
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Shimrit Or Reflects on Writing “Hallelujah” and Israel’s Place in Eurovision

Shimrit Or Reflects on Writing “Hallelujah” and Israel’s Place in Eurovision

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Writer of Eurovision 1979 winner reveals why it’s not her creative peak and shares her views on Israel’s current Eurovision challenges Shimrit Or, who wrote the song "Hallelujah" that won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979, revealed in an interview with Ynet celebrating her 80th birthday that despite the song’s phenomenal success, she does not regard it as the peak of her creativity, and she would not return to her Eurovision experience. "It was a nice experience," she said. "The song is very popular, worldwide, and we still get messages about new performances – the last I heard was from India. But it’s not a moment I would relive. I think the turning point was when I found the word ‘Hallelujah’, and then it just emerged from nowhere. I called my father (the songwriter Yaakov Orland) and he said, ‘Wonderful’. It really felt like a breakthrough. It is an eternal word that is part of many songs –...
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Change for The Better? Gert Kark Replaces Martin Österdahl in Eurovision’s Reference Group

Change for The Better? Gert Kark Replaces Martin Österdahl in Eurovision’s Reference Group

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has appointed Gert Kark as the new Eurovision General Supervisor, succeeding Martin Österdahl, and joining the influential Reference Group shaping contest decisions Gert Kark has been officially appointed as a member of the Eurovision Song Contest’s Reference Group, replacing Martin Österdahl, who stepped down from his role as General Supervisor of the competition. Who is Gert Kark? Kark is no stranger to the EBU, serving as a television project manager within the organization. He was also involved as a project manager in multiple editions of Junior Eurovision and is a member of its steering group. The Role and Significance of the Reference Group The Reference Group functions as Eurovision’s “engine room” – the body overseeing, guiding, and making strategic decisions for the competition. Among its responsibilities are supervising production, selecting and approving host cities, updating rules, managing crises, handling the budget, and ensuring cultural diversity, fairness, and transparency in voting. For Israel, the proper functioning of the Reference Group is...
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The United Kingdom Already Preparing: Eurovision 2026 Party to Be Held on April 19th

The United Kingdom Already Preparing: Eurovision 2026 Party to Be Held on April 19th

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New updates from the United Kingdom on the traditional London party. The 17th edition is expected to return, joining the lineup of promotional events leading into Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. You can already mark your calendars: the London Eurovision Party will return this year as an integral part of the promotional events that accompany the contest each spring. This will be the 17th edition of the party, which over time has become a central landmark of the Eurovision season. As always, it is expected to bring together artists, songs, and fans under one roof, just before official rehearsals begin for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The party will be held on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Further details on the exact venue and ticket sales will be revealed soon. Last year, the event took place at HERE at Outernet in London, where no fewer than 21 Eurovision 2025 participants performed. Among them was the band Remember Monday, who represented the United Kingdom,...
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United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although it is not yet clear how the British national broadcaster BBC will vote in November on Israel’s participation in Eurovision, a new poll claims: most citizens want Israel expelled from the contest. In a newly published poll conducted in the United Kingdom, the public was asked: should Israel be expelled from Eurovision 2026? This comes despite the fact that the British national broadcaster, the BBC, has not yet taken a definitive position on the matter. According to the results, a significant majority opposes Israel’s continued participation. A total of 1,093 respondents - including casual viewers and Eurovision fans - were surveyed. They were also asked to compare Israel’s situation to the exclusion of Russia in 2022. The findings are presented below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Expelling Russia, But Not Israel Was Inconsistent" The press release issued by the polling institute Find Out Now stated: “A dramatic poll has found that an overwhelming majority of the British...
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Florian Wieder Will Design the Eurovision Stage Once Again in 2026!

Florian Wieder Will Design the Eurovision Stage Once Again in 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF announced that German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder will continue shaping Eurovision in 2026, completing three consecutive years as the main stage designer. The German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder, considered one of the world’s leading stage designers, has created dozens of stages for major ceremonies and television programs worldwide. His projects include X Factor, American Idol, the MTV Awards, and no fewer than nine Eurovision stages to date (among them Eurovision 2019 in Israel and Eurovision 2020, which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). It has now been confirmed that he will return for a tenth time to design the stage of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about his previous Eurovision stage designs, Wieder explained: “In order to decide who designs the Eurovision stage, there are sometimes tenders, but sometimes specific people are invited for the role. Eurovision is an enormous event in scale and significance, and occasionally the decision...
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Where Will Eurovision 2026 Take Place? Which City Will Host Eurovision 2026? Where Will It Be Held?

Where Will Eurovision 2026 Take Place? Which City Will Host Eurovision 2026? Where Will It Be Held?

by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Which city will host Eurovision 2026? Where eurovision 2026 will be held? Vienna is the city that will host Eurovision 2026 on May 12, 14, and 16. It will be the third time the historic Austrian capital welcomes the contest. Vienna will host Eurovision 2026! The Austrian capital will stage the contest in May, with the first semi-final on May 12, the second on May 14, and the Grand Final on May 16. This will mark the third time the historic city hosts Eurovision, following previous editions in 1967 and 2015. The venue will be the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arena, with a capacity of around 16,000 spectators. This arena also hosted the contest in 2015 and will again welcome all shows. Vienna, Austria’s capital, is the country’s largest city with more than two million inhabitants. It is consistently ranked among the cities with the highest quality of life in the world. Founded as an ancient Celtic settlement and later serving as a Roman military camp, Vienna has grown into an important cultural, political, and economic hub in Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Tickets: Details regarding ticket sale dates and prices will be published on...
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Another Withdrawal? Winner of Festival da Canção Not Required to Represent Portugal in Eurovision

Another Withdrawal? Winner of Festival da Canção Not Required to Represent Portugal in Eurovision

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal has yet to confirm its Eurovision 2026 participation. With major changes in its national selection, the option of withdrawing from the contest remains open The winner of Portugal’s national selection show, Festival da Canção 2026, will not be required to represent Portugal in Eurovision 2026, according to a report on ESC Discord. The country has not yet confirmed its Eurovision participation and is apparently waiting for a decision on Israel expected in December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, preparations for the national selection are already underway. A teaser published in early September revealed changes to the method of choosing Portugal’s act for the competition. According to the report, the public will play a decisive role this time: starting tomorrow (Wednesday), an online voting round will open, in which viewers will be asked to select one of the national finalists. Online voting will also continue in the semi-finals and final, though it remains unclear how much weight it...
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