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

January 23, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Luxembourg song contest 2026. Who should represent Luxembourg at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Luxembourger Eurovision national selection, “MESC 2026”, is set to take place tommorow at 20:00 CET, featuring 8 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Luxembourger national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Luxembourg? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Steve Castile - "Sweet Tooth" Steve Castile’s song stood out among all the others. His unique voice, the genre, and the musical choices in the song are very distinctive and different from most Eurovision entries, so the song can really stand out. I’m curious to see the live performance in the national final. Aviad...

Finland: “UMK 2026” Songs Officially Revealed!

January 22, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland’s national broadcaster YLE has released all competing songs for “UMK 2026”. Listen to the full playlist online. Finland’s national broadcaster YLE has completed the unveiling of the seven songs competing in “UMK 2026”. From among these entries, one will be chosen to represent Finland at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. “UMK 2026” is scheduled for February 28th, 2026, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, southern Finland. The participating artists were officially announced last Wednesday, and their seven songs were released sequentially on weekdays from January 14th–22nd, at 23:00 CET (Midnight in Finland). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "UMK 2026": Official Lineup and Release Schedule These are the seven participants in "UMK 2026". Their songs will be released by the following order, day after day, from January 14th to January 22nd: Etta – "Million Dollar Smile" Linda Lampenius x Pete Paekkonen – "Liekinheitin" Komiat – "Lululai" Sinikka Monte – "Ready to Leave" Antti...

Silent boycott? One of “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026” songs is unavailable on Spotify in Israel

January 22, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song “Can U Feel It?” by duo Late Runner appears in "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026" playlist on Spotify, but Israeli listeners are unable to stream it. Denmark revealed today (Thursday) the eight contestants in "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026", with all songs now available on streaming platforms. Alongside familiar names such as Sissal, Denmark’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Søren Torpegaard Lund, who competed in "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2023", and Sander Sanchez, runner-up in "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2020", the lineup also features several newcomers to international audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song “Can U Feel It?” by duo Late Runner was described on the Danish national broadcaster DR’s website as “An upbeat pop track centered on dance, community, and optimism. The duo, consisting of Asger Tarpgaard and Tanja Forsberg Simonsen, have performed together for nearly 30 years and previously achieved success with their bands Superheroes and Private. They describe “Can U Feel It?” as “a festive injection of vitamins C and D during a dark...

Portugal: “Festival Da Canção 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 22, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP has published the 16 songs competing in "Festival Da Canção 2026". The winner will earn the right to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The 16 songs competing in the traditional “Festival da Canção 2026” has been reveiled today. The long-running festival, which has undergone several name changes over the decades, has served as Portugal’s platform for selecting its Eurovision representative since the country joined the contest in 1964. However, this year it remains uncertain whether the winner will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As previously reported, 13 contestants have declared that they will not take part in Eurovision if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to the Songs: First Semi-Final – Saturday, February 21st: Agridoce - "Onde Quero Estar" Evaya - "Sprint" Marquise - "Chuva" Mario Marta– "Pertencer" Dinis Mota - "Jurei" Bateu Matou - "Nos Teus Olhos" Andre Amaro - "Dá-Me...

Eurovision 2026 Betting Odds: Israel Leads the Table After Choosing Noam Bettan

January 22, 2026 by Ilay GaistNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A day after the final, Noam Bettan strengthens Israel’s lead in Eurovision 2026 betting odds, despite online attacks and renewed calls to disqualify the country from the competition. Just a day after the final of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026", where Noam Bettan was chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, the betting tables have been updated — and Israel maintains its top position. Noam Betan, who secured first place in both the judges’ rankings and the public vote, now leads the betting odds to win the Eurovision Song Contest with a slight increase in probability. According to the latest figures, Israel’s odds have risen from 10% to 11%, keeping the country firmly at the top even after the representative’s identity was revealed. This marks an immediate success for Noam Bettan, solidifying his reputation as one of the standout names early in the Eurovision 2026 season, even before the official song selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Global Reactions: Praise and Backlash Alongside the surge in...

