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Eurovision 2027: EBU and Daniel Žižka Respond to Czechia’s Withdrawal

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Oscar DiefenthalNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU and Daniel Žižka react to Czechia’s Eurovision 2027 withdrawal, citing budget cuts and expressing hope for the country’s return. Earlier this week, Czechia withdrew from Eurovision 2027 due to budget cuts. Shortly afterwards, the Czech national broadcaster ČT shared a detailed and emotional farewell post on its Instagram page. Following the disappointing news, the EBU issued an official statement responding to the withdrawal. In its statement, the EBU addressed ČT’s decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, confirming the situation: Czechia will not participate in the contest due to extensive budget cuts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Director Martin Green expressed the EBU’s regret over the decision while acknowledging the difficult circumstances facing the Czech national broadcaster. “We are sorry that the broadcaster will be unable to participate in Eurovision 2027 due to the financial pressures it is facing. We fully understand that broadcasters are having to make difficult choices, and we...

Eurovision 2027: Czech Television Bids Farewell to Fans

October 6, 2026 by Talor FishlerNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ČT officially confirms its withdrawal from the contest in a heartbreaking farewell post, announces the cancellation of the Eurovision broadcast in the country, and sparks a storm on social media. After we previously reported here on EuroMix about the withdrawal following extensive budget cuts, a detailed and painful message dedicated to supporters, artists, and the entire community was published on the delegation's official Instagram page, a message that puts an end to the rumors and officially confirms the country's absence from the upcoming contest. Eurovision fans across Europe had hoped to see the Czech delegation take part in the Eurovision 2027 contest that will be held in the city of Burgas, Bulgaria, but it now turns out that this dream has been shelved. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Czechia (@eurovision_czechia) "Some news is not easy to share" "Some news is not easy to share." This is how Czech Television opened its official...

Chiara, Efendi and More: OGAE Israel Eurovision Party Full Lineup

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 by EuroMix Team Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Chiara to Efendi and Pasha Parfeni: Full Lineup Revealed for OGAE Israel’s 40th Anniversary Eurovision Party On November 19th, a celebratory gala marking 40 years of activity for the Eurovision fan club, OGAE Israel, will take place. The party will feature veteran and emerging stars, both Israeli and international. Organized in collaboration with partner organizations including EuroMix, the complete artist roster has now been officially announced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performers at the OGAE Israel 40th Anniversary Gala Chiara - Represented Malta at Eurovision 1998 with the song "The One That I Love". She returned to the contest in 2005 with "Angel" and again at Eurovision 2009 with "What If We". Efendi - Represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2021 with the song "Mata Hari". She was also set to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2020 with the song "Cleopatra", which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pasha Parfeni - Represented Moldova at Eurovision 2012 with the song "Lăutar" (in English: "Lute...

DARA Uses Woman of the Year Platform to Fight Domestic Violence

October 3, 2026October 10, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian Eurovision 2026 winner DARA has been honored as Grazia's "Woman of the Year", using her acceptance speech to champion survivors of domestic abuse and campaign against violence towards women. DARA, who brought victory to Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 with her winning entry "Bangaranga", continues to demonstrate her role as an influential international voice. On Wednesday, she was awarded the prestigious "Woman of the Year" title by the Bulgarian edition of Grazia magazine. Rather than focusing on personal celebrations or media spotlight, she chose to direct public attention toward a critical social cause: the fight against violence against women and support for domestic abuse survivors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Power of a Platform: A Voice for the Voiceless In an emotional social media post following the ceremony, she shared: "I accept it with immense gratitude, but also with a deep awareness of the many women around the world whose battles often remain unseen. I want to use this...

Promising Numbers: Is Canada a Future Eurovision Hotspot?

October 1, 2026October 2, 2026 by Avrumi Herz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada has dropped some promising numbers in a recent Instagram post, showing off their audience's burgeoning interest in Eurovision preceding Canada's first appearance in the contest. With Eurovision still a bit far away and national final season beginning to creep closer, all eyes are on Canada and its selection for the country's inaugural appearance in Eurovision. Their respective broadcaster seems to be teasing the fandom with Instagram posts relating to the contest, this time portraying the local audience's interest in ESC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada uploaded two separate posts, one in English and one in French, to their Instagram account, with interesting data inside. According to a national survey conducted by the broadcaster, around 60% of Canadians who are aware of Eurovision have said they will watch if Canada participates. Another slide noted that Canada ranked among the top 3 nations in Rest of the World voting (also part of the figures the EBU published after the...

