Malta: PBS has opened the song submission window for “MESC 2026”!

Malta: PBS has opened the song submission window for “MESC 2026”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PBS has officially opened the song submission window for "MESC 2026", which will determine its entry for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria PBS has officially declared the opening of the song submission window for "MESC 2026", through which Malta's entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. The song submission window opened yesterday (Monday) and will close next Sunday, November 23rd, at 23:59 (CET). Along with the announcement of the window's opening, PBS published the regulations for "MESC 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How to submit a song for "MESC 2026"? As mentioned, the song submission window opened yesterday and will close next week. PBS invites artists and creators to send interesting and high-quality songs to the national final. Songs must be submitted through Eurovision.mt. With the opening of the submission window, PBS published the rules for "MESC 2026": Singers must be at least 16 years old by...
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Dramatic Decision: The New Age Restriction Set to Change Eurovision Forever!

Dramatic Decision: The New Age Restriction Set to Change Eurovision Forever!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU sets minimum age to 18 for Eurovision. The rule impacts upcoming contestants and changes contest dynamics for the future The EBU has decided to restrict the minimum age of participants in the Eurovision Song Contest to 18, as reported tonight (Sunday) by Assaf Golan on "Good Evening" with Guy Pines. According to the report, the union intended to implement this change for Eurovision 2026. However, when they approached the participating countries, the nations requested a one-year delay because their selection processes had already started. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Young Contestants: Triumphs and Controversies The youngest-ever Eurovision winner was Sandra Kim, Belgium’s representative in 1986, who was just 13 when she won with "J'aime La Vie", and told organizers she was 15.   However, she was not the youngest contestant in the competition’s history. That distinction goes to another Belgian singer, Nathalie Pâque, who represented France in Eurovision 1989 at only 11. She finished eighth...
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Cyprus: CyBC Issues Statement on Eurovision 2026 Selection Process

Cyprus: CyBC Issues Statement on Eurovision 2026 Selection Process

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to public criticism, the Cypriot national broadcaster outlines the detailed selection process for Eurovision 2026, in which singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus On Thursday, Antigoni was officially announced as the Cypriot entrant for Eurovision 2026, making her the first confirmed participant for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria. This announcement followed conflicting reports from Greece and Cyprus indicating that the two finalists considered to represent Cyprus were Josephine and Giorgos Perris. The national broadcaster, CyBC, has now responded with an explanation of the selection process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dual-Phase Selection Structure Yesterday (Monday), the CyBC released an official statement detailing that the selection process for Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative consisted of two stages. According to the statement, the first phase involved a panel of five music experts, each tasked with ranking nine potential artists with scores from 1 to 9, correlating to the total number of candidates. All nine candidates were proposed by Greek...
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Antigoni: “I Want a Danceable Song with Cypriot words!”

Antigoni: “I Want a Danceable Song with Cypriot words!”

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Representative opens up about representing her homeland at Eurovision 2026, her cultural roots, and her wish for a vibrant song with Cypriot lyrics Antigoni, Cyprus’ representative at the Eurovision 2026 Song Contest, was officially announced on Thursday, becoming the first confirmed participant for the competition to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In her first interview since the announcement, she shared her feelings about the surprising decision, her connection to Cyprus, and her expectations for the song she will perform at the contest. “Now I’ll have even more reasons to visit Cyprus!” "You can’t imagine how happy and proud I am to represent Cyprus", Antigoni told the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC news edition on Friday. "It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was very young, and I still can’t believe it’s happening". Antigoni spoke about her strong ties to her homeland. “I visit Cyprus often, as much as I can, to see my grandparents – but now...
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Will Eurovision 2026 Be One of the Biggest in Recent Years?

