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Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson to Host Austria’s “Vienna Calling” Ahead of Eurovision 2026

October 29, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria reveals Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson as “Vienna Calling” hosts. Over 500 songs submitted for the preselection ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Preparations for hosting Eurovision 2026 in Vienna are reaching their peak. For the first time in nearly a decade, the national broadcaster (ORF) will hold an open national selection to choose who will represent Austria on home soil. Public interest in the event, “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?” (“Vienna Calling – Who Will Sing for Austria?”), is skyrocketing. After an earlier report of around 460 submitted songs, ORF announced that the total has surpassed 500 entries—a striking variety of styles, languages, and artists. As the submission window officially closes and the rigorous selection begins, one exciting detail has been revealed: the duo who will host the grand final. Get ready for two faces Eurovision fans already know well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two Eurovision Veterans on One Stage ORF confirmed today that the grand...

Sweden: Ticket Sales for Melodifestivalen 2026 Will Open on November 6th

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As rumors swirl about the Melodifestivalen 2026 contestants, Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT announces that ticket sales for the event will open on November 6th. Melodifestivalen 2026 is set to choose the country’s entry to Eurovision 2026 at the grand final to be held in Stockholm on March 7th. Last year, the Swedish band Kaj was chosen to represent Sweden with the hit song “Bara Bada Bastu” (in English: “Just Sauna”), finishing in an impressive 4th place at Eurovision 2025 with 321 points. After an exceptionally eventful season and amid various rumors about next year’s line-up, Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT will open ticket sales for the beloved show on Thursday, November 6th. Which performances will be available for ticket purchase? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for all Melodifestivalen shows will commence on Ticketmaster.se in about a week, on November 6th, at 10:00 CET. A total of 18 shows will be available: six live performances (the five “Heats” and the Grand Final), six evening rehearsals,...

Estonia: “Eesti Laul 2026” Contestants to Be Revealed Today and Tomorrow!

October 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Twelve contestants for “Eesti Laul 2026” were chosen by the Estonian national broadcaster ERR and will be revealed today and tomorrow at 18:00 CET on the TV show “Ringvaade”! The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has selected the contestants for "Eesti Laul 2026", who will compete for the honor of representing Estonia at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As was the case last year, the contestants will be revealed on the popular current affairs program "Ringvaade" today and tomorrow at 18:00 CET. The competing songs will be unveiled on December 4th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Out of 171 submitted songs — 77 in Estonian and 94 in other languages — entries came from songwriters representing no fewer than 20 different countries, including Brazil and Australia. A jury of 34 singers, composers, radio hosts, television critics, directors, and representatives of music organizations selected the twelve songs that will compete in the national final. The selection process was conducted...

Sweden: Three More Artists Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish media reports three more artists joining Melodifestivalen 2026 – a returning contestant, a beloved country singer, and a newcomer connected to one of this year’s rumored participants. Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national selection for Eurovision, continues to capture the attention of European media. For several weeks, Swedish outlets have been reporting on artists expected to take part in the contest. This time, reports highlight a performer returning for the second consecutive year, a beloved