Moldova: Discussions Underway on the Entry’s Selection Method for Eurovision 2026

Moldova: Discussions Underway on the Entry’s Selection Method for Eurovision 2026

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM held a meeting with artists and songwriters to decide how the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM officially announced that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from last year’s contest at a late stage. TRM has now met with selected artists and songwriters to decide together on the best way to choose Moldova’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For The First Time: Withdrawal and Return Moldova withdrew from Eurovision 2025 due to disagreements surrounding the quality of its national selection and financial considerations. The national broadcaster had already organized a national selection audition day featuring 26 songs and had even set a date and lineup for the final before announcing its withdrawal. This year, it seems the broadcaster has learned from the experience. The confirmation of participation came with a detailed message to local artists announcing cooperation...
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They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, after dramatically withdrawing from Eurovision 2025! What will change this year? The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially announced that Moldova will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. This confirmation follows its dramatic late-stage withdrawal from Eurovision 2025. Moldova becomes the 28th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova withdrew last year over disputes concerning the quality of its national selection contest. At that time, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day involving 26 competing entries, with a date and lineup already set for the final, before the sudden announcement of withdrawal. This year, the broadcaster sought to apply lessons learned. Its confirmation of participation was accompanied by a...
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After The Withdrawal: The Band that Participated in “Etapa națională” and Offers to Represent Moldova

After The Withdrawal: The Band that Participated in “Etapa națională” and Offers to Represent Moldova

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster announced a last-minute withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest, after a date for the local national final had already been set, auditions were held, and a list of songs was published. Now, which band that passed the auditions has offered to represent Moldova at Eurovision? In a dramatic announcement during a press conference convened by the Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, Corneliu Durnescu, the director of the Moldovan national broadcaster, and Daniela Crudu, the head of the Moldovan delegation, declared that Moldova will not participate in Eurovision 2025. According to them, the decision was made "following a detailed analysis of the current situation, as well as economic, administrative, and artistic challenges." However, a surprising development has emerged. Bacho & CARNIVAL BRAIN, who had previously passed the auditions for the national final with their song "Semafoare", have announced that they received an offer from a sponsor willing to cover all financial expenses associated with representing Moldova at Eurovision....
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Moldova: Moldova Withdraws from Eurovision 2025!

Moldova: Moldova Withdraws from Eurovision 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster announces a last-minute withdrawal from the Eurovision contest, despite having already set a date for the local Eurovision pre-selection final, conducted auditions, and published a list of songs. In a dramatic announcement during a press conference convened today by the Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, Corneliu Durnescu, the director of the Moldovan national broadcaster, and Daniela Crudu, the head of the Moldovan delegation, declared that Moldova will not participate in Eurovision 2025. According to them, the decision was made "following a detailed analysis of the current situation, as well as economic, administrative, and artistic challenges." Despite withdrawing from the competition, the national broadcaster will air both semi-finals and the grand final to be held in Basel, allowing viewers to watch the contest under optimal conditions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Durnescu elaborates and explains, "The decision was not easy, but necessary in the current context. This year's pre-selection highlighted certain challenges, including a decline in public interest and the overall...
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Moldova: Will “Etapa Națională 2025” be Cancelled?

Moldova: Will “Etapa Națională 2025” be Cancelled?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Surprise: A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow where, according to rumors, the Moldovan national broadcaster is expected to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision selection and an internal choice of an artist, despite auditions having already been held and a list of songs published. According to internet rumors, tomorrow at 11:00 (CET), the Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, will hold a press conference where they will announce the cancellation of the Eurovision selection and the internal selection of Bacho and Carnival Brain with their song "Semafoare" to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. As a reminder, the broadcaster held an audition day for the selection where 26 songs competed, and a date for the final was already set for February 22, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement about Bacho and Carnival Brain, if true, likely comes as a result of the poor quality of this year's Eurovision selection. The songs in the Eurovision selection are not of satisfactory...
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Moldova: Songs and Artists Selected for Etapa Națională 2025!

