Category: Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria’s tourism minister Ilin Dimitrov says Eurovision 2027 preparations in Burgas remain on track despite security rumours surrounding the Black Sea. Recent rumours suggested that military tensions and drone attacks in the Black Sea could force the 71st Eurovision Song Contest to move to another location. Reports floated several scenarios, ranging from moving the event from Burgas to the capital, Sofia, to transferring it to another country. Official statements from key figures involved in the production have already sought to put those concerns to rest. Now, Bulgaria’s tourism minister has responded, saying: “Eurovision hasn’t even asked us about our security situation.” ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tourism minister reassures: Impact on tourism is negligible According to Bulgarian Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov, Bulgaria has received no security-related enquiries or requests from the Eurovision production team. He said the main problem was “our own self-doubt.” Dimitrov stated that maritime incidents involving ships in the Black Sea had not...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU and BNT clarify that preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, are progressing as planned despite Black Sea security concerns. Following recent reports in Bulgarian media claiming that security concerns in the Black Sea region could jeopardize hosting Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, the national broadcaster has clarified: "There is no change in plans, preparations are at their peak." ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over the past few weeks, rumors circulated suggesting that military tensions and drone attacks in the Black Sea area might force the 71st edition of the contest to relocate. Media reports floated various scenarios, ranging from moving the event from Burgas to the capital city of Sofia, to transferring hosting duties to another country altogether. Now, official statements from key production figures have put an end to the speculation, confirming that original plans remain firmly on track. Organizers are maintaining a "business as usual" stance while behind-the-scenes work proceeds...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA submits her smash hit “Bangaranga” for four 2027 Grammy categories following historic chart success. Eurovision 2026 winner DARA is setting her sights on another major milestone after a landslide victory at the contest, chart success on Billboard and millions of streams worldwide. Her winning song, “Bangaranga”, has officially been submitted for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, marking the next step in the Bulgarian singer’s international breakthrough. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA’s Eurovision victory will be remembered as one of the most dominant in the contest’s history, as she recorded the largest-ever points gap between first and second place. However, the song’s success did not end on the Eurovision stage. “Bangaranga” became a major international hit, surpassed 60 million streams on Spotify and made history by reaching number 90 on the prestigious Billboard Global 200 - an unprecedented achievement for a Bulgarian female artist. Now, at the height of her global success, the singer...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2027 show supervisor Ilias Kokotos praises preparations in Burgas, while DARA hints at surprises for Bulgaria’s hosting debut. Greek producer Ilias Kokotos, who will serve as show supervisor for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, has promised a “fantastic” contest alongside Eurovision winner DARA. He made the remarks at the So Alive Music Conference. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kokotos served as spokesperson and project manager for the Bulgarian delegation at Eurovision 2026, which Bulgaria won. He is also a project manager at the well-known Dream Team. In recent years, he has produced Greek and Cypriot Eurovision entries, including “Liar” by Silia Kapsis, “Die Together” by Amanda Tenfjord, and “Last Dance” and “SUPERG!RL” by Stefania. At the event, Kokotos spoke positively about the cooperation between Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT and the municipality of Burgas, which is set to host the contest. According to him, preparations are progressing very well, with each party focused on its...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas Municipality plans to relocate Eurovision Village 2027, prioritising accessibility and convenient transport connections. The proposed location is awaiting EBU approval. Here are all the details. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in the Bulgarian port city of Burgas are moving forward, accompanied by significant changes to the event’s logistical plans. Burgas Municipality has decided to revise its original plans and select Burgas Port as the proposed location for EuroVillage. The new location, which is still awaiting approval from the European Broadcasting Union, is expected to offer easier access for thousands of Eurovision fans visiting the city next May. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a report published by Bulgarian news outlet Flagman, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov announced that he had reached an official agreement with Bulgaria’s Minister of Transport, Georgi Peev, to allocate a designated area within the port for the project. The proposed site is located near the Magazia 7 building, on land...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT denies reports of a potential move from Burgas, confirming preparations for Eurovision 2027 remain on track. As with all things Eurovision, there always tends to be gossip and buzz over everything, even in the very beginning of autumn. The latest reports touch on the host city, Burgas, geopolitical tensions and concerns among some participating countries. But is hosting Eurovision 2027 really at risk? ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian tabloids came out with the news that Eurovision 2027 would potentially be moved from Burgas amid the sensitive geopolitical and security situation in the Black Sea region. They also claimed that the United Kingdom and Spain were pushing for a change of host city or country, and that the EBU had even discussed the possibility of moving the contest away from Burgas. However, according to the website Eurovisionfun, its sources within BNT have officially shut down any rumor of the contest being held in a city other than...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria allocates €1.2 million for independent cultural events around Eurovision 2027, extending celebrations beyond host city Burgas. The Bulgarian celebration: The Bulgarian government is taking an unprecedented step to allow Eurovision-related events to take place across the entire country, rather than exclusively in the host city, as has traditionally been the case. As preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, gather momentum, the government is spearheading an unprecedented initiative. During a meeting of the Bulgarian Parliament’s Committee on Culture, Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev announced that the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture had allocated €1.2 million for events accompanying the main Eurovision shows. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The initiative is particularly groundbreaking because it separates Eurovision-related cultural activities from the local municipality’s responsibilities, effectively allowing events to take place throughout the country, including in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv, which lost their bids to host the contest. According to the minister, the budget reserved at this stage...