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Norway: Songs for “Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Have Been Revealed!

January 26, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s national broadcaster NRK has revealed eight of the nine entries for Melodi Grand Prix 2026. The final song will be chosen via online voting and revealed tomorrow morning. Norway’s national broadcaster NRK, which oversees the national selection Melodi Grand Prix 2026, has just revealed eight of the nine songs set to compete in Norway’s Eurovision selection, scheduled to take place on February 28th. Voting for the final wildcard spot opened this morning and will close tomorrow at 10:00 CET. The final duel features Raylee with the song “Where Did Your Friend Go?” versus Skrellex with the song “Into the Wild”. The song that receives the most online votes will secure the ninth and final place in Melodi Grand Prix 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will the Final Competitor Be Chosen? Everyone — not just Norwegian citizens — can vote for their favorite artists and songs. This year, NRK is introducing an exciting new concept. The eight...

Italy: RAI Board Members Demand Palestinian Presence at Eurovision 2026

January 26, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italian broadcasting officials have sparked controversy by demanding Palestinian representation at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, intensifying the ongoing global debate regarding the competition’s inclusivity and political landscape Three of the seven board members of the Italian national broadcaster RAI have officially approached Eurovision 2026 organizers in Vienna, demanding the inclusion of a Palestinian presence within the competition. According to the letter, the proposal suggests inviting a Palestinian artist for a special non-competitive performance, a move that deepens the existing tensions surrounding the event’s participation list. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This appeal, recently reported by Italian media, surfaces amid growing domestic opposition to the current competitive lineup, placing the song contest at the center of a renewed political-cultural storm. Official Appeal for Palestinian Visibility in Vienna In their correspondence to the contest’s organizers, the three board members stated: “Palestine must be given a place on the stage in Vienna if we are not to undermine the...

Alenka Gotar: “Slovenia Is Depriving Artists of Opportunities”

January 25, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2007 representative ,Alenka Gotar, accuses Slovenia’s elite of exploiting artists after Luxembourg chooses a Slovenian for Eurovision As preparations continue for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Slovenia finds itself at the center of controversy. Alenka Gotar, a well-known name among Eurovision fans who represented Slovenia in 2007, has broken her silence. In a strong social media post, Gotar criticized Slovenia’s national broadcaster’s decision to withdraw from this year’s contest due to Israel’s participation. Her comments came after the success of Eva Marija — a singer of Slovenian descent who was chosen to represent Luxembourg instead at the upcoming competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Artists Were Deprived of Their Potential” Posting on Facebook after Eva Marija’s victory at Luxembourg’s national selection, Gotar regretted that Slovenian artists must look abroad for opportunities. “It’s a shame Slovenians have to seek their chance elsewhere,” she wrote. “Our country, due to the political interests of certain elites, has deprived artists of any chance to show their potential.” Hypocrisy Allegations Over Israel Boycott Gotar...

Bulgaria: Semi-Final Results of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026”

January 24, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eight contestants advanced to the final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026” following last night's semi-final. See the full results below. Eight contestants out of fifteen have advanced to the grand final of "Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026", which will take place on Saturday, January 31st. During the event, Bulgaria will select its representative for Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. The show was broadcast by the national broadcaster BNT and hosted by Georgi Lyubenov, a well-known BNT television presenter, Boryana Gramatikova, a journalist and TV host, and Vladimira Ilieva, who presented from the green room. The interval acts featured beloved Bulgarian Eurovision stars: Krisia, Bulgaria’s Junior Eurovision 2014 representative, Kristian Kostov, the 2017 Eurovision representative, who brought Bulgaria its highest-ever second-place finish, and Victoria Georgieva, who represented Bulgaria in Eurovision 2020 and Eurovision 2021. The results were determined by a combined score of jury voting and audience votes on BNT’s official website. Initially, only seven finalists were planned to advance, but due to a...

