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Protesters Demand Eurovision 2027 Move to Sofia

August 14, 2026August 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia residents protest BNT choosing Burgas for Eurovision 2027, claiming political motives behind the hosting decision. Tensions are running high in Bulgaria as a protest titled “We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia” is scheduled for tonight (Friday) at 17:00 CET (18:00 local time) in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) building. Residents of the capital and demonstration organizers are strongly protesting the decision to award the hosting rights for next year's contest to Burgas instead of Sofia. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Infrastructure and City Advantages Protesters argue that choosing Burgas over the capital is difficult to justify for an event of Eurovision's scale. In explanatory statements released by the protest organizers, they highlight Sofia's prominent advantages: Accommodation capacity: The country's biggest accommodation capacity. City infrastructure: An extensive transport network capable of handling tens of thousands of tourists. Main arena: Sofia's largest arena, meeting European Broadcasting Union (EBU) standards. Transport and accessibility: An international...

Malta Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation, But PBS Songwriting Camp in Doubt

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PBS confirms that Malta will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. However, local artists express frustration over rumors of the MESC songwriting camp's potential cancellation. The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision 2027 Song Contest, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Malta is the 20th country to confirm its participation in the coveted competition. Among the nations that have already confirmed their participation are Bulgaria (the host country), Canada (making its debut), Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The Maltese entry for the contest in Burgas will be selected through the traditional national selection, "MESC 2027". Further details regarding the format and the broadcast schedule have yet to be published. However, as previously reported, a significant storm has erupted behind the scenes in Malta. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The MESC Songwriting Camp: A Springboard in Jeopardy Singers, creators, and songwriters have expressed deep disappointment, frustration, and significant concern following indications that the...

Eurovision 2027: Moroccanoil Ends Partnership After Six Years

August 13, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli company Moroccanoil ends its six-year Eurovision sponsorship, as BNT and the EBU announce Burgas, Bulgaria as the host city for 2027 Hours after the official announcement by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT that the city of Burgas will host Eurovision 2027, sad news arrives for Israeli viewers: the Israeli hair care products company Moroccanoil, which served as the official sponsor of the shows, will not continue its sponsorship for the 2027 contest, ending six consecutive years of involvement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speculation began this morning (Thursday) alongside the official reveal of the host city. Many viewers noticed that, unlike in previous years, the Israeli company's logo was absent from the graphic designs and videos accompanying the announcement. As a result, many wondered whether the company had concluded its role, and further, whether this was by choice or driven by a decision from the European...

Breaking The Curse: Netta Barzilai Predicts Eurovision 2027 Host City

August 13, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netta Barzilai correctly predicts Burgas as the host city of Eurovision 2027, ending a long-running streak of famously inaccurate guesses. Eurovision 2027 is heading to Burgas! Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision 2018, has become famous among Eurovision fans for repeatedly failing to predict the contest's host city year after year. Now, for the first time since her victory, she has correctly guessed the host city of Eurovision 2027 - the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch Netta’s announcement here! הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Netta Barzilai‎‏ (@‏‎nettabarzi‎‏)‎‏ A Tradition of Missed Predictions Netta's host city predictions have become a Eurovision tradition ever since her victory in 2018. While accepting the Eurovision trophy, she famously declared, "Next year in Jerusalem" - a prediction that ultimately proved incorrect when Tel Aviv was chosen to host Eurovision 2019 instead. Since then, she has continued making annual predictions about which city would host...

Burgas Chosen as Host City of Eurovision 2027

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas has officially been selected to host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. When will the contest take place, and in which venue? All the full details about Eurovision 2027 are here! The bidding process for selecting the host city of Eurovision 2027 has concluded: the EBU, together with the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, announced today that Burgas will host next year’s contest in Bulgaria! Eurovision 2027 will mark the 71th edition since the competition’s establishment in 1956. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by EuroMixNews (@euromix.en) Burgas Wins the Host City Bid Burgas secured the right to host the contest next year, after surpassing Sofia’s proposal. This will be Bulgaria’s first time hosting Eurovision, following the victory of DARA at Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, this past May. For Burgas, this will be the first time hosting a Eurovision event, following Sofia's hosting of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. The selected venue,...

