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Canada Starts Search for Debut Eurovision 2027 Representative

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada opens applications for Canada's debut Eurovision 2027 entry in Burgas, Bulgaria. Full selection details and requirements revealed. After becoming one of the most intriguing countries heading into Eurovision 2027, Canada has officially begun its journey to the contest stage by launching the selection process for its first-ever representative! The moment Eurovision fans have been waiting for has arrived: Canada will make its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, and today (Monday), the official process to select the artist who will fly the Canadian flag in May 2027 officially opened. Canadian national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada has published application details outlining how the nation's inaugural participant will be chosen for the contest taking place in Burgas, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch Canada's exciting reveal: הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎CBC/Radio-Canada‎‏ (@‏‎cbcradiocanada‎‏)‎‏ Candidate Criteria and Stage Experience Requirements The selection process is open to Canadian artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old by May 1st, 2027,...

SVT Reveals Melodifestivalen 2027 Hosts & Dates

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster SVT announced Oscar Zia and Björn Kjellman as Melodifestivalen 2027 hosts alongside key dates. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 are shifting into high gear as the Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, officially launched the Melodifestivalen 2027 season - Europe's most-watched national selection. As part of the announcement, the broadcaster revealed the hosting duo leading the competition and the premiere date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Familiar Names to Lead the National Selection Hosting next year's competition are two familiar names to Melodifestivalen fans: Oscar Zia and Björn Kjellman. Zia (29), a successful singer and presenter, returns to the hosting role after leading the show in 2021 and 2022. Beyond his hosting background, he is also a former participant, having placed second in the Grand Final in 2016 with his hit song "Human". “It feels wonderful to be back! I love Melodifestivalen, and it feels fun and safe to have Björn by my side,” the singer stated in an official press...

Eurovision 2027: CBC Opens Canadian Song Submissions On August 31st

August 24, 2026August 25, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Path For Eurovision Begins Now! The Canadian national broadcaster revealed when it will open song submissions for Eurovision 2027. The Canadian national broadcaster continues its preparations for the historic debut at Eurovision 2027. CBC has now revealed that starting next Monday, August 31st, Canadian artists will be able to register and submit their candidacies and songs for the coveted contest, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. Along with the opening of registration, the detailed criteria and conditions for song submission will be disclosed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unlike many countries that select their entries through an internal selection without public involvement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified a while ago that the choice of the country's first entry will not be internal. During the official announcement, he promised that the Canadian public and the local music industry will take an active and significant role in the process. “Canadian citizens will take upon themselves the tough decision -...

Sweden confirms participation in Eurovision 2027!

August 22, 2026August 29, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish broadcaster SVT has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, and will once again use Melodifestivalen to select its representative. Today (Friday), the Swedish television network SVT published the rulebook for Melodifestivalen, which will be used to select its representative for Eurovision 2027. By doing so, it officially announced Sweden's participation in the Eurovision 2027 Song Contest, set to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. Sweden is the 21st country to confirm its participation in thecontest. Among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Israel, Italy, Germany, the UK, Finland, Canada (which will be competing for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As of now (August 2026), the Swedish television network SVT has not yet officially announced the final dates for the live shows and the host cities. This announcement typically takes place later in the autumn. However, the song submission window opened just today, August 21, 2026, and...

Bulgaria Allocates €20M for Eurovision 2027 Host City Burgas

August 22, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria confirmed a 20 million euro budget for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, as Deputy Prime Minister and BNT push host city preparations Preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 are moving forward as the Bulgarian government officially confirmed the allocation of €20 million in public funding to host the event in the coastal city of Burgas next year. Following leaks from Bulgaria's draft state budget in early July, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov, who chairs the interagency committee organizing the event, officially confirmed the news after visiting the city with Mayor Dimitar Nikolov to review the initial stage of preparations. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Breakdown of the Initial Budget The initial allocation of €20 million will be divided into two main categories: €15 Million: Designated as the required financial guarantee to secure the organization of the contest. €5 Million: Allocated immediately for urgent organizational needs and to launch public procurement procedures. An additional budget will...

