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Austria Confirms Participation At Eurovision 2027

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrian national broadcaster ORF is reportedly dropping its national final and returning to an internal selection for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. According to a report in the Austrian newspaper "Kronen Zeitung", Austria has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Bulgaria. Austria is the 17th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, following Bulgaria (the host country), Canada (which will participate for the first time in the competition), Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ A Shift in Strategy Following Austria's Failure According to reports in the Austrian media, led by the prominent newspaper Kronen Zeitung, the Austrian national broadcaster ORF decided to abandon the national selection method and return to an internal selection format for Eurovision 2027. Just last year, ORF launched the national selection "Vienna Calling - Wer singt für Österreich?", which was the first local national selection...

Junior Eurovision 2026: 16 Countries Will Compete For The Win

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Junior Eurovision 2026: 16 countries will participate in the 24th edition of the contest, taking place in Malta on October 24th. All the details about the children’s version of Eurovision Below. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held on October 24th by the Maltese national broadcaster PBS at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre - "MFCC" located in the city of Attard. This is the third time that Malta is hosting the contest, having previously done so in 2014 and 2016. Last year, the young singer from France, Lou Deleuze, took first place in the contest held in Tbilisi with her song "Ce Monde". France was supposed to host the contest but decided to pass on it due to financial difficulties after hosting the competition twice in recent years, in 2021 and 2023. As mentioned, Malta will host the coveted contest instead of France, the recent winner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Platform for Young Talent Junior Eurovision...

Latvia Confirms Eurovision 2027 and Revamps Supernova Selection

July 24, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); LTV confirms Latvia for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, introducing a Super Final and new arena venue for Supernova. The Latvian national broadcaster, LTV, has announced that Latvia will participate in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria. Latvia becomes the 16th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, following debutant Canada, Italy, Israel, Denmark, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the host country – Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Changes to the National Selection Once again, the "Supernova" competition is expected to serve as the Latvian national selection. This will mark the 12th consecutive year that the Latvian entry is chosen through this platform, with the exception of 2021 when Samanta Tīna was selected directly following the cancellation of Eurovision 2020. The song submission window for the local selection will open on Saturday, August 1st, and close exactly two months later, on October 1st, 2026. Following the closure of submissions, candidates will be evaluated by a jury panel, with the names of...

Romania: Eurovision 2027 Participation Confirmed

July 22, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aiming Higher: TVR officially confirms Romania for Eurovision 2027, aiming even higher than last year's best result Romania's national broadcaster TVR has officially confirmed the country's participation in Eurovision 2027. Romania becomes the 15th country to confirm its place in next year's contest, joining debutant Canada, Italy, Israel, Denmark, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the host country – Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Romania officially approved its participation in Eurovision 2027, which will take place next May in Bulgaria, following a meeting of the public broadcaster's board of directors. By confirming its participation at such an early stage, TVR hopes to maximize public interest and encourage as many artists and viewers as possible to engage with the competition. Romania is expected to once again select its Eurovision entry through its long-running national selection, "Selectia Nationala." However, the format is expected to undergo significant changes after last year's edition drew criticism for being overly complicated and featuring...

Eurovision 2027: Mona Keijzer urges AVROTROS Netherlands return

July 19, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mona Keijzer criticizes AVROTROS for boycotting Israel, urging a Netherlands comeback for Eurovision 2027 amidst Omroep MAX interest. Mona Keijzer, a member of the Dutch Parliament for the BBB party, criticized the decision of the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS to withdraw from the competition held two months ago and join the boycott against Israel, along with four other nations. Keijzer called on the national broadcaster to reconsider its position regarding the possible participation of the country in Eurovision 2027. Keijzer argued that the political stances of a public national broadcaster should not determine whether a country participates in a music competition. Keijzer also accused AVROTROS of inconsistency regarding other international conflicts: “We have never heard anything about Azerbaijan, where an ethnic cleansing has just taken place". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Possible Comeback? The return of The Netherlands has seemed possible in recent weeks but remains uncertain. The Dutch national broadcasters NPO and AVROTROS issued...

