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Never Stops for a Moment: Another Tremendous Achievement for Yuval Raphael!

October 5, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael, Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative, will perform the English theme song for “One Day in October”, an Israeli drama about the October 7th attacks, premiering soon on HBO Max in the USA. Yuval Raphael, Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025, has been chosen to perform the English theme song for the new Israeli drama series “One Day in October”, produced by "yes". The series, recently acquired for international broadcast by HBO, is set to premiere in the United States this week - coinciding with the anniversary of the October 7th terror attack, a date of profound emotional significance for the Israeli public. The combination of the show’s theme, its security backdrop, and Raphael’s personal story creates a deeply emotional connection, positioning “One Day in October” as one of Israel’s most anticipated television productions of the coming year. Watch the trailer: הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎One Day in October‎‏ (@‏‎onedayinoctoberofficial‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Charlotte Perrelli In? The Date Spain Will Reveal Its Benidorm Fest Contestants

October 5, 2025October 6, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain’s national broadcaster will reveal the Benidorm Fest 2026 contestants by mid-October, with songs set to premiere on December 18th. Eurovision 1999 winner Charlotte Perrelli has submitted a song Spain remains steadfast despite tensions: the contestants of Benidorm Fest 2026 are set to be unveiled within the next two weeks, with the competing songs revealed on December 18th, according to head of the Spanish delegation César Vallejo during a meeting of the OGAE Spain. Although the country has threatened to withdraw from Eurovision over Israel’s participation, Vallejo confirmed that the festival will be held under any circumstance. At the same event, it was confirmed that Charlotte Perrelli, winner of Eurovision 1999 and a current resident of Spain, has submitted a song for the festival. Perrelli returned to the Eurovision stage in 2008 representing Sweden with “Hero”, finishing in 18th place. Since then, she has made three unsuccessful attempts to compete again through Sweden’s Melodifestivalen. 870 Submissions for the 2026...

End of an Era in Italy’s Sanremo: Carlo Conti Bids Farewell to the Stage

October 4, 2025October 14, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); End of an era: Carlo Conti, the man who became a symbol of Featival Di Sanremo, ends his journey after more than 40 years with RAI and five unforgettable editions as host and artistic director. Featival Di Sanremo 2026 will mark a historic moment not only for Italian music but also as a farewell to one of its defining figures. Carlo Conti, the cheerful yet meticulous television personality who led the iconic event over five editions, has announced that the upcoming festival will be his last as both host and artistic director. For many in Italy - and Eurovision fans in Israel - this truly signals the end of an era. Featival Di Sanremo is widely regarded as one of Italy’s most respected and influential music events, held annually in the coastal city of Sanremo in northern Italy. Beyond its role as a national cultural celebration, the festival has a deep historical connection - it inspired the very...

Who Will Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026? Here Are the Eight Finalists

October 4, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC reveals eight finalists for Eurovision 2026, mixing veteran contenders and newcomers. The chosen artist will represent Cyprus in Vienna’s 70th contest CyBC has announced the eight final candidates to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The selection process is already underway, and in the coming weeks, the chosen representative will be revealed. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and stated that the representative will be chosen by a professional committee. Responding to criticism that the broadcaster had already decided on a representative, Head of the Cypriot Delegation Evi Papamichael said the selection process would commence only after choosing the country's representative for the Junior Eurovision. Contestants: Familiar Names and Fresh Faces Josephine The first on the list is a highly popular singer. Rumors of her attempts to represent either Greece or Cyprus at Eurovision have circulated for years. Evangelia Another artist often mentioned among Eurovision fans as a likely contender. Once again, her name...

