Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan’s Song for the Contest Selected

Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan’s Song for the Contest Selected

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel’s Eurovision 2026 entry has been chosen: Noam Bettan will perform a trilingual song by Yuval Raphael, Nadav Aharoni and Tslil Klifi, selected by a professional committee. The Israeli national broadcaster “KAN 11” has confirmed that Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026 has been selected. The track, to be performed by Noam Bettan in May in Vienna, was written by Yuval Raphael, Tslil Klifi and Nadav Aharoni. It marks a shift away from ballads for the first time in two years and will feature lyrics in Hebrew, French and English. The song will now be submitted for final approval by the EBU. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Committee Reaches Decision The choice of Noam Bettan’s song came after an extensive selection process, during which around 200 entries were submitted anonymously to the committee. Approximately 40 songs advanced to a deeper discussion stage, and ultimately four songs reached the final round. In recent days, Noam Bettan recorded all four finalist songs to allow committee members to...
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Israel: Noam Bettan’s Song for Eurovision 2026 to Be Selected Tomorrow

Israel: Noam Bettan’s Song for Eurovision 2026 to Be Selected Tomorrow

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KAN confirms: Noam Bettan’s song for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen tomorrow morning. Amit Harari from the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation KAN reveals that the committee responsible for selecting Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026 is expected to convene tomorrow morning. During the meeting, the song that Noam Bettan will perform in  Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. The names of the songwriters and the musical style are expected to be announced to the public as early as tomorrow, immediately after the selection. The song will be officially unveiled during a live primetime broadcast on Thursday, March 5th, immediately following the evening news on KAN 11. Among the songwriters who submitted a song to the commitee is Israel's representative last year in Basel - Yuval Raphael. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli Song Selection Process Tomorrow morning will mark the culmination of the Israeli Eurovision song selection process. After dozens...
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Kosovo Demands: A Song Must Be Removed from “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”

Kosovo Demands: A Song Must Be Removed from “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A song competing in “Pesma za Evroviziju 26” has sparked regional controversy, after claims from Kosovo allege prohibited political messaging under Eurovision rules On Monday, the Serbian national broadcaster PBS published the list of 24 competing songs in Serbia’s national selection for Eurovision 2026. Alongside widespread anticipation, one entry sparked significant controversy across the Balkan region. The song, titled “Jugoslavija”, has raised questions over whether it meets the eligibility requirements of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), under whose auspices the Eurovision Song Contest is held due to its title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 🚫 #Serbia can’t separate politics from #Eurovision After a song about the “return of the army to #Kosovo ” in PZE, this year there’s a song glorifying #Yugoslavia . If Serbia selects it, the EBU won’t allow it — political messages are banned by the rules. pic.twitter.com/HpuDf1hhQn — Eurovision Kosovo (@ESCKOSOVO) February 2, 2026 Political Controversy in Serbia On the same day, a...
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Numbers Don’t Lie: Why Returning to Hebrew Could Secure Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Victory

Numbers Don’t Lie: Why Returning to Hebrew Could Secure Israel’s Eurovision 2026 Victory

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With 200 songs submitted and the official reveal set for Noam Bettan’s birthday, Israel searches for the secret formula to turn its leading odds into a real victory in Vienna. Which language will win? The preparations for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, are shifting into high gear, and the anticipation ahead of Israel’s song reveal on March 5th is peaking. After the submission window closed with approximately 200 songs sent to the professional committee, the focus now shifts to selecting the winning song that will represent the country in the contest. With Israel topping the betting charts, the big question now isn’t only about musical style - but about language. This year, the excitement is doubled: Israel’s national broadcaster KAN announced that the song will be unveiled in a festive live show that happens to coincide with Noam Bettan’s 28th birthday. Will Noam continue the English trend that has dominated the last decade, or will the European movement toward native-language songs reach Israel as well...
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Israel at Eurovision 2026: Song Reveal Date Set for March 5th

Israel at Eurovision 2026: Song Reveal Date Set for March 5th

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli national broadcaster KAN announces: Noam Bettan’s Eurovision 2026 song will be revealed live on March 5th, heightening the excitement ahead of the competition. Moments ago, the Israeli national broadcaster KAN announced that Israel’s song for Eurovision 2026, to be performed by Noam Bettan, will be officially unveiled during a live primetime broadcast on Thursday, March 5th, immediately following the evening news on KAN 11. The show will air live from the Neve Ilan studios and will also be simulcast on KAN Gimmel, KAN BOX, and KAN’s digital platforms. Interestingly, the reveal will take place on Noam Bettan's 28th birthday, adding a personal and festive touch to the highly anticipated event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Israel Choose Its Song for Eurovision 2026? Two weeks ago, the final of “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026” took place, where Noam Bettan won first place and was selected to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will be held this...
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Cyprus at Eurovision 2026: “JALLA” to Be Revealed on February 8th