Moldova: Songs and Artists Selected for Etapa Națională 2025!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova has chosen 12 songs and artists to compete in the national selection "Etapa Națională 2025" on February 22, for Eurovision 2025. Some contestants have previously participated in the national selection. Listen to the songs! Following the audition day where 26 songs competed, the Moldovan national broadcaster (TRM) revealed tonight the ten songs that will compete in the local Eurovision selection, "Etapa Națională 2025". The audition results were determined entirely by jury votes. The representative chosen in the final, to be held on February 22, 2025, and broadcast on TRM and YouTube, will represent Moldova at Eurovision 2025! The Moldovan "Etapa națională 2025" is not without its dramas: Eblansh Band, who were set to perform “O, Moldova mea dragă!” (translated as: "Oh, my dear Moldova"), withdrew at the last minute due to the hospitalization of one of the band members and will not participate in the audition stage. The singer AnnaG was disqualified from participating in the broadcast...
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Today at 17:00: Moldova’s “Etapa Națională 2025” Audition Day Broadcast!

Today at 17:00: Moldova’s “Etapa Națională 2025” Audition Day Broadcast!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tune in at 17:00 today as Moldova hosts its audition day for Eurovision 2025. Ten contestants will advance to the "Etapa națională 2025" final on February 22. Here's the link to watch the broadcast. Today at 17:00 CET, the Moldovan pre-Eurovision auditions "Etapa națională 2024" will be broadcast live. Twenty-nine artists will compete this evening with thirty songs for ten spots in the national selection. The audition results will be entirely determined by the judges' votes. The auditions will take place at the TRM studios in Chișinău. The Moldovan "Etapa națională 2025" is not without its dramas: Eblansh Band, who were set to perform “O, Moldova mea dragă!” (translated as: "Oh, my dear Moldova"), withdrew at the last minute due to the hospitalization of one of the band members and will not participate in the audition stage. To watch the live broadcast starting at 17:00 and again at 22:00 – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants and...
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Moldova: Etapa Naționala 2025 Participants Revealed!

Moldova: Etapa Naționala 2025 Participants Revealed!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM has revealed 30 songs competing in the audition stage of "Etapa Națională 2025". Ten finalists will be selected for the February 22nd final. The Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, has today unveiled the list of 30 songs that will compete in the audition stage of the local Eurovision national selection "Etapa Națională 2025". The audition stage will take place this Saturday, January 18th, from which ten artists will advance to the final scheduled for February 22nd. The winner of the national selection will be chosen through a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%) and will represent Moldova at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. It's worth noting that in case of a tie, the competition organizers will have the right to decide and determine the winner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants and Songs Diana Elmas - “Fly away” Sasha Khanedanyan - “Silent Hills” NR.11 - “Bye” NORDIKA - “LUDMILA” Royals ST...
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Moldova: Etapa Națională’s Contestants to be Revealed on January 13th

Moldova: Etapa Națională’s Contestants to be Revealed on January 13th

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova's national broadcaster TRM will unveil the contestants for "Etapa Națională 2025" on January 13th. Ten artists will compete to represent Moldova at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.  The Moldovan national broadcaster, TRM, will reveal the contestants for the local Eurovision national selection "Etapa Națională 2025" on Monday, January 13th, at 3:00 PM (CET). Besides this information, it appears that the broadcaster is facing a significant challenge: TRM has issued an official statement to production companies, seeking a company that can produce the national selection. As a reminder, TRM has a very limited budget for everything related to Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process After songs were submitted to the Moldovan national broadcaster, a professional committee convened to choose the songs submitted for the national selection. The singers found suitable were invited to live auditions, which will take place on January 18th. Following the auditions, ten artists will be chosen to compete in the final of the national selection. Final...
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Moldova: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on February 22nd!

Moldova: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on February 22nd!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, revealed that the Eurovision pre-selection final "Selecția Națională 2025" will take place on February 22nd. Ten contestants will compete to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, has announced that the final of the local Eurovision pre-selection "Selecția Națională 2025" will take place on Saturday, February 22nd. Apart from this information, it appears that the national broadcaster is facing significant challenges: TRM has issued an official statement seeking a production company to produce the Eurovision pre-selection. As a reminder, the Moldovan national broadcaster has a very limited budget for Eurovision-related activities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Selection Process After songs were submitted to the Moldovan national broadcaster, a professional committee convened to select the submitted entries. Singers deemed suitable were invited to live auditions, scheduled for January 18th. Following the auditions, ten artists will be chosen to compete in the final. Final Event Details The final event of "Selecția Națională 2025" will be held on February 22nd, 2025, and...
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