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Swedish Media Unveils Four New Acts for SVT Melodifestivalen 2027

October 9, 2026 by Eitan Melamed Comment Closed

The list of potential contestants for Sweden's Eurovision 2027 selection continues to grow. Four new names have now joined the lineup – who are they, and what will they bring to the national selection stage? Swedish media published four additional names for Melodifestivalen, which will serve as the Swedish selection process for Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. The new list includes a hip-hop star, a leading theatre star, and an energetic rock quartet making the big leap straight to the forefront of the stage, alongside an artist who has already gained experience on the big stage and arrives ready for a second attempt. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Imenella 38-year-old Imenella, who specializes mainly in hip-hop, will compete in Melodifestivalen for the first time this year. She is one of the biggest hip-hop stars in Sweden, with a long resume full of awards and honors. In addition, she made her acting debut about two years ago. Joanné Nugas Joanné Nugas, a 31-year-old...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent Lithuania, Sweden And Malta

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

Part seven: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent Lithuania, Sweden, and Malta at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Check our choices. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are officially underway, and the list of participating countries is taking shape. While everyone awaits official announcements about each nation's representatives, we have decided to get ahead of the curve and spotlight the artists who deserve to compete. This time, we reveal the acts that must represent Lithuania, Sweden and Malta in the upcoming event. Below is the list of artists for whom the Eurovision Song Contest is the ultimate platform for exposure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Below is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their countries at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and remember the artists we selected in previous articles. Who should represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2027? Click on the song title to listen! SHWR: The band SHWR is a Lithuanian group formed in early 2018, consisting...

Eurovision 2027: EBU and Daniel Žižka Respond to Czechia’s Withdrawal

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Oscar DiefenthalNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU and Daniel Žižka react to Czechia’s Eurovision 2027 withdrawal, citing budget cuts and expressing hope for the country’s return. Earlier this week, Czechia withdrew from Eurovision 2027 due to budget cuts. Shortly afterwards, the Czech national broadcaster ČT shared a detailed and emotional farewell post on its Instagram page. Following the disappointing news, the EBU issued an official statement responding to the withdrawal. In its statement, the EBU addressed ČT’s decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, confirming the situation: Czechia will not participate in the contest due to extensive budget cuts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Director Martin Green expressed the EBU’s regret over the decision while acknowledging the difficult circumstances facing the Czech national broadcaster. “We are sorry that the broadcaster will be unable to participate in Eurovision 2027 due to the financial pressures it is facing. We fully understand that broadcasters are having to make difficult choices, and we...

Estonia: 155 Songs Submitted for “Eesti Laul 2027”

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that 155 songs have been submitted to “Eesti Laul 2027”, through which the country will choose its representative for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has announced that 155 songs have been submitted for the national selection “Eesti Laul 2027”, which will determine Estonia’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Following ERR’s confirmation of its participation in Eurovision 2027 and its decision to once again use the “Eesti Laul” format to select its Eurovision representative and song, the national broadcaster has now revealed that 155 songs were submitted to the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fewer Submissions Than in Previous Years The figure represents a decline compared with the previous two editions of the Estonian selection. In 2026, 171 songs were submitted to Eesti Laul, while 175 songs were submitted in 2025. This means that this year’s total is 16 songs lower than last year and 20 songs lower...

Cazzi Opeia and Royz Rollerz Reported for Melodifestivalen 2027

October 8, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national selection Melodifestivalen expands its lineup with veteran pop star Cazzi Opeia and rising dansband Royz Rollerz joining the race. Screenshot: SVT Swedish media released two additional names for Melodifestivalen over the past two days, which will serve as Sweden's national selection for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Aftonbladet reveals on one side an acclaimed singer and songwriter who has already performed twice in the contest's grand final and co-wrote one of the biggest hits in Eurovision history. On the other side is a promising young dansband making a meteoric leap from music school to the nation's biggest stage. Cazzi Opeia Cazzi Opeia, the stage name of 37-year-old Moa Carlebecker, is an acclaimed Swedish singer and songwriter. This will mark her third time competing in the selection as a performing artist. She first participated in 2022 with the song "I Can't Get Enough", which finished ninth in the grand final, and returned in 2024 with "Give My Heart...

