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Vidbir 2027: Ukraine Confirms Rules and New Musical Producer

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by EuroMix Team Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s Suspilne reveals Vidbir 2027’s application deadline, selection process and February final, as Dmytro Shurov returns as musical producer. After Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, details of the selection process for Vidbir, Ukraine’s national final scheduled for February 2027, have now been revealed. Along with the announcement, the broadcaster has introduced a new musical producer who has previously held the same position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vidbir 2027: Applications Open Until November 2 The application window for Vidbir 2027 opened on September 15 and will remain open until November 2. During this period, artists can submit their applications, either as solo performers or as groups of up to six members. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 3, 2027, the expected date of the Eurovision Song Contest under the new rules set for the competition. All genres are welcome, and artists are encouraged to submit several...

Norway Rejects AI Songs as Eurovision 2027 Selection Gets 1,500 Entries

October 12, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NRK reveals 1,500 entries for Melodi Grand Prix 2027, including up to 50 fully AI-generated songs deemed ineligible for Norway’s Eurovision selection. Around 1,500 songs have been submitted to Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2027, according to reports in the Norwegian media. For the first time, the Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has publicly disclosed the number of entries received for the competition. However, not all submissions will be considered: between 30 and 50 songs were reportedly created entirely using artificial intelligence and will therefore be ineligible to compete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mads Tørklep, project manager for Melodi Grand Prix, confirmed that songs generated entirely by AI do not meet the competition’s eligibility requirements. The aim, he explained, is to ensure that the songs competing in the selection are the result of human creativity rather than solely automated systems. “There is no point in holding a music competition where a computer has done all the work,” Tørklep explained. According to Tørklep,...

Germany Narrows Eurovision 2027 Candidates as a Eurovision Legend Eyes a Comeback

October 12, 2026 by EuroMix Team Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s Eurovision 2027 selection is progressing, with the first applicants reportedly rejected. Meanwhile, Dschinghis Khan could be heading for a potential comeback. Germany’s preparations for the Eurovision 2027 are officially underway. With the competition set to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, the German broadcaster has completed its initial review of the songs submitted for the national selection, and some applicants have already received disappointing news. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German national final is expected to take place in February 2027. However, although the selection process is progressing, the broadcaster has not yet revealed which artists remain in the running or which submissions have been eliminated. Could one of Germany’s most iconic musical acts still be among the candidates? Germany Begins Reviewing Eurovision 2027 Submissions The submission window for Germany’s Eurovision 2027 selection closed on September 21. According to the Eurovision news website ESC Kompakt, the first notifications have now been sent to applicants. Those who received a negative response...

Eurovision 2027: BNT Denies Reports of a Venue Change From Burgas

October 12, 2026 by Avrumi Herz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT denies reports of a potential move from Burgas, confirming preparations for Eurovision 2027 remain on track. As with all things Eurovision, there always tends to be gossip and buzz over everything, even in the very beginning of autumn. The latest reports touch on the host city, Burgas, geopolitical tensions and concerns among some participating countries. But is hosting Eurovision 2027 really at risk? ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian tabloids came out with the news that Eurovision 2027 would potentially be moved from Burgas amid the sensitive geopolitical and security situation in the Black Sea region. They also claimed that the United Kingdom and Spain were pushing for a change of host city or country, and that the EBU had even discussed the possibility of moving the contest away from Burgas. However, according to the website Eurovisionfun, its sources within BNT have officially shut down any rumor of the contest being held in a city other than...

OGAE Israel Eurovision Festival Expands to 3-Day Event

October 12, 2026 by EuroMix Team Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); OGAE Israel Marks 40 Years of Eurovision Fan Culture With Three Days of International Stars and Special Events On November 19th, a festive celebration marking 40 years of activity for the official Eurovision fan club, OGAE Israel, will take place. The party will feature performances by both veteran and new artists, from Israel and across the globe. The event is organized in collaboration with additional entities, including EuroMix. Below is the complete lineup and schedule of events for the festival weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Red Carpet, "EuroClub", Karaoke Party and the Main Event On Wednesday, November 18th, the festival opens with an invite-only red carpet event, which fans can watch live on EuroMix. The reception will welcome featured artists alongside press and media representatives. Later that evening at 21:30 CET (22:30 local time), a Eurovision karaoke night will take place at Callas club in Tel Aviv, with free admission for attendees aged 18 and over. On Thursday,...

