Category: Germany

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Sarah Engels, faces media backlash after posting a video from South Africa in which she sings with local schoolchildren, prompting accusations of exploitation and cultural insensitivity. Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are gaining momentum, but Germany’s road to the competition appears filled with image-related obstacles. Sarah Engels, Germany’s representative for Eurovision 2026, who will perform in the grand final in Vienna, Austria, recently shared a controversial video from her vacation in South Africa. The clip shows Engels surrounded by dozens of local schoolchildren, singing together her song “Fire”, the song she will perform on the big European stage. While the singer described the moment as “a unique musical connection that transcends language”, many German netizens and cultural critics condemned it, calling it a cynical use of children for personal career promotion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “White Savior Complex” The video that sparked the uproar showed Engels acting as a “music teacher for a day” at a South African school....

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany at Eurovision 2026: Sarah Engels discusses her dream to participate in Eurovision which comes true, her favourites songs and the plans for Vienna  Sarah Engels, Germany’s representative at Eurovision 2026, is in the peak of her preparations for the competition set to take place in May. After previously speaking about her decision to upgrade both the performance and the song ahead of the contest in Vienna, we conducted a short interview with her and asked about her choice to participate in Eurovision and her plans for the contest. Watch the full interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the interview, Sarah says she didn't plan on signing up for the German national selection at all: "It was another decision of... we first of all we had the song so we were working on "Fire" in the studio and then we thought, oh maybe this could be a really nice Eurovision song, so yes, that was the way it was" she...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During a press‑conference interview, Sarah Engels outlined plans to revamp her song “Fire” and staging for May’s Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, joining a growing list of countries releasing updated contest versions The preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria are rapidly accelerating, and while many delegations are polishing their performances for the big stage, Sarah Engels, Germany’s representative, confirmed in an interview that what audiences have seen so far is only the beginning. According to her, the delegation is already working intensively on a new Eurovision version of “Fire” and on revamped staging for the arena in Vienna.​ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We need to shift into a higher gear” During an interview on ARD‑Moma, host Till Nassif wondered why there was any need to change the performance at all, noting that many viewers felt the Berlin show already looked like a Eurovision grand final act. Engels did not hesitate and replied firmly: “Yes, I...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany at Eurovision 2026: Sarah Engels will perform the song “Fire” in the Grand Final on May 16th in Vienna, Austria. Listen to the song.  "Fire" is the song to be performed by Sarah Engels, representing Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The song was co-written by Engels together with Dario Schürmann, Luisa Heinemann, Raphael Lott, and Valentin Boes.​ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the very first moment on stage, Sarah radiates energy that makes it clear the song was written precisely for her. Behind her, the screen displays fiery visuals, and as the performance unfolds, real flames rise along the edges of the stage. Sarah delivers a dynamic and uplifting performance, offering a refreshing and captivating contrast to the songs Germany has sent to Eurovision in recent years. It will be intriguing to see what result this stylistic shift brings for Germany in the upcoming Eurovision Grand Final this May. The song “Fire” tells the story of a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:15 CET, the grand final of "Das deutsche Finale 2026" takes place. At the end of which the German entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:15 CET, Germany will host “Das deutsche Finale 2026”, at the end of which, the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 — which will take place in Vienna, Austria — will be selected. The show will be held at Studio Berlin Adlershof in Berlin, Germany, and hosted by Barbara Schöneberger and Hazel Brugger, who also co‑hosted Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Nine artists will compete in a two‑stage format. In the first stage, an international jury of 20 music experts from 20 participating countries will determine the three finalists. In the second and final round, the decision will be entirely in the hands of the German public, who will choose who represents Germany in the prestigious contest. The final will begin at 20:15 and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Das Deutsche Finale 2026. Who should represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 according to the editorial team? The German national final, "Das Deutsche Finale 2026", will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, 2026, featuring 9 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The winner will be determined by a combination of 50% jury votes and 50% public votes. Just before the national final, the Euromix editorial team convened to listen to the participating songs and choose their favorites from the German national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Germany? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Bela - "Herz" Bela delivers catchy German‑language pop that could continue the musical direction Germany took last year. It is a very pleasant song that can win over the European audience at Eurovision and potentially place Germany...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All nine songs competing in Germany’s “Das deutsche Finale” have been released. The winner of the final, scheduled for 28 February, will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The nine competing songs in the German national selection “Das deutsche Finale” were fully released yesterday. One of these entries will be chosen as Germany’s representative for Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. The German national final is scheduled for 28 February at 20:15 CET.​ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Das deutsche Finale" Participants List Sarah Engels – "Fire" Malou Lovis – “When I’m With You” Dreamboys The Band – "Jeanie" Wavvyboi – "Black Glitter" Ragazzki – "Ciao Raggazki" BELA – "Herz" Laura Nahr – “Wonderland” Molly Sue – “Optimist (Ha Ha Ha)” MYLE – “A Ok” Click on the song's title in order to listen! Germany is changing its face with a new format: Following last year’s national final, “Chefsache ESC 2025”, Stefan Raab and a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has unveiled the new format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, with the winner set to represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the new format for “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28th, at 20:15 CET. However, SWR clarified that additional details about the full format are expected to be announced in the coming days. The national final will be hosted by German actress and singer Barbara Schöneberger and beloved Eurovision 2025 host Hazel Brugger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new selection format Following last year’s national final, “Chefsache ESC 2025”, Stefan Raab and a small committee were responsible for selecting the participants for both the semi-final and the final, with the German public only gaining the power to choose the representative at the final stage from five finalists selected by the same committee. This...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the nine contestants of “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”. The winner of the national final will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. SWR just revealed the nine artists who will compete in “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28 at 20:15 (CET). The show will be broadcast by the ARD broadcasting corporation and will also be available to stream on the ARD Mediathek app. By the end of the program, we will know the artist and song that will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full participants List: Bela DreamboysThe Band Laura Nahr Malou Lovis Molly Sue MYLE Ragazzki Sarah Engles Wavyboi Germany Isn’t Playing Around This year, Germany’s selection process included multiple stages, among them songwriting camps organized by SWR. During these camps, artists aspiring to represent Germany have...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR pulls out the heavy artillery for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: Ruslana, Eurovision 2004 winner, will serve as a judge in "Das Deutsche Finale 2026" and help choose Germany’s next entry. Germany achieved remarkable success in 2025 with the song “Baller” (in English: “Shooter”) performed by Abor & Tynna, which became a hit and ranked fifth in Spotify streams. The country has no plans to ease off the gas. The German national broadcaster, SWR, announced this morning a dazzling new addition to the jury panel that will select Germany’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: none other than Ruslana. The Ukrainian star, who brought her country its first-ever victory in 2004 with “Wild Dances”, is joining the international jury of Germany’s national selection contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for the Voice to Conquer Europe The choice of Ruslana is no coincidence. In recent years, Germany has been looking for songs with individuality, charisma,...