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The Netherlands: The Date for the Eurovision Party “Eurovision In Concert 2026” Revealed

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The popular Eurovision party "Eurovision In Concert" is one of the largest annual events promoting the competition. So, when will it take place? For the 17th time in its history, the beloved "Eurovision In Concert" will be held on April 11th, 2026, at the AFAS Live arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As per tradition, the event will bring together participants of Eurovision 2026 for a joint performance just weeks before they head to the host country to begin rehearsals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The show was announced at the conclusion of this year's edition of "Eurovision In Concert," where 30 contestants from Eurovision 2025 performed. Amsterdam Continues to Prove Its Central Role in the Eurovision Community Since its inception in 2009, "Eurovision in Concert" has become one of the major stops on the Eurovision promotional tour. Each year, thousands of fans from across Europe flock to Amsterdam to see the performers up close and to experience their acts before the...

Austria at Eurovision 2025: New Details Revealed About the Performance

April 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's something that hasn't been done before": Austria’s Eurovision 2025 performance director, Sergio Jaén, shares insights into staging JJ's act. One of the top contenders for Eurovision 2025 is Austria, represented by singer JJ with the song "Wasted Love". The creative director behind his performance, Sergio Jaén, who is also staging Cyprus’s and Finland’s entries, has revealed new details about the artistic process. JJ will compete in the second semi-final on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sergio shared: "It was a very quick process with the song. I heard it once or twice and immediately felt it. There was something I connected to right away. The initial ideas came very fast, and the production was also extremely quick. I’m so glad Teya (the songwriter) and the whole team trusted me with this. I created something very personal, full of emotion, pure feeling, focused on the song and the artist." This week, JJ revealed that the official staging plans have...

Australia: Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act to Lead Eurovision Broadcasts

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia at Eurovision 2025: TV presenter Tony Armstrong and Australian drag legend Courtney Act have been chosen to host Eurovision 2025 broadcasts for the Australian national broadcaster SBS. The Australian national broadcaster SBS has announced that Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act will be the new duo leading Eurovision broadcasts for 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. The live coverage will air to Australia from May 14th to May 18th, with special prime-time shows scheduled between May 16th and May 18th. Since 2017, TV and radio presenters Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey served as Eurovision commentators for SBS Australia. Over eight years, they delivered humorous and insightful commentary, becoming an integral part of the Eurovision viewing experience in the country. In December 2024, the duo announced their retirement from commentary roles, stating it was time to pass the glittering microphones to new hosts. In a joint statement, they said: “We’ve had the great privilege of hosting Eurovision for SBS, but it’s time...

Spain vs. Israel: Calls for Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2025

April 11, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's national broadcaster is demanding a discussion regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2025. What are the potential implications of this Spanish initiative against Israel? The president of Spain's national broadcaster (RTVE), José Pablo López, has sent a letter to the Director-General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Noel Curran, requesting "a discussion within the organization" about the participation of the Israeli public broadcaster, KAN, in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest scheduled to take place next month in Basel, Switzerland. According to RTVE sources, the letter was sent "in accordance with agreements reached by the board of directors" of Spain's national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The letter reflects RTVE's "commitment" to Eurovision while acknowledging "concerns raised by various civil society groups in Spain regarding the situation in Gaza and KAN's participation in the contest." RTVE believes that it would be "appropriate" for the EBU to "recognize this debate and provide a space for reflection among...

Sweden: KAJ Reveals Changes to Their Eurovision Stage Performance!

April 11, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KAJ, Sweden's Eurovision 2025 representatives and current favorites to win, have disclosed adjustments to their performance as they transition from Melodifestivalen to the Eurovision stage. Full details in the article. Sweden is known for maintaining consistent performances between its national selection, Melodifestivalen, and the Eurovision stage. However, KAJ, Sweden's representatives for Eurovision 2025 with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (In English: "Just Take a Sauna"), have announced several changes for their performance in Basel, Switzerland. These include reducing the number of dancers and reconstructing the sauna featured in their staging. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Adjustments to Meet Eurovision Rules Jakob Norrgård, a member of KAJ, revealed details during an interview on Yle’s Swedish-language video podcast Torille. He explained that the band will perform on the Eurovision stage with three dancers instead of four, as only six participants are allowed on stage per song at Eurovision. Since the band itself has three members, their backstage backing vocalist will also not be able to...

