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Efendi Teases Eurovision Comeback: “We Came For The Trophy”

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijani star Efendi speaks candidly in a local interview about her 2021 Eurovision entry, meeting Alla Pugacheva, and conditions for a potential contest return. Photo: Andres Putting, EBU Efendi, one of Azerbaijan's most prominent stars who represented her country at Eurovision 2021 with the song "Mata Hari", and was set to compete at the cancelled Eurovision 2020 with "Cleopatra", continues to draw attention. In a new interview with an Azerbaijani news outlet, the singer spoke candidly about her Eurovision experience, the sense of missed opportunity that still lingers, and the chances of seeing her on the contest stage once again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We Were Treated Unfairly, Unfinished Business Remains" Although over five years have passed since her Eurovision performance, Efendi feels that this chapter in her professional life is not yet fully closed. "I have probably outgrown Eurovision, but something there is still holding on to me," she shared to 1News.az. "It is as if I left a...

Happy September 1st: Eurovision 2027 Season Officially Begins

September 1, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2027 season officially opens today! According to EBU rules, any song released from today may compete in next May’s contest, hosted in Burgas, Bulgaria The Eurovision Song Contest marks a key milestone today on the road to the grand final, scheduled for May in Burgas. After revealing the host city for Eurovision 2027, the season is now official: today, September 1st, signals the start of the 71st edition's contest cycle. As per contest regulations, any song aired on radio, released on albums, or distributed on streaming platforms from now on becomes eligible for consideration by artists seeking to represent their countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What has been confirmed so far? 23 nations have already expressed interest in participating: Austria Australia Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Denmark Finland Germany Greece Israel Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta North Macedonia Norway Poland Romania San Marino Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Two nations have officially confirmed they will not return to the stage: Monaco ...

Eurovision 2027: SBS Confirms That Australia Will Compete in Burgas

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SBS officially confirms that Australia will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, joining 22 other confirmed participating countries. The Australian national broadcaster SBS confirmed today that Australia will participate in Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Australia becomes the 23rd country to officially confirm its participation in the contest. Among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Bulgaria (host country), Canada (making its contest debut), Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Australia Select Its Entry? As mentioned, Australia confirmed its participation today for Eurovision 2027, which will take place for the first time in Burgas, Bulgaria. Since 2023, Australia has selected its entries via internal selection, and it appears Australia will adopt this method again this year, though SBS has yet to make an official announcement regarding the selection process. From 2019 to 2022, Australia selected its entries and songs for the contest through the...

Eurovision 2027: New Poll Reveals Where Belgian and Dutch Fans Stand on Israel

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new poll shows that the majority of Dutch and Belgian fans support Eurovision 2027 participation alongside Israel. Political attempts to generate a wave of boycotts surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest are suffering a significant perceptual blow among the contest's core fanbase: an extensive public opinion poll examining public sentiment regarding Belgian and Dutch participation in Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria - which surveyed 451 respondents (including 248 fans from Belgium and 203 from the Netherlands) - clearly demonstrates that despite controversies and calls to exclude Israel, most fans wish to separate politics from music and participate in Eurovision as usual, alongside Israel. The survey was conducted by the leading Belgian Eurovision website Songfestival.be. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Belgium: Broad Support for Participation and Resistance to Upheaval In Belgium, where an annual rotation takes place between Flemish national broadcaster VRT and Walloon national broadcaster RTBF, it is now the Flemish national broadcaster's turn to select the...

Måneskin Set to Reunite at Sanremo 2027

August 31, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stefano De Martino confirms Måneskin will reunite as special guests at Sanremo 2027, launching new music ahead of Eurovision season. Fans of the Italian rock band Måneskin can breathe a sigh of relief: fears of a permanent breakup of the hugely successful rock outfit are fading. Band members Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi, and Ethan Torchio are expected to reunite on the biggest stage of all at the Sanremo Music Festival 2027. ‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first reports of the reunion emerged last May from television personality and showman Fiorello on his show “La pennicanza”, after he shared that he met Raggi and Torchio at the “Internazionali” tennis tournament where they confirmed the band was planning a comeback. Now, the rumors have received official confirmation from the incoming artistic director and host of the festival, Stefano De Martino. Official Confirmation In an exclusive interview with the Italian magazine TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (as reported by Italian media...

