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Israel in the Spotlight Again: Norway Challenges Eurovision Rules

March 24, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway has announced that their representative, Jonas Lovv, will be allowed to freely express political views, including regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. The decision contradicts the contest’s rules. The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK refuses to comply with Eurovision Song Contest rules, announcing that it will allow its representative, Jonas Lovv, to freely express opinions on sensitive political issues – including regarding Israel. The statement comes amid the controversy sparked by Swedish singer Felicia, who called for Israel’s removal from the Eurovision Song Contest. The implication is clear: a confrontation between a major European broadcaster and the EBU – with Israel once again at the center of the controversy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026: Norway Breaks the Rules The head of Norway’s "Melodi Grand Prix", Mads Tørklep, clearly stated that Jonas Lovv “is allowed to answer exactly as he wants, and to whomever he wants” – without any restrictions from NRK. This directly contradicts EBU rules, which require political neutrality within Eurovision 2026. According to Tørklep: “We...

Belgium: Meet the Dancers Joining Essyla at Eurovision 2026

March 23, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium’s national broadcaster RTBF unveiled exclusive footage from Essyla’s Eurovision 2026 rehearsals, revealing four professional dancers and the creative team behind the choreography for the country's entry “Dancing on the Ice”. Preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna are stepping up: Belgium’s French-language national broadcaster, RTBF, has released an official glimpse into the rehearsals of the country’s representative, Essyla. The footage from the studio reveals that the singer will not be performing alone on the grand stage in Austria but will be joined by four professional dancers during her performance of "Dancing on the Ice". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎RTBF‎‏ (@‏‎rtbf‎‏)‎‏ The national broadcaster wrote in a post: "We attended Essyla’s very first rehearsal — we watched the choreography and staging for Eurovision, and we can tell you it's going to be... crazy!" The creative team and dancers The four dancers chosen to accompany Essyla are Max Lukaina, Axel Remezo, Maniquet Julien, and Tom Van...

50 Days to Eurovision: Finland Leads the Betting Tables – Israel Ranks Seventh

March 23, 2026 by Ido NamanNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 betting now puts Finland first, with France and Denmark close behind. Israel sits seventh. That is the current state of the odds. While exactly 50 days remain until Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria begins, the betting landscape continues to shift as the contest draws closer. Several countries are strengthening their positions near the top of the odds, while others are recording sharp declines, creating a fast-changing picture ahead of Europe’s biggest music event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland Maintains a Clear Lead While Israel is ranked seventh, Finland continues to dominate the top of the betting tables. The duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen lead with the song "Liekinheitin" (in English: "Flamethrower") and hold a 28% chance of winning. The Finnish entry, which blends dramatic pop with prominent violin playing, has built a clear advantage over the rest of the countries in the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite Finland’s dominance, past results show that betting tables do not guarantee the...

Drama in France: Call for Monroe to Withdraw from Eurovision Over Israel’s Participation

March 23, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the anti-Israel organization BDS has urged French representative Monroe to withdraw from the competition in protest against Israel’s participation. In exactly 50 days, the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will kick off in Vienna, Austria, and as the event draws nearer, tensions surrounding it seem only to intensify. This time, France finds itself at the center of controversy. The French branch of the anti-Israel BDS movement has sent an open letter to the country’s representative Monroe, calling on her to withdraw from the upcoming Eurovision contest as a protest against Israel’s inclusion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Political pressure rises again For the third year in a row, parts of Europe - including influential organizations and even some national broadcasters — appear more preoccupied with politics than with the music and values that the Eurovision Song Contest was built to celebrate. Once again, attention has turned heavily toward Israel. Last December, following a meeting of the EBU, in which it was...

Keeping the Chemistry: Serbia Will Not Change Its Performance Ahead of Eurovision 2026

March 23, 2026March 24, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia at Eurovision 2026: Lavina announced they will perform "Kraj mene" on the Eurovision 2026 stage without dramatic changes, similar to "Pesma Za Evroviziju '26". What drives this choice? In an interview with a Serbian website yesterday (Sunday), the band Lavina revealed that their song for Eurovision 2026, "Kraj mene" (in English: "By My Side"), will remain similar to their performance at "Pesma Za Evroviziju '26". The only changes to be made will be strictly minor, aimed at highlighting elements from their performance ahead of the first semi-final in Vienna, on May 12th next. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision to preserve the original performance from the local Eurovision pre-selection is intended to "keep the chemistry of the band" and convey the original emotions to the international audience. The band confirmed to the N1 website that they have also recorded an English version of the song, but they will not perform it in English in Vienna. When asked about this, the band members...