Is the German Public Opposes Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

October 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is Germany with Israel or against? An in-depth analysis of a new survey examining the political implications of Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 and its perception among the German public. As the debate across Europe intensifies over Israel’s place in Eurovision 2026, Germany finds itself at the heart of the storm. In a country where historical and cultural ties with the Jewish people are deeply charged, a heated public discussion is taking place regarding Israel’s participation. Against the backdrop of mounting boycotts in countries like the Netherlands and Spain, and amid heated discussions within the EBU, it comes as no surprise that the issue has also taken center stage in Germany. The national broadcaster in Germany has previously expressed support for Israel’s participation in the contest, but what does the German public truly think? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany Still Standing with Israel? A new survey conducted in Germany by the national broadcaster ARD reveals...

Montenegro: Representative and Song for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on December 21st

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s national broadcaster RTCG announces that the national selection event “Montesong”—where the country’s Eurovision 2026 entry for Vienna will be chosen—will take place on December 21st. The Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG has revealed that the country’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on December 21st, during the national selection “Montesong.” Unless surprises occur, Montenegro is expected to be the first country to unveil its Eurovision 2026 song, even before Albania—which usually chooses its entry in the final ten days of December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vladana Vučinić, Montenegro’s Eurovision 2022 representative and lead producer of “Montesong,” stated: “It’s true that ‘Montesong’ has become almost synonymous with Montenegro's national pre-selection, but we see this festival as a platform to promote Montenegrin music and artists. All national broadcasters in our region invest even more money in similar festivals and selections, which also drive local music scenes forward. It’s a responsibility for Montenegro’s national broadcaster too.” This year, "Montesong" is set...

Albania: More than 100 Songs Submitted to Festivali i Këngës!

October 2, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTSH confirmed over 100 entries for Festivali i Këngës 64, which will again choose the country’s Eurovision 2026 act in Vienna, Austria More than 100 songs have been submitted to the 64th edition of Festivali i Këngës, which also serves as Albania’s national selection for Eurovision. The national broadcaster RTSH confirmed the significant increase compared with recent years: the festival received 84 songs last year, while the two years before that saw only 80. The relative success of Shkodra Elektronike, who achieved eighth place at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, has seemingly encouraged many creators to take part, restoring national interest in the event and in Eurovision itself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2026 participation had been in doubt due to major reported debts of the national broadcaster to the EBU. Only two weeks ago, it was confirmed that Albania’s participation was secured after RTSH successfully renegotiated its financial obligations with the EBU. Festival...

Latvia: 124 Songs Submitted for Supernova 2026

October 2, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia’s national broadcaster LTV confirmed that 124 songs were submitted for Supernova 2026. Will this record number reveal Latvia’s next big European hit? The submission window for "Supernova 2026" closed yesterday (Wednesday). A total of 124 songs were submitted to the national broadcaster LTV, all hoping to represent Latvia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. This figure marks an increase of 28 compared to last year’s 96 submissions, making it the highest number of entries since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More Songs = More Genres! According to Agnese Štrause-Kubliņa, Head of Entertainment and Documentary Content at Latvian television, this reflects Eurovision’s significance for local artists: “I am glad that musicians value Supernova. There are more songs than last year, which shows that the desire to bring Latvia’s name to the world, to the millions of Eurovision viewers, and the achievements so far, encouraged many to apply. In addition, the variety of genres is very wide - from country music...

Shimrit Or Reflects on Writing “Hallelujah” and Israel’s Place in Eurovision

October 2, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Writer of Eurovision 1979 winner reveals why it’s not her creative peak and shares her views on Israel’s current Eurovision challenges Shimrit Or, who wrote the song "Hallelujah" that won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979, revealed in an interview with Ynet celebrating her 80th birthday that despite the song’s phenomenal success, she does not regard it as the peak of her creativity, and she would not return to her Eurovision experience. "It was a nice experience," she said. "The song is very popular, worldwide, and we still get messages about new performances – the last I heard was from India. But it’s not a moment I would relive. I think the turning point was when I found the word ‘Hallelujah’, and then it just emerged from nowhere. I called my father (the songwriter Yaakov Orland) and he said, ‘Wonderful’. It really felt like a breakthrough. It is an eternal word that is part of many songs –...

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

October 1, 2025October 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...