Category: Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision: The EBU has unveiled a new logo for the Eurovision Song Contest. Get your first look at the fresh and spectacular design! With excitement growing ahead of the new Eurovision season, the EBU has announced a surprising shift in the contest’s branding, unveiling a modern new logo for the beloved event. This update is more than just visual identity – behind the fresh design lie global trends and symbolic statements that chart a new path for the contest’s international brand. What does the new logo look like? What dynamics led to this decision? What secret design details have been revealed, and what are fans across Europe saying? All the answers are here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The updated logo has been simplified into a cleaner, clearer form, with Eurovision’s iconic heart at the center – now bolder and more expressive than ever before. Alongside the logo, a new standalone symbol has been introduced: the “Chameleon Heart”. This...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What’s the best way to select a winning Eurovision song? In the first article of our series, we reveal surprising data on national finals vs. internal selections. Article by Ilay Gaist and Noy Yehoyada. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of viewers, fans, and professional jurors attempt to crack the code how to win at Eurovision: what is the secret formula that brings a country to first place? Is there an advantage in selecting an artist internally, or does a dazzling and authentic national final hold the edge? What stories lie behind these different choices, and why do some countries decide to break with tradition and switch strategies? In our “Eurovision Formula” series, we dive deep into historical data. In this article, we examine one of the most intriguing aspects - the selection method and its impact on the journey to the contest’s prestigious glass trophy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Systems: National Finals, Internal...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Which countries have already announced participation? Who is threatening to withdraw? And which nations might surprise this year? While the Eurovision 2026 season has not officially begun - the official starting date is September 1st, 2025 - we are already seeing the first waves of excitement and initial participant lists emerging. The festive music occasion, marking its 70th anniversary, is currently in the early stages of preparation, with Austria set to host the upcoming competition. However, the central question at the moment is: Will Eurovision be held in Innsbruck or Vienna? The final answer will be delivered in the coming days by the Austrian national broadcaster, and the official host announcement is expected to be an intriguing surprise before the season opening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Current List of Participating Countries Although the final registration deadline has not yet passed, at this stage, 23 countries have expressed interest in joining the next competition. Among the countries already in the race: ...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, published and then quickly removed a video with the 2026 Eurovision schedule, raising questions about the conflict involving Israel and potential participant withdrawals. Yesterday (August 14th), the Austrian national broadcaster ORF published a video presenting the anticipated schedule for Eurovision 2026. Soon after its release on ORF’s official Instagram page, the video was removed from the social network. Among the events revealed, the video included the date for the announcement of participating countries, the ticket sale launch, and even the start date for stage construction. But why was the video taken down? More details can be found below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian broadcaster's decision to remove the video triggered significant speculation. One theory is that the contest’s organizers decided to bring forward the announcement of the participating countries for Eurovision 2026 to September, whereas in previous years the official list was only revealed in November or December. Moving the announcement date earlier...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s national broadcaster revealed the timeline for the Eurovision 2026 participants list, ticket sales, semi-final draw, and more. How does it compare to previous years? Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has released a special video unveiling the timeline for several major events in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria. In a surprising move, the list of participating countries will be revealed earlier than expected — in September. This is in contrast to previous years, when the list was typically unveiled later, around December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket Sales for Eurovision 2026 – Starting in December The broadcaster revealed in the video that ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 will begin in December. This is expected to be the first sales phase, with another round likely to follow. Ahead of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR scheduled the first wave of ticket sales for January 29, 2025 - one...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not Vienna this time? Innsbruck, located in the Tyrolean Alps, expresses optimism about hosting Eurovision Song Contest in 2026! The city council of Innsbruck, whose voice is heard less in the media compared to its rival Vienna, is displaying significant optimism regarding the city’s chances of hosting Eurovision 2026! The Austrian national broadcaster (ORF) is expected to reveal the host city on August 20th between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. Which city will win the honor to host the contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Innsbruck Story Isn't Over? It seemed in recent days that the Austrian capital, Vienna, had a strong momentum towards hosting Eurovision 2026. Now, Johannes Anzengruber, Innsbruck’s mayor, told German media that this is not the case: "Our chances are good. Our ambition, concept, and commitment have been very well received." The Innsbruck mayor highlights the advantages of Austria’s fifth-largest city compared to Vienna: "Our strength is that all the city’s events are within a 15-minute walking distance of one...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025’s "#Eurodab" by Käärijä and Baby Lasagna became the most-watched interval act ever, overtaking the 2019 "Switch Song" performance. A new record has been set at Eurovision: "#Eurodab", the joint hit from Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, featured during the interval act of Eurovision 2025, officially became the most-watched interval act of all time, surpassing "Switch Song" from Eurovision 2019, with over 14 million views on YouTube. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Musical Stars Swap Performances: The 2019 "Switch Song" The iconic and fondly remembered "Switch Song" act at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv featured four previous participants: Conchita Wurst, Måns Zelmerlöw, Eleni Foureira, and Verka Serduchka. Conchita performed "Heroes" by Måns, Måns sang "Fuego" by Eleni, Eleni performed "Dancing Lasha Tumbai" by Verka, and Verka performed "Toy" by Netta Barzilai. To conclude, all joined Gali Atari to sing "Hallelujah", the song that won Eurovision in 1979. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fan Favorites Who Didn't Win The Trophy - But Won The Public's Hearts Neither Käärijä nor Baby Lasagna were Eurovision winners, though both won the public vote. The duo became...