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Eurovision 2027: Sofia Reveals Official Hosting Bid Plan for BNT

July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia unveils its official bidding plan to BNT for Eurovision 2027, detailing the Eurovision Village, Euroclub, and potential venue challenges. Last week, Sofia, which is considered the frontrunner to host Eurovision 2027, officially submitted its bid to the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) along with three other cities - Burgas, Varna, and Plovdiv. On Monday, the Bulgarian capital - which is favored to win because of its proposed arena, Arena 8888 - revealed further details regarding the locations of the Eurovision Village, the Euroclub, the Opening Ceremony, and the Turquoise Carpet event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia's Hosting Bid Revealed The area surrounding the National Palace of Culture (NDK) will serve as the Eurovision Village. The Eurovision Village will host daily live performances by a variety of artists, meet-and-greets with country representatives, live broadcasts of the shows, food and merchandise stalls, and more. The Eurovision Village serves as the central hub for Eurovision celebrations during the contest week, connecting fans...

Eurovision 2026: Antigoni and Sal Da Vinci Announce New Duet

July 6, 2026 by Nicole Postelnik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 stars Antigoni and Sal Da Vinci collaborate on a bilingual version of the hit Italian entry Per sempre sì. After leaving fans wanting more, the Cypriot Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni, reveals a surprising new collaboration with the Italian representative Sal Da Vinci. She announced a refreshing new version of the Italian entry from this year's Eurovision Song Contest, “Per sempre sì” (in English: "Forever Yes"), which will be performed in both Italian and Greek. When is it expected to be released? All the details are in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ From the Louis Night Show to a Global Collaboration It all started when Antigoni performed her Eurovision entry "JALLA" (in English: "More") on the local Cypriot evening program, Louis night show. During the performance, she decided to seize the opportunity and reveal the new musical project to the surprised audience, which is set to be released this coming Thursday, July 9th. This follows the song's...

Exclusive: Kaleen Explains Why Czechia Was Denied a Re-Run at Eurovision

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 Stage Director Kaleen reveals in an exclusive interview to EuroMix why Czechia was denied a re-run following their camera incident during the Grand Final. The Eurovision Song Contest is known as a meticulous and heavily invested television production, but even there, in the moment of truth in front of tens of millions of viewers, technical glitches can happen. One of the memorable incidents from the recent competition belongs to the delegation of Czechia, which experienced an unfortunate camera glitch during its performance in the Grand Final. Now, in an exclusive interview with EuroMix, the contest's stage director and Austrian star Kaleen (who also represented Austria in Eurovision 2024 with the song "We Will Rave") explains why the delegation did not receive approval for a re-run, and what this emergency drama looks like through the lenses of the production. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎EuroMixNews‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.en‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Happened in the Czech Performance? The...

Kaleen Reveals Her Intense Eurovision 2026 Backstage Role

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 Senior Stage Director Kaleen explains her exact role managing stand-ins and 35 delegations alongside Marvin Dietmann and Edward Hall. Austrian star Kaleen returned to the Eurovision stage this year, stepping away from the spotlight to take on a critical, high-pressure role as Senior Stage Director and Assistant Head of Contest for Eurovision 2026. In an exclusive interview with EuroMix, Kaleen clarifies her exact responsibilities managing the stand-in rehearsals, elaborates on the intensive behind-the-scenes work with all 35 delegations, provides a glimpse into navigating a massive international production alongside her fiancé and Head of Contest Marvin Dietmann, and breaks down the complex logistical drama surrounding massive stage props like the diamond used by Noam Bettan. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎EuroMixNews‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.en‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kaleen - Who Are You? Kaleen, whose full name is Marie-Sophie Kreissl, 31, is a singer, dancer, and choreographer. Fans remember her well as Austria's representative at Eurovision 2024 with the...

Eurovision Winner Dara shatters all-time records with “Bangaranga”

July 5, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner Dara breaks the all-time Spotify streaming record for a Bulgarian artist, surpassing Azis with her winning entry “Bangaranga” Just two months have passed since the historic and sweeping victory of Bulgaria on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, and the achievements continue to pile up even after the contest. Over the past weekend, the song achieved an unprecedented milestone when "Bangaranga", performed by the country's representative and contest winner, Dara, officially became the most-streamed song of all time by a Bulgarian artist on the streaming platform Spotify. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The massive hit has accumulated 42.373 million streams to date, thereby surpassing and dethroning the previous titleholder, the renowned local pop-folk singer Azis, whose successful song "Sen Trope" now stands in second place with 42.227 million streams. Bulgaria's New Streaming Queen The phenomenal success of Dara does not stop at the cumulative stream count of her Eurovision song. The singer has firmly established her status as the...

