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Preparing for 2026: Which Are the Best Eurovision National Selections Around Europe?

November 22, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What can we expect from a national final for Eurovision 2026? In the second article in the “Preparing for 2026” series, we compare between the different Eurovision selections, and examine them in different criteria. Article by Ilay Gaist and Adiel Shtainmetz. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of fans across Europe fall in love with certain songs and hope they will finish high in their national finals and go on to represent their country at Eurovision. In the second article of the series, "Preparing for 2026", we dive into the most captivating topics around Europe’s Eurovision national finals, and focus on the key statistics underlying the most notable national finals across Europe. Join us as we explore, in detail, the legacy and numbers behind these shows: Which national finals are the oldest? Which are deeply rooted traditions within their countries? Which have produced the best results? Which national finals stand out as the most exciting...

The Netherlands Celebrates: Eurovision Stars of All Time Reunite on Het Grote’s Stage

November 21, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amsterdam hosted the fifth annual "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2025", where 24 beloved Eurovision artists from across Europe took the stage for one festive night of music and nostalgia. The Dutch Eurovision show "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest" (in English: "The Big Song Festival Party") took place at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, a venue with a 17,000-seat capacity in the Dutch capital. The show was first launched at the end of 2019 in honor of the Netherlands’ victory at Eurovision 2019, held in Tel Aviv, featuring the song "Arcade", as well as to celebrate the Eurovision contest that was supposed to take place in Rotterdam in 2020 but was, as is known, postponed to 2021. The event offers fans the chance to see all their favorite artists united on one stage with a variety of musical styles. The event was once again hosted by Edsilia Rombley (Netherlands’ representative in 1998 and 2007 and host of Eurovision 2021), television presenter Cornald Maas, joined by Rylan...

Drama: Major Changes to Eurovision 2026 Voting Rules!

November 21, 2025January 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the EBU announces a comprehensive voting reform - limiting political campaigns, reinstating juries in Semi-Finals, reducing vote caps, and strengthening anti-fraud security systems. The EBU has unveiled a series of significant updates to the Eurovision Song Contest’s voting framework, designed to enhance public trust, increase transparency, and ensure fair competition - ahead of the Contest’s 70th anniversary, set for May 2026 in Vienna, Austria. "We’ve listened and we’ve acted" said Martin Green, Director of the Contest: "The neutrality and integrity of the Eurovision Song Contest is of paramount importance to the EBU, its Members, and all our audiences. It is essential that the fairness of the Contest is always protected. We are taking clear and decisive steps to ensure the contest remains a celebration of music and unity. The Contest should remain a neutral space and must not be instrumentalized". The announcement follows extensive consultation with member broadcasters and an independent review conducted after...

Eurovision 2026: Will the Semi-Final Allocation Draw Take Place on January 12th?

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a report on an Italian website, the semi-final draw for Eurovision 2026 may take place on January 12th! During the draw, it will be determined who will perform in the first semi-final and who will perform in the second. The semi-final allocation draw and key handover ceremony is the first official Eurovision event of the year, organized by the national broadcaster of the host country, which this year is the Austrian ORF. According to an exclusive report on the Italian Eurovision website “Eurofestival news”, this year’s draw is expected to be held on January 12th, a relatively early date. During this event, the participating countries will be assigned to two semi-finals. The first semi-final will take place on May 12th, and the second on May 14th. Additionally, it will be decided for each artist whether they will appear in the first or second half of the evening. Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 is not yet confirmed, and...

New Data on Eurovision 2025: Did Basel succeed in its hosting mission?

November 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The city of Basel publishes a new sustainability report reviewing its conduct during Eurovision 2025; responses from 2,000 participants, results revealed. The city of Basel has published a new report presenting fascinating data about its hosting mission for Eurovision 2025. The latest report is intended to objectively assess the social, environmental, and economic impacts of hosting the contest in 2025. Among the metrics surveyed were visitor satisfaction, the impression left by the host city, and the sense of personal safety felt throughout the event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); General Satisfaction: One of the survey’s metrics was visitors’ overall satisfaction during Eurovision week. Basel, the capital of Switzerland, scored a remarkable 95% approval from respondents. Positive Impression Left by Basel: Another question addressed was the positive impression Basel made as a leisure and tourism destination. Here too, the city earned the support of 92% of respondents, who described their impression as positive. The report further notes that 95% of respondents not...

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

November 18, 2025January 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 16, 2025January 12, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(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...

Cyprus: CyBC Issues Statement on Eurovision 2026 Selection Process

November 11, 2025January 12, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(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...

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

November 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(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...