Eurovision 2027: EBU Introduces Major New Rules That Could Strip a Country of Hosting Rights

August 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has approved major new Eurovision 2027 rules, including a security clause that could strip a country of hosting rights, potential voting changes, stricter live vocal rules, and a new minimum age of 18. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a series of dramatic amendments and changes to the official rules of the contest, which will take effect starting in the upcoming edition - Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. The changes were adopted following lessons learned, an annual review, and comprehensive feedback received from participating national broadcasters after Vienna 2026. The most essential, significant, and prominent change in the new rules comes in the area of hosting the contest, providing a strict and explicit line from the EBU regarding security and regional stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Automatic Stripping of Hosting: The New Security Clause According to the updated rule clause, a winning country will automatically lose the right...

Finland confirms Eurovision 2027 participation as YLE opens UMK27 submissions

August 11, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); YLE confirms Finland will compete in Eurovision 2027. UMK27 song submissions open in August 2026, while Mikko Silvennoinen takes over as chief producer. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has confirmed Finland’s participation in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria. Last year, the Nordic country ranked first in the betting odds for months with the duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkonen, but ultimately settled for sixth place with 279 points. Finland will now hope to return to the top of Eurovision - just as it did for the last time in 2006, when it won the contest and brought it to Helsinki. So, who will attempt to bring Finland back to the top in 2027? All the details about the selection process are below. UMK, short for "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu" (in English: "New Music Competition"), is the national music contest of Finland and the selection method used to choose the country's representative for Eurovision since 2012. The...

Burgas Airport Reveals Flight Expansions for Eurovision 2027

August 10, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas Airport reveals its logistical plans for Eurovision 2027, as the Bulgarian host city race against Sofia reaches its dramatic final days. The past week has been riddled with dramatic developments surrounding the selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027. By Saturday, Burgas had overtaken Sofia in the leading betting odds, and it currently sits at the top of the table with approximately an 80% chance of being the host city. Last night, it was reported that the host city will be revealed this coming Wednesday. Now, as reported by the Greek website Eurovisionfun, Burgas Airport has revealed its preparations for the possibility that the city will be selected, alongside plans to add flights and capacity during the Eurovision period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparing to Welcome Tens of Thousands of Fans The airport, managed by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, confirms that talks are underway with airlines to explore the possibility of adding flights and increasing...

Eurovision 2026 Mascot Auri Gets Own Show on ORF KIDS

August 5, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF announced Eurovision 2026 mascot Auri will star in "Auri und du" on ORF KIDS this fall to inspire children's dreams. The official mascot of Eurovision 2026, Auri, which was already presented in March 2026 by the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, turned out during the contest to be one of the biggest stars of the event, appearing on air and in additional videos. Yesterday (Tuesday), the Austrian national broadcaster announced that the lovable character will star in a show on the ORF KIDS channel, aimed at encouraging young children to fulfill their big dreams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new show starring the mascot will be called "Auri und du" (in English: "Auri and You"), and will air starting this autumn. The ultimate goal of the series and the initiative will be to encourage children to believe in themselves and their big dreams. As part of the show, Auri turns to the young audience and invites children from...

Alizade Wants to Represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2027

July 29, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alizade confirms she wants to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2027 and names her favorite Eurovision songs. Azerbaijani pop and rap star Alizade has emerged as one of the leading fan-favorite names to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2027. Now, for the first time, the singer has publicly confirmed that she would like to compete for her country - and even for Turkey, should it ever return to the Eurovision Song Contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Of Course!" - Alizade Opens Up About Eurovision In an interview with Aria Nejati on his YouTube channel, the singer was asked whether she would like to represent her country at Eurovision. She responded enthusiastically: "Of course! I want to represent Azerbaijan, or even Turkey if it ever returns to the contest and someone wants to send me there." Alizade also revealed her favorite Eurovision songs of all time. She highlighted Azerbaijan's winning entry, Ell & Nikki's "Running Scared," as well as Hadise's "Dum Tek Tek," describing...