Akylas Responds to Leleka Over Eurovision Cover Controversy

July 4, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek Eurovision 2026 star Akylas responded to Ukrainian singer Leleka following her criticism of his recent t.A.T.u cover performance in Athens. The Greek representative for Eurovision 2026, Akylas, has responded for the first time on Instagram to the criticism directed at him by the Ukrainian representative, Leleka. This follows his performance of the song "All The Things She Said" by the Russian duo t.A.T.u, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2003 and, according to Leleka, publicly support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The singer clarified that his choice to perform the track stemmed solely from a personal connection to it, emphasizing that he did not intend to convey a political message or express support for Russia, and he apologized to Leleka and anyone hurt by his performance. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Never a Political Intention": Akylas Responds to Accusations In response to the harsh claims made by Leleka, who stated that “it broke her heart to...

Leleka Reveals Heavy Debts After Representing Ukraine at Eurovision 2026

July 4, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leleka reveals Eurovision 2026 left her in heavy debt, with unpaid production costs and an uncertain financial future. Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Viktoria Leléka - known to fans simply as Leléka - has revealed the enormous financial burden and debt she incurred following her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer admitted that the extensive investment in production, artistic direction, and staging left her with significant financial obligations, and that she has still been unable to repay everyone who worked on the project. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The High Cost of Representing Ukraine Taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a substantial financial commitment from both artists and delegations. Beyond the participation fee paid by the national broadcaster, artists are often required to cover the costs of flights, accommodation, costumes, and the professional teams accompanying them throughout the contest. In Ukraine's case, where the country continues to face the challenges of an ongoing...

Bulgaria Approves Eurovision 2027 Budget – Dates Accidentally Revealed?

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria approves a €20M Eurovision 2027 budget as Rumen Radev's plans hint at the contest's possible dates. Following the victory of Dara for Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, the country has begun full-scale preparations to host Eurovision 2027. Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has already established a special task force to oversee the organization of the event and approved an operational roadmap. Now, a substantial production budget has also been approved. But has the schedule accidentally revealed the dates of Eurovision 2027? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian government has officially approved a budget of €20 million for the preparations and organization of Eurovision 2027. The significant funding was approved as part of the country's draft state budget for next year and is accompanied by a comprehensive action plan adopted by the special task force established to ensure the successful delivery of the contest. In addition, all key production roles - including the executive producer and...

Sanremo 2027: Stefano De Martino Confirms Revolutionary Eurovision Twist

July 3, 2026July 4, 2026 by Roie Ben Hoor Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanremo artistic director Stefano De Martino confirmed a major format change creating a standalone Eurovision selection night for Sanremo 2027. The musical earthquake that we reported on here first is officially taking shape. After months of rumors, Stefano De Martino, the newly appointed host and artistic director of the Sanremo Music Festival for the next two years, has broken his silence. He has confirmed the most dramatic rule change in the history of the event: a complete separation between the grand winner of Sanremo and the representative sent to Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revolution: Separate Winners For Eurovision and Sanremo In an interview with the Italian press, the new artistic director revealed for the first time the revolutionary new structure of the festival's five nights, and exactly how the Eurovision act will be selected. "My Sanremo will take a more international direction," Stefano De Martino declared confidently, outlining the weekly schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday: All competing...

Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, or Burgas: Who Will Host Eurovision 2027?

July 3, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT confirmed that Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna submitted official bids to host Eurovision 2027. The final decision is expected this July. The Bulgarian national broadcaster announced that four Bulgarian cities - Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna - submitted official bids to host Eurovision 2027. The deadline for submitting proposals expired today at 17:00 CET, after which the competition for selecting the host city moved to the next and critical stage - the application evaluation phase. The final decision regarding the city that will win the right to host Europe's largest music event is expected to be published towards the end of July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The General Director of the national broadcaster BNT, Milena Milotinova, wrote in a post on social media: “Four cities have submitted their applications to host Eurovision in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas, and Varna. BNT is not simply looking for a venue to stage the biggest music event, but for a partner city...