Will Eurovision 2026 Be One of the Biggest in Recent Years?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 could see 41 countries compete in Vienna, making it the largest edition since 2019. Ongoing debates, returns, and possible withdrawals are shaping the final lineup. French Head of Delegation Alexandra Redde-Amiel stated in an interview that Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, could feature 41 participating countries. If confirmed, it would be the largest contest since Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv. However, it’s important to note that this number is not final, as the debate over Israel’s participation remains unresolved, with several countries threatening to withdraw while others are set to return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Withdrawals and Returns: Who Will Join Eurovision 2026? Israel sits at the center of controversy, and its participation could influence the presence or absence of other countries. Four countries — Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have threatened to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to participate. The Netherlands has taken a particularly hard stance, declaring it would not compete...
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Is Canada’s about to Debut Eurovision? EBU Confirms Talks with CBC for Participation

Is Canada’s about to Debut Eurovision? EBU Confirms Talks with CBC for Participation

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In its first response following the controversy surrounding the Canadian finance minister’s statement, the EBU officially confirms that preliminary talks are being held regarding Canada’s potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Things are heating up around Canada’s potential entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. following a curious line spotted in Canada’s newly released federal budget, which received enthusiastic approval from the country’s finance minister. Now, the speculation has reached the highest level of confirmation yet: the EBU has officially Confirms that talks are underway with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) regarding its participation in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the statement released by the EBU regarding Canada’s potential debut at Eurovision, it stated: “We're always excited to know that broadcasters want to be part of the world's largest live music show". Referring to the line in Canada’s federal budget for 2025, which mentioned they “working with CBC/Radio to explore participation in Eurovision". The...
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Cyprus: Antigoni Will Compete in Eurovision 2026!

Cyprus: Antigoni Will Compete in Eurovision 2026!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni will represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. She is the first contestant revealed for the Eurovision 2026 season. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria this coming May. The singer was selected through an internal selection made by the local national broadcaster. Antigoni is the first artist officially confirmed for the upcoming Eurovision! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ The Storm Over Cyprus' Selection The announcement of Antigoni comes amid controversy after recent reports indicated two finalists were selected to represent the country. The names that surfaced were Josephine and Giorgos Perris, while Antigoni was only mentioned as one of the eight national finalists. Another rumor causing uproar suggested that the Cypriot choice was already made, and that Josephine was selected to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026. This rumor spread following a statement by...
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Is Canada Joining Eurovision? Finance Minister’s Surprising Announcement

Is Canada Joining Eurovision? Finance Minister’s Surprising Announcement

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canada moves closer to Eurovision after a surprising statement by its finance minister, revealing the country was asked to participate in the contest. Another non‑European nation may soon join Eurovision! Following Australia’s debut in 2015, Canada and its government are now showing growing interest in taking part. The buzz erupted after a small but surprising line was discovered in the country’s 2025 federal budget - one that has Eurovision fans worldwide excited and was approved by the finance minister. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canada’s Eurovision Interest Revealed in Budget The 2025 Canadian federal budget included the line: “working with CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada's national broadcaster) to explore participation in Eurovision.” This marks the first time such a reference has appeared in an official Canadian document - and possibly signals that Canada’s Eurovision debut might be closer than ever. Champagne: “It's a Platform for Canada to Shine” Canadian Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne was asked about this line in an interview following...
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Malta: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on January 17th!

Malta: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on January 17th!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, revealed today further details about its selection process ahead of Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Here are all the new details about "MESC 2026". The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has announced today (Tuesday) the complete schedule for Malta’s selection process for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Malta will select its entry through “MESC 2026,” which will run across two televised shows - a semi-final and a final, to be held on January 15th and 17th, 2026. Additionally, Malta has published details regarding the selection process leading up to the shows, including an updated and more streamlined format, as well as the various phases leading up to the national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year’s "MESC" will be somewhat reduced in scope: last year, the "MESC" included two semi-finals and a final, whereas this year there will be just one semi-final and...
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Will the Eurovision 2026 participating countries list be revealed on December 10th?

Will the Eurovision 2026 participating countries list be revealed on December 10th?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A final decision on Israel’s participation will be made in about five weeks, but when will the official list of Eurovision 2026 participants be announced? December 10th may become one of the most decisive days of the current Eurovision season. At the conclusion of the EBU General Assembly, the final details of the participating countries in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna, are expected to be unveiled. Fans, singers, and songwriters across Europe are asking: how many countries will participate in Eurovision, who will withdraw, and what will happen with Israel’s participation? According to the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, these details are likely to be revealed on December 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); December 10th: The date for the final country list? Last year, December 10th was the date chosen by the EBU to formally announce updates to the competition’s regulations following their discussion at the General Assembly held on December...
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