Happy Ending: San Marino Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

Happy Ending: San Marino Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After previously threatening to withdraw from Eurovision, San Marino's national broadcaster SMRTV has now confirmed that the small state will take part in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. San Marino will once again use the “San Marino Song Contest” as its national selection. San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. San Marino becomes the 27th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since 2022, San Marino has selected its representatives through a national final, until 2024 called "Una Voce Per San Marino", and this year the tradition will continue. The official confirmation comes just two days after the unveiling of the new logo of "San Marino Song Contest"....
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The Host Aims for a Double: Austria’s Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Selected on February 20th

The Host Aims for a Double: Austria’s Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Selected on February 20th

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria will pick its Eurovision 2026 act during the national final “Vienna Calling” on February 20th, through combined jury and public votes from 12 finalists. After the victory of JJ at Eurovision 2025, Austria has begun preparations for choosing its representative for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in its capital, Vienna, on May 16th. The national broadcaster ORF has announced that the show “Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?” will be held on February 20th, 2026, and broadcast live on ORF1. The selected act will be decided jointly by the jury and the public, from among 12 chosen candidates who will perform on that evening. The submission window has already opened and will close on October 15th, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rules for Participation According to ORF, the rules governing participation include: Songs must not have been commercially released or performed before September 1st, 2025 (including live shows or publication...
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Spanish Culture Minister: “Spain Should Not Participate in Eurovision if Israel Competes”

Spanish Culture Minister: “Spain Should Not Participate in Eurovision if Israel Competes”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following Slovenia's steps? Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun proposes Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not disqualified, urging national broadcaster RTVE to follow Slovenia's lead. Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has urged Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE to withdraw from Eurovision 2026, scheduled to be held in Vienna, Austria, if Israel is not excluded from the competition. Urtasun, a member of the far-left "Sumar" party, joins his party colleagues, Yolanda Diaz, Spain’s Labor Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Pedro Sanchez, and Sira Rego, Minister of Children and Youth. Prime Minister Sanchez himself expressed strong opposition to Israel’s participation In an interview for La 1, one of RTVE’s channels, Urtasun proposed Spain’s withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 and called on the government to follow Slovenia’s lead: press for Israel’s disqualification, or else withdraw after Spain already confirmed its participation in the contest. Such a move would mark the first-ever withdrawal of Spain from Eurovision in its history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the interview Urtasun said: "We have...
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Maybe After All? A Court Decision in Bulgaria Restores Hope for Eurovision Participation

Maybe After All? A Court Decision in Bulgaria Restores Hope for Eurovision Participation

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Bulgarian Supreme Court ruling extended the deadline for appointing a new head of BNT, reigniting hopes among fans for the country’s Eurovision return. Will Bulgaria return to Eurovision, or not? New hope has emerged among many fans after the Bulgarian Supreme Court extended the deadline for appointing the head of the national broadcaster. This decision followed the failed attempt on July 15th, when members of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) could not reach a majority agreement on a candidate for the position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Appointment Process Eight candidates are running for this role, among them current broadcaster head Emil Kushlukov. In the voting process, council members must cast a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote for each candidate, with abstentions not allowed. According to Bulgarian news outlet BTA, the deadline for submitting candidate applications was set for September 12th. Hearings with the candidates will take place on October 14th and 15th, with a final decision expected no later than...
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Ukraine: Will Olena Usenko Represent the Country at Eurovision 2026?

Ukraine: Will Olena Usenko Represent the Country at Eurovision 2026?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olena Usenko eyes Eurovision 2026 as Ukraine prepares Vidbir. The Junior Eurovision 2021 star hopes to compete for the chance to represent her country. Ukraine is already gearing up for Eurovision 2026, and as the national broadcaster opens the song submission window for its national selection, reports are emerging about artists planning to compete for the honor of representing Ukraine on the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olena Usenko, who represented Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2021 with the song "Vazhil," officially announced her intention to submit a song for the national selection. Usenko, who finished in sixth place at the Junior Eurovision, confirmed that work on her entry has already started. Usenko has expressed interest in taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2024, when she originally planned to enter Vidbir. However, she ultimately did not appear on the participants’ list. Usenko has not clarified whether she withdrew voluntarily or was simply not selected to compete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...
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Try Your Luck: Eurovision Winner’s Guitars Go Up for Auction

