Israel: KAN unveils new song selection rules for Eurovision 2026

Israel: KAN unveils new song selection rules for Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KAN announces a major change: a new set of regulations officially opens the song selection process for Eurovision 2026, following last year’s controversy and defining updated rules for Israel’s entry In recent hours, Israel’s national broadcaster KAN has released official and updated details regarding the song selection process for Eurovision 2026. The broadcaster published an open call and revised regulations outlining who is eligible to participate, under what conditions, and how the song representing Israel will be selected for the Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement comes as the selection process for Israel’s representative approaches a decisive stage. In approximately four months, the winner of “HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision 2026” is expected to step onto Europe’s largest musical stage. The song selection process for Eurovision 2026 underwent changes following the controversy surrounding last year’s selection, as well as public pressure directed at KAN to revise...
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Klavdia: “I Wanted the Contest to Remain a Celebration of Music”

Klavdia: “I Wanted the Contest to Remain a Celebration of Music”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a candid interview, Klavdia reflects on political tensions at the contest, explains her choice to stay neutral, and emphasizes the importance of unity and music above all In an interview with the television program “Tet A Tet”, Klavdia, Greece’s representative at Eurovision 2025, shared her personal experiences from the contest in Basel and admitted that the atmosphere this year was particularly tense. According to her, the political developments and the war in the background directly affected the backstage environment, creating a sensitive situation in which every gesture or interaction risked being interpreted as a political statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Between Music and Politics Klavdia confirmed in the interview what many experienced firsthand in Basel. The singer did not hide the fact that the atmosphere was unusually tense. Political developments and the war had a significant impact on the competition, creating discomfort among participants. As she explained, every movement could be misinterpreted, and...
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Tonight at 20:00 CET: Montenegro Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026

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

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, Montenegro’s “Montesong 2025” takes place, and at its end the Montenegrian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. A link to watch the broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:00 CET, Montenegro’s “Montesong 2025”, will take place. at its conclusion the Montenegrian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen.This is the second year that the competition serves as Montenegro’s national final, following the country’s return to Eurovision last year after a two year absence. the winning entry will be selected to represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. A total of 15 songs will compete in tonight’s final. The winner will be determined by a combination of jury voting (50%) and public voting (50%). This year, voting is open to everyone, unlike last year when it was limited to Montenegrin citizens only. In addition, there is no restriction on the language of the songs this year, compared to last year...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026?

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

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Montesong 2025. Who should represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026 according to the editorial team? The Montenegrin national final, "Montesong", will take place today, Sunday, December 21, 2025, featuring 15 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Montenegro at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The winner will be determined by a combination of 50% jury votes and 50% public votes. Just before the national final, the Euromix editorial team convened to listen to the participating songs and choose their favorites from the Montenegrin national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Montenegro? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Majda Božović - "Ipak Smo Ljudi" Montenegro is returning to Eurovision with a national final that offers more variety and slightly higher quality than last year’s selection. However, at this stage it is difficult to identify a song that could realistically...
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Albania: Alis to Perform “Nân” at Eurovision

Albania: Alis to Perform “Nân” at Eurovision

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania's Eurovision 2026: Alis will perform "Nân" on the Eurovision 2026 stage. Listen to the song. Screenshot: RTSH "Nân" (in English: "Mother") is the name of the song that will be performed by the singer Alis, who will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The song was written by Desara Gjini and composed by the singer himself. This is the first Eurovision entry for both composers. The selected song was performed in the national selection in Albanian, but toward Eurovision, the singer will be given the option to perform it in another language. However, it is worth noting that Albania generally finds more success at Eurovision with songs in Albanian, whereas it often fails to qualify for the final when translating its entries into English. The song's current length exceeds three minutes (as is customary for the festival); therefore, a "revamp" involving editing and shortening will be required...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 18: Ori Berko Is the Third Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 18: Ori Berko Is the Third Contestant Eliminated From the Show

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ori Berko is the third contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 18 contestants remain in the race, including Stav Vaknin, Tamir Levy, Michael HarPaz, Shaia Avitan, Nave Levi and Dorin Or. Full recap of Episode 18. Last week, a special episode revealed the 21 contestants who made it into the finalists’ team of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026. The decision was made after a tense evening of repeated performances before the season’s five judges — with one clear goal: only one contestant will represent Israel at Eurovision. The selection process dramatically narrowed the competition, officially positioning the remaining contestants in the opening lineup for the battle to represent Israel at Eurovision. Tonight, seven contestants took the show’s main stage, facing off head-to-head. According to the format, the contestant receiving the lowest score would be eliminated at the end of the episode — marking the immediate end of their Eurovision journey. This first elimination round heightened the tension and made one thing clear: the road to Eurovision is short, competitive, and unforgiving....
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Report: Greece’s “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Final Will Be on February 7th!

Report: Greece’s “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Final Will Be on February 7th!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek media reports point to February 7th as the date of Greece’s “Ethnikos Telikos”, selecting the entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. According to reports in Greek media, “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026,” is expected to take place on February 7th. The two semi-finals are scheduled for February 3rd and February 5th. The winner of “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” will earn the right to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest. The reports have not been officially confirmed by the Greek national broadcaster ERT, however, Greek journalist Aris Kavatzikis confirmed on the Greek television program “Buongiorno” that the national final is indeed set for February 7th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In addition to the journalist’s confirmation, the Greek Eurovision website eurovisionfun has also reported that “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” will be held on February 7th. ERT had planned to stage the selection during the first half of February, leaving only two possible...
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Online Storm: A Single Photo from San Marino Exposes the Eurovision’s Troubling Reality

Online Storm: A Single Photo from San Marino Exposes the Eurovision’s Troubling Reality

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The storm, the hate, and the swift denial: Megara posted a photo hinting at a Eurovision 2026 comeback - and were met with a wave of outrage. A seemingly innocent photo uploaded over the weekend triggered a major drama that began in San Marino, spread to Spain, and soon engulfed all of Europe. On X, an image appeared showing a participation badge from "San Marino Song Contest 2026", featuring the name of the Spanish band that had previously represented the country — Megara. From that moment, a storm erupted that should serve as a red warning light across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post and the Reactions "Friends, let’s see how we can explain this… Things happened today..." Read the caption accompanying the photo that started the uproar. In no time, band members found themselves trying to explain to masses of angry followers exactly what had happened. Amiguis a ver cómo os lo explicamos… Hoy han pasado cosas… 🥸 pic.twitter.com/sV1fmiUx1P — MEGARA (@weareMEGARA)...
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Tonight at 21:00 CET: Albania Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Albania Selects its Entry for Eurovision 2026!

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64” grand final takes place, and at its end the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. A link to watch the broadcast - Below! Tonight at 21:00 CET, the fourth and final evening of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will take place. at its conclusion the Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. The festival, which has served as Albania’s national final since 2003, is spread across four evenings this year, with the grand final tonight during which the winning entry will be selected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. The event will be hosted by Salsano Rrapi and Arilena Ara, the latter originally selected to represent Albania at Eurovision 2020. The Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be determined through a combination of votes: 50% from the...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Albania at Eurovision 2026?

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

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Festivali i Këngës 64. Who should represent Albania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Albanian Eurovision national selection, "Festivali i Këngës", is set to take place tonight at 21:00 CET, featuring 23 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Albania 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 Albanian national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Albania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Alis - "Nân" I already recognized Alis' potential last year when I ranked him first in the Albanian national selection. This year he returns with a much stronger and more convincing song—dramatic, catchy, moving, expertly produced, and backed by an impressive orchestra and choir. In my opinion, this is one of the best songs to ever compete...
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