Finland: The Record‑Breaking Sensation of UMK 2026!

Finland: The Record‑Breaking Sensation of UMK 2026!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not all UMK 2026 entries have been revealed yet, but Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s new song is already breaking Finnish national selection records, surpassing Erika Vikman and Käärijä. Finland’s national broadcaster YLE began unveiling songs last Wednesday from the seven artists competing in the national selection "UMK 2026", which will determine Finland’s representative for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. Only two of the seven songs have been released so far, but a clear frontrunner has already emerged—one that shattered Erika Vikman’s record from last year, amassing more than 490,000 YouTube views within a single day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The viral hit turning heads across Finland is “Liekinheitin” by Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen. Its meteoric success is largely credited to the participation of Linda Lampenius, a violinist celebrated in Finland as one of the country’s most versatile musicians. Lampenius is known for effortlessly moving between pop, jazz, classical, techno and numerous other genres....
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Malta: Aidan to perform “Bella” at Eurovision

Malta: Aidan to perform “Bella” at Eurovision

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta at Eurovision 2026: Aidan will perform “Bella” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. “Bella” (in English: “Beautiful”) is the title of the song performed by Aidan, who will represent Malta at Eurovision 2026. The contest will take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. Malta will perform on the second half of the second semi-final. The song was co-written by Aidan together with Joep Van Den Boom and Sarah Bonnici. Aidan triumphed over 11 other contestants in “MESC 2026”, which was held this evening. The Maltese final took place tonight at the MFCC Conference Centre in Ta’ Qali, hosted by former representatives Destiny Chukunyere and Gaia Cauchi, together with presenter Keane Cutajar. The winner was chosen through a combination of jury votes (50%) and public televoting (50%). Aidan managed to capture the top spot, surpassing other prominent favorites such as Matt Blxck and Denise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The performance opened in complete darkness, as a single spotlight illuminated Aidan’s silhouette...
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HaKokhav HaBa: Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez Are the Final Four Contestants!

HaKokhav HaBa: Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez Are the Final Four Contestants!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaked Solomon is the seventeenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. The final 4 contestants are Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, Alona Erez and Noam Bettan. The grand final set to take place this coming Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Full recap of Episode 32. In 3 days, the grand final of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th. 5 contestants remain in the semi-final, but by the end of tonight’s episode, we will know who will be the final 4! In this episode, each contestant performed a song of their choice. Joining the panel were the Eurovision commentators and representatives of the national broadcaster, Asaf Liberman and Akiva Novick. This time, the judges did not vote "in favor" or "against" during the performances, instead, they awarded scores ranging from 6 to 12 points...
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Moldova: Satoshi to perform “Viva, Moldova” at Eurovision

Moldova: Satoshi to perform “Viva, Moldova” at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova at Eurovision 2026: Satoshi will perform “Viva, Moldova” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. “Viva, Moldova” is the song that will be performed by Satoshi, who will represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The song was written by Satoshi himself. This marks the first time Satoshi has competed in the national selection and earned the right to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest. Satoshi has already attracted headlines after publishing a political post in which he stated that he “does not support genocide”. The Euromix editorial team, which listened to all competing entries, partially agreed with the results of the national selection. Satoshi was chosen as the favorite by four members of the editorial team, while the overall editorial favorite was Catalina Solomac, who ultimately finished in third place. To view the full Euromix editorial ranking results, click here. (adsbygoogle...
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Tonight at 18:00 CET: Moldova Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

Tonight at 18:00 CET: Moldova Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET, Moldova hosts the grand final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 18:00 CET, Moldova will hold the grand final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria will be selected. A total of 16 songs will compete for the honor of representing Moldova on the Eurovision stage. For the first time, the winner will be determined through a combination of votes from the live audience (33%), local judges (33%), and international judges (33%). The final show will start at 18:00 and conclude at 21:00 CET. To watch Moldova's “Selecția Națională 2026”, click here or here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who to Watch Tonight? In a reader poll we conducted, readers chose Cătălina Solomac as the favorite to win with her song “Pink Margarita”. The Euromix editorial team agreed with the readers’ pick. Other contenders who may surprise include Satoshi with...
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Tonight at 20:45 CET: Malta Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

Tonight at 20:45 CET: Malta Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:45 CET, Malta hosts the grand final of “MESC 2026”, where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:45 CET, the grand final of “MESC 2026”, will take place. At the end of tonight’s broadcast, Malta’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Last Thursday, the semi-final was held, where 18 songs competed for 12 spots in the grand final, set to take place tonight. Malta will be the fourth country to reveal its song for the international contest, following Albania, Montenegro and Moldova, which will also select its entry later tonight. Twelve songs are competing in “MESC 2026”, from which Malta’s artist and entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. “MESC 2026” will take place at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali and will be hosted by three presenters: Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s representative for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Gaia Cauchi, and Keane...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Malta at Eurovision 2026?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Malta at Eurovision 2026?

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in MESC 2026. Who should represent Malta at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Maltese Eurovision national selection, “MESC 2026”, is set to take place tonight at 20:45 CET, featuring 12 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Malta at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Maltese national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Malta? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Aidan – “Bella“ Aidan brings to the Maltese national selection a sixties-style pop ballad. The attempt to connect with another era — similar to what the Portuguese winner did at Eurovision 2017 — highlights a sense of nostalgia for a classic time that may captivate both the juries and the public. The song blends Mediterranean romance,...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026?

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Selecția Națională 2026". Who should represent Moldova at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Moldova's "Selecția Națională 2026" will take place tonight, Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 18:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. For the first time, the winner will be chosen through a combination of votes from the live audience (33%), local judges (33%), and international judges (33%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Moldova's "Selecția Națională 2026" . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Moldova? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Satoshi – "Viva, Moldova" Satoshi brings to Selecția Națională's stage an ethno-rock performance that fuses traditional folk elements with powerful rock energy. The lyrics aim to uplift...
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Malta: “MESC 2026” Running Order Revealed!

Malta: “MESC 2026” Running Order Revealed!

by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta's national broadcaster PBS has published the running order of the songs that will compete in the final of “MESC 2026.” The final will take place this coming Saturday, and at the end of the final it will be decided who will represent Malta at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Moments ago, PBS published a post on social media revealing the official running order of the 12 songs that qualified last night for the grand final. The final of “MESC 2026,” will take place tomorrow, Saturday, at 20:45 (CET). The winner will go on to represent Malta at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The winner of the Maltese selection will be determined through a combination of jury and public voting. Who will win the selection and represent Malta in the coveted contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Running Order Of "MESC 2026": Click on the song title to listen! Janice Mangion – “Univers” ...
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Eurovision 2026: Kazakhstan and Canada will not Debut for the 70th anniversary

Eurovision 2026: Kazakhstan and Canada will not Debut for the 70th anniversary

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The hope for another “Australian surprise” has vanished: the EBU officially confirmed that Canada and Kazakhstan, once considered for a historic debut in Vienna, will remain out.  what is preventing them from joining? All the details - Right here! One of the season’s most persistent Eurovision rumors was officially dispelled yesterday (Thursday). During a press conference, Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Green confirmed once and for all: Kazakhstan and Canada will not make their debut in Vienna for the 70th Eurovision anniversary celebrations. The reason, he explained, is that the deadline for new countries to join has passed, and it’s now too late to add participants this year. The announcement follows months of speculation about potential new countries joining the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It had been widely speculated that the EBU was planning a special gesture to mark Eurovision’s 70th anniversary, similar to how Australia was invited to participate for the first time at Eurovision 2015 during the contest’s 60th anniversary....
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