Cyprus at Eurovision 2026: “JALLA” to Be Revealed on February 8th

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that Antigoni’s Eurovision 2026 entry will be titled “JALLA”. The song and official video will premiere on February 8th as Cyprus prepares for Vienna. Just moments ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, in a joint statement with Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, announced that the song representing the country will be titled “JALLA” and will be officially revealed next Sunday, February 8, at 21:00 local time (CET). The song and its official video will both premiere during the evening news broadcast on the Cypriot television channel RIK1. Subsequently, at 22:00 (CET), “JALLA” will be made available across all major music platforms and on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. In addition, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. Unlike in previous years, when Cyprus tended to be among the last to...
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Serbia: Songs for “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026” Revealed

Serbia: Songs for “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026” Revealed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster has unveiled the 24 songs competing in “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”. The winning entry will represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, has published the 24 songs that will compete in the local Eurovision national selection, “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”, competing for the right to represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. All songs are available for listening on the competition’s official YouTube channel. The national final will take place on February 28. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will Select Its Eurovision 2026 Entry As in previous years, the national selection will feature two semi-finals, scheduled for February 24th and February 26th. Each semi-final will include 12 competing artists, with seven acts from each show qualifying for the grand final, which will be held on February 28th. The winner of the national selection will be determined through a combined voting system consisting...
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Eurovision 2026: Antigoni’s Song Expected to Be Revealed in Early February

Eurovision 2026: Antigoni’s Song Expected to Be Revealed in Early February

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The anticipation is nearly over: Antigoni’s song, representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, is expected to be released in early February, ahead of her live performance at "Sing For Greece 2026". Today (Sunday), it was reported that the song and official video by Antigoni - Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 - will most likely be unveiled in the first week of February. Furthermore, the artist is expected to perform the song live as a guest act on February 13 during the second semi-final of Greece’s national selection, Sing For Greece 2026, through which the country’s entry for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. In recent years, Cyprus has been among the last countries to reveal its Eurovision entry, but this year’s timetable points to a significantly earlier release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni’s Music Video To Premiere Soon According to the Greek Eurovision news outlet Eurovisionfun, Cyprus’s official music video for Eurovision 2026 is scheduled to premiere in the first week...
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Israel: About 200 songs Submitted for Eurovision 2026

Israel: About 200 songs Submitted for Eurovision 2026

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel’s national broadcaster KAN officially announced that about 200 songs were submitted to the committee selecting the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2026. The chosen song will be revealed in a special broadcast during March The Israeli national broadcaster KAN announced today (Thursday) that about 200 songs were submitted to the committee responsible for selecting Israel’s entry for Eurovision 2026. The committee, currently meeting for an initial screening, will choose in the coming days the song to be performed by Noam Bettan in the first semi-final. The song will be premiered in a special celebratory broadcast on Channel 11 in March. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How many songs were submitted in past years? This marks a record-high number of submissions in recent years. In 2025, only about 50 songs were submitted, and in 2024, the year following the outbreak of the war, about 30 songs were received. How many songs were submitted in past years? 130 songs...
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The Eurovision Live Tour Kicks Off: These Are the Artists Taking Part

The Eurovision Live Tour Kicks Off: These Are the Artists Taking Part

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has unveiled the lineup of former Eurovision artists joining the upcoming summer Eurovision Live Tour across ten major European cities. The EBU has just revealed the list of past Eurovision contestants who will perform in the Eurovision Live Tour, launching on June 15th — about a month after Eurovision 2026 takes place in Vienna, Austria. The tour will last roughly two and a half weeks, ending on July 2nd. Ten additional participants from the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final will later join the tour. The concerts will take place in ten major cities across Europe. Beloved past contestants will perform their Eurovision hits as well as fresh cover versions of iconic contest songs from previous years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Artists Performing? The following former Eurovision artists will join this year’s Live Tour: Alessandra Mele – Represented Norway at Eurovision 2023, finishing fifth with the song “Queen of Kings”. Guy Sebastian – Represented Australia in its debut at...
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