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Armenia Is Expected to Participate in Eurovision 2026!

December 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision supervisor, Martin Green, announced that five countries are expected to withdraw from the contest. From this it can be inferred that Armenia has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. After the contest supervisor, Martin Green, revealed the estimated number of participating countries in the upcoming contest, it was confirmed that Armenia will take part in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. Armenia is the 35th country expected to participate in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Armenian national broadcaster AMPTV has not yet officially announced its confirmation, and the assumption that it will participate stems from cross‑checking Green’s statement with the fact that the final date to confirm participation or withdraw from the contest...

Luxembourg: Songs for ‘Luxembourg Song Contest 2026’ Have Been Released!

December 11, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Luxembourg's national broadcaster has released the songs that will compete in the national final, 'Luxembourg Song Contest 2026'. The Luxembourgian representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on January 24 The Luxembourgian national broadcaster, RTL, revealed today the 8 songs of "Luxembourg Song Contest 2026", scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026. The winner of this competition will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the participants there is a former contestant who was especially loved by the fan community!“Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” will once again take place at the Rockhal arena on January 24th, 2026. Full list of participants and songs: Click on the name of the song to listen! Luzac - "Prison Dorée" ShiroKuro - "Eye To Eye" Hugo One - "Born Again" Eva Marija - "Mother Nature" Steve Castile - "Sweet Tooth" Daryss - "Melusina" Irem - "Bad Desicions (Hush Hush)" Andrew The Martian - "I'm The Martian" Click...

Portugal: Eurovision 2026 Participation Confirmed Despite Boycott

December 11, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal's RTP confirms Eurovision 2026 participation despite a massive artist boycott at Festival da Canção. Learn the latest on the controversial selection Portugal's national broadcaster, RTP, confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, despite a protest from 11 of the 16 national pre-selection artists. The national broadcaster's statement is as follows: “Regardless of the decision of the artists who signed the declaration, the contents of which we understand, RTP will once again organize Festival da Canção and confirms its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, along with the overwhelming majority of EBU member countries”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The statement from the national broadcaster, RTP, comes in the wake of a declaration signed by 11 of the national pre-selection participants. “Silence Makes Us Complicit in Tragedy” The declaration reads: “Collectively, in a coordinated position among current and future creators and performers, we declare our refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should the song of one of us win...

Artists’ Revolt in Festival da Canção: “We Won’t Represent Portugal Because of Israel”

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An unprecedented number of contestants in "Festival da Canção" declare they will refuse to represent the country if they win, protesting Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. During the past weekend, Portugal’s national broadcaster RTP announced that it had voted in favor of the new contest regulations and supported Israel’s participation during the General Assembly of the EBU. The broadcaster has since faced internal backlash from its employees over this decision. Now, 11 out of 16 songwriters participating in the Portuguese Eurovision preselection “Festival da Canção 2026” have jointly declared that they will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision following the decision that Israel will take part in Eurovision 2026. This stance was made possible by a newly added clause in the festival’s regulations stipulating that the local winner is not obligated to represent Portugal at Eurovision - a contrast to previous years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In their joint statement, the eleven participating artists expressed unusually strong criticism of Israel, saying...

Albania: The Allocation of Semi-Finalists for “Festivali i Këngës 64” Revealed

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In just one week, Albania’s "Festivali i Këngës" will open in Tirana, revealing its Eurovision 2026 representative. Here’s who will perform on each night and what’s planned for the nostalgic evening. In exactly one week, Tirana will host Albania’s most anticipated cultural event of the year – the 64th edition of the "Festivali i Këngës", which will once again serve as the country’s national selection for Eurovision. The national broadcaster RTSH officially announced today (Wednesday) the full performance lineup of 28 artists divided between two semi-finals, scheduled for December 17 and 18. The winner of the grand final, to be held on December 20, will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, taking place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Festivali i Këngës” Semi-Final 1 – December 17 The festival will open next Wednesday with 14 performers taking to the stage one after another: Rigersa Loka – Albanian Heart Lorenc Hasrama – Lamtumirë Sara Kapo – Të dua shumë Sheila – Zemra e...