Luxembourg: Eva Marija to perform “Mother Nature” at Eurovision

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026: Eva Marija will perform “Mother Nature” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. Listen to the song. “Mother Nature” is the title of the song that will be performed by Eva Marija, who will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, in the second semi-final on May 14. The song was written by Eva together with Thomas Stengaard, who has been responsible for many Eurovision songs, including the winning entry of Eurovision 2013, “Only Teardrops”; Maria Broberg, who was among the writers of Poland’s 2023 entry “Solo” and Moldova’s 2019 entry “Stay”; and Julie Aagaard, who co-wrote the UK’s 2025 song “What The Hell Just Happened,” Austria’s 2024 entry “We Will Rave,” and Malta’s 2022 song “I Am What I Am.” The song is performed in English. The Luxembourgish final was held tonight at the Rockhal Concert Hall in the city of Esch-sur-Alzette, hosted by Hana Sofia Lopes, Raoul Roos, and Loïc...

Lithuania: First “Eurovizija.LT 2026” Heat Results

January 24, 2026January 31, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026” has concluded: two acts advanced directly to the Grand Final, with a third artist earning a spot in the online “Wildcard” round. The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT” kicked off today. Eight artists competed for two spots in the Grand Final, with a third act earning a chance to join the online “Wild Card” round later in the season. The results were determined by a combined vote of the public (50%) and the jury (50%). The heat was recorded at the LRT studios in Vilnius and hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will take place weekly, every Saturday, until the final. Lithuania’s act and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen in the Grand Final, scheduled for Friday, February 27th, at the “Twinsbet Arena” in Vilnius,Lithuania. The qualifiers for the Grand Final are Rug!le and Noy. The act advancing to the "Wildcard" round is Thomas G. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Portugal: André Amaro Says “Yes” to Eurovision

January 24, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026? After 13 contestants in "Festival da Canção" threatened a boycott due to Israel’s participation, André Amaro announces he will not boycott the contest. For the second time since the contestants of "Festival da Canção 2026" were announced, and about a month before the semi-final stage, another contestant has declared that he will not boycott Eurovision 2026. André Amaro joins Bandidos do Cante - the only act before him willing to represent Portugal on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. The contestants’ statements come after 13 other contestants in the competition announced that they would boycott Eurovision due to Israel’s participation. Only one contestant has yet to reveal their position on the matter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Reason for Unity According to Portuguese reports, André Amaro, who will compete in the first semi-final of the festival, confirmed that he is willing to represent Portugal at Eurovision if he wins the contest. As...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Luxembourg Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

January 24, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Live at 20:00 CET, "Luxembourg Song Contest 2026" will select Luxembourg’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:00 CET, “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” will take place at the Rockhal concert hall in Esch-Sur-Alzette and will be broadcast live by the national broadcaster, RTL. Among the participants are “Luxembourg Song Contest 2025” contestant Luzac, and other notable names such as Daryss and Eva Marija. The winner will be chosen through a combined system of public voting (50%) and jury votes (50%) and will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The show will be hosted by Hana Sofia Lopes, Raoul Roos, and Loïc Juchem. Both the jury and audience will contribute equally to the total points, and public points will be distributed proportionally based on each song’s percentage of votes. This year’s format returns to its 2024 setup, where after the first round of voting, the three highest-scoring contestants advance to a second round....

Tonight at 20:00 CET: The Semi-Final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026”

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: tonight at 20:00 CET, the semi-final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026” begins, with seven acts advancing to next Saturday’s grand final. A live stream link is available below. Tonight at 20:00 CET, "Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026", officially gets underway, at the end of which Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Tonight’s show will feature the semi-final, in which 15 contestants will compete for seven places in the grand final, scheduled for January 31st (next Saturday) at 20:00 CET. During the semi-final, each contestant will perform one of their previously released hits, rather than an original song intended for Eurovision. The Bulgarian song for Eurovision 2026 will be selected during a special broadcast on February 28th. The national selection is being held at the studios of the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The show is hosted by Georgi Lyubenov, Boryana Gramatikova, and Vladimira Ilieva. The results will be decided by a panel...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: First Heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”

January 24, 2026January 30, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, the first heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”, at its end two songs will secure their place in the final. Here is a link to watch the broadcast. The first heat of “Eurovizija.LT”, is setting out today! Eight artists will compete tonight for two spots in the final, while a third contestant will receive a chance to take part in a “second chance round” that will be held online later in the season. The results will be determined by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The first heat will take place at the LRT television studios in Vilnius, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė. From now on, the heats will be held weekly, every Saturday, leading up to the final. Lithuania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the final, which is expected to take place on Friday, February 27th, at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, the...