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Eurovision 2026: A New Website Launched Ahead of the Contest

November 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU announced today that it is closing the current Eurovision website and launching a new one that will accompany both the Junior Eurovision 2025 and Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. It seems that the engines are starting to heat up ahead of the Eurovision 2026 season. After receiving new details about ticket sales and the registration process, the EBU made an exciting announcement this morning (Monday) regarding the launch of a new official Eurovision website (Eurovision.com), which is expected to feature a variety of upgrades and new options. The new address will serve as the coverage hub for both the Junior Eurovision and the main Eurovision contests, replacing the site that has hosted the competition in recent years (Eurovision.tv), which is scheduled to shut down next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The big change in the new website: The major update comes as Eurovision celebrates its 70th anniversary, highlighting the biggest moments the contest has...

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Competitors Revealed

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, today published the list of artists competing in "Vidbir 2026", battling for the ticket to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, revealed today (Monday) the identities of 15 competitors for "Vidbir 2026", and released previews of the songs. This marks the official start of the Eurovision season in Ukraine, ahead of the 2026 contest that will be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The competitors in "Vidbir 2026": ANSTAY Jerry Heil Karyotype KHAYAT LAUD Leléka MOLODI MON FIA Monokate Mr. Vet OKS The Elliens Valeriya Force ShchukaRyba Marta Adamchuk (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the competitors are several familiar names: Jerry Heil – Represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside Alyona Alyona with "Teresa & Maria", finishing third in the grand final. Jerry also competed in the national selection in 2023 and 2021. Monokate – Represented Ukraine in Eurovision 2020 and 2021 as a member of the band Go_A, which placed fifth in...

Eurovision 2026: Ticket Sales to Begin on January 13

November 24, 2025January 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will start on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 13:00 CET. How to order a ticket? How much will a ticket cost? All details in the article. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF, have announced that ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will begin on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 14:00 CET, likely one day after the semi-final draw, as was the case last year. Alongside this, a new official Eurovision website (Eurovision.com) will replace the previous one (Eurovision.tv), adding a new stage to the ticket purchase process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, similar to last year, fans must first register for the ticketing mailing list, but the process is slightly different. First, register on the new Eurovision website and create a Eurofan account, which will serve as your official account for all contest news. After registering, sign up for ticket purchases through Oeticket using...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 6: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

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

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 6: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Mecy Kashty, Achia Edri, Mentamer Taganya, Amy Lensson and Ido Maurer. Tonight, the sixth episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. This evening featured six auditions, with five contestants succeeding and moving on to the next round thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi, with Netta Barzilai, winner of Eurovision 2018l joining as guest judge. Each contestant must receive at least 70% of the votes to advance, and every judge contributes 12% to the total voting score. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mecy Kashty Mecy Kashty, 27 years old, originally from Tel Aviv. Mecy comes from the well-known Kashty family and has eight siblings. She is...

Spain: Decision on Participation in Eurovision 2026 to Be Announced on Thursday

November 23, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain will reveal on Thursday whether it will participate in Eurovision 2026, as a joint parliamentary–national broadcaster committee questions RTVE’s leadership ahead of the European Broadcasting Union General Assembly. The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE will appear this Thursday before the joint committee of the Spanish Congress and Senate on oversight of the national broadcaster, where its management will respond to various questions concerning public broadcasting in Spain. One key issue that particularly interests Eurovision fans is whether Spain will participate in Eurovision 2026 and signal a significant climbdown, or whether it will maintain the hard line it has led against Israel and its allies in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Thursday at 16:00 (CET), the joint committee of the Congress and Senate responsible for supervising the Spanish national broadcaster will convene, during which RTVE’s leadership will have to answer questions from different politicians. This public hearing is part of the legal obligations of the Spanish national broadcaster, which...

Will the First Ever “Eurovision Arab World” Take Place Soon?

