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Malta: “MESC 2026” Songs for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

January 2, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta’s national briadcaster PBS revealed today the 18 songs set to compete in “MESC 2026”. The entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on January 17th. The Maltese national broadcaster PBS released today the 18 songs that will compete for the right to represent Malta at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The 18 competing acts will perform in a single semi-final on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Voting will be evenly divided between the jury and the public. The 12 best songs will advance to the final, scheduled for Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Who will win the honor of representing Malta in the coveted competition? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "MESC 2026" Listen to the Songs: Franklin Calleja – “Guide you home” Chess Galea – “Shout it out” Liston Bongailas – “Mela” Kurt Anthony – “On the borderline” Stefan Galea – “Pose” Ema – “Achikuku (Don’t think about it)” Kelsey Attard –...

Malta: Baby Lasagna to perform at “MESC 2026” final!

December 26, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta’s national broadcaster PBS revealed that Baby Lasagba will perform as a special guest during the final of “MESC 2026” Baby Lasagna, who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2024 with the fan-favorite hit “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”, will take the stage at Malta’s national selection “MESC 2026” as a guest performer, the national broadcaster PBS announced. This move further strengthens the bond between the Eurovision Song Contest and the various national selections across Europe. It aims to give Malta’s competition a fresh, international flair that resonates with younger audiences. The appearance of Baby Lasagna, who finished second at Eurovision 2024 after winning the public vote and achieving massive success, is expected to draw strong interest from Eurovision fans across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the Maltese selection, 18 contestants will compete in a single semi-final scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026. The voting will be evenly divided - 50% from a professional jury and 50% from the public. The...

Malta: “MESC 2026” Contestants for Eurovision 2026 Revealed!

December 1, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese national broadcaster PBS unveiled the 18 artists competing in “MESC 2026”. The Maltese entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on January 17th. The Maltese national broadcaster PBS has officially announced the list of 18 contestants and songs competing in "MESC 2026", for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The 18 competing acts will perform in a single semi-final on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Voting will be evenly divided between the judges and the public. The 12 best songs will advance to the final, scheduled for Saturday, January 17th, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "MESC 2026" List of Contestants: Franklin Calleja – “Guide you home” Chess Galea – “Shout it out” Liston Bongailas – “Mela” Kurt Anthony – “On the borderline” Stefan Galea – “Pose” Ema – “Achikuku (Don’t think about it)” Kelsey Attard – “Perfectly broken” Adria Twins – “Nerġà nqum” Kelsie Borg – “Let a girl breathe” ...

Malta: PBS has opened the song submission window for “MESC 2026”!

November 18, 2025January 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PBS has officially opened the song submission window for "MESC 2026", which will determine its entry for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria PBS has officially declared the opening of the song submission window for "MESC 2026", through which Malta's entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. The song submission window opened yesterday (Monday) and will close next Sunday, November 23rd, at 23:59 (CET). Along with the announcement of the window's opening, PBS published the regulations for "MESC 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How to submit a song for "MESC 2026"? As mentioned, the song submission window opened yesterday and will close next week. PBS invites artists and creators to send interesting and high-quality songs to the national final. Songs must be submitted through Eurovision.mt. With the opening of the submission window, PBS published the rules for "MESC 2026": Singers must be at least 16 years old by...

Malta: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on January 17th!

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, revealed today further details about its selection process ahead of Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Here are all the new details about "MESC 2026". The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has announced today (Tuesday) the complete schedule for Malta’s selection process for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Malta will select its entry through “MESC 2026,” which will run across two televised shows - a semi-final and a final, to be held on January 15th and 17th, 2026. Additionally, Malta has published details regarding the selection process leading up to the shows, including an updated and more streamlined format, as well as the various phases leading up to the national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year’s "MESC" will be somewhat reduced in scope: last year, the "MESC" included two semi-finals and a final, whereas this year there will be just one semi-final and...

