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Vienna Gears Up: “We Are Actively Working to Host Eurovision 2026”

June 5, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vienna is bidding to host Eurovision 2026 after Austria’s victory in 2025 with “Wasted Love” by JJ. The city, which has already hosted the contest twice, hopes to once again welcome Europe’s biggest musical event. The city of Vienna, Austria’s capital, has officially announced its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which is scheduled to take place on either May 16 or May 23. This event is expected to attract millions of viewers from around the world, following the surprising victory of JJ at Eurovision 2025. The Austrian broadcaster ORF has launched the bidding process, with the host city to be announced on August 8—when the final date for the grand final will also be revealed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vienna has already hosted Eurovision twice in the past—once in 1967, following the victory of Udo Jürgen Bockelmann in 1966, and again in 2015, after Conchita Wurst’s win in 2014. Now, Vienna is the leading candidate...

Revolution: Will Two Cities Host Eurovision 2026 Together for the First Time Ever?

June 5, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Linz and Wels, two cities in northern Austria, are bidding to co-host Eurovision 2026 following Austria’s victory in 2025 with “Wasted Love” by JJ. Could this be the first time in history that two cities jointly host the contest? The cities of Linz and Wels, located next to each other in Upper Austria near the Czech border, have officially announced their joint bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, scheduled for either May 16 or 23. This event is expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, following the surprising victory of JJ with “Wasted Love” at Eurovision 2025. The Austrian broadcaster ORF has launched the bidding process, and the host city (or cities) will be announced on August 8, along with the final date for the grand final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The competition to host Eurovision in Austria is considered one of the most challenging and prestigious in Europe. According to the European...

Austria: Host City for Eurovision 2026 to Be Revealed on August 8th

June 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2026 host city selection process is underway, with the Austrian national broadcaster ORF set to announce the chosen city, and semifinal and grand final dates on August 8th. According to the media in Austria, the city that will host Eurovision 2026 will be revealed on Friday, August 8th. In addition, the official dates for the semifinals and grand final are expected to be announced on the same day. Based on the requirements set by the Austrian national broadcaster for cities bidding to host the contest, the grand final is expected to take place on May 16th or 23rd, 2026. Initial publications had pointed to an announcement during July. However, it has now been confirmed that the final decision will be published on August 8th. It is still unclear whether the list of candidate cities will be narrowed down before the announcement, although rumors of such a scenario have circulated in recent weeks. For comparison, the host...

Eurovision 2026 in Austria: The Grand Final Set for May 16th or 23rd

June 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The host city selection process for Eurovision 2026 is underway, with Vienna, Graz, and Innsbruck expected to compete. The grand final is scheduled for May 16th or 23rd, 2026. Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, following the victory of singer JJ with the song "Wasted Love" at the Eurovision 2025 grand final in Basel, Switzerland. The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has officially launched the process to select the host city for the 70th Eurovision, inviting cities across the country to compete for the right to host Europe’s most-watched musical event. The initial application phase is currently underway and will conclude on July 4th, 2025. According to the requirements set by the Austrian national broadcaster for potential host cities, the grand final is expected to take place on May 16th or 23rd, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Broader Significance: Impacts, Trends, and the Battle for the Big Stage In recent years, Eurovision has evolved far beyond a song...

Switerland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland in Eurovision: Switzerland confirms participation in Eurovision 2026 in Austria, continuing to lead with a successful selection model, rich musical tradition, and broad cultural influence on Europe’s major song contest. Switzerland has officially confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Austria, joining a series of countries that have already secured their place in Europe’s biggest song contest. The announcement came just days after the conclusion of Eurovision 2025, which took place in Basel and left a strong impression on the international fan community and media. For Switzerland, this is a continuation of its long-standing musical tradition on the European stage and a reinforcement of its status as a significant force in the competition. Switzerland is the thirteenth country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Kendji Girac Considers Eurovision 2026 Bid: Is France on the Path to Victory?