EBU confirms jury voting returns for Eurovision 2027

August 18, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU confirms jury voting will return for the Eurovision 2027 semi-finals in Burgas, maintaining a mixed system alongside the public vote. Today (Tuesday), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed in an official update to the Eurovision rules that the jury will also take part in the semi-finals of the upcoming contest to be held in May 2027 in Burgas. They will continue to constitute a significant part of the results there, the main purpose of which is naturally to select the 10 qualifiers for the Grand Final from each semi-final. This step completely contradicts the rulebook published by the EBU last week, following their statement there that the semi-final results would be determined exclusively based on the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The updated rulebook clarifies that professional juries will continue to play a role in determining the semi-final results and in deciding which countries will advance to the Eurovision Grand...

Netta Wins, Dara Loses: Eurovision 2026 Winner Comments on Host City Choice

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA reacts to Burgas winning Eurovision 2027 hosting rights, while Netta Barzilai’s prediction curse finally comes to an end. Burgas has won the bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year, beating the proposal submitted by the Bulgarian capital Sofia. This will be the first time Bulgaria hosts Eurovision, following DARA's historic victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, last May. The choice of Burgas also ended Netta Barzilai's streak of failed predictions. Known among Eurovision fans as the "cursed winner" who could never correctly predict the host city, Netta finally got it right this year. DARA herself had also incorrectly predicted the host city, and reacted to Burgas being chosen by joking that the "curse" had now been transferred from Netta to her. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Very Surprised” In an interview with The Guardian, DARA said she was “very surprised by the choice of Burgas to host Eurovision 2027, but thinks that...

KZP Cracks Down on Burgas Eurovision 2027 Rental Price Hikes

August 18, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aleksandar Kolyachev announces KZP monitoring over outrageous €118,000 Burgas rental ads for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. Eurovision 2027, set to take place in the Bulgarian resort city of Burgas next May, is still many months away, but the city's short-term rental market is already surging. Following reports of exorbitant prices and bizarre online listings, Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission (KZP) announced that it will enforce strict oversight and intervene in any case of unfair commercial practices. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aleksandar Kolyachev, Chairman of the Commission, clarified in an interview with the national broadcaster Nova TV that the authority will closely monitor real estate offers surrounding the song contest taking place in the city in May 2027, acting decisively as soon as unlawful behavior is suspected. "Comical Listing": €118,000 for One Week Aleksandar Kolyachev explicitly addressed a listing that made waves online in recent days, which offered a residential apartment in Burgas for an astronomical price...

Eurovision 2027: Protest Flops as Sofia’s Secret Bid Plans Emerge

August 15, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT rejected Sofia's bid for Eurovision 2027 in favor of Burgas, sparking a failed local protest and revealing hidden arena and sustainability plans. Last night (Friday), a protest organized by residents of Sofia was scheduled to take place in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) headquarters under the banner "We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia", following the selection of the tourist city Burgas as the host city. In a statement, the organizers argued that it is very difficult to professionally justify choosing Burgas over the capital, especially for a massive international event like the Eurovision Song Contest. They emphasized that Sofia possesses a large stadium, an international airport with a direct and fast metro connection to the city center, advanced transportation, and the largest supply of accommodations in the country. On the surface, everything indicated that a legitimate demonstration was being organized, but when the time came, no one showed up to protest. ...

Euro-Seagull Set to Become Eurovision 2027 Mascot in Burgas

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas is set to introduce Euro-Seagull as the official Eurovision 2027 mascot, originating from the local Burgas Puppet Theatre. The Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas, is expected to feature "Euro-Seagull" as its mascot, as reported by the Greek Eurovision site Eurovisionfun. The mascot, born out of the local puppet theatre, is expected to bring a lot of color, freedom, and artistic spirit to Europe's biggest stage. What is the role of mascots in the contest, how has the tradition strengthened in recent years, and what does the seagull of Burgas symbolize? ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the Puppet Theatre Stage to the Eurovision Stage The expected choice of "Euro-Seagull" is no coincidence: the colorful character comes directly from the theatre production “Burgaski Glarusi” (in English: "Seagulls of Burgas"), which was staged by the city's puppet theatre. The local theatre team is the one that will...