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Is Canada Joining Eurovision? Finance Minister’s Surprising Announcement

November 5, 2025January 12, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canada moves closer to Eurovision after a surprising statement by its finance minister, revealing the country was asked to participate in the contest. Another non‑European nation may soon join Eurovision! Following Australia’s debut in 2015, Canada and its government are now showing growing interest in taking part. The buzz erupted after a small but surprising line was discovered in the country’s 2025 federal budget - one that has Eurovision fans worldwide excited and was approved by the finance minister. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Canada’s Eurovision Interest Revealed in Budget The 2025 Canadian federal budget included the line: “working with CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada's national broadcaster) to explore participation in Eurovision.” This marks the first time such a reference has appeared in an official Canadian document - and possibly signals that Canada’s Eurovision debut might be closer than ever. Champagne: “It's a Platform for Canada to Shine” Canadian Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne was asked about this line in an interview following...

Keren Peles Responds to the Discussion Surrounding Greece at Eurovision 2026!

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Keren Peles addresses questions about her collaboration with Greece in "Ethnikos Telikos", emphasizing her Israeli pride and responding to the criticism and protests over their partnership. Last Sunday, Euromix reported exclusively that singer-songwriter Keren Peles,Keren Peles wrote a song for "Ethnikos Telikos". Peles is also known internationally in the Eurovision community for writing the songs “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise” — both of which represented Israel at Eurovision and became national sources of inspiration. If Peles’ song wins the Greek national final, she could find herself at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, under the blue and white flag of the Mediterranean neighbor. It was also revealed that the Greek singer set to collaborate with Peles is Xannova Xan, who is no stranger to the Eurovision scene. Xannova Xan participated in last year’s Greek national final with her song "Play It!", finishing fifth, and in Junior Eurovision 2005 with "Tora einai i seira mas", which placed sixth. Now, Keren Peles responds for the first time...

Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026” to Air on November 11th!

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The twelfth season of the reality show "HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026" will premiere next Tuesday, November 11th. The show's winner will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa LeEurovision 2026" will air exactly one week from now, next Tuesday, November 11th, with the broadcast of the first audition episode. Audition episodes began filming about a month ago. Once again, this season will be hosted by the beloved presenters Assi Azar and Rotem Sela. The judging panel for this season will again include Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, and Itay Levy. Occasionally, guest judges such as Netta Barzilai, Dana International, and Yuval Raphael will join. The winner of Season 12 of "The Next Star" will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A few days ago, we reported on the site that the reality show had already kicked off with an official promo and a minor change to its name. "Shel Israel" (in English: "Of...

Malta: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on January 17th!

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, revealed today further details about its selection process ahead of Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Here are all the new details about "MESC 2026". The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has announced today (Tuesday) the complete schedule for Malta’s selection process for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Malta will select its entry through “MESC 2026,” which will run across two televised shows - a semi-final and a final, to be held on January 15th and 17th, 2026. Additionally, Malta has published details regarding the selection process leading up to the shows, including an updated and more streamlined format, as well as the various phases leading up to the national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year’s "MESC" will be somewhat reduced in scope: last year, the "MESC" included two semi-finals and a final, whereas this year there will be just one semi-final and...

More Than Half of Norwegians Oppose Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new Norwegian survey reveals that most citizens believe the national broadcaster NRK should vote against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. But will it affect NRK’s decision? The debate over Israel’s participation continues to stir controversy across Norway. According to a new poll conducted by Norstat for the national broadcaster NRK, six out of ten Norwegians believe that Norway should vote against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Divided Voices: Culture or Politics? Opinions remain split: some Norwegians argue that every country should be allowed to participate regardless of political circumstances, emphasizing that Eurovision is a cultural stage, not a diplomatic arena. Others contend that countries involved in armed conflicts should be barred from competing. Still, the data show that about 22% of respondents support Norway’s continued participation in the contest - even if Israel remains in the lineup. ...

Eurovision 2026: Have the Hosts of the Show Been Revealed?

