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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); OGAE Israel Marks 40 Years of Eurovision Fan Culture With Three Days of International Stars and Special Events On November 19th, a festive celebration marking 40 years of activity for the official Eurovision fan club, OGAE Israel, will take place. The party will feature performances by both veteran and new artists, from Israel and across the globe. The event is organized in collaboration with additional entities, including EuroMix. Below is the complete lineup and schedule of events for the festival weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Red Carpet, "EuroClub", Karaoke Party and the Main Event On Wednesday, November 18th, the festival opens with an invite-only red carpet event, which fans can watch live on EuroMix. The reception will welcome featured artists alongside press and media representatives. Later that evening at 21:30 CET (22:30 local time), a Eurovision karaoke night will take place at Callas club in Tel Aviv, with free admission for attendees aged 18 and over. On Thursday,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Chiara to Efendi and Pasha Parfeni: Full Lineup Revealed for OGAE Israel’s 40th Anniversary Eurovision Party On November 19th, a celebratory gala marking 40 years of activity for the Eurovision fan club, OGAE Israel, will take place. The party will feature veteran and emerging stars, both Israeli and international. Organized in collaboration with partner organizations including EuroMix, the complete artist roster has now been officially announced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performers at the OGAE Israel 40th Anniversary Gala Chiara - Represented Malta at Eurovision 1998 with the song "The One That I Love". She returned to the contest in 2005 with "Angel" and again at Eurovision 2009 with "What If We". Efendi - Represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2021 with the song "Mata Hari". She was also set to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2020 with the song "Cleopatra", which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pasha Parfeni - Represented Moldova at Eurovision 2012 with the song "Lăutar" (in English: "Lute...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta's three-time Eurovision representative Chiara is set to perform in Tel Aviv, Israel, marking the first major international guest announcement for the 40th-anniversary celebration of OGAE Israel. Following the election of the new leadership of the Israeli Eurovision fan club last August, it was promised that planning the 40th-anniversary event was a top priority, featuring many surprises. Now, the promise becomes an exciting reality: OGAE Israel (the local branch of the official global fan club network) is proud to announce a massive party taking place on Thursday, November 19th, 2026. The EuroMix editorial team will be present at the venue to cover the festivities, capture the live performances for press coverage, and celebrate alongside the community. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An International Eurovision Lineup Returns to Tel Aviv The festive event, which will be held at the Callas club in Tel Aviv, is expected to gather four decades of songs and love for the competition for one unforgettable evening. The...

 (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...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Icelandic Eurovision Viewership Plummets to Record Low After Withdrawal Meta Description: RÚV's decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 led to an unprecedented ratings crash, with only 13.5% of Icelanders tuning in. If there is something that Icelanders love more than glaciers and hot springs, it is the Eurovision Song Contest. Iceland has always been considered the nation most obsessed with Eurovision, with imaginary viewing figures that routinely border on 100%. However, the decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel's participation led to one of the largest and most embarrassing ratings crashes in European history. Historically, according to data from the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV and Gallup, Iceland consistently holds the ratings records for the competition, boasting the highest market share in Europe relative to its population. This data was strictly maintained even in years when the country failed to qualify for the Grand Final, such as from 2015 to 2018, when the market share still...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Maltese artists express heavy frustration over the potential cancellation of the official MESC songwriting camp for Eurovision 2027. Behind-the-scenes drama is unfolding in Malta, as singers, creators, and songwriters are expressing severe disappointment, frustration, and deep concern. It appears that the official songwriting camp for the local Eurovision national selection faces imminent cancellation. The songwriting camp, managed and organized in recent years by the Maltese national broadcaster PBS, has established its status as one of the highlight events in the preparations for the Maltese national selection, "MESC". The unique program brings together local musicians and performers with leading international creators and producers for an intensive period of collaboration, brainstorming, and artistic unity. Rumors of the project's possible cancellation are causing great concern among the country's musical community, which views this event as an irreplaceable professional stepping stone and a central axis in choosing Malta's entry for the coveted contest. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Uncertainty and Frustration Among Local Artists Local...