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Bulgaria: New Details on Song and Artist Selection Revealed!

November 10, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The country returns to Eurovision 2026 with a new selection combining public voting and jury choice; top Bulgarian artists are set to compete Bulgaria is making a comeback to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, following a three-year break since 2022, as revealed at the end of October. The Greek site Eurovisionfun has disclosed for the first time how Bulgaria will select its representative and song for the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process: Public Vote and Expert Jury According to reports, the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT will produce a televised competition to select the artist, which will be based on public voting. After the artist is chosen, a professional jury will internally select the song to be performed in Vienna. Not Exactly a National Final, Nor a Fully Internal Choice About a week ago, various Bulgarian media reported that Bulgaria will hold a national pre-Eurovision selection, with BNT inviting artists, bands, and producers to submit applications by year-end. The format...

Portugal: 660 Songs Submitted for “Festival da Canção 2026”!

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTP officially announced that 660 songs were submitted for "Festival da Canção 2026", which will determine its entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Portugal’s national broadcaster revealed that a total of 660 songs were submitted for the local Eurovision selection show, "Festival da Canção 2026". This process will select Portugal’s entry for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The national broadcaster officially declared that 660 songs were submitted for "Festival da Canção 2026", which will decide Portugal’s representative on the grand stage in Vienna. As we know, the submission window was open from September 25th to October 31st. This year, Portugal saw a moderate increase in entries compared to last year, although the number is still smaller than the extraordinary amount of submissions in 2024. Submissions' numbers in recent years: Festival da Canção 2023 - 667 songs. Festival da Canção 2024 - 809 songs. Festival da Canção 2025 - 633 songs. ...

CEO of ORF, Ronald Weissman in Jerusalem: “Israel Is an Integral Part of Eurovision”

November 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CEO of the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, Ronald Weissmann visits Jerusalem, met with President Herzog and expressed steadfast support for Israel's participation in Eurovision amid boycott threats and upcoming EBU deliberations. Vienna is set to host the 70th Eurovision celebration this spring, but prior to the event, diplomacy is once again in the spotlight. Austrian national broadcaster CEO Ronald Weissmann arrived in Israel not only to plan for Eurovision 2026 but also to expressly support Israel’s inclusion in the contest. During his visit to the President’s residence in Jerusalem, Weissmann met President Isaac Herzog, broadcaster CEO Golan Yochpaz, and legal advisor Ayala Mizrahi. All attendees highlighted the importance of free expression and cultural independence for public media organizations. Yokhpaz stated, “There is no justification for excluding Israel from Eurovision”, and underlined that the national broadcaster continues to comply with EBU regulations and will persist in doing so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria Stands with Israel During...

Sweden: Edward af Sillén Set to Write Song for Melodifestivalen for the First Time!

November 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media reports reveal exciting new artists joining Melodifestivalen 2026, including Edward af Sillén as a writer for the contest for the first time! Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national final for Eurovision 2026, is already generating buzz across Europe as Swedish media reveal some of the artists expected to compete. Following reports of possible returns from familiar names such as Robin Bengtsson, Fröken Snusk, and Smash Into Pieces, local outlets now point to another exciting addition - an American K-pop star well-known to Eurovision fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noll2 Noll2 - This pop duo, comprising Jakob Westerlund and Wilmer Öberg, both 23, met in school and began creating music together in 2022. According to Expressen, they are set to compete in Melodifestivalen for the first time. Their debut single "Maja" in 2023 garnered millions of Spotify streams and was praised by local music journalists. Brandsta City Släckers Brandsta City Släckers - Established in 1994, this Swedish group competed in Melodifestivalen 2002...

A Shot of Success: “Espresso Macchiato” Surpassed 100 Million Streams on “Spotify”!

November 9, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A huge achievement: the Eurovision hit “Espresso Macchiato”, enjoying international success and has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, earning its place among the contest’s most iconic songs. The song “Espresso Macchiato”, which took the Eurovision 2025 stage by storm. continues to make waves. After finishing third in the Grand Final, it has now become the 27th Eurovision entry ever to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over the past weekend, Estonian singer and rapper Tommy Cash, who represented Estonia at Eurovision 2025, crossed the 100-million-stream mark on Spotify a feat achieved by only 27 Eurovision songs so far. With this milestone, Tommy Cash joins the ranks of Eurovision hits that have gained global recognition, breaking far beyond Europe’s borders. The list includes past and present hits, among them: “Waterloo” by ABBA – one of the most well-known and successful Eurovision songs of all time, “Soldi” by Mahmood, which became a favorite at Eurovision 2019,...