Listen: Eliza Borg Delivers an Emotional Performance of “New Day Will Rise”

October 20, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eliza Borg, Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2025 representative in Tbilisi, Georgia, delivers a moving performance of Yuval Raphael’s “New Day Will Rise”, which earned second place at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. This week, young Maltese singer Eliza Borg won the television competition “The Voice Malta”, earning the right to represent Malta in Junior Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia. Following her victory, her emotional performance of “New Day Will Rise” was unveiled to the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last Saturday, Borg was crowned winner of “The Voice Malta” and selected to represent her country at Junior Eurovision, scheduled for December 13th in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the show’s grand finale, Eliza performed the song she will compete with at Junior Eurovision, although its title has not yet been officially revealed. After her win, fans discovered that Borg had performed, just two months earlier, the song originally performed by Yuval Raphael, who proudly represented Israel at Eurovision 2025 and...

No Longer Taken for Granted: More Countries Clarify – We Will Not Boycott Israel at Eurovision

September 17, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The debate over Israel’s Eurovision participation intensifies. While some push for boycotts, Malta and Australia confirmed they will compete in Eurovision 2026 regardless of Israel’s inclusion. The debate over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 continues to draw in more and more countries across Europe, and now even beyond. Malta and Australia both released official statements yesterday (Tuesday) regarding their planned participation in this year’s Eurovision. Following the controversy sparked by Spain, which declared it would withdraw if Israel is not excluded, the positions emerging from Malta and Australia bring a refreshing and significant counterpoint. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta: "Eurovision is a Place for Dialogue" Malta’s Minister of Culture, Owen Bonnici, told the "Times of Malta" that his country will not join calls to boycott Israel. According to him, the contest should encourage a “culture of dialogue” and serve as a space for understanding and attentive listening between nations. Bonnici clarified: “I completely condemn the actions of the Israeli government, but...

The Conflict Out of Control: Miriana Conte vs Taylor Swift

August 16, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision star Miriana Conte sparked global outrage after calling Taylor Swift’s music "vanilla" on Instagram, igniting a fierce fan war between Eurovision fans and Swifties. The Maltese Eurovision star, Miriana Conte, sparked a global storm on social media following her controversial comment about the musical style of international pop icon Taylor Swift. The Maltese singer was asked on her Instagram account what she thinks of one of the leading singers in the global music industry. How did a single Instagram response manage to ignite a war between two large fan communities—the European Eurovision community and the millions of loyal Taylor Swift fans? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Miriana Conte is a young Maltese singer who represented Malta in Eurovision 2025 with the song “Serving.” She finished 17th with 83 points from the judges but only 8 from the audience, breaking a three-year streak in which Malta failed to reach the final. Her song was deemed one of the most provocative in the...

Angel in Maltese Too: Chiara Releases Maltese Version of Her 2005’s Eurovision Song

June 21, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: 20 years after Chiara claimed second place, she releases a new version of the iconic song that captured hearts at Eurovision 2005. Chiara, one of Malta’s most prominent Eurovision singers, has released a new Maltese-language version of the iconic song “Angel”, now titled “Kuljum” (translated as: “Every Day”), marking twenty years since her original performance which earned her second place in Eurovision 2005. The song “Angel” remains one of Malta’s most popular Eurovision entries to this day, and its new Maltese version bridges national heritage with an international audience. The song, which became an anthem of hope and love, continues to move and inspire fans across Europe, especially among Eurovision enthusiasts. This new release underscores Chiara’s commitment to her language, culture, and her connection to her homeland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Singer Who Never Gives Up Chiara, regarded as one of Malta’s most beloved and respected Eurovision artists, represented her country three times at...

Malta Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

May 30, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision: The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has confirmed that Malta will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Austria, and is expected to select its representative through the “MESC 2026” national selection. The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has officially confirmed Malta’s participation in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Austria. Malta will once again select its entry via the “MESC 2026” national selection, as it did this year. In addition, Malta has also confirmed the return of its annual songwriting camp, which will feature many well-known songwriters. Malta is the twelfth country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Serbia, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, Malta will hold the Malta Eurovision Music Exchange Camp for the third time. The camp aims to bring together songwriters and producers from Malta and...