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Sweden: Listen to Snippets from the Fifth Heat of Melodifestivalen 2026

February 26, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has revealed snippets of the six songs competing in the fifth heat of Melodifestivalen 2026 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({}); Fourth 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 titles to listen to the snippets! 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 representing Sweden at Eurovision 2014...

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

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:40 CET, the second 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 second day, serving as Italy’s selection process for Eurovision. The show this evening will be the second 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 second night's broadcast will begin at 20:40 and continue until 01:10 CET. To watch the second night of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Second Night: Running Order Patty Pravo - "Opera" LDA & Aka 7even...

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

February 24, 2026February 26, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Seven songs have qualified to the final of "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2026", which will take place on Febuary 28th. The first semi-final of "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2026" for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria, kicked off tonight. Fifteen contestants participated in the semi-final, with eight advancing to the final. The selection was based on 50% jury voting and 50% public voting. The first semi-final broadcast was hosted by Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković, along with green room hosts Stefan Popović. The second semi-final will take place on Thursday, February 26th, with seven more contestants advancing to the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final Results: Mirna Radulović – “OMAJA“ Kosmos trip – “Sve je u redu“ Iva Grujin – “Otkrivam sebe“ Lores – “Unseen“ YANX – “Srušio si sve“ Zejna – “Jugoslavija“ Ana Mašulović – “Zavoli me“ Click on the song title to listen! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among The Contestants - Several Familiar Names: Mirna Radulović – represented Serbia at Eurovision 2013 as part of the group Moje 3 with the song...

Finland: UMK Winner Can Refuse Eurovision Participation

February 24, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just days before “UMK 2026” final, Finnish broadcaster YLE has taken a step back, announcing that the winner will not be obligated to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. This coming Saturday, seven songs will compete in the final of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu for the right to represent Finland at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. However, YLE has now clarified that the winner will be allowed to decline participation in Eurovision, even if the reason is opposition to Israel’s participation in the contest. What is happening behind the scenes in the country currently leading the betting odds? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We cannot force anyone to go anywhere” With only four days remaining until the UMK final, Finland’s public broadcaster has issued a clarification that is already stirring debate domestically and raising questions across Europe. According to the competition’s rules, UMK is intended to select Finland’s representative for Eurovision. Yet, amid the...

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

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, the first semi-final of “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026” takes place. Seven songs will secure their place in the final. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight marks the first semi-final of “Pesma za Evroviziju 2026”. 12 artists will compete for 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 first semi-final will begin at 21:00 and continue until 23:30 CET. Watch the first semi-final of “Pesma Za Euroviziju '26” here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will Select Its Eurovision 2026 Entry As...

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

February 24, 2026February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:40 CET, the first 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 get underway, serving as Italy’s selection process for Eurovision. The show this evening will be the first 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 first night's broadcast will begin at 20:40 and continue until 01:20 CET. To watch the first night of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Night: Running Order Ditonellapiaga - "Che fastidio" Michele Bravi - "Prima o...

Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan’s song name revealed

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Aviad BergerNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s official: just over two weeks after the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2026 was selected by a professional committee, the song’s title was finally revealed during the news broadcast on Kan 11 A few minutes ago, it was revealed during Kan 11’s main news edition that the song to be performed by Noam Bettan at Eurovision 2026 is called "Michelle". The song was chosen at the beginning of the month following a lengthy selection process of around 200 submitted entries, conducted by a professional committee. The song was written by Noam together with Yuval Raphael, Tslil Klifi, and Nadav Aharoni. It marks a shift away from ballads for the first time in two years and will feature lyrics in Hebrew, French, and English. The song is set to be unveiled during a special broadcast on “KAN 11”, the Israeli national broadcaster's channel, on March 5th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ran Boker, Ynet’s culture correspondent, reported that the...

Malta: Former President Joins Anti-Israel Eurovision Protests

February 22, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca joins Malta's protests calling for a Eurovision 2026 boycott due to the controversial participation of Israel. The wave of protests shows no signs of slowing down. While the Maltese national broadcaster PBS and the selected representative for Eurovision 2026, Aidan, are actively preparing for the competition, leaders of the movement opposing the current participation terms organized a large-scale demonstration last Saturday. The event drew hundreds of participants, most notably the former President of Malta, Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Silence is Complicity": Calls for Boycott Intensify in Valletta During the demonstration, participants repeatedly chanted slogans such as "No music during genocide" and "Boycott Eurovision". A prominent speaker at the event, Andre Callus, representing the Maltese organization Moviment Graffitti, delivered a sharp critique, stating: "Silence is complicity". Simultaneously, an open letter signed by over 150 Maltese creators from various artistic fields was released, quickly becoming a focal point...

The Protest Continues: How Did Nemo Return His Eurovision Trophy?

February 22, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy deepens as Nemo, winner of Eurovision 2024, sparks new uproar after returning the trophy in protest against Israel’s participation and following revelations about troubling chapters in his family's history. Nemo Mettler, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has been at the center of recurring controversies over recent months due to his protest actions and revelations about his family’s troubled past. The drama began about two months ago, when he took a dramatic stand and returned his Eurovision trophy to the contest organizers. The reason? A protest against Israel’s participation, which he accused of “genocide”. Nemo, who often speaks about “values”, "inclusivity", and “respect for all people”, chose to exclude Israeli performers from his message of unity. About a month after returning the trophy, an investigative report revealed that while Nemo preaches morality to the Jewish state, his own family history hides dark skeletons - ones dressed in SS uniforms and Nazi insignia. Now, another controversy unfolds - this time surrounding the trophy...

Through the Dutch Eurovision Storm: Lenny Kuhr Will Perform at “Eurovision in Concert”

February 22, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the withdrawal of the Netherlands from Eurovision 2026 following Israel’s participation, Lenny Kuhr, one of the most prominent supporters of Israel, returns to the stage in Amsterdam, with a clear message to the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS Eurovision 1969 winner Lenny Kuhr continues to make headlines and surprise the fan community. Two and a half weeks after it was announced that she will immigrate to Israel, the singer declared that she is expected to appear at "Eurovision in Concert", which will take place in Amsterdam on April 11th, where she will perform her winning song "De Troubadour", alongside the artists who will participate in Eurovision 2026, just before the start of the contest in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Is "Eurovision in Concert" – Why Is Everyone Looking at the Netherlands? "Eurovision in Concert" is one of the largest events of the Eurovision community, held annually in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The show is...