Luxembourg: Future Participation Unsure – Dependent on Government Funds

Luxembourg: Future Participation Unsure – Dependent on Government Funds

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Participation At Risk: Luxembourg's RTL executive Dave Gloesener says the country's Eurovision participation now depends entirely on future government funding decisions. Luxembourg may not participate in Eurovision in the coming years, as the country’s future in the contest now depends on whether the Luxembourgish government decides to continue financing the project. In an interview with Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL, Dave Gloesener, one of the network’s senior executives, revealed that Luxembourg’s Eurovision participation is far from guaranteed. According to him, a crucial meeting between RTL management and the government is expected to take place in the coming weeks, during which the country’s future in the contest will be decided. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gloesener explained that the governmental funding allocated for Eurovision participation was originally approved for a limited three-year period between 2023 and 2026, with the goal of enabling Luxembourg’s return to the competition after decades away from the Eurovision stage. Now that the funding...
Read More
Luxembourg’s Second Rehearsal: Eva Marija Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Luxembourg’s Second Rehearsal: Eva Marija Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eva Marija delivers a theatrical second rehearsal for Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, featuring immersive nature visuals and a dreamlike multi-layered dress. For three minutes, the Eurovision stage in Vienna ceased to feel like a concert hall and transformed into a vast digital forest. From the very first moment, Eva Marija commands attention with a performance built like a living, breathing fantasy world that erupts from every corner of the arena. As the performance of "Mother Nature" begins, the LED screens are covered in wild nature textures, deep earth tones, and vegetation that gradually spreads across the stage. Hovering butterflies, flocks of birds, and flowers that bloom in time with the music surround the singer, creating an immersive visual experience. Rather than standing in the center and letting the graphics do the work, the artist is fully immersed in the action: she runs, spins, and reacts to every change on the screens, becoming an integral part of the ecosystem...
Read More
Luxembourg’s First Rehearsal:  Eva Marija Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

Luxembourg’s First Rehearsal:  Eva Marija Takes the Eurovision 2026 Stage

by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Eva Marija, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Mother Nature". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The stage in Vienna seemed to take on a life of its own. From the very first sound, it was clear this was no routine rehearsal, but a performance designed to consume the entire arena. Eva Marija stepped onto the stage as if she commanded every element surrounding her. The song “Mother Nature” opens with the giant screens filling with earthy tones and awakening vegetation, turning the hall into a living, breathing environment. Butterflies, birds, and blooming buds are brought to life around her through graphics and staging, and Eva Marija does not remain still for a single moment. She moves freely across the stage, interacting with the visuals as though they are real creatures responding to her. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Luxembourg's First Rehearsal:  Constant Movement and a Dress that Tells a Story Dressed in natural...
Read More
Tali, Luxembourg’s Eurovision 2024 Representative, Releases New Single “(Senti)mental”

Tali, Luxembourg’s Eurovision 2024 Representative, Releases New Single “(Senti)mental”

by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tali Golergant, Luxembourg’s Eurovision 2024 representative, releases her new single “(Senti)mental”, continuing her international music career with a second 2026 release and growing European presence. Tali Golergant, Luxembourg’s representative at the Eurovision 2024, is opening a new chapter in her international music career with the release of her new single, which dropped yesterday (Friday). Since her previous EP, Tali has maintained a relatively low profile, and now returns with a track that presents a more mature, personal, and musically refined version of herself. From the first listen, it is clear that this marks a new artistic phase less Eurovision-oriented and more authentic to her current creative identity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   View this post on Instagram   "(Senti)mental" is Tali’s second single released this year coming just one month after "Strawberry Fragrance", which was released on March 13th and received a warm response from audiences across Europe. Once again, she continues to combine emotion, depth, and carefully...
Read More
Luxembourg: Eva Marija in an Emotional Version of “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi”

Luxembourg: Eva Marija in an Emotional Version of “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eva Marija, Luxembourg’s representative for Eurovision 2026, has released a quiet and moving cover version of Celine Dion’s Eurovision classic "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi," with which she won. Luxembourg returns to the Eurovision stage with the song “Mother Nature”, performed by the young singer Eva Marija, in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will take place on May 14th in Vienna, Austria. As part of the YouTube series "A Little Bit More", in which Eurovision artists perform different versions of Eurovision songs from all eras as well as special renditions of their own entries, Eva Marija chose to pay tribute to one of the most legendary songs in the contest’s history: "Ne Parte Pas Sans Moi" by Celine Dion, which won Eurovision 1988. Watch the full performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eva Marija’s performance was uploaded on Saturday as part of the long-running "A Little Bit More" series on the official Eurovision YouTube channel. As part...
Read More
Luxembourg: Eurovision 2027 Songwriting Camp Officially Announced