Eurovision 2027: Czechia To Withdraw Over ČT Budget Cuts

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Adiel ShtainmetzNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Proposed changes to Czech media laws force national broadcaster ČT to pull out of Eurovision 2027 amid severe budget cuts. Stormy political debates surrounding a proposed media law in Czechia have forced the country to withdraw from Eurovision 2027, which is scheduled to take place in Bulgaria. Sweeping changes to the funding model of the Czech national broadcaster ČT have led to unprecedented budget cuts, compelling the national broadcaster to pull out of costly international events like Eurovision, despite strong performances in recent years. The Czech government is advancing legislation that partially uncouples the national broadcaster's budget from traditional radio and television license fees. The proposed bill has sparked widespread opposition, with approximately 300 objections and comments already submitted against the current draft. It's important to emphasize that the EBU has yet addresed to address the news of the Czech's newspaper Aktuálně.cz about Czechia's withdrawal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Financial Crisis at National Broadcaster ČT Deputy Director of the Czech national...

UMK 2027 Participants will be Revealed on January 13

September 29, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); YLE has announced the key dates for UMK 2027, the Finnish national selection for Eurovision. With ticket sales opening and intriguing hints about the seven competing artists already dropped, anticipation is building for the grand final in Tampere. This morning (Tuesday), the Finnish national broadcaster YLE revealed that ticket sales for the Finnish national selection, which will determine Finland's entry for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, will open on Thursday, October 1st. In a post published on the selection's Instagram page, all the important details for the familiar and beloved competition were revealed, including the full schedule. The seven selection participants will be revealed on Wednesday, January 13th, and starting the following day, one of the competing songs will be revealed each day until the round is complete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎UMK‎‏ (@‏‎uudenmusiikinkilpailu‎‏)‎‏ ‎ In the new post, the organizers of the selection began dropping hints, publishing one clue for each participant. According...

EBU Replaces Reference Group With New ESC Committee for Eurovision

September 23, 2026October 3, 2026 by Nicole Postelnik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU replaces its Reference Group with a new ESC Committee following pressure from national broadcasters VRT and NPO ahead of Eurovision. After almost three decades, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is dismantling the Reference Group and establishing a new committee in its place to return decision-making power to member broadcasters. The decision follows heavy pressure from Belgian national broadcaster VRT and Dutch national broadcaster NPO, which recently announced their participation in Eurovision 2027. These countries demanded transparency, tighter oversight, and direct involvement in sensitive decision-making after the events of recent years, during which Israeli participation remained at the center of the storm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dissolution of the Reference Group, which was established back in 1998, ends an era of governance within the EBU. The new committee that will be established in its place (ESC Committee) will report directly to the EBU Executive Board and transfer decision-making authority to EBU member broadcasters regarding all matters related...

SVT Unveils Melodifestivalen Dates and Host Cities

September 18, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SVT has officially revealed the host cities and dates for Melodifestivalen 2027 to select Sweden's next Eurovision entry. The 2027 Eurovision season officially kicked off on September 1st, and Swedish national broadcaster SVT is pressing ahead with preparations for its iconic national selection, Melodifestivalen. SVT officially unveiled the cities that will host the six live shows, which will feature five heats and a Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Melodifestivalen 2027 Tour Dates The Melodifestivalen 2027 season will officially launch on Saturday, February 6th, live on SVT. The Grand Final will take place five weeks later, on March 13th. Following the song submission deadline on September 11th, a professional jury panel will select the 30 songs competing next year, all hoping to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2027. Heat 1 - February 6th - Karlstad, Löfbergs Arena Heat 2 - February 13th - Gothenburg, Scandinavium Heat 3 - February 20th - Malmö, Malmö Arena Heat 4 - February 27th -...

DARA Mourns Giorgos Mazonakis: “This Is So Sad”

September 18, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA pays tribute to Giorgos Mazonakis, recalling childhood memories and sharing an emotional farewell to the Greek star International Bulgarian star DARA, who brought Bulgaria a historic victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with the hit "Bangaranga",is saying farewell to Greek star Giorgos Mazonakis, who died prematurely at just 54 years old. In a story she shared, DARA explained that the singer was an inseparable part of the soundtrack of her childhood and recalled her memories of him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA Says Goodbye In the story, DARA wrote: “Oh man, this is so sad. This song ("To Gucci Forema", which was playing in the background) was literally the soundtrack of my childhood. It was one of my and my brothers’ absolute favorite songs growing up.” She added: “It’s crazy how one song can carry so many memories - our childhood, our home, that whole period of our lives. The second I hear it, everything comes...