Eurovision Star Sergey Lazarev Reacts to Lionel Messi Resemblance

July 18, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision star Sergey Lazarev shares his thoughts on the striking viral comparisons to football legend Lionel Messi ahead of the final. Who said there is no connection between the Eurovision Song Contest and the World Cup? Recently, the internet has been buzzing over the striking resemblance between Eurovision star Sergey Lazarev and none other than football legend Lionel Messi. What does the singer think about this amusing comparison? For several years, Lazarev, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2016 and 2019, has been hearing physical comparisons to the Argentine football icon. The resemblance returned to the headlines as Argentina qualified for the World Cup final, making it the perfect time to see what the artist thinks of the comparison. In conversations with Russian media outlets, the singer humorously admitted that he also occasionally notices shared features. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finding The Perfect Angle Speaking with the sports website Mash on Sport (Mash на спорте), Lazarev explained that the resemblance is...

BNT Director General Milena Milotinova: Eurovision 2027 is a national mission

July 14, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT Director General Milena Milotinova describes hosting Eurovision 2027 as a historic national mission for Bulgaria to showcase its cultural identity In an interview on the morning show “The Day Begins” on the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, the Director General of the national broadcaster, Milena Milotinova, characterized hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 not just as a major television production, but as a national project. According to her, the event presents a golden opportunity to showcase Bulgaria and its culture to an international audience, while driving tourism and boosting the local economy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Milotinova described hosting duties as a unique chance to present Bulgaria's potential to the world, emphasizing that the competition is broadcast in dozens of nations and serves as a premier promotional platform. “The goal and aspiration of BNT is not just to hold an event in one city, but to organize a national event, because hosting Eurovision is a national cause. It...

Eurovision 2027: Azerbaijan Faces Participation Risk

July 13, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijan risks losing Eurovision 2027 eligibility over Council of Europe withdrawal talks within the goverment Political instability in Eastern Europe could dramatically alter the landscape of Eurovision 2027. The government of Azerbaijan is seriously considering a complete withdrawal from the Council of Europe, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced this week. In his opening address at the 4th World Media Forum held in Shusha, the President clarified that Baku is not merely considering a temporary freeze or suspension of activities, but is openly exploring a total exit from the body. Such a step carries significant consequences, including impacts on future Eurovision participation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dramatic implications of this decision lie within the rules of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Full membership or observer status in the Council of Europe serves as a core threshold criterion for holding membership in the broadcasting union. Consequently, if Azerbaijan materializes its threats and withdraws from the Council, its national broadcaster,...

Sofia and Burgas are the Final Eurovision 2027 Host City Candidates

July 13, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT confirms Sofia and Burgas as the final contenders to host Eurovision 2027, with the winning city set to be announced later this month. Now it's official - the race to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria has entered its final stage. It has now been officially confirmed that only two cities - Sofia and Burgas - remain in contention for the right to host Europe's biggest music event. As anticipation continues to build, Bulgaria's national broadcaster BNT is expected to announce which city has secured the coveted hosting rights toward the end of July. The decision is one of the most closely watched milestones in the preparations for next May's Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia Remains the Frontrunner Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, is currently considered the leading candidate to host Eurovision 2027, with persistent reports suggesting the city has already emerged as the favorite. During a recent BNT broadcast, viewers briefly noticed...

Eurovision 2027: The Artists That Should Represent Bulgaria, Germany and San Marino

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Our special article series is back, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Bulgaria, Germany, and San Marino 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 begin with the first countries to confirm: Bulgaria, Germany, and San Marino. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Should Represent Bulgaria At Eurovision 2027? Click the song title to listen! Mihaela Marinova: Mihaela Marinova, a native of Sofia, Bulgaria, was born on May 7th, 1998, and is 28 years old. Her musical style distances itself from typical pop, leaning heavily on R&B and soul influences, and she stands out particularly for her powerful and impressive vocal range....