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Croatia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 15th

January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT has revealed the dates for “Dora 2026”, and announced the semi-final line-up of the 24 contestants. Which artist compete in each semi-final? All the details - Right here! Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT announced yesterday (Thursday) the official dates for “Dora 2026”, and also unveiled the division of the 24 contestants into two semi-finals. According to the announcement, the process for selecting the entry that will represent Croatia at Eurovision will be broadcast live from Zagreb, and will include three main shows: two semi-finals and a grand final, where we will finally learn who will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final will take place on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, while the second semi-final will be held the following day, Friday, February 13th. The grand final, in which Croatia’s Eurovision entry will be chosen, is scheduled for Sunday, February 15th. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף...

Opinion: The Eurovision 2026 Live Tour – Europe’s New Iron Curtain

January 16, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The European Broadcasting Union unveiled the Eurovision 2026 live concert tour across ten cities—all in Western Europe. This exclusionary route raises questions about representation, unity, and the contest’s identity. Yesterday, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) unveiled the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest live concert tour, celebrating the contest’s 70th anniversary. Ten cities across Europe will host concerts this summer, but one thing immediately stands out on the map — the Iron Curtain seems to remain alive and well in Europe, even in 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ignoring the East: A Risk to Eurovision’s Core The cities selected for the tour are located in the United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands — a country that, ironically, is not even participating in this year’s Eurovision, having withdrawn in protest over political disputes surrounding Israel’s participation. When plotted on a map, all the chosen cities form a solid stretch through Western Europe. None of the concerts...

Malta: “MESC 2026” Semi-Final Results!

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 12 contestants advanced to the grand final of “MESC 2026” after tonight’s semi-final. See the full list of finalists and discover who will compete for the Maltese ticket to Eurovision 2026! Twelve contestants out of eighteen have qualified for the grand final of Malta’s Eurovision pre-selection competition “MESC 2026,” which will take place this Saturday, January 17th. During the event, Malta will choose its representative and song for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The semi-final was hosted by Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2015 winner in and Malta’s representative in Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Gaia Cauchi, who brought Malta victory at Junior Eurovision 2013, and Keane Cutajar, a popular Maltese television presenter. The main interval act featured Tommy Cash, representative of Estonia at Eurovision 2025, who performed his hit “Espresso Macchiato”. The results were determined by an equal combination of jury votes (50%) and public televoting (50%). The winner of the Maltese national final will earn the honor of representing Malta at Eurovision...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 31: Michael HarPaz Is the Sixteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 15, 2026January 17, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael HarPaz is the sixteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 5 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 31. In 5 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th. 6 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 5 will continue to the semi-final. This episode was a Hanan Ben Ari special, with each contestant choosing one of the musician’s songs. Hanan Ben Ari met with the contestants and coached them for their performances. He also performed his song “Lo HaMeshuga HaYekhidi”, joined by the contestants in the final chorus. This time, the judges did not use the "favor" or "against" voting system during the performances. Instead,...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: The Semi-Final of “MESC 2026”!

January 15, 2026January 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live tonight at 21:00 CET, the Semi-Final of Malta’s “MESC 2026” begins! Twelve songs will advance to Saturday’s Grand Final. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 21:00 CET, “MESC 2026”, will officially begin. By the end of the selection process, Malta’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. This evening marks the Semi-Final, where 18 songs will compete for 12 spots in the Grand Final, which will be held this coming Saturday, January 17th, at 21:00 CET. “MESC 2026” will take place at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali and will be hosted by three presenters: Destiny Chukunyere, Malta’s representative for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Gaia Cauchi, and Keane Cutajar. The finalists will be selected through a combination of jury votes (50%) and public votes (50%). Watch the semi-final live from 21:00 to 00:00 CET – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "MESC 2026" Running Order: Aidan – “Bella” Ema – “Achikuku...

