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Burgas Chosen as Host City of Eurovision 2027

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas has officially been selected to host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. When will the contest take place, and in which venue? All the full details about Eurovision 2027 are here! The bidding process for selecting the host city of Eurovision 2027 has concluded: the EBU, together with the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, announced today that Burgas will host next year’s contest in Bulgaria! Eurovision 2027 will mark the 71th edition since the competition’s establishment in 1956. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by EuroMixNews (@euromix.en) Burgas Wins the Host City Bid Burgas secured the right to host the contest next year, after surpassing Sofia’s proposal. This will be Bulgaria’s first time hosting Eurovision, following the victory of DARA at Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, this past May. For Burgas, this will be the first time hosting a Eurovision event, following Sofia's hosting of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. The selected venue,...

Lithuania Confirms Participation At Eurovision 2027

August 13, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT confirms participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a growing list of confirmed participating nations The Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT has confirmed Lithuania's participation in Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Bulgaria. With this announcement, Lithuania joins a growing list of countries that have already confirmed their participation in the competition. Among the nations set to participate in Eurovision 2027 are Austria, Bulgaria (the host country), Canada (competing for the first time), Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Israel, Latvia, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The Baltic country will likely choose its Eurovision representative once again through its national selection EUROVIZIJA.LT, the traditional selection process that has become its primary selection path in recent years. In 2026, 40 artists competed across five qualifying heats, culminating in the selection of Lion Ceccah with the song "Sólo quiero más" to represent Lithuania at Eurovision in Vienna....

Eurovision 2027: EBU Introduces Major New Rules That Could Strip a Country of Hosting Rights

August 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has approved major new Eurovision 2027 rules, including a security clause that could strip a country of hosting rights, potential voting changes, stricter live vocal rules, and a new minimum age of 18. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a series of dramatic amendments and changes to the official rules of the contest, which will take effect starting in the upcoming edition - Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. The changes were adopted following lessons learned, an annual review, and comprehensive feedback received from participating national broadcasters after Vienna 2026. The most essential, significant, and prominent change in the new rules comes in the area of hosting the contest, providing a strict and explicit line from the EBU regarding security and regional stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Automatic Stripping of Hosting: The New Security Clause According to the updated rule clause, a winning country will automatically lose the right...

Slovenia: RTV SLO Considers Eurovision 2027 Return

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian national broadcaster RTV SLO confirmed it is seriously considering a return to Eurovision 2027 following a political shift. Will Slovenia be the next country to announce an official comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest? The communications department of the Slovenian national broadcaster RTV SLO confirmed exclusively that the country's participation in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria is being reexamined and seriously considered at this time. According to the national broadcaster's statement, RTV SLO's 2027 program and production plan will play a central role in the final decision. The decision on whether to submit an official registration form to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will take into account both the final registration deadline set by the EBU and the national broadcaster's overall broadcast plans for the upcoming year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Political Shift: From Boycott and Propaganda Broadcasts to a Pro-Israel Government As recalled, Slovenia was one of five countries that decided to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, in...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent North Macedonia, Greece And Switzerland

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent North Macedonia, Greece, and Switzerland at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Read our full list below. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are underway, and the list of participating countries is taking shape. While everyone waits for official announcements, we've decided to get ahead and reveal the artists who simply must compete. We continue with the next countries to confirm participation at Eurovision 2027: North Macedonia, Greece and Switzerland. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their country at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and get a reminder of the artists we chose in the previous article. Who Should Represent North Macedonia at Eurovision 2027? Click the song title to listen! Lara: Lara Ivanova, performing under the stage name Lara,...

Eurovision 2027 host city: BNT delays announcement between Burgas & Sofia

August 11, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT postpones the Eurovision 2027 host city reveal following security developments in Bulgaria as Burgas and Sofia compete to host the contest. Despite the immense anticipation among Eurovision fans for the reveal of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, followers of the contest will have to wait another day following a further delay to the announcement. This time, the hold-up is unrelated to the selection process itself, which has reportedly been finalized, but is instead due to a major security incident in Bulgaria that requires near-exclusive media coverage on Wednesday, the original scheduled reveal date. The past week has been packed with dramatic developments surrounding the choice of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. As widely reported over recent days, the story began with the postponement of the initial announcement date. Subsequent tracking showed Burgas gaining strong momentum in the betting odds, alongside emerging rumors of internal disagreements regarding the final selection. Following official...

Finland confirms Eurovision 2027 participation as YLE opens UMK27 submissions

August 11, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); YLE confirms Finland will compete in Eurovision 2027. UMK27 song submissions open in August 2026, while Mikko Silvennoinen takes over as chief producer. The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has confirmed Finland’s participation in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria. Last year, the Nordic country ranked first in the betting odds for months with the duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkonen, but ultimately settled for sixth place with 279 points. Finland will now hope to return to the top of Eurovision - just as it did for the last time in 2006, when it won the contest and brought it to Helsinki. So, who will attempt to bring Finland back to the top in 2027? All the details about the selection process are below. UMK, short for "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu" (in English: "New Music Competition"), is the national music contest of Finland and the selection method used to choose the country's representative for Eurovision since 2012. The...

Burgas Airport Reveals Flight Expansions for Eurovision 2027

August 10, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas Airport reveals its logistical plans for Eurovision 2027, as the Bulgarian host city race against Sofia reaches its dramatic final days. The past week has been riddled with dramatic developments surrounding the selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027. By Saturday, Burgas had overtaken Sofia in the leading betting odds, and it currently sits at the top of the table with approximately an 80% chance of being the host city. Last night, it was reported that the host city will be revealed this coming Wednesday. Now, as reported by the Greek website Eurovisionfun, Burgas Airport has revealed its preparations for the possibility that the city will be selected, alongside plans to add flights and capacity during the Eurovision period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparing to Welcome Tens of Thousands of Fans The airport, managed by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, confirms that talks are underway with airlines to explore the possibility of adding flights and increasing...

10 Eurovision studio hits that crashed and burned live

August 9, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From SVT to RTVE national finals, these 10 studio bangers failed to deliver live at Eurovision. Here are the biggest vocal missteps. Eurovision has long ceased to be just a song contest. It is a high-stakes competition of television production, public relations, and, above all, live vocal performance. In the modern era, where track releases drop months in advance on streaming platforms, it is effortless to fall in love with polished, tight studio cuts loaded with pitch correction and atmospheric effects. However, when the live microphone opens in front of hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, that studio magic can vanish in a heartbeat. Between hall sound issues, severe nerves, and demanding choreography, here are ten entries that sounded like songs of the year in the studio, but delivered live staging moments fans wish they could forget. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Austria 2022: LUM!X ft. Pia Maria - "Halo" In the studio: A pulsating, addictive dance-pop track that became one...

Sofia or Burgas: Eurovision 2027 Host City To Be Revealed On Wednesday

August 9, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BREAKING: Eurovision 2027 host city to be revealed on Wednesday, August 12, following months of waiting The past week has been full of dramatic developments surrounding the selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. As we have reported extensively this week, it all started with the delay of the host city announcement. After that, we tracked Burgas's growing strength in the betting odds, rumors of an internal conflict over the host city surfaced, denials were issued by BTN, and yesterday evening Burgas has finally done it and overtaken Sofia. Now it has been revealed that this Wednesday, August 12, we are going to get the answer to the question that has been keeping us busy since Dara's win in Vienna - where will we be heading on May? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumors of Internal Conflict and Official Denials in the Host City Race Reports suggest conflicting interests regarding the Eurovision 2027 host city. The Director General of...