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

(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!

  (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

(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!

(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?

(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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Josephine and Giorgos Perris: Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 Finalists in Vienna

Josephine and Giorgos Perris: Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 Finalists in Vienna

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus has reached the final stage of Eurovision 2026 selection. Two artists remain - Josephine and Giorgos Perris - one offering modern pop, the other a classical style. Discover the finalists. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be chosen by a professional committee. Last week, the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC unveiled the names of eight possible candidates. Shortly afterward, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two singers remained on the shortlist. Journalist Aris Kavatzidis, speaking on the Greek morning show “Bungiorno”, has now disclosed their identities. So, who are the two artists that might represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Final Two Candidates Revealed According to Kavatzidis, the two finalists vying to represent Cyprus at Eurovision are Josephine and Giorgos Perris—confirming an earlier report by Eurovisionfun that only two artists remain in contention. The proposals submitted by record labels reportedly do not include finalized songs but rather detailed production concepts—teams of composers, directors, and choreographers who would...
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Breaking News: Has Cyprus Chosen Its Eurovision 2026 Representative?

Breaking News: Has Cyprus Chosen Its Eurovision 2026 Representative?

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC recently unveiled eight candidates, most of them familiar faces, for Eurovision 2026. The list has since narrowed to two finalists. Has a final decision now been made ahead of the contest in Vienna? Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be selected by a professional committee. After confirming participation and outlining the selection process, the national broadcaster CyBC published a list of eight singers shortlisted to represent the island in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Soon after, the Greek website Eurovisionfun revealed that only two artists remain on the shortlist. Could this mean the Cypriot entrant - and potential return to the Grand Final after missing it by only two points - has finally been chosen? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Two Finalists About two weeks ago, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two artists were still in contention, both of whom appear on the list below. The two differ significantly in musical style, meaning the final choice will shape the artistic...
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Listen: Eliza Borg Delivers an Emotional Performance of “New Day Will Rise”

Listen: Eliza Borg Delivers an Emotional Performance of “New Day Will Rise”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eliza Borg, Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2025 representative in Tbilisi, Georgia, delivers a moving performance of Yuval Raphael’s “New Day Will Rise”, which earned second place at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. This week, young Maltese singer Eliza Borg won the television competition “The Voice Malta”, earning the right to represent Malta in Junior Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia. Following her victory, her emotional performance of “New Day Will Rise” was unveiled to the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last Saturday, Borg was crowned winner of “The Voice Malta” and selected to represent her country at Junior Eurovision, scheduled for December 13th in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the show’s grand finale, Eliza performed the song she will compete with at Junior Eurovision, although its title has not yet been officially revealed. After her win, fans discovered that Borg had performed, just two months earlier, the song originally performed by Yuval Raphael, who proudly represented Israel at Eurovision 2025 and...
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Eurovision 2026: Auditions Open for Stand-In Singers and Dancers

Eurovision 2026: Auditions Open for Stand-In Singers and Dancers

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Auditions for the Eurovision 2026 stand-in shows in Vienna will be held December 19th-20th. Apply for singer or dancer roles by December 14th Auditions for singers, dancers, and performers for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will take place on December 19th-20th. Successful candidates will perform in the stand-in shows, where local artists present previews of each act’s stage performance to delegations before the competing artists arrive for rehearsals two weeks later. Some of the selected performers may also take part in the live shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The auditions are managed by Motions by Dietmann, founded by Marvin Dietmann, who has served as Eurovision’s creative director since 2011. Professional singers can submit their applications here, while professional dancers can apply here. The deadline for all submissions is December 14th. The 2015 Team Returns to Lead Eurovision 2026 Heading the production of Eurovision 2026 is Michael Krön, the executive producer from the Austrian national broadcaster ORF. He will oversee the...
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Preparing for 2026: The Big Promises That Never Reached the Eurovision Stage

Preparing for 2026: The Big Promises That Never Reached the Eurovision Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What can we expect from a national final for Eurovision 2026? In the first article, we look back at songs from various national finals that were tipped for victory but ultimately failed to meet expectations. Who earned the dubious title of “fan flop”? 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 this series, "Preparing for 2026", we will cover irregular scenarios that happened in national finals across the continent. Every year some songs began as major favorites, ultimately failed to deliver and ended much lower than expected. In this article, we look back at those fan-beloved songs that, despite the hype, ended up recording particularly disappointing results. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KEiiNO - Norway 2021 and 2024: KEiiNO is a Norwegian...
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