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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...

Norway: The Songs Competing for the Last “Melodi Grand Prix” Ticket Revealed!

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has revealed the eight artists competing for the ninth and final spot in “Melodi Grand Prix 2026”. Listen to the songs and vote for your favorites! The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, has just unveiled the eight artists competing for the ninth and final spot in "Melodi Grand Prix 2026". The winner will represent Norway at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. Among the eight contestants are many familiar faces making comebacks — including one fresh from last year’s Eurovision held in Basel, Switzerland. NRK has opened voting worldwide — all you need to do is follow the link below, listen to the songs, register, and vote for your favorite! Like last year, "Melodi Grand Prix 2026" will be held without semifinals. The ninth participant and all the competing songs will be revealed on January 26th. The final show will take place on February 28th, when Norway’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest will be selected. (adsbygoogle...

From Greece to San Marino: Xannova Xan Refuses to Give Up on Eurovision 2026

January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First report: Beloved singer Xannova Xan unexpectedly joins the long, fascinating list of artists trying to reach Eurovision via the “back door” after failing in their own country’s national final. Exclusive: It has just been revealed that Xannova Xan has decided, in a surprising move, to join the ever-growing list of artists competing in San Marino’s pre-selection contest for the chance to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. This comes after her song, created together with Israeli songwriters Keren Peles and Tomer Biran, was disqualified due to a dispute and did not make the final lineup for the Greek national selection “Sing For Greece 2026”. At this stage, it remains unclear whether the song submitted to the San Marino competition is the same one written by Keren Peles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent years, a fascinating trend has emerged: many artists who fail to win their national finals refuse to give up and instead try their luck through San Marino’s "San Marino Song Contest" (formerly Una Voce...

Switzerland: Veronica Fusaro to Compete in Eurovision 2026

January 20, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s national broadcaster SRG SSR has just announced its representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria — singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro will carry the country’s flag in May. The Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, has officially announced that singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro has been chosen to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria this coming May. Switzerland is the seventh country to select its artist for Eurovision 2026, after Cyprus and Georgia, as well as after Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Malta, which have also selected their songs for the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ Switzerland's Selection Process Fusaro was chosen through an internal selection combining votes from professional juries and an international audience panel. She is the seventh confirmed participant for the upcoming contest. Her song is scheduled to be revealed on Wednesday, March 11th. In response to the announcement of her Eurovision participation representing Switzerland, Fusaro said: "I’m incredibly happy...

Tonight at 20:30 CET: Israel Selects its Representative for Eurovision 2026!

January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 20:30 CET, Israel’s “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026” grand final will air live, where the country’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Tonight (Tuesday), after a season filled with talented and surprising contestants, the 12th season of “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision” comes to an end with a live grand final that will reveal who will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The final will begin at 20:30 CET and will be broadcast on Channel "Keshet 12", as well as on the channel’s website and app. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Competing tonight for the ticket to Vienna are Alona Erez, Gal De Paz, Noam Bettan, and Shira Zloof. Each contestant will perform a song of their choice, followed by the opening of the voting. The public can vote through the ‘KAN’ app, joining the judges in deciding which three contestants will advance to perform again. After the second round of performances, another round of voting...

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

January 19, 2026February 11, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing artists in HaKokhav HaBa 2026. Who should represent Israel at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Israeli Eurovision national selection, “HaKochav HaBa 2026," is set to take place tomorrow at 20:30 (CET), featuring 4 contestants - Noam Bettan, Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz and Alona Erez. The winner of this local competition will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered and voted to their favorites to win the national selection and represent Israel in Vienna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Israel? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Gal De Paz The choice isn't simple - but in the moment of truth, during those high-pressure moments that Eurovision demands - I want someone with a rare voice, a stage animal who delivers an unforgettable performance, and a charisma that’s impossible to miss. You can...

Drama in Norway: “Melodi Grand Prix 2026” Artists Revealed!

January 19, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, has announced the eight artists competing in Norway’s "Melodi Grand Prix 2026", scheduled to February 28th. The winning entry will represent Norway in Vienna. The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, revealed today nine of the ten artists and song titles set to compete in the Norwegian national selection, "Melodi Grand Prix 2026." The winner of this prestigious competition will earn the right to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria. Consistent with last year's format, the selection process will proceed directly to a grand final without semi-finals. The tenth participant and the official song releases are scheduled for January 26th, leading up to the main event on February 28th, where the Norwegian entry for the upcoming Eurovision will be crowned. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Competing Artists and Songs Alexander Rybak – “Rise“ Emma Gunnarsen – “Northern Lights” Hedda Mae – “Snap Back” ...

Moldova: Revamp Expected for Eurovision Song “Viva, Moldova”

January 18, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Satoshi, Moldova’s representative for Eurovision 2026, revealed in an interview that his song “Viva, Moldova” will undergo changes before the competition. Satoshi, who was selected to represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, revealed in a recent interview that his Eurovision entry, "Viva Moldova", will undergo a revamp ahead of the competition. He added that changes will also be made to the staging in order to "present the strongest and best possible version of the song on the Eurovision stage”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Satoshi explained that preparations for the European version of the song began immediately after his victory in the national selection. He noted that a professional creative team is already working to refine every detail from the musical arrangement to direction and choreography. He emphasized that the goal is to deliver a powerful stage performance that combines authentic Moldovan...

Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 18, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has published the 28 songs competing in "Sing For Greece 2026". The winner will represent Greece in Eurovision 2026, held in Vienna, Austria. The 28 songs set to compete in "Sing For Greece 2026" for the ticket to Vienna were unveiled in two stages. In the first stage, yesterday, January 17th, 14 songs competing in the first semi-final were revealed. The second stage followed today, January 18th, presenting the remaining 14 songs that will compete in the second semi-final. The songs were presented during the television program EurovisionGR and simultaneously on the official YouTube channel of the Greek national broadcaster ERT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen to the Songs: First Semi-Final - Wednesday, February 11th: Alexandra Sieti - The Other Side THE Astrolabe - Drop It Desi G - Aphrodite Akylas - Ferto Evangelia - Paréa Panagiotis Tsakalakos – 2nd Chance Niya - Slipping Away Marseaux - Khánomai ...