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Portugal: The First “Yes” to Eurovision 2026!

December 25, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After 13 contestants in Portugal’s "Festival da Canção" threatened a boycott over Israel’s participation, Bandidos do Cante say they want to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 and remind everyone – music comes first. For the first time since the contestants for Portugal’s Festival da Canção were announced, one competing act has declared that it will not boycott Eurovision 2026. The group Bandidos do Cante are the first - and so far the only - contestants to state openly: If we win, we will represent Portugal on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. The band’s statement comes after 13 other contestants in the competition announced that they would boycott Eurovision in protest of Israel’s participation. Within this charged climate, the members of Bandidos do Cante choose a different path – conciliatory, unifying, and above all optimistic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Believe in the power of songs to bring people together” Bandidos do Cante are made up of five childhood friends from...

Bulgaria: National Final Artists to be Revealed in the Next Two Weeks

December 25, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT is preparing to reveal the list of contenders for the national final that will select Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026, in the coming two weeks. According to Mila Hristova, head of Marketing and Strategic Development at BNT, the names of the artists participating in the Bulgarian national final are expected to be published next week or at the latest in the early days of the new calendar year. Hristova noted that the broadcaster is in the final stage of preparations for the contest, and contracts with the artists who will participate in the national final are being signed at present. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Star-Studded Selection with Leading Artists The Bulgarian national selection will adopt a new format and will involve 15 of the country’s top artists, selected by BNT. In the first night, on January 24th, each contestant will receive a score from five judges, ranging from 1 to 5, while the public will...

Croatia: “Dora 2026” entries to be revealed on January 8th!

December 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT revealed this morning that the 24 entries that will compete in "Dora 2026", will be revealed on January 8th! Exactly three weeks after revealing the 24 participants who are set to take part in Croatia’s national pre-selection "Dora 2026" ahead of Eurovision 2026, the Croatian national broadcaster HRT announced this morning (Wednesday) the official date when the 24 competing songs will be released. According to Croatia’s Head of Delegation, Tomislav Štengl, the songs will be revealed in about two weeks, on January 8. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of contestants of "Dora 2026": The singer Karolina Ilić, who was originally part of the official line-up, was disqualified from the competition after it became clear that she is not a Croatian citizen. According to the Dora regulations, all participants must hold Croatian citizenship. Her place was taken by singer Gabrijel Ivić, who had been listed among the reserve contestants revealed by the national broadcaster in case of withdrawal by another participant. We...

Latvia: Lineup for “Supernova 2026” Semifinals Revealed

December 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Latvia's national broadcaster, LTV, revealed the lineup of contestants for “Supernova 2026”. Who will perform in the first semifinal, and who in the second? The full list - Below! Latvia’s national broadcaster, LTV, published yesterday (Tuesday) the official lineup of 24 artists who are competing in “Supernova 2026”, across the two semifinals scheduled for January 31st and February 7th. In each semifinal, 12 contestants will compete, with five contestants from each semifinal expected to advance to the grand final, totaling ten contestants, while an additional slot remains at the discretion of the Latvian broadcaster, which reserves the right to grant a second chance to a song that did not reach the final. The winner of the final, to be held on February 14th, will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Semi-Final - Saurday, January 31st Agnesse - "Oh My My" Aivo Oskis - "Walking Out" Antra Stafecka - "Divejada" Blurie...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 20: Shaia Avitan Is the Fifth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

December 23, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaia Avitan is the fifth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 16 contestants remain in the race, including Alona Erez, Shira Zloof, Dorin Or, and Eitan Aharon. Full recap of Episode 20. 16 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026". with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The next stage is the "Duets" challenge. Four duets were performed tonight, with the judges forced to part ways with one contestant from the pair that received the lowest score at the end of the evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shaked Solomon and Nave Levi Shaked and Nave chose to perform the song “Ad Matai Elohai” (originally by Zohar Argov). The blend of their voices was intriguing — it's hard to ignore the resemblance between Nave’s tone and that of the legendary singer Zohar Argov. Shaked sang in a lower key, making his parts softer and more delicate. At no point did they sing...