Eurovision 2027: Bulgaria Takes Events Beyond Host City Burgas

October 10, 2026October 11, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria allocates €1.2 million for independent cultural events around Eurovision 2027, extending celebrations beyond host city Burgas. The Bulgarian celebration: The Bulgarian government is taking an unprecedented step to allow Eurovision-related events to take place across the entire country, rather than exclusively in the host city, as has traditionally been the case. As preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, gather momentum, the government is spearheading an unprecedented initiative. During a meeting of the Bulgarian Parliament’s Committee on Culture, Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev announced that the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture had allocated €1.2 million for events accompanying the main Eurovision shows. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The initiative is particularly groundbreaking because it separates Eurovision-related cultural activities from the local municipality’s responsibilities, effectively allowing events to take place throughout the country, including in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv, which lost their bids to host the contest. According to the minister, the budget reserved at this stage...

Eurovision Star Martinus Gunnarsen Wins Sweden’s Let’s Dance

October 10, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2024 star Martinus Gunnarsen has taken victory on Sweden's Let's Dance alongside dance partner Paulina Rosenkvist. In recent years, an increasing number of Eurovision artists have chosen to compete for local audiences on "Dancing with the Stars" and other regional reality television formats. The stage experience and dedicated fanbases accumulated through Eurovision frequently propel these artists to success in domestic competitions. Last night, another former Eurovision participant claimed victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Winner: Martinus, This Time Without Marcus It was none other than Martinus Gunnarsen, half of the Norwegian pop duo Marcus & Martinus, who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Unforgettable". While Martinus has been famous for years alongside his twin brother, this project saw him compete independently alongside professional dancer Paulina Rosenkvist. The duo participated in "Let's Dance", capturing the public's vote to take first place. Watch the winning performance from Martinus and Paulina below: The winning dancer, Paulina Rosenkvist, also...

Albania: Contestant List for “Festivali i Këngës 65” Revealed

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTSH reveals 28 contestants for "Festivali i Këngës 65", including Eurovision 2009 representative Kejsi Tola The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH has announced the 28 contestants competing in the 65th edition of “Festivali i Këngës”, which has served as Albania’s national selection for Eurovision since 2004. The expected to take place in December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestant List: Adhurim Demiri Alegra Jaho Algert Sala Ana Bushgjokaj Ardit Çuni Arsi Bako Auron Deva & DJ Sardi Chip Deva Djemtë e Detit Eldis Arrnjeti Erinda Agolli Gigliola Haveriku Gjergj Jorgaqi Herva Novaku Josif Gjipali & Ardita Meni Kejsi Jazxhi Kejsi Tola Khuba-Shkelzen Rexhaj Leandra Godaj Martina Serreqi Michela Paluca Orgesa Zaimi Petro Fejza & Antonio Papa Rei Bezhani Sara Bajraktari Sigi Bastri Vanesa Sono Xhoni Jesku (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the Contestants - Many Familiar Names: Several familiar names feature among the contestants: Kejsi Tola - The most prominent name on the list is the singer who represented Albania at Eurovision 2009 with the song “Carry Me in Your Dreams”, after winning the Albanian national selection in 2008. At Eurovision in Moscow, she qualified for...

Dutch Broadcasters Seek Clarification Over Eurovision 2027 Return

October 9, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dutch broadcasters have asked NPO to clarify the budget, consultation process and criteria behind the Netherlands’ Eurovision 2027 participation. The Netherlands is set to compete in Eurovision 2027, scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, despite the decision by AVROTROS, the national broadcaster traditionally responsible for the Dutch entry, to boycott the contest. AVROTROS has repeatedly criticized Israel’s participation. Now, a group of Dutch broadcasters has asked the country’s public broadcasting body, NPO, to explain the arrangements behind the Netherlands’ return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); AVROTROS, together with BNNVARA, EO, HUMAN, Omroep ZWART, PowNed and VPRO, has sent a letter to NPO requesting clarification about the budget allocated to Eurovision participation, why member broadcasters were not consulted, and which criteria were used to make the decision. The organizations represent a range of political and social perspectives within the Dutch public broadcasting system. NPO does not appear to regard the letter as a threat. In...

Nutsa Buzaladze Hits Back at Accusations of Pro-Russian Support

October 9, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2024 star Nutsa Buzaladze responds to allegations of supporting Pro-Russian forces, accusing critics of a years-long campaign against her reputation. Georgian Eurovision star Nutsa Buzaladze is known among Eurovision fans as an outspoken artist who is unafraid to express her views. Now, however, she finds herself at the center of a controversy that contrasts sharply with the image many fans have of her: she has been accused of supporting Pro-Russian party "Georgian Dream" and has responded with a strongly worded statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Buzaladze, who has previously competed on American television shows and cultivated an image as a charismatic singer with an international, Western-facing career, has recently been accused of being a “favorite of the Georgian regime.” The ruling political establishment has been associated with Euroscepticism - opposition to or skepticism toward European Union integration - and closer reliance on neighboring Russia. The controversy appears to have escalated significantly, prompting Buzaladze to issue a forceful...