Canada Starts Search for Debut Eurovision 2027 Representative

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CBC/Radio-Canada opens applications for Canada's debut Eurovision 2027 entry in Burgas, Bulgaria. Full selection details and requirements revealed. After becoming one of the most intriguing countries heading into Eurovision 2027, Canada has officially begun its journey to the contest stage by launching the selection process for its first-ever representative! The moment Eurovision fans have been waiting for has arrived: Canada will make its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, and today (Monday), the official process to select the artist who will fly the Canadian flag in May 2027 officially opened. Canadian national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada has published application details outlining how the nation's inaugural participant will be chosen for the contest taking place in Burgas, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch Canada's exciting reveal: הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎CBC/Radio-Canada‎‏ (@‏‎cbcradiocanada‎‏)‎‏ Candidate Criteria and Stage Experience Requirements The selection process is open to Canadian artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old by May 1st, 2027,...

DARA & Baby Lasagna: 10 Eurovision Cinderella Stories

August 30, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From DARA's historic win to the BBC choosing Sam Ryder, discover the top 10 Eurovision Cinderella stories that defied the odds. The Eurovision Song Contest is much more than just music - it is a factory of dreams, dramas, and betting odds that occasionally shatter into pieces at the moment of truth. Every year, contest fans and agencies crown the clear favorites in advance, but the real magic of the competition happens when the underdog rises, surprises everyone, and reshuffles the deck. Here are the 10 most unforgettable Eurovision Cinderella stories: from artists who were never even supposed to participate in the contest to those who transformed from average contenders into absolute legends. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA (Bulgaria, 2026): From Recalculating the Route to a Historic Victory After a three-year absence from the contest, Bulgaria returned to Eurovision this year in a big way, but it certainly did not look like that at the beginning. Throughout most of the...

SVT Reveals Melodifestivalen 2027 Hosts & Dates

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster SVT announced Oscar Zia and Björn Kjellman as Melodifestivalen 2027 hosts alongside key dates. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 are shifting into high gear as the Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, officially launched the Melodifestivalen 2027 season - Europe's most-watched national selection. As part of the announcement, the broadcaster revealed the hosting duo leading the competition and the premiere date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Familiar Names to Lead the National Selection Hosting next year's competition are two familiar names to Melodifestivalen fans: Oscar Zia and Björn Kjellman. Zia (29), a successful singer and presenter, returns to the hosting role after leading the show in 2021 and 2022. Beyond his hosting background, he is also a former participant, having placed second in the Grand Final in 2016 with his hit song "Human". “It feels wonderful to be back! I love Melodifestivalen, and it feels fun and safe to have Björn by my side,” the singer stated in an official press...

Montenegro’s Eurovision 2027 Participation Under Threat

August 29, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro’s Eurovision 2027 participation is uncertain after Tamara Živković’s poor result, with RTCG yet to confirm its plans. Montenegro's disappointing result at Tamara Živković's Eurovision 2026 campaign, where she finished 13th in her semi-final, has raised alarm among Eurovision fans. Montenegro, a small Balkan country with limited resources, has a tendency to withdraw from the contest after a run of poor results. In previous years, Montenegro confirmed its participation as early as mid-August, leaving fans increasingly concerned and fueling speculation about a possible withdrawal from Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Head of Delegation: “Patience Please” Already last year, the Montenegrin delegation considered withdrawing from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna following the poor result achieved by Nina Žižić. Despite significant pressure from government and industry figures, RTCG ultimately continued participating in the contest. Tamara's disappointing result, following an entry that was expected to appeal more strongly to European audiences, has renewed concerns about frustration...

Poland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2027

August 27, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish broadcaster TVP has announced that it confirms its participation in Eurovision 2027, to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, while simultaneously revealing details about the local national selection. The Polish broadcaster TVP confirmed that Poland will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Poland is the 23rd country to confirm its participation in the coveted contest. Among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Israel, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Finland, Canada making its debut in the contest, and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Polish national selection? The decision has been made The broadcaster confirmed that a national selection will be held to choose the representative for the contest, and further details will be revealed at a later date. The director chosen to produce and direct the local competition is Jacek Dybowski, who has been working in the television industry for over three decades and has been responsible for directing the Polish...