June 2, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Excitement in France: Kendji Girac may lead the country to Eurovision 2026, potentially ending years of disappointment in the European song contest. Is Kendji Girac, one of the hottest names in French music, set to represent France at Eurovision 2026? In a recent interview, the successful singer declared that he is open to the possibility of competing in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. This announcement has electrified the fan community and sparked great anticipation. After the relative disappointment of Louane at Eurovision 2025, Girac could bring a fresh spirit and promises to return France to the center of the European stage. Why Is This So Significant? Kendji Girac's statement comes at a time when France is searching for a way to reclaim its former glory at Eurovision, following years of mediocre results. Girac, who won "The Voice" and became one of the leading artists in the country, brings a combination of charisma, stage experience, and a track record of hits...

“The System Doesn’t Work”: Sharp Criticism from San Marino Against Eurovision 2025 Voting Method

May 31, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After finishing last in the grand final, the CEO of the San Marino national broadcaster and the country’s Minister of Tourism have harshly criticized the European Broadcasting Union and the Eurovision voting system—targeting not just the televote, but also the jury voting, unlike other countries. A wave of frustration has swept through San Marino’s national broadcaster following the disappointing result—last place in the final with the song “Tutta L’Italia” by Gabry Ponte. In an interview aired on national television, Roberto Sergio, CEO of San Marino’s national broadcaster, and Federico Pedini Amati, San Marino’s Minister of Tourism, voiced strong reservations about the current Eurovision voting system. Unlike other countries that criticized only the public vote—especially after Israel received high scores—San Marino’s criticism extended to the jury voting as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Roberto Sergio stated emphatically: “The system doesn’t work—the public vote is not necessarily related to the song itself. On the one hand, there are zeros, and on the other, there...

Malta Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

May 30, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta in Eurovision: The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has confirmed that Malta will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Austria, and is expected to select its representative through the “MESC 2026” national selection. The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has officially confirmed Malta’s participation in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Austria. Malta will once again select its entry via the “MESC 2026” national selection, as it did this year. In addition, Malta has also confirmed the return of its annual songwriting camp, which will feature many well-known songwriters. Malta is the twelfth country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Serbia, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, Malta will hold the Malta Eurovision Music Exchange Camp for the third time. The camp aims to bring together songwriters and producers from Malta and...

Spain Escalates and Considers to Withdraw From Eurovision – If Their Demands aren’t Met!

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain at Eurovision: The Spanish national broadcaster has taken a more extreme stance regarding Eurovision 2025, threatening to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if the European Broadcasting Union does not meet its demands. Spain is intensifying its pressure and is now threatening to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if its demands to the European Broadcasting Union are not addressed. As previously reported, Spain has called for an investigation into the credibility of the public vote results in Eurovision 2025, apparently following Yuval Raphael’s victory. In addition, Spain has pushed to open a broader discussion about Israel’s participation—a move seemingly aimed at excluding Israel from the contest, given that Spain is currently governed by a distinctly far-left, anti-Israel administration. Ana Maria Bordas, head of the Spanish Eurovision delegation since 2017 and currently a member of the EBU’s reference group, was asked about the possibility of Spain’s withdrawal and responded briefly: “We’ll see.” Her succinct reply leaves open the possibility that Spain may...

Serbia: Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster confirms Serbia's participation in Eurovision 2026 in Austria, expected to select its representative through the national selection 'Pesma za Evroviziju '26'. The Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 to be held in Austria. According to previous statements by the head of the Serbian delegation, Uroš Marković, Serbia is expected to continue selecting its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 through the national selection "Pesma za Evroviziju," which has accompanied Serbia since 2022. Registration for the selection is expected to open annually in July. Serbia is the 11th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Comments from RTS Eurovision Media Head During an interview on the morning program of the RTS national broadcaster on May 26, Duška Vučinić-Lučić, responsible for Eurovision media at the...