“Boos and Death Threats Didn’t Stop Me”: Eden Golan on Her Eurovision Journey and Upcoming Debut Album

April 10, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision 2024 representative, reflects on her emotional Eurovision experience, launches her debut album's first single, and shares advice for Israel's 2025 representative, Yuval Raphael. Eden Golan, who represented Israel at Eurovision 2024 and achieved an impressive fifth place in the Grand Final, is embarking on a new phase in her career—both musically and personally. Following the whirlwind of Eurovision, she has released "Wait For You," the first single from her debut album, which she has been working on for the past year. Alongside this musical milestone, Golan opens up about the intense emotions she experienced on Europe’s biggest stage and behind the scenes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a candid interview at the morning show "Hadshot HaBoker" hosted by Niv Raskin, Golan shared her challenges, post-Eurovision expectations, and her feelings about starting fresh as a creative artist. She also offered advice to Yuval Raphael, Israel’s Eurovision 2025 representative, preparing her for the boos she...

Damiano David: “No Reason to Deny Israeli Artists From Eurovision”

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Amid preparations for the event, Damiano David, who won Eurovision 2021 with the band Måneskin, speaks openly to the media, stating that he sees no issue with Israel's participation in Eurovision! As the preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel unfold, Damiano David, a prominent candidate to perform as a guest at the event, shares his views in an interview with Spanish media. David, who gained international fame after winning Eurovision 2021 with Måneskin, openly discusses his political opinions, including his stance on Israel's participation in Eurovision. Watch Maneskin's winning Eurovision 2021 performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Israel's involvement in Eurovision, David responded: "It’s a very complex situation, it depends on the person itself. If the artist is very involved (in the political situation), it’s one context. But if it’s an artist who simply happens to be born in Israel and wants to sing at Eurovision, I don’t see why they should...

Switzerland: Veteran Commentator Announces Retirement After 33 Years!

April 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland at Eurovision 2025: Veteran commentator Jean-Marc Richard steps down after 33 years! He shares his thoughts on Nemo and France’s chances. Switzerland’s veteran Eurovision commentator, Jean-Marc Richard, has announced that the Eurovision 2025 will be his final broadcast. Jean-Marc, the competition’s most seasoned commentator, first covered Eurovision for Swiss French-language national broadcaster RTS in 1993 - 32 years ago! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reflecting on Switzerland’s evolving relationship with the contest, he told Blue News: "Years ago, no one wanted to broadcast this competition. I offered the role to several colleagues, but no one was interested. Now everyone wants to do it—I think that’s great. It means we’ve succeeded in creating something." Jean-Marc was involved in selecting Zoë Më and her entry "Voyage" (in English: "Journey") for Eurovision 2025. He described the song: "It’s not an ambitious track. It perfectly suits the artist performing it and stands apart from other entries. Zoë isn’t even trying to win. she just wants to sing,...

Denmark: Dramatic Changes Revealed in Sissal’s Eurovision Performance!

April 9, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark at Eurovision 2025: Sissal, winner of the Danish national selection, will perform "Hallucination" with dramatic changes to her stage presentation. What’s changing? Discover all the details in this article. Ahead of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, new details have emerged about the staging and changes planned by Sissal, Denmark's representative. According to Erik Struve Hansen, director of the Danish national selection, the Eurovision performance will be entirely different from the one seen during the national final. The first ten seconds of the song will undergo a complete transformation, both musically and visually, incorporating effects to enhance its hallucinatory atmosphere. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Visual and Choreographic Adjustments Sissal will be accompanied on stage by four dancers and a large prop—a wide fabric that will envelop her, change colors, and move dynamically using a wind machine. The production team aims to focus more on close-up shots of the singer to create a sense of intimacy and highlight her presence. Her outfit...

Cyprus in Eurovision 2025: Stage Director Reveals First Details!

April 9, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don’t think every artist can do what he’s going to do on stage": The Cypriot director shares insights into Cyprus' Eurovision 2025 performance. All the details are in the article! In just a month, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will begin in Basel, Switzerland. Renowned Spanish director Sergio Jaén, who is directing Cyprus' performance, has revealed exciting details about Theo Evan's act, leaving fans eager for more. What Can We Expect from Cyprus' Eurovision Performance? Jaén, who directed Ireland’s performance in Eurovision 2024, is not only working on Cyprus' entry but also collaborating with Austria’s JJ, one of this year’s top contenders. He received his first call from the Cypriot national broadcaster while serving as a creative consultant for Finland’s Yle during UMK 2025. Simultaneously, he continues to work on Erika Vikman’s staging for her song "Ich Komme." In an interview with a Eurovision-focused website, Jaén praised choreographer Borja Rueda, known for his work with stars like Ana Mena. Rueda is responsible...