Iceland Withdraws from Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iceland joins the boycott against Israel: The Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV has officially withdrawn from Eurovision 2026. A total of 35 countries are expected to participate in the contest in Vienna. In recent minutes, the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV announced Iceland’s official withdrawal from Eurovision 2026. The decision was reached this evening following a decisive discussion by the broadcaster — just before the final registration deadline for the contest. Iceland is now the fifth country to announce its withdrawal from the upcoming contest, which will be held in Vienna, Austria and joins Spain, The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia, all of which made similar decisions last week due to Israel’s participation. The official withdrawal statement read: “In light of the ongoing public debate in Iceland and the reactions to the EBU’s decision last week, it is clear that neither joy nor peace will prevail around RÚV’s participation in Eurovision. Therefore, RÚV concludes that it must inform the EBU today that it will not take part in next...

Sissal Hints: A Surprising Comeback to DMGP 2026 on the Way?

December 10, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Danish singer Sissal Hansen, who represented Denmark at Eurovision 2025, sparks speculation after hinting at "secret plans" for 2026, suggesting a possible comeback to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. The "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix" is intensifying as several countries reveal their 2026 candidates - including familiar names from the Eurovision community - vying for another chance to compete in Vienna, Austria. Among those potentially joining the list is none other than Sissal, Denmark’s 2025 Eurovision representative, who performed the song “Hallucination”. Sissal recently appeared on the morning show "Go' morgen Danmark" (in English: “Good Morning Denmark”) where she performed her latest single, “I’m Not Crying, I’m Dancing”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the interview, Sissal discussed the meaning of her new song and subtly teased a return: “2026 may be even bigger than 2025”. She mentioned her 2026 calendar is filling up quickly, with much of her time dedicated to studio work. Recently, she has been collaborating with Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, and Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt —...

Drama in Croatia: Karolina Ilic Was Unexpectedly Disqualified!

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One week after Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT revealed the 24 contestants for Dora 2026, an unexpected change was announced — one participant was disqualified and replaced by a new contender. Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT revealed exactly one week ago the 24 contestants expected to compete in “Dora 2026”, the pre-selection through which the country will choose its representative for Eurovision 2026. The broadcaster also announced four backup entries, prepared in case one of the participants withdraws or is disqualified. Now, a surprising development has occurred — one contestant has indeed been disqualified. Why was she removed? Who will replace her and compete for the honor of representing Croatia at the prestigious contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HRT announced today the sudden disqualification of one of the contestants: singer Karolina Ilic, who was set to compete with her song “Breathe Her In”. According to HRT, Karolina was disqualified because she is not a Croatian citizen. Under Dora’s official rules, all participants must...

Poland: We Will Not Join the Boycott Against Israel!

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite anti-Israel protests, Poland reconfirms its participation in Eurovision 2026! Poland’s national broadcaster TVP had already confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026 early last month. However, today - following the decision that Israel will indeed take part - the broadcaster reiterated its position clearly: Poland will participate and will not join the boycott against Israel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland Decides About a week after the EBU’s General Assembly confirmed Israel’s participation, several countries, including Spain, The Netherlands, Slovenia, and Ireland announced their withdrawal. Yet Poland chose a different path, reasserting its participation—a move that surprised many and sparked widespread debate. Public Backlash – But Poland Stands Firm In Poland, social media quickly filled with calls for the Polish national broadcaster to join the boycott. Local media reported that TVP received hundreds of emails urging it to withdraw from Eurovision 2026. Opponents of the decision argued that TVP should act as it did regarding Russia - calling for its exclusion the morning after its invasion of...

Germany: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on February 28th

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR revealed that “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026,” where the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected, is set for February 28th. Germany’s national broadcaster SWR announced today (Wednesday) that the German national selection show, “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026,” will be held on February 28th, at 20:15 CET. The event will air via ARD and will also be available for streaming through ARD Mediathek. By the end of the live broadcast, Germany’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 - set to take place in Vienna, Austria - will be revealed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany Isn’t Playing Around This year, Germany’s selection process includes multiple stages, among them songwriting camps organized by SWR. During these camps, artists aspiring to represent Germany have been collaborating with well-known and experienced producers and performers, all with one clear goal - to secure Germany’s best Eurovision result in years, or possibly...