Category: Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF and Cyberdrone will launch Eurovision 2026 at Schönbrunn Palace with 3,000 drones honoring the Austrian winners: Udo Jürgens, Conchita Wurst, and JJ. On Monday, April 27th, Austria’s largest drone show will kick off Eurovision 2026. Approximately 3,000 drones will illuminate the skies above Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, depicting various figures, including the three Austrian Eurovision winners: Udo Jürgens, who won for Austria for the first time in 1966 with "Merci, Chérie", the history-making drag artist Conchita Wurst, who brought the trophy home in 2014 with "Rise Like A Phoenix", and the latest winner, JJ, who triumphed in 2025 with "Wasted Love". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael Krön, Executive Producer of Eurovision 2026, shared his excitement regarding the grand event: "I am very happy that the Eurovision production team, together with the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, and the drone company 'Cyberdrone', are managing to bring this extraordinary event to Vienna. With the Eurovision drone show, we are making a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vienna, host city of Eurovision 2026, is launching a new initiative: for one week, its iconic coffeehouses will each represent a different participating country. One country, however, is notably missing- Israel. With less than a month to go before the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, preparations in the host city of Vienna are in full swing. Today (Friday), a new initiative set to run throughout May across the city was announced. In a collaboration between the Austrian broadcaster ORF and the Association of Viennese Coffee House Owners, twenty local cafes will transform into meeting hubs for Eurovision fans from various countries. The participating nations have been distributed among these 20 cafes, with one notable exception: Israel, which is not represented by any of them. Is this due to security concerns or a different underlying message? All the details in the full article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From May 3rd to May 17th, the many Eurovision fans expected in Vienna...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EuroMix reports from LEF 2026 in London, featuring performances from Eurovision 2026 artists and past icons in a safe, inclusive environment. The London Eurovision Festival (LEF) begins tonight, bringing two massive Eurovision evenings to the British capital and raising the pulse of fans worldwide. This non-profit festival marks 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest through two days of live music and European style, featuring many Eurovision 2026 participants alongside beloved past stars. The event combines high-level entertainment with a significant social impact, and the EuroMix team will be on-site to cover the event and interview the participants. The EuroMix team will be there to cover the event and interview the contestants! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, the festival is described by fans and artists as a “glitter-filled family reunion.” Beyond the performances, the event is known for its two red carpet sessions, allowing for close interaction between the artists...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF confirms interval acts for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, including JJ and Lordi, while Finland remains the favorite to win in May. Exactly 11 months and one day have passed since the singer JJ took the Eurovision stage during the Grand Final, performing "Wasted Love" and securing Austria's third victory, 11 years after its previous win. In exactly one month, on Saturday, May 16th, 25 hopeful contestants from 25 nations will attempt to replicate that success and bring Eurovision 2027 to their home countries. Ahead of the event, the following is a compilation of the most important information regarding the Grand Final and the wider competition, including the running orders, betting favorites, and interval performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Full Schedule The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in May, as tradition dictates. The exact dates are as follows: First Semi-Final: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. Second Semi-Final: Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Grand Final: Saturday, May 16th, 2026. Beyond...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU partners with YouTube to offer free Eurovision 2026 streaming in the USA, impacting the crucial Rest of the World vote. The Eurovision Song Contest is taking another significant step toward establishing a permanent foothold in the United States. The EBU has signed a global agreement with YouTube, ensuring that Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast for the first time for free and without restrictions to the American audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement, first revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, took place during the "StreamTV Europe" industry conference held in Lisbon. Jurian Van Der Meer, the EBU’s Commercial Director, confirmed that starting with the 70th edition of the contest to be held in Vienna, viewers in the USA will no longer be required to pay for a subscription to the Peacock streaming service to watch the show. While Peacock will continue to broadcast the event, the American public can now enjoy the Semi-Finals on May 12th and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   The annual OGAE Poll has continued with its fourth set of results as OGAE Austria reveals its top scores. Finland has secured the top spot in the Austrian vote, and maintains its overall lead in the early standings. The OGAE Poll is one of the most vital and discussed indicators within the global Eurovision community. Every year, tens of thousands of fans belonging to OGAE - the official organization for Eurovision fan clubs in Europe and beyond - vote for their favorite song among the contestants. For 2026, members were asked to rank the 35 participating entries. The poll is considered an early indication of trends and reflects social media buzz. While the official international OGAE channels have not yet begun the traditional rollout of 2026 results, the local branches - France, Romania, Denmark and now Austria - have moved ahead to reveal their rankings earlier than expected. This network of fan clubs has managed this poll annually...