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss newspaper Blick published today that Victoria Swarovski, Andi Knoll and Philipp Hochmair will host Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. What lies behind these intriguing names? The Swiss newspaper "Blick" surprised readers today by publishing the names of the three hosts for Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. According to the Swiss paper, Victoria Swarovski, Andi Knoll, and Philipp Hochmair will host the contest. The Austrian national broadcaster ORF has declined to officially confirm the report. Could the trio of Eurovision 2026 hosts truly have been revealed? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As mentioned, the Austrian national broadcaster has refused to comment officially on whether the names have indeed been leaked. The head of the national broadcaster responded to Blick’s report: “Rumors and speculation about the hosts’ identities are an inseparable part of the Eurovision tradition”. Are these really the chosen three who will lead Eurovision 2026? Time will tell. The Potential Eurovision 2026 Hosts:...

This Is the Greek Singer Who Will Collaborate with Keren Peles!

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who is the Greek singer set to perform Keren Peles’ song at "Ethnikos Telikos", and possibly represent Greece at Eurovision 2026? Keren Peles, the Israeli singer-songwriter behind the songs “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise” — both of which represented Israel at Eurovision and became national sources of inspiration — has written a song for Greece’s Eurovision pre-selection. If Peles’ song wins the Greek national final, she could find herself at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, under the blue and white flag of the Mediterranean neighbor. The collaboration partner has now been revealed: the Greek singer is Xannova Xan, a familiar face in the Eurovision world who placed fifth in a past Greek national selection and also competed in the Junior Eurovision 2005 with the song “Tora einai i seira mas”, finishing sixth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Xannova Xan – Who Are You? Kalli Georgelis, known by her stage name Xannova Xan, was born in Texas in 1992 but spent most of...

Bulgaria: Will the Country’s Eurovision 2026 Representative Be Chosen via a National Selection?

November 4, 2025January 12, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports in Bulgaria suggest that for Eurovision 2026, the country may return to a televised national selection show for its entrant and song, after years of internal selections Bulgaria is gearing up for a big return to Eurovision 2026, with local reports indicating a multi-artist national selection will determine the country’s act and song for Vienna, Austria, for the first time since 2012. According to several Bulgarian sources, the national broadcaster BNT has invited artists, bands, and producers to submit their entries by year’s end. The national selection is expected to be held in early 2026, using a mix of public voting and a professional jury. This decision, per reports, stems from the broadcaster's desire to reignite excitement and interest around Eurovision after not participating since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian media further report that standout artists such as Krisiya, Dara, Mihaela Marinova, and Tita are among those invited to participate. A national broadcaster representative stated: “We...

Moldova: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Selected on January 17th!

November 3, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM announces key details for “Etapa Nationala”: the final will take place on January 17th, with major format changes ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially confirmed Moldova’s participation in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from the contest last year during the late stages of preparation. The broadcaster also confirmed the return of its traditional "Etapa Nationala", which will determine the Moldovan entry for the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has unveiled new and significant details about its selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, “Etapa Nationala”. Following earlier reports today about the appointment of new producers and the opening of the song submission window, the broadcaster has now confirmed the date, venue, and a key change in the audition process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Grand Final at the Arena, Auditions Behind Closed Doors The headline news from today’s press conference is that the final of “Etapa Nationala 2026”...

Moldova: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen Through “Etapa Nationala”

November 3, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM announced at a press conference that it will hold its traditional national final, "Etapa Nationala", to select Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially confirmed Moldova’s participation in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from the contest last year during the late stages of preparation. The broadcaster also confirmed the return of its traditional "Etapa Nationala", which will determine the Moldovan entry for the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last year, Moldova withdrew from the contest due to disagreements concerning the quality of its national selection and financial considerations. Before withdrawing, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day for the national final, featuring 26 songs, and even set a date and participant list for the final before the withdrawal announcement was made official. This year, the broadcaster seems determined to avoid past mistakes. The participation confirmation was sent alongside a detailed email to local artists, outlining plans for collaboration...