Luxembourg: Eurovision 2027 Songwriting Camp Officially Announced

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg launches an international songwriting camp to create the next Eurovision hit. The event features elite creators, including the producer behind the iconic winning tracks "Euphoria" and "Tattoo". While the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has yet to begin, preparations for Eurovision 2027 are already in full swing. The Luxembourgish musical institution Rocklab has announced the return of its Eurovision Songwriting Camp. This four-day intensive event aims to unite local talent with international creators to craft potential entries for the national selection, the "Luxembourg Song Contest 2027." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The camp is scheduled to take place from May 29 to June 2, 2026, with registration for songwriters, producers, and performers open until April 26. Although the camp is not a direct branch of the national broadcaster RTL, organizers have indicated that songs developed during the session often reach the national final stage, as seen in previous years. While RTL has not yet officially...
Read More
Luxembourg: Eva Marija’s Song for Eurovision Will Not Be Disqualified

Luxembourg: Eva Marija’s Song for Eurovision Will Not Be Disqualified

by Aviad Berger Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After weeks of discussions between RTL and rights holders, the song “Mother Nature” will participate in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Investigations found no grounds for disqualification or copyright infringement   Two and a half weeks have passed since Eva Marija was chosen to represent Luxembourg at the upcoming Eurovision 2026 with her song “Mother Nature”. Shortly after her victory, social media erupted with demands to disqualify the entry, claiming it plagiarized Birdy’s 2016 hit “Keeping Your Head Up”. The decision about participation has now been disclosed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “No further steps are necessary” Following weeks of discussions between RTL and the European Broadcasting Union and various copyright organizations, it has been decided that the song will remain in the competition and will represent Luxembourg in Vienna, Austria. Jeff Spielmann, Luxembourg’s press manager for Eurovision, stated: “Preparations for the Vienna contest are proceeding as planned.” He noted that a series of meetings with different parties, institutions, and experts had been held...
Read More
Drama in Luxembourg: Eva Marija Accused of Copying Her Song

Drama in Luxembourg: Eva Marija Accused of Copying Her Song

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Storm in Luxembourg: Eva Marija has been accused of plagiarism. Luxembourg’s national broadcaster now drops a bombshell with a surprising statement. Is it truly a case of copying? Last Saturday, Eva Marija was chosen to represent Luxembourg at the upcoming Eurovision 2026 with her song “Mother Nature”. Shortly after her victory, social media erupted with demands to disqualify the entry, claiming it plagiarized Birdy’s 2016 hit “Keeping Your Head Up”. Senior figures in Luxembourg could not remain indifferent. The national broadcaster RTL today confirmed that the matter is under official review in cooperation with several organizations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We Take the Matter Seriously” In a statement to the Luxembourgish newspaper Luxemburger Wort, the national broadcaster confirmed that the possibility of copyright infringement is indeed being examined. Jeff Spielmann, head of Luxembourg’s Eurovision communications, told the paper: “We, the Eurovision team, take discussions about possible copyright violations seriously and aim to address them transparently. To that end, we are holding talks with several organizations,...
Read More
Slovenia: Artists Bypass the Boycott on Israel and Head to Eurovision

Slovenia: Artists Bypass the Boycott on Israel and Head to Eurovision

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprising move: Slovenian artists circumvent the boycott on Israel and shake up Eurovision 2026, competing under other European flags. Recently, it was revealed that several Slovenian artists chose to ignore the boycott imposed by the Slovenian national broadcaster on Eurovision 2026. They plan to participate in the contest - but under the flags of other European countries. The move has triggered public uproar in Slovenia and sends a clear message: despite political attempts to silence them, music is stronger than political boycotts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian Boycott and Withdrawal from Eurovision Slovenia announced its withdrawal from the competition scheduled to take place in Vienna as part of the boycott against Israel’s participation. The Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO claimed the decision followed public pressure, but several Slovenian artists opposed the move imposed upon them and found creative ways to reach the European stage. Eva Marija Represents Slovenia Through Luxembourg The first sign of the boycott’s collapse came last weekend from...
Read More
Alenka Gotar: “Slovenia Is Depriving Artists of Opportunities”

Alenka Gotar: “Slovenia Is Depriving Artists of Opportunities”

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2007 representative ,Alenka Gotar, accuses Slovenia’s elite of exploiting artists after Luxembourg chooses a Slovenian for Eurovision As preparations continue for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Slovenia finds itself at the center of controversy. Alenka Gotar, a well-known name among Eurovision fans who represented Slovenia in 2007, has broken her silence. In a strong social media post, Gotar criticized Slovenia’s national broadcaster’s decision to withdraw from this year’s contest due to Israel’s participation. Her comments came after the success of Eva Marija — a singer of Slovenian descent who was chosen to represent Luxembourg instead at the upcoming competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Artists Were Deprived of Their Potential” Posting on Facebook after Eva Marija’s victory at Luxembourg’s national selection, Gotar regretted that Slovenian artists must look abroad for opportunities. “It’s a shame Slovenians have to seek their chance elsewhere,” she wrote. “Our country, due to the political interests of certain elites, has deprived artists of any chance to show their potential.” Hypocrisy Allegations Over Israel Boycott Gotar...
Read More