Daniel Žižka: “I’m Not Looking for a Typical Eurovision Performance”

March 23, 2026 by Tal DahanNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Daniel Žižka discusses his Eurovision 2026 entry "CROSSROADS," focusing on his Japanese inspiration and his preference for authentic staging over typical contest gimmicks. The Eurovision 2026 season in Vienna, Austria, is rapidly approaching, and one of the most intriguing names in this year’s lineup is Daniel Žižka. The Czech singer and actor, who until just a few months ago was known to only a few, has become a major talking point after winning the coveted right to represent his country at Eurovision with the song "CROSSROADS." In an interview granted to a Czech website, he revealed fascinating behind-the-scenes details of his journey to the competition. ‎‏ The Song Selection: A Blend of Experts and International Audience Daniel Žižka explained to iDNES.cz the professional process that led to his selection by the national broadcaster (ČT): "I sent an application after the official announcement of the Eurovision selection process. My studio performance was recorded and sent to a committee of international professionals...

Poland: A Dramatic Change in Alicja’s Eurovision 2026 Performance Revealed

March 23, 2026March 25, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland at Eurovision 2026: Alicja unveils that her Eurovision 2026 performance of “Pray” will be completely different from her national final performance, promising an artistic redesign that will surprise viewers in Vienna. Alicja, Poland’s representative for Eurovision 2026 with her song “Pray”, has revealed in a video shared by the Polish national broadcaster, TVP, and across social media that her Eurovision stage performance will differ entirely from the national final. Instead, the singer is currently developing a new, refreshing concept for her upcoming performance. In the video, she mainly spoke about preparations and the creative changes that will ultimately be showcased on the main stage in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A fresh artistic direction During the video, Alicja shared that together with her staging team, they decided to go for a different artistic approach and a newly designed concept for her act. “I can’t wait to show Eurovision fans and millions of viewers around the world the final result of the...

Eurovision 2026: Finland Makes an Unusual Request for Live Performance on Stage

March 22, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland’s Linda Lampenius has asked the EBU to allow live violin playing at Eurovision 2026, despite the ban. Will organizers approve the request? All the details in the article. Details about Finland’s plans for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria - the current betting favorite to win Eurovision - are already beginning to emerge, but anyone expecting the Finnish duo to settle for a simple staging upgrade is in for a surprise. It is now being reported that the pair are trying to impress the audience even more on the road to victory, as the delegation has submitted a request to the EBU for their representative, the virtuoso violinist Linda Lampenius, to perform live, despite the competition rules that prohibit live instrumental performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Can the rules change? Since 1999, one of Eurovision’s rules has been the ban on live instrument playing on the Eurovision stage. The reason for this rule is the speed...

Nordic Eurovision Party 2026: Live Performances from Oslo

March 22, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Nordic Eurovision Party 2026 brought together Eurovision 2026 acts and former contestants in Oslo for a packed night of live performances, followed by an energetic afterparty The Nordic Eurovision Party took place last night for the third time, and for the second year in a row, it was held in Norway’s capital, Oslo. The event featured no less than 17 Eurovision 2026 contestants, along with additional former Eurovision participants. The show was staged at Rockefeller Music Hall, while the afterparty was held at John Dee in Oslo. Watch the full performances of the Eurovision 2026 participants from the Nordic party. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 performances Eva Marija - Luxembourg’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song "Mother Nature": הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Nordic Eurovision Party‎‏ (@‏‎nordiceurovisionparty‎‏)‎‏ Aidan - Malta’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song "Bella" (in English: "Beautiful”): הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Nordic Eurovision Party‎‏ (@‏‎nordiceurovisionparty‎‏)‎‏ Atvara - Latvia’s representative at Eurovision 2026...

Alis Reveals: Will His Mother Join Him on Stage at Eurovision 2026?

March 21, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Alis, shares new insights into his song’s meaning, music video, emotional impact, and early details about his highly anticipated performance in Vienna. In a new interview with the national broadcaster RTSH, Albania’s representative Alis spoke about his preparations for Eurovision 2026, where he will compete in the second semi-final on May 14. As a reminder, Alis was among the first artists selected for Eurovision 2026 after winning the Albanian FiK festival in December with his song “Nân” (Hebrew: “Mother”). The song was written about Alis’s mother, who also appears in the music video. Will his mother also take part in the performance on stage in Vienna? More details follow below. A Message Resonating Across Europe As mentioned, the emotional song was written about Alis’s mother, but also serves as a universal message to mothers and children. According to a post he shared on social media, “Nân” touches on a universal feeling of longing—for departures, for a...