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Sweden: Listen to the Full Songs from the Fifth Heat of Melodifestivalen 2026

February 27, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The six songs competing in the fifth heat of Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s Eurovision national selection, were revealed. The heat will be held tomorrow evening This Saturday marks the beginning of the fifth heat and final qual of Sweden’s Eurovision national selection – Melodifestivalen 2026, in Gärdehov Arena, Sundsvall. As part of the selection process, 30 songs will compete in five heats, one final qual (“Second Chance”), and a final where Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fifth Heat Contestants: AleXa - "Tongue Tied" JULIETT - "Långt från alla andra" Bladë - "Who You Are" Lilla Al-Fadji - "Delulu" Vilhelm Buchaus - "Hearts Don't Lie" Sanna Nielsen - "Waste Your Love" Click on the song’s title in order to listen! Familiar Names From The Fifth Heat: Sanna Nielsen – 40 years old, one of the most respected singers and hosts in Sweden. She is well known to Eurovision fans through her seven participations in Melodifestivalen, including one win...

Serbia: Second “Pesma Za Evroviziju 2026” Semi-Final Results

February 26, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Seven more songs have qualified to the final of "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2026", which will take place on Febuary 28th. The second semi-final of "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2026" for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria, continued tonight. Twelve contestants participated in the semi-final, and seven of them qualified for the final. The seven qualifiers were chosen by 50% jury voting and 50% public voting. The second semi-final broadcast was hosted by Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković, and Stefan Popović. These seven finalists will join the seven qualifiers from the first semi-final in the grand final, which will take place on Saturday, February 28th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Second Semi-Final Results: Brat Pelin - "Fräulein" LU-KA - "Veruj" Jack Lupino - "Adrenalin" Zona – "Čairi" Geminni - "Metar sreće" Harem Girls & Ivana - "Bom Bom" Lavina - "Kraj mene" Click on the song title to listen! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final Results: Mirna Radulović – “OMAJA“ Kosmos trip – “Sve je u redu“ Iva...

San Marino at Eurovision 2026: The Big Ten Artists Revealed for “San Marino Song Contest”

February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV has revealed the ten major artists who will advance directly to the national final on March 6th. Who competes for San Marino's ticket to Vienna? Today (Thursday), San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV, published the full list of the ten major artists who will participate directly in the final of “San Marino Song Contest”. The winner will go on to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. These ten artists will compete in the grand final of San Marino’s national selection, to be held on March 6th at the Teatro Nuovo in Dogana. Opposite them will stand ten qualifiers from the semi‑final phase. Among the semi‑final entries is also the Greek‑American singer Xannova Xan, Estonian singer Elysa, Poland's representative in Eurovision 2011, Magdalena Tul, and Slovenia's representatives in Eurovision 2015, Maraaya. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Big Ten – The First Confirmed Finalists: Andreas Habibi ft. Aura – "All We Need Is Love" Dolcenera –...

Eurovision Comeback: The Artists Returning to Eurovision 2026 and the Trend’s History

February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Loreen and Dana International to Alexander Rybak and Vanilla Ninja, the wave of returning Eurovision artists is breaking records. Why are the gaps between appearances shrinking, who triumphed in 2026, and who got zero points live on air? Eurovision’s stage is a magnet that is hard to resist. Once you taste the energy of the crowd, the insane global exposure and the well‑oiled publicity machine, the so‑called Eurovision "bug" sticks and does not let go. Ahead of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, we are once again witnessing a wave of former participants trying their luck. But history – and the present – shows that a comeback is a gamble that can end in an epic victory or a spectacular crash. From a trend of comebacks spaced by decades, to rapid returns within a year or two, we dove into the successful comebacks of the past and the failed attempts of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why They...

Australia: Eurovision 2026 Entry To Be Revealed On March 1st

February 26, 2026March 1, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia at Eurovision 2026: The Australian entry for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, will be revealed on Sunday, March 1st. Australia is one of the last participating countries yet to announce when it will reveal its artist and song for Eurovision 2026. After a long wait, it has now been confirmed that the entry will be unveiled in three days, on Sunday, March 1st, at 19:00 CET. The information was shared via the official calendar of Eurovision.com, which is updated weekly with all upcoming Eurovision-related events. In the days leading up to the announcement of the reveal date, Australia has slightly climbed in the betting odds and is currently ranked 12th, with a 3% chance of winning, compared with 16th place just a few days ago. This shift reflects growing interest and speculation as fans wait to discover who will secure the ticket to Vienna and represent Australia on the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2026?

