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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SWR opens submissions for Germany's Eurovision 2027 selection and unveils a new expert panel behind the national final. Germany's national broadcaster SWR has officially opened the submission window for its Eurovision 2027 national selection. Artists and songwriters can submit their entries until September 21st, 2026. The broadcaster emphasized that it is not looking for any particular musical style and welcomes every artistic vision, whether from established performers or newcomers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submission Rules Announced In addition to meeting the standard Eurovision eligibility requirements, applicants must submit both an artist and a song as a complete package. Entries consisting of only a song or only an artist will not be considered. SWR is requesting a finished song alongside a 90-second video presentation. Applicants are also encouraged to include links to their social media accounts or websites that showcase the artist's professional work and experience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Expert Team to Oversee the Selection Germany appears determined to strengthen its...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The viral football chant for Erling Haaland during World Cup 2026 actually originates from West Germany's 1979 Eurovision legends, Dschinghis Khan. Photo credit: screenshot from YouTube. Erling Haaland. If you have scrolled through TikTok, Instagram Reels lately, or just watched a match of the Norwegian entry at World Cup 2026, there is no chance you missed it. The rhythmic and infectious cheer echoing from the stands: "Ha-Ha-Ha-Haaland, hey!". It is impossible to ignore, and once it gets stuck in your head, good luck trying to get it out. Today, this melody is instantly associated with the unstoppable Norwegian striker Erling Haaland - often named "The Cyborg" or "The Viking" - who shatters records and dismantles defenses with ease. But here is a plot twist that almost no one in the stands is aware of: the melody behind the most viral fan chant in the football world actually comes directly from the glitter, camp, and disco frenzy of the Eurovision...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SWR appoints A Eurovision Winner to lead Germany's Eurovision project after Sarah Engels' disappointing result in Vienna. Did Germany's disappointing performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna trigger a major overhaul? Germany was represented this year by Sarah Engels with the song "Fire", finishing in just 23rd place. The disappointing result prompted serious self-reflection within the German delegation and has now led to a dramatic leadership change. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a 12-year absence, Torsten Amarell, who served as Germany's Head of Delegation between 2010 and 2015, will return to lead the Eurovision project for the German national broadcaster SWR. His previous tenure marked one of Germany's most successful periods in the contest, including the country's victory in 2010 and two additional top-ten finishes in the following years. Although Germany finished near the bottom of the scoreboard during the three years that followed, and Amarell's first tenure ended on a painful note with Germany finishing last...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); German Eurovision composer Ralph Siegel has been placed in an induced coma in Munich following severe pneumonia. Deep concern fills the Eurovision world as the legendary German composer and producer, Ralph Siegel, has been placed in a medically induced coma at a Munich hospital after contracting severe pneumonia. The 80-year-old composer was transferred to the intensive care unit and was intubated and sedated following a severe deterioration in his medical condition. His daughter, Giulia Siegel, shared an update on Instagram: “The whole family is together and completely focused on our father. He is currently in an artificial coma, but is already able to breathe on his own. We look towards the coming days with optimism. We ask to avoid speculation and to respect only verified information. We will not provide further information or interviews at this stage. Thank you very much for your understanding and for protecting our privacy.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The deterioration of his health comes...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); German Head of Delegation Tina Sikorski outlines plans for Eurovision 2027, focusing on diverse music genres and stronger national Final acts Almost two weeks have passed since the Eurovision 2026 grand final took place in Vienna, Austria, and Germany is already looking ahead to next year. Following the disappointing result of the country's performer, Sarah Engels, the German Head of Delegation, Tina Sikorski, has reacted for the first time to the placement and shared the initial preparations for the upcoming edition, where the explicit objective is achieving a better result in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations for 2027 - The Ambition for a Higher Placement In a post published on LinkedIn, Sikorski wrote: “Eurovision 2026 - what a crazy journey it has been! Thank you, Sarah, for a fantastic performance and relentless effort on stage and behind the scenes. And thank you to the incredible team at the national broadcaster SWR.” Reflecting on...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarah Engels stunned during Germany’s second Eurovision 2026 rehearsal in Vienna with explosive staging and powerhouse vocals for "Fire". Germany’s representative, Sarah Engels, returned to the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna today for a second explosive rehearsal that proved no lost luggage incident could stop her. Delivering a powerful performance of "Fire", which begins as an intimate piano ballad before transforming into a golden burst of energy, Germany made it clear that it is aiming for the very top of the scoreboard. Wearing a gold bodysuit decorated with fiery gemstones and incorporating a secret on-stage element that reportedly left viewers stunned, the German delegation unveiled a once-in-a-lifetime visual spectacle that practically burns through the screen while setting a new benchmark for vocal power on the Austrian stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Germany's Second Rehearsal: more details In the rehearsal clip released from the German performance, Engels is seen performing the song’s chorus surrounded by pyrotechnics and giant lyrics displayed...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Sarah Engels, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Fire." Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The lights on the stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, went down, and it seemed as if all of Europe held its breath for the moment Germany would reveal its cards for the 70th edition of the competition. Sarah Engels, Germany's representative took to the stage for her first rehearsal; after landing in Vienna yesterday and discovering her luggage had disappeared, the singer proved within seconds why she is considered one of the biggest promises of the year. Although she holds a guaranteed spot in the Grand Final as part of the "Big 5" nations, Engels did not take her foot off the gas for a single moment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Germany's First Rehearsal: more details The performance opens in an intimate and chilling manner, with Sarah lying on top of a massive cube in...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I'll Perform in Pajamas”: Germany’s Eurovision 2026 representative arrived in Vienna for her first rehearsal taking place today, only to discover that the airline lost the suitcase containing all of her Eurovision outfits. Rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 are now fully underway, with the Big 4 countries and the host nation set to take the stage for the first time today. Ahead of those rehearsals, Germany’s representative, Sarah Engels, arrived in the Austrian capital yesterday, only to discover, at the height of the excitement, that the suitcase containing all of her outfits for the Eurovision events had disappeared. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At this stage, it remains unclear what Sarah’s first rehearsal will look like — or whether she will really have to appear “in pajamas,” as she jokingly told her followers. At the peak of rehearsal week, while all delegations are already in Vienna and preparations are in full swing, Sarah Engels landed in...