Montenegro: Tamara Živković to Perform “Nova Zora” in Montenegrin at Eurovision 2026!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro at Eurovision 2026: Tamara Živković has confirmed she will perform “Nova Zora” entirely in Montenegrin, with no linguistic changes planned. In recent hours, Montenegro’s representative at Eurovision 2026, Tamara Živković, revealed in an interview with the Montenegrin channel “CdM” that she will perform her song "Nova Zora" (in English: “New Dawn”) in Montenegrin, with no intention of altering the song’s language. Additionally, Živković explained what inspired her to take part in Eurovision: “I don’t exactly remember when I first watched the Eurovision Song Contest, but I know that at that moment the desire to reach the competition was born. From the first time I watched the contest, I felt that one day I would want to stand on that stage”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Later in the interview, the singer addressed claims that her national selection victory was manipulated and that the public had not genuinely chosen her: “I don’t like dealing with negative things....

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Songs Revealed!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s national broadcaster Suspilne has unveiled the 10 competing songs for “Vidbir 2026”. The winner will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, which leads “Vidbir 2026”, has recently revealed the 10 songs that will compete for the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. The Ukrainian entry will be chosen during the national final scheduled for February 7th. In fact, only nine songs were officially revealed today, as the tenth entry had already been confirmed two days earlier. KHAYAT, together with his song "Hertzi" (in English: “Heartbeats”), secured the final spot in the national final after competing against five other songs that failed to qualify directly. He won the last ticket to the final with 32.41% of the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026": Full Line-Up Jerry Heil - Catharticus KHAYAT - Hertzi LAUD - Lightkeeper LELÉKA - Ridnim ...

Germany: The Contestants Of “Das Deutsche Finale 2026” Revealed!

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany’s national broadcaster SWR has just revealed the nine contestants of “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”. The winner of the national final will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. SWR just revealed the nine artists who will compete in “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, which will take place on February 28 at 20:15 (CET). The show will be broadcast by the ARD broadcasting corporation and will also be available to stream on the ARD Mediathek app. By the end of the program, we will know the artist and song that will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full participants List: Bela DreamboysThe Band Laura Nahr Malou Lovis Molly Sue MYLE Ragazzki Sarah Engles Wavyboi Germany Isn’t Playing Around This year, Germany’s selection process included multiple stages, among them songwriting camps organized by SWR. During these camps, artists aspiring to represent Germany have...

Eurovision 2026 Launches Its First-Ever Live European Tour!

January 15, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 celebrates 70 years with its first-ever European live tour, bringing iconic artists and contest participants to major cities across Europe. Revealed today: the EBU has announced the first-ever live tour of the Eurovision Song Contest, marking 70 years of musical history. The tour will visit ten major European cities during the summer, inviting audiences to experience a live celebration with past stars and Eurovision 2026 participants. Live Performances with Eurovision Legends and Eurovision 2026 Participants According to an official announcement released moments ago, the live tour will feature performances by iconic artists who have created unforgettable moments across 70 years of Eurovision history, alongside ten participants from the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria’s capital. In addition, each concert will host different special guests, ensuring a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for ticket holders. The artists will perform their contest songs as well as cover versions of some of the most beloved tracks...

Finland: “UMK 2026” Participants Officially Revealed!

January 14, 2026January 22, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, has unveiled the seven artists competing in "UMK 2026". The Finnish entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on February 28th. Discover the lineup here! The Finnish national broadcaster, YLE, officially announced today the seven artists competing in "UMK 2026". This prestigious national final will determine the Finnish entry for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The grand final of "UMK 2026" is scheduled for February 28th, 2026, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Southern Finland. Following tonight's announcement, the seven competing songs and their respective music videos will be released daily, one by one, starting tomorrow, January 15th, through January 23rd. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "UMK 2026": Official Lineup and Release Schedule These are the seven participants in "UMK 2026". Their songs will be released by the following order, day after day, from January 15th to January 23rd: Etta – "Million Dollar Smile" Linda Lampenius...