Yuval Raphael and Matisyahu Team Up For a New Single About October 7th

October 7, 2026October 9, 2026 by Avrumi Herz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael and Matisyahu: Israeli Eurovision runner-up and Jewish Reggae-style artist team up for emotional single about the 7/10 massacre On October 5th, 2026, artists Yuval Raphael and Matisyahu released a new pop-R&B single, "Carry On", a deep, poignant expression of resilience, hope, and healing leading up to the third anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Click here to hear the emotional single about October 7th: Yuval Raphael, 2024 Eurovision Israeli second-place winner, and Matisyahu, a Jewish Caribbean Reggae/hip-hop artist from America, have come together to create a song by the name of "Carry On". It has been unveiled just two days before the anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7th 2023. It expresses hope, resilience, unity, and healing, while also acknowledging suffering and the ability to choose life. It is written by Rachel Sapoznik and features production from producer Rico Love, winner of multiple Grammy Awards, along with co-production by Samson...

Eurovision 2027: Czech Television Bids Farewell to Fans

October 6, 2026 by Talor FishlerNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ČT officially confirms its withdrawal from the contest in a heartbreaking farewell post, announces the cancellation of the Eurovision broadcast in the country, and sparks a storm on social media. After we previously reported here on EuroMix about the withdrawal following extensive budget cuts, a detailed and painful message dedicated to supporters, artists, and the entire community was published on the delegation's official Instagram page, a message that puts an end to the rumors and officially confirms the country's absence from the upcoming contest. Eurovision fans across Europe had hoped to see the Czech delegation take part in the Eurovision 2027 contest that will be held in the city of Burgas, Bulgaria, but it now turns out that this dream has been shelved. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Czechia (@eurovision_czechia) "Some news is not easy to share" "Some news is not easy to share." This is how Czech Television opened its official...

Junior Eurovision 2026: All 16 Entries Revealed

October 5, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Junior Eurovision 2026: The 16 entries that will compete in the upcoming competition, which will take place on October 24th in Malta, have been revealed. Who will be the 24th winner of this contest? Listen to all the songs! 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. With less than a month until the contest, all participants and songs were officially revealed this Sunday evening, following the selection of Ireland's representative. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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...

Dotter, Nanne Grönvall, Eva Jumatate, Per Andersson and E-Type for Melodifestivalen 2027

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish media has leaked five additional names expected to compete in Melodifestivalen, Sweden's selection process for Eurovision. The list includes fan-favorites Dotter, veteran Nanne Grönvall, and Eurodance star E-Type. The Swedish media published today (Monday) five additional names for Melodifestivalen, which will be the Swedish selection process for Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. This is a particularly impressive list: one of them competed in Melodifestivalen 2026, and another has already competed four times in the local Eurovision national final, and even finished in second place once after being the clear favorite to win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dotter Click on the song titles to listen! Dotter, the stage name of 39-year-old Johanna Maria Jansson, is a highly regarded Swedish singer-songwriter. She is particularly known and loved by Eurovision fans primarily for her four participations as a performer in Melodifestivalen. Dotter first participated with the song "Cry", with which she was eliminated in the semi-final stage (6th place...

Eurovision’s Lulu on Her New Album, Career & Trauma

October 5, 2026 by Avrumi Herz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lulu, who tied for first place with three others at Eurovision 1969 with "Boom Bang-a-Bang", recently took part in a personal interview where she revealed some deep struggles, how she overcame them-and the way it connects to her forthcoming album "Let the Girl Sing Out". In the Eurovision universe, 1969 is famous for having the first ever tie for the gold medal at the contest. Four participants all managed to accumulate the same number of points, among them Lulu from the UK. Her sweet, bubblegum style song "Boom Bang-a-Bang" won over European juries and stood out a bit from the other contenders to lead the British to (a shared) victory. However, one person was not thrilled with it all, the artist herself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Lulu did not mind winning at all, it was the song itself that really bothered her. See, the singer did not appreciate the track perhaps as much as the rest of the...