San Marino: The Entry For Eurovision 2026 To Be Chosen On March 6th

December 23, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV announced that the grand final of “San Marino Song Contest 2026” will take place on March 6, selecting the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. SMRTV has officially announced another change in the schedule of its “San Marino Song Contest.” The grand final is now set for March 6, with two semi-finals planned for March 2 and March 3, respectively. Initially, reports claimed that the final would take place on March 1, additionaly about three weeks later, it was said to have been postponed to March 7. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The updated dates were revealed today during a press conference that reviewed San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 journey and presented new strategies for the country’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. During the conference, the general director of SMRTV discussed San Marino’s ongoing talks with the EBU, revealing that discussions are underway to strengthen cooperation between the two entities. He emphasized the...

Eurovision 2026: ORF Appoints Marvin Dietmann as Head of Contest in Vienna

December 23, 2025 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has appointed renowned Austrian director Marvin Dietmann as the new Head of Contest for Eurovision 2026. What does the role involve, and whom is he replacing? The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has announced a new Head of Contest for Eurovision. The role has been given to Marvin Dietmann, the Eurovision Song Contest’s Creative Director since 2011 and a well-known director within the competition, responsible for staging numerous successful Eurovision entries. He is also the founder of the company “Motions by Dietmann”, which oversees auditions for singers, dancers, and performers participating in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Does “Head of Contest” Mean? The Head of Contest plays a central role in implementing the creative staging vision on the Eurovision stage. As part of the position, he works closely with all participating delegations and is responsible for determining the running order of performances during the competition. This is one of the most influential roles...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 19: Mentamer Taganya Is the Fourth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

December 22, 2025January 12, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mentamer Taganya is the fourth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 17 contestants remain in the race, including Noam Bettan, Gal De Paz, Tamir Levy and Michael HarPaz. Full recap of Episode 19. 17 contestants remain at this stage in "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026," with the grand winner set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12, 14, and 16. The next stage is the "Duets" challenge. Five duets were performed tonight, with the judges forced to part ways with one contestant from the pair that received the lowest score at the end of the evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Elior Shemesh and Agam Hazan Elior and Agam chose to perform the song "Yechefim" (originally by Yasmin Moallem). In this performance, the two wanted to apply the feedback they received from their previous appearance - to feel more relaxed and natural on stage. The connection between them, even off-stage, is...

Albania: Alis to Perform “Nân” in Albanian at Eurovision 2026!

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania at Eurovision 2026: Alis confirms he will perform “Nân” without changes, preserving its original Albanian language and authentic emotional delivery on the Eurovision stage Albanian singer Alis, who will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, has revealed that he will perform the song “Nân” (in English: "Mother") in its original version, without significant changes. In an interview with the website ESCBubble, given immediately after winning the national selection competition “Festivali i Këngës”, Alis was asked whether he intended to keep the song in Albanian and replied: “Yes, I will keep it in Albanian”. The song was written by Desara Gjini and composed by the performer himself, Alis. This marks the first Eurovision entry for both the singer and the songwriter. Albania has often achieved stronger results at Eurovision when competing with songs in the Albanian language, while English-language entries have historically struggled to reach the final. The current version of...

Montenegro: Tamara Živković to perform “Nova Zora” at Eurovision

December 21, 2025December 25, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro in Eurovision 2026: Tamara Živković will perform “Nova Zora” on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Listen to the song. "Nova Zora" (in English: “New Dawn”) is the title of the song that will be performed by Tamara Živković, who will represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th and 16th. The song was written by Boris Subotić, who also wrote “Dobrodošli” — Montenegro’s entry last year — and who also tried to represent Serbia in 2023 with “Nedostupan”, which finished last in "Pesma Za Euroviziju '23". The track’s producers are Boris Subotić and Marko Drežnjak. The EuroMix editorial team, who listened to all the competing entries, agreed with the "Montesong" results and also chose Tamara as the most suitable artist to represent Montenegro at Eurovision. In second place was singer Majda Božović, who finished fifth in the national final. Singer Đurđa was ranked third by the team, while she placed ninth in the national final. Click here to view the complete EuroMix...