Try Your Luck: Eurovision Winner’s Guitars Go Up for Auction

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The guitarist of the successful band passed away at 77 last year. Now fans can purchase his guitars, including the one he played when winning Eurovision The guitars of Martin Lee, member of the band Brotherhood of Man, which won the 1976 Eurovision with the song "Save your Kisses for Me" are being auctioned for charity. Lee passed away last year at the age of 77. His widow, Sandra Stevens, also a member of the band, decided to sell the guitars at a public auction and announced that the proceeds will go to the BHF, which supports medical research in cardiology. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Memories Stevens vividly remembers the performance that brought the band victory at Eurovision: "It's the best thing that can happen in your life – except me marrying Martin, that is. It was a wonderful thing to represent our country". She told BBC Radio Wiltshire that they had been warned...
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Montenegro: New Details Revealed About “Montesong 2025”

Montenegro: New Details Revealed About “Montesong 2025”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s national broadcaster RTCG unveils new details about "Montesong", the national final set to choose Montenegro’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Vladana Vučinić, Montenegro’s representative at Eurovision 2022 and the main producer of the national pre-selection "Montesong"ת which will choose Montenegro’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, reveals new details about this year’s contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview, Vučinić highlighted several updates and improvements to this year’s national final: "We will try to make the pre-selection even better than last year. There are several changes, such as a larger venue and more substantial production support from the national broadcaster. In addition, artists will enjoy greater creative freedom. They can sing in any language they wish, unlike last year when they were obliged to perform at least 51% of the lyrics in Montenegrin". Vučinić also spoke about the expectations from the artists and the songs: "We will select up to 16 songs for the national pre-selection, but we cannot...
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Participation To Be Confirmed Soon? San Marino Unveils New Logo of “San Marino Song Contest 2026”

Participation To Be Confirmed Soon? San Marino Unveils New Logo of “San Marino Song Contest 2026”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Everything except participation approval: San Marino published a new logo of "San Marino Song Contest" on social media. Is San Marino’s next step toward Eurovision 2026 an official participation approval? In recent months, San Marino has sent highly mixed signals about its potential participation in Eurovision 2026. But does the latest development point in a positive direction? Yesterday (Friday), the country’s national broadcaster revealed on the official social media channels of its national selection a brand-new logo for “San Marino Song Contest”. The question remains: does this mean that San Marino is preparing to confirm its Eurovision participation? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Logo's Impact On San Marino's Eurovision Future The release of the new logo indicates a positive step forward for San Marino, suggesting that a proper budget has likely been secured for preparations toward Eurovision 2026. However, despite this recent move, there has still been no official confirmation of participation from the national broadcaster. San Marino continues to carry...
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Austria: JJ Will Not Host Eurovision 2026 In Vienna!

Austria: JJ Will Not Host Eurovision 2026 In Vienna!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria in Eurovision: Eurovision 2025 winner JJ will not host Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Instead, he was given a different role in the show. The singer JJ, Austria’s Eurovision 2025 winner with the song “Wasted Love”, who became a controversial figure at home after remarks about Israel’s participation in the contest, will not host Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Many fans had hoped the reigning champion would be given the honor of hosting the next contest, but today it was officially confirmed that this will not happen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It should be recalled that after his victory, JJ sparked uproar when he declared in an interview: “I hope the competition next year will take place in Vienna – without Israel”. He also criticized the Eurovision voting system, calling for more transparency from the EBU - a move seen by many as hypocritical, since the competition is meant to be apolitical. Despite this, many fans expressed disappointment that JJ will not be hosting Eurovision 2026....
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Austria: “We Hope to See Israel Participate in Eurovision”

Austria: “We Hope to See Israel Participate in Eurovision”

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, and after Slovenia officially declared withdrawal if Israel competes—Austria, the host country, firmly stands by Israel! The Director General of the Austrian national broadcaster, Ronald Weissmann, announced in an interview that he “hopes to see Israel participate in the contest.” This statement carries significant weight for Israel, particularly one day after Slovenia, led by Ksenija Horvat, declared it would withdraw if Israel takes part. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Weissmann himself spoke in favor of Israel’s participation at the recent European Broadcasting Union (EBU) assembly, with Austria among the countries supporting Israel—alongside Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, and, according to some reports, also Italy. The EBU confirmed that its 95th General Assembly will take place in Geneva on December 4–5. It has not yet been confirmed whether a vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision will occur, but it is assumed the matter could be raised on December 4, the first day of...
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