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Eurovision 2027: RTVE Board to Decide Spain’s Return

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Eitan Melamed Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spanish national broadcaster RTVE meets to evaluate Spain's Eurovision 2027 participation, following mounting public complaints over its boycott against Israel. This week, the board of directors of the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE will meet to determine if Spain will participate in Eurovision 2027, as reported by the Catalan radio station RAC1. The final participation confirmation deadline is today, though any nation may withdraw up to a month after this date without incurring a financial penalty. The coming days are critical for Spain's potential return to the contest and for the ongoing boycott against Israel and Eurovision as a whole. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); High-Stakes Decision for RTVE RTVE's decision regarding participation arrives after the formal submission deadline, which might sound illogical. Although Spain did not participate in Eurovision 2026 due to its decision to boycott the contest over Israel's confirmed participation, Spain was still included in the Big 5 list in the official rulebook for Eurovision 2027, published by...

Suspilne Officially Confirms: Ukraine will Participate in Eurovision 2027

September 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukranian national broadcaster Suspilne confirmed Ukranian's participation in Eurovision 2027. The representative will be chosen via Vidbir. The Ukranian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest in Burgas, and that the Ukranian representative will be selected through "Vidbir" the country's longstanding Eurovision national selection. With this, Ukraine becomes the 26th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Estonia, Poland, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Ukraine has already begun preparations for its national final, Vidbir, which will take place against the backdrop of the country’s complex security situation and the potential challenges during the winter months. The Ukranian national broadcaster emphasizes that every necessary effort will be made to allow Ukrainian artists to present their songs and give the public the opportunity to choose the artist who...

EBU Grants NPO Extension For Decision On Eurovision 2027

September 15, 2026 by Nicole Postelnik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU granted NPO a deadline extension for Eurovision 2027 as the Dutch national broadcaster seeks solutions following AVROTROS's boycott. Will the Netherlands return to Eurovision? The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) granted a crucial extension to NPO, the Dutch national broadcaster, just one day before the official decision deadline set for September 15th closed. The request for an extension came following the step taken by the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS, which refused to take part in Eurovision 2027 in protest of Israel's presence in the contest. Now, NPO is attempting to explore alternative solutions and resources that would still allow the Netherlands to participate (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands Granted Extra Time Following the decision by the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS to withdraw from the contest over Israel, the EBU clarified that the country remains eligible to participate in the contest through another national broadcaster operating under NPO. A spokesperson for NPO officially confirmed that discussions with the...

Sweden’s Election Broadcast Goes Viral for Melodifestivalen Vibe

September 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster SVT amazed fans by airing its election exit poll in a thrilling, Melodifestivalen-style Eurovision voting format. Screenshot: SVT Sweden is undoubtedly a Eurovision empire. With seven victories, an iconic and widely watched national selection - Melodifestivalen, and an entire nation that lives and breathes pop and drama, it was only a matter of time before this passion leaked into the democratic process. Now, the election broadcast by the Swedish national broadcaster SVT, held on Sunday, has managed to amaze the world and go viral for a particularly amusing reason: it looked exactly like a Eurovision voting sequence, minus the musical performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Sweden, We Have a Result!" It began when Amanda Hellsten, a columnist for the Swedish newspaper "Svenska Dagbladet," pointed out that SVT's election broadcast suspiciously resembled the local Eurovision selection. Johan Croneman from the newspaper "DN" agreed with her, revealing that within the very first hour of the broadcast, he was flooded...

Montenegro Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation

September 14, 2026September 16, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro confirms participation in Eurovision 2027. National broadcaster RTCG joins 24 other nations for the upcoming contest in Bulgaria. Montenegro is on its way to Eurovision 2027! The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest. With this, Montenegro becomes the 25th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Estonia, Poland, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At this stage, national broadcaster RTCG has yet to make a final decision regarding how Montenegro's song and artist for the stage in Bulgaria will be selected. The national broadcaster stated that the public will be updated in the near future on whether the entrant will be chosen through the national selection festival "Montesong", as was done in previous years, or through a direct internal selection. At Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, Montenegro was represented by...

Malta’s Chiara to Perform at OGAE Israel Eurovision Event

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(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...

Käärijä to Keiino: 10 Times Eurovision Juries Snubbed Fan Favorites

September 13, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Discover 10 times Eurovision professional juries snubbed public televote favorites, from Käärijä and KEiiNO to Eden Golan, Il Volo, and Yuval Raphael. The dramatic divide between public televoting and professional jury scores remains the most explosive debate within the Eurovision community. Ever since the reintroduction of the split voting system, fans have frequently felt that the juries are out of touch with mainstream tastes. Whether due to political considerations, overt bias, or an inability to embrace high-tempo, ethnic, and experimental genres, here are ten Eurovision entries that received immense love from televoters worldwide while juries attempted to bury them on the scoreboard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Finland 2023: Käärijä - "Cha Cha Cha" Televote: 1st place (376 points, including eighteen sets of 12 points). Juries: 4th place. The Outcome: The most talked-about modern example of jury-televote divergence. European audiences overwhelmingly rallied around the chaotic party-metal phenomenon. However, professional panels favored the polished Swedish production and Loreen, securing her second victory...

Eurovision Winner DARA Announces Hiatus From Social Media

September 13, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA announces a social media break, slamming instant gratification while launching an independent record label. International Bulgarian star DARA, who brought Bulgaria a historic victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with the hit "Bangaranga", has chosen to pause the race for a moment. In a candid, sharp series of messages published via stories on her Instagram account, the singer shared with her hundreds of thousands of followers her decision to take a step back from the world of social media, while criticizing instant gratification culture and the pressure exerted on artists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Stepping Away Is How I Stay Focused" The singer clarified immediately at the start that the decision does not stem from a crisis, but rather from a conscious desire to protect her creative space: “I need to detox my brain from everything for a minute, especially social media, so I’m taking some time off. Honestly, staying away is how I stay locked...

CyBC to Decide Cyprus Eurovision 2027 Selection Method

September 13, 2026September 16, 2026 by Eitan Melamed Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC faces a crucial decision for Eurovision 2027, choosing between a new National Final and internal selection. The Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, faces one of its most significant decisions in recent years regarding the Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster's management will meet this coming week to finally decide how the country's entry for Eurovision 2027 will be selected. Two main options are currently on the table: producing a full televised national selection or continuing the tradition of a direct internal selection in collaboration with record labels. The current timing is particularly unusual for the Cypriot delegation. This is likely the first time that mid-September has arrived without the public broadcaster making an official decision on the format to select the entry for the upcoming contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A National Final During the upcoming week, a well-known TV production company operating in Cyprus, linked to a major commercial broadcasting channel, is expected to present a...

San Marino Targets a Truly International Eurovision 2027

September 13, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino's national broadcaster SMRTV has opened registration for San Marino’s Eurovision 2027 national selection, targeting applicants from more than 50 countries San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV has already confirmed its participation at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, and has opened registration for its national selection, the "Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2027". One of the organizers’ main goals is to attract applicants from more than 50 countries. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Head of Delegation of San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest, Denny Montesi, spoke to SMRTV and revealed that the organizers' goal this year is receiving applications from more than 50 countries - more than last year's 48. San Marino was one of the first countries to express interest in participating in the 2027 edition: Roberto Sergio, CEO of the Sammarinese national broadcaster, spoke about the very early preparations already being planned for Eurovision 2027 immediately following the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026. Unfortunately, the small nation...