February 26, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in “Eurovizija.LT”. Who should represent Lithuania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The final of “Eurovizija.LT” will take place tomorrow, Friday, February 27th, 2026, at 20:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The winner will be chosen through a combination of votes from the televotes (50%) and jury (50%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from “Eurovizija.LT”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Greece? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Atikin - "Deganti žemelė" The song “Deganti žemelė” is a decent track that blends folk elements with modern Lithuanian hip-hop. It slightly reminds me of ״Stefania״ by Kalush Orchestra, which won Eurovision Song Contest 2022 - but this one is definitely much weaker....

Eurovision 2026 Tickets: ORF Announces Second Sale Wave for Vienna Live Shows

February 26, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second wave of Eurovision 2026 ticket sales in Vienna opens soon for pre-registered fans. Secure your seats for the live shows. ORF has announced that the second wave of ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is set to open shortly. This sale will be available exclusively to individuals who registered in advance. During the initial sale on January 13th, tickets for the Grand Final were snatched up in just 14 minutes, while all tickets for the various shows and rehearsals sold out within 20 minutes. Following technical adjustments to the venue’s layout and seating plan, additional inventory will now be released for all nine scheduled performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket Acquisition and Registration Requirements This year, mirroring previous procedures, fans were required to sign up for the ticket mailing list via Oeticket, register on the new Eurovision website, and create a Eurofan account. This registration process was implemented to combat the issue of resale, a...

Denmark: Søren to Perform “Før Vi Går Hjem” in Danish at Eurovision 2026

February 26, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Denmark at Eurovision 2026: Søren Torpegaard Lund revealed that “Før Vi Går Hjem” will remain entirely in Danish, and will perform it in its original version on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Singer Søren Torpegaard Lund, who was chosen to represent Denmark at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, taking place on 12, 14 and 16 May, has revealed that he will perform the song “Før vi går hjem” (English: “Before We Go Home”) in its original version, without any language changes. He announced the decision on his social media, explaining that keeping the song in its original language is an authentic artistic choice, inspired by the many positive reactions from listeners and the belief that Danish gives the song the best conditions to stand out on the international stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Søren Torpegaard Lund (@soerentorpegaardlund) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performance Details Soren begins his performance with a close-up on his face, featuring wet-look hair and heavy black eye makeup. He wears a white...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Second Semi-Final of “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, the second semi-final of “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026” takes place. Where the last seven songs will secure their place in the final. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight marks the second semi-final of “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”. 12 artists will compete for the last seven of the 14 spots available in the grand final. The seven qualifiers will be determined by an equal combination of jury votes (50%) and public votes (50%). The semi-final will take place at the RTS Košutnjak Studios — Studio 8 in Belgrade, hosted by Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković, and Stefan Popović. Tonight’s show is the first of two semi-finals, with the grand final — where Serbia’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen — scheduled for February 28th. The second semi-final will begin at 21:00 and continue until 23:30 CET. Watch the second semi-final of “Pesma Za Euroviziju '26” here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will...

Tonight at 20:40 CET: The Third Night of Italy’s “Festival Di Sanremo 2026”

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:40 CET, the third of five nights of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026", will take place. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight, the long-running and much-loved music festival “Festival Di Sanremo 2026” will enter it's third day, serving as Italy’s selection process for Eurovision. The show this evening will be the third of five nights, taking place between February 24th and 28th, 2026, at the end of which Italy’s entry for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. All shows will take place at the “Ariston” Theatre (Teatro Ariston), which has hosted the festival regularly since 1977 (with the exception of 1990, when it was held at the “Nuovo Mercato Dei Fiori” hall). The third night's broadcast will begin at 20:40 and continue until 01:10 CET. To watch the third night of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Third Night: Running Order Maria Antonietta & Colombre - "La felicità e...