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Were plans for an Arab Eurovision quietly taking shape? According to Voxvision, it seems that such a competition is closer than ever to happening! Voxovation presented a new and ambitious proposal aimed at significantly expanding the world of Eurovision: the creation of Eurovision Arab World, a television song contest dedicated exclusively to the countries of the Arab world. The competition is planned based on the format of the European Eurovision, but with adjustments to the music, traditions, and cultural characteristics of the Arab world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voxovation, which has held the international rights to the Eurovision brand since 2018, announced that this contest is planned to include 22 Arab countries, ranging from North African nations to those in the Persian Gulf. The goal is to promote a competition that will serve as a “celebration of unity,” highlighting shared cultural roots while also showcasing the musical diversity of the Arab world. The contest is expected to feature pop, rap,...

Albania: Who is the artist that withdrew from Festivali i Këngës 64?

November 23, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a message posted on social media, one of the contestants who was expected to take part in the Festivali i Këngës 64, announced unexpectedly that he is withdrawing from the competition. What lies behind the decision? Back in October, RTSH published the list of participants in the 64th Festivali i Këngës, but last week (Friday), on the day the songs of FIK 64 were supposed to be revealed, the artist Egzon Pireci announced that his song, "Thirrëm" (Call Me), written by Armend Rexhepagiqi and Aida Baraku, would not compete in the festival. The singer explained the reasoning behind this on his Instagram page. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the post, he wrote: "I would like to inform you that my song that was selected by the professional judges to be performed at the 64th edition has been withdrawn from the competition. For personal reasons, I have decided to remove the song from the...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 5: Five Contestants Advance to the Next Round

November 22, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "HaKokhav HaBa" - Episode 5: Five contestants passed to the next round. The advancing contestants are Itay Evron, Bar Nir, David Ossona, Stav Vaknin and Portrait Band. Tonight, the fifth episode of the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa" aired, through which Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. This evening featured six auditions, with five contestants succeeding and moving on to the next round thanks to the support of the judges and the studio audience. One of them might go on to represent Israel in Eurovision this coming May. The panel once again included Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levi, with Dana International joining as guest judges. Each contestant must receive at least 70% of the votes to advance, and every judge contributes 12% to the total voting score. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Itay Evron Itay Evron, 23 years old from Ziona, plays the piano and is a student at the Rimon School, where he met Keren Peles and performed with her...

Preparing for 2026: Which Are the Best Eurovision National Selections Around Europe?

November 22, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What can we expect from a national final for Eurovision 2026? In the second article in the “Preparing for 2026” series, we compare between the different Eurovision selections, and examine them in different criteria. Article by Ilay Gaist and Adiel Shtainmetz. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of fans across Europe fall in love with certain songs and hope they will finish high in their national finals and go on to represent their country at Eurovision. In the second article of the series, "Preparing for 2026", we dive into the most captivating topics around Europe’s Eurovision national finals, and focus on the key statistics underlying the most notable national finals across Europe. Join us as we explore, in detail, the legacy and numbers behind these shows: Which national finals are the oldest? Which are deeply rooted traditions within their countries? Which have produced the best results? Which national finals stand out as the most exciting...

Italy: “Festival Di Sanremo” Contestants to be Revealed on November 30th

November 22, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian national broadcaster RAI announced today that it will reveal the participants in the "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" on November 30th. The Italian national broadcaster, RAI, announced that the list of contestants for the 76th edition of "Festival Di Sanremo" will be disclosed on November 30th during the "Tg1" television program airing at 13:30 CET. The contestants will be revealed by the artistic director and festival host, Carlo Conti. The festival will take place from February 24th to 28th, featuring 24 artists competing, with the winner earning the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision 2026. In case the winner declines to represent Italy, the broadcaster will select its representative from among the Sanremo competitors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although the official Sanremo Festival participant list has not yet been published, recent leaks suggest several former Italian representatives are likely to return. The most frequently mentioned names by industry sources include: Angelina Mango –...