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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026” has concluded: two acts advanced directly to the Grand Final, with a third artist earning a spot in the online “Wildcard” round. The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT” kicked off today. Eight artists competed for two spots in the Grand Final, with a third act earning a chance to join the online “Wild Card” round later in the season. The results were determined by a combined vote of the public (50%) and the jury (50%). The heat was recorded at the LRT studios in Vilnius and hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will take place weekly, every Saturday, until the final. Lithuania’s act and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen in the Grand Final, scheduled for Friday, February 27th, at the “Twinsbet Arena” in Vilnius,Lithuania. The qualifiers for the Grand Final are Rug!le and Noy. The act advancing to the "Wildcard" round is Thomas G. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, the first semi-final of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”, at its end two songs will secure their place in the final. Here is a link to watch the broadcast. The semi-final of “Eurovizija.LT”, is setting out today! Eight artists will compete tonight for two spots in the final, while a third contestant will receive a chance to take part in a “second chance round” that will be held online later in the season. The results will be determined by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The first heat will take place at the LRT television studios in Vilnius, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will be held weekly, every Saturday, leading up to the final. Lithuania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the final, which is expected to take place on Friday, February 27th, at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, the capital...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT has published the list of contestants who will compete for the right to represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The list includes several artists who have tried their luck in the past. LRT has officially revealed the 40 artists who will compete in "Eurovizija.LT 2026", through which Lithuania's entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. The first semi-final will take place on January 17th, 2026. The semi-finals will take place weekly, every Saturday, until the final that follows them. The Lithuanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected at the grand final, which is expected to take place on February 27th at the "Twinsbet Arena" in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full contestnats list: Agata Ray – Gravity lies Agnė Buškevičiūtė – Unbound Aika – Raga Aistė Pilvelytė – Tarp žvaigždžių tylos Akire – Šiluma Atikin – Deganti žemelė Aurimas Papečkys – Tu mano Black Biceps – Let me cook Dagna – Sau meluojam Elizabeth Olshey – Between Emi Acidic – u broke me Freya Alley – No Kiss...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The submission window for "Eurovizija.LT" officially closed today. The Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT announced that the country’s entry will be chosen on February 27th in the grand final, live from Vilnius, Lithuania. The selection of Lithuania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will once again take place through  “Eurovizija.LT.” Lithuania, which confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 on July 8th, officially closed the song submission window today (Wednesday). Now, the process of filtering and evaluating the entries begins and is expected to conclude by November 25th. At least 30 songs will be chosen for the competition. According to the national broadcaster LRT, recordings of the show will begin on January 14th, with five or six semi-finals planned depending on the final number of performing artists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Support for Artists and First Arena Final LRT announced that each performing artist will receive €1,500 from the national broadcaster for song production and performance staging. It was also stated that the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania has officially announced the start of its submittion window for Eurovizija.LT, inviting artists to submit their entries between August 18th and November 11th. The Lithuanian representative for Eurovision 2026 will once again be chosen through Eurovizija.LT, with the song submission window opening today. Once the submission period closes, a jury panel will convene to select at least 30 songs that will compete across five or six semi-finals. The first semi-final is scheduled for January 17th, 2026. The semi-finals will be held on a weekly basis, every Saturday, leading up to the grand final immediately afterward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By launching the submission process early, Lithuania positions itself strongly for Eurovision 2026. Since 2022, the country has consistently sent entries that include or entirely in Lithuanian language, showcasing its national culture through music. This strategy has proven successful: Lithuania has qualified for the Eurovision Final several years in a row, usually finishing in the mid-to-upper rankings of...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Televoting as tie-breaker instead of the jury, a new voting app, and an online rescue round: here is what awaits the contestants in "Eurovizija.LT" this year. While many enjoy following the suspense and songs competing in Eurovizija.LT, this year brings several innovations that raise questions and curiosity: how will the new rules and format affect both the contestants and the viewing experience? Will audience voting provide a stronger sense of control for the public? And what exactly is the online “second chance round” everyone will be talking about? In the following paragraphs, we delve into all the major changes in Lithuania’s Eurovizija.LT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cancellation of the Super-Final and Expanded Opportunities for Contestants The Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT announced that this year, the super-final stage - introduced over the past two years - will be cancelled. In that format, the top three entries competed again in a second round of voting by both audience and jury during the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT has confirmed Lithuania’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Austria. Lithuania is expected to select its entry again through Eurovizija.LT. The Lithuanian national broadcaster has officially announced that Lithuania will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Austria. Lithuania becomes the 20th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The national broadcaster confirmed its participation to the Eurovision website ESC Today for the upcoming contest in Austria. It appears that "Eurovizija.LT" will once again serve as Lithuania’s pre-selection format, marking the third consecutive year that the Lithuanian entry is expected to be chosen through this platform. Additional details about the national selection process will be revealed in due course. Lithuania’s use of "Eurovizija.LT" has shown both advantages and disadvantages. The country has maintained relatively consistent results...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Katarsis, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tavo akyss." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Katasis, Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, were the eighth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Tavo akys". They will perform as song number 8 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. The rehearsal clip opens with the lead singer and two guitarists walking toward the front of the stage, while a top-down camera angle creates the impression that the ground beneath them is cracking. The blowing wind effect and the flashing lights, synchronized with the rhythm of the song, amplify the drama and highlight the song’s intensity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choreography, Lighting, and Dramatic Ending Katarsis maintains the spirit of their act from the Lithuanian selection, with a performance that will be very similar but adapted for the larger stage and also a variety of effects. The band members wear blue costumes,...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, Katarsis, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Tavo akyss." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Katasis, Lithuania's Eurovision 2025 representatives, are the last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Tavo akyss". Theo will perform as song number 8 in the secound semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. Katarsis maintains the spirit of their act from the Lithuanian selection, with a performance that will be very similar but adapted for the larger stage and also a variety of effects. The band members wear blue costumes, and the screens display a bleak landscape. The exploding house and flying rocks that appeared on the screens during the song’s climax in the pre-selection also appear on the Eurovision stage, but in a bigger and more impressive way. This time, the effect will include the LED floor and add to the overall atmosphere. The camera angles remain similar in terms of the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuania at Eurovision 2025: Katarsis won "Eurovizija.LT 2025" and will perform "Tavo akys" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Tavo akys" (translated as: "Your Eyes") is the song that will be performed by Katarsis representing Lithuania in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written solely by the lead vocalist Lukas Radzevičius. This is the songwriter's first entry in the Eurovision competition. The song is performed in Lithuanian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The performance on the national selection stage began with blue light and a cloud effect surrounding the lead singer, his vocals chilling as the drum rhythm starts. The rest of the band members accompany him with amazing energy. During the chorus, the stage lighting goes wild, creating a mesmerizing illusion. The graphics on the screen show stones or rocks floating in the air, giving a sense of time standing still. The...