Denmark: “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 22, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aiming for a second final in a row? Denmark’s national broadcaster DR has unveiled the eight contestants for "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026" set for February 14th. Sissal returns to try her luck again! Denmark has unveiled the eight contestants competing in "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026", and judging by the list, last year’s success — the country’s first qualification to the final since 2019 — seems to have rekindled its Eurovision ambitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026": Full Lineup Emil Otto - "Copenhagen Noir" Ericka Jane - "Death Of Me" Lasse Skriver - "Roaring Hearts" Late Runner - "Can U Feel It?" Myrkur - "Touch My Love And Die" Sander Sanchez - "Two Spirits" Sissal - "Infinity" Søren Torpegaard Lund - "Før vi går hjem" Click on the song title to listen! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among The Contestants - Few Familiar Names: Sissal Hansen, Denmark’s Eurovision 2025 representative with the song “Hallucination” — she...

Serbia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 28th

January 21, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbian national broadcaster RTS has revealed the dates for "Pesma za Evroviziju '26" and the song release schedule. The winning entry will represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The Serbian national broadcaster RTS has published the first official details ahead of "Pesma za Evroviziju '26", which will determine Serbia’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. According to the announcement, the grand final will take place on February 28th, and all competing songs will be available to listen to from February 2nd at 13:00 CET on the competition’s official YouTube channel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Serbia Will Select Its Eurovision 2026 Entry As in previous years, the national selection will feature two semi-finals, scheduled for February 24th and February 26th. Each semi-final will include 12 competing artists, with seven acts from each show qualifying for the grand final, which will be held on February 28th. The winner of the national selection will...

Noam Bettan To Represent Israel at Eurovision 2026!

January 20, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noam Bettan has been chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026. The contestant secured first place in the show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" after winning the hearts of both the judges and the audience at home. The song he will perform on the Eurovision stage will be selected by a committee and revealed in the next few months. Noam Bettan has been selected to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna on May 12, 14, and 16, with hopes of securing Israel's fifth win in the competition. He earned first place in the television show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" after performing the songs "You Won Everything With Me" (By Amir BeNayoon) and "Dernière Danse" (By Indila). Bettan secured the top spot in both the judges' vote and the audience vote at home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gal De Paz Gal De Paz opened the finale with the song...

Germany: The New Format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026” Revealed!

January 20, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has unveiled the new format for “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, with the winner set to represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the new format for “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28th, at 20:15 CET. However, SWR clarified that additional details about the full format are expected to be announced in the coming days. The national final will be hosted by German actress and singer Barbara Schöneberger and beloved Eurovision 2025 host Hazel Brugger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new selection format Following last year’s national final, “Chefsache ESC 2025”, Stefan Raab and a small committee were responsible for selecting the participants for both the semi-final and the final, with the German public only gaining the power to choose the representative at the final stage from five finalists selected by the same committee. This...

Jerry Heil: “They’re Trying to Push Me Out of the Competition”

January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jerry Heil, Ukraine’s Eurovision 2024 representative and current "Vidbir" contestant, claims anonymous figures are spreading false rumors about her and attempting to remove her from the competition. A controversy has erupted in Ukraine surrounding singer Jerry Heil, one of the contestants in "Vidbir 2026". Heil, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 and finished in third place, now aims to return to the Eurovision 2026 stage with her new song “Catharticus”. She claims that certain anonymous individuals are working to disqualify her from the competition by spreading false information about her public activities and alleged withdrawal of support for Ukrainian military initiatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “My Brother Serves in the Army – I’ll Never Stop Supporting the Fighters” In an Instagram Story posted over the weekend, Heil addressed the allegations, calling them baseless lies. She urged fans not to believe such reports, stating: “My brother serves in the army – and that’s a red flag for anyone who...