Albania: Festivali i Këngës64 Songs to Be Revealed Next Friday!

November 9, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH announced that the songs competing in the 64th Festivali i Këngës, which will determine Albania’s entry for Eurovision 2026, will be unveiled on November 21st The 64th edition of Albania’s national Eurovision pre-selection, Festivali i Këngës, will take place on December 17th–20th, 2025, featuring 28 participating artists. As the first pre-selection of the upcoming season, the festival has already drawn fans’ curiosity, and yesterday the national broadcaster RTSH released new details about the event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Elhaida Dani Reveals Key Festival Details Elhaida Dani, the festival’s musical director, announced in an interview at the Tirana International Fair that the competing songs will be revealed on Friday, November 21th, exactly one month before the festival begins. Festivali i Këngës 64: Excitement Builds The upcoming edition promises to maintain the long-standing Albanian tradition of live orchestration and strong vocal performances. With Elhaida Dani at the musical helm, expectations are high for both...

A Storm Behind the Scenes: “Songvakeppnin” Stays Without a Date, Hosts, or Answers

November 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Uncertainty surrounds Iceland’s Eurovision 2026 participation as the national broadcaster RUV, delays its song submission deadline, amid confusion caused by controversy over Israel’s participation. Rúnar Freyr Gíslason, director of Iceland’s national Eurovision selection and project manager at the national broadcaster, stated that as of now, no submission deadline has been set for Söngvakeppnin 2026. According to him, the matter is expected to be clarified in the coming days. The scheduling uncertainty emerged following the cancellation of the EBU vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision, a vote initially planned for November. This decision led to further confusion regarding Iceland’s preparation for "Songvakeppnin 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Growing Uncertainty Behind the Scenes of "Songvakeppnin 2026" The Icelandic national broadcaster RUV opened the submission window for Eurovision entries at the end of August, initially setting the song submission deadline for September 23rd. In October, the process was paused - at least temporarily - postponing the final date...

Poland: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on February 14th!

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP revealed that the participants in "Poland Decides" will be announced on January 14th. One month later, Poland will select its entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Laast Monday, the Polish national broadcaster TVP confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Poland is the 32nd country to express interest in taking part in Eurovision 2026. Today (Saturday), TVP has revealed that the contestants and songs for the Polish national final, "Poland Decides", will be published on January 14th. A month later, on February 14th, Poland’s entry for the upcoming contest will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Poland Decides" Rules: Last Monday, the Polish national broadcaster TVP officially opened the submission window for "Poland Decides", thus confirming participation in Eurovision 2026. Creators and artists wishing to submit their songs to the local pre-selection could do so starting November 3rd. The submission window will close on November 24th at 23:59 CET. Songs must...

North Macedonia May Skip Eurovision 2026 Due to Budget Constraints

November 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia’s national broadcaster MRT recommends skipping Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, amid financial challenges and plans to strengthen local music festivals instead. Following a report suggesting North Macedonia might return to the contest, the programming board of the national broadcaster MRT, has officially recommended not sending an entry to Eurovision 2026, hinting at a more realistic target of 2027. The decision, made after broad deliberations about the financial implications and strategic direction, has shaken the fan community and reignited discussion about the affordability of participation for smaller nations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); MRT Recommends Focusing Locally The board meeting, held on October 27th, underscored MRT’s acknowledgment of Eurovision’s enormous potential as a cultural and promotional platform for North Macedonia. However, as stated in the board’s report, achieving that goal requires “a clear strategy, thorough preparation, and proper production and financial support” — resources that are currently limited. Instead, the board’s main recommendation is to bolster the domestic music scene. The broadcaster...

Moldova: Submission Window for Eurovision 2026 National Final Now Open!

November 8, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has opened submissions for Selecția Națională 2026, the national final to select Moldova’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Full participation rules have been released After a one-year absence, Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM is bringing back its national selection Selecția Națională in a fresh, modern format to choose the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As of yesterday (November 7th), the submission window officially opened and will remain open for one month, until December 7th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Submissions to the Grand Final: The Selection Process The Moldovan selection process will consist of three stages: Song Evaluation – A TRM committee will review all submitted entries. Live Auditions – Artists will perform in front of a professional jury. National Final – Scheduled for January 17th, 2026, at Arena Chișinău. Finalists will be chosen based on song quality, stage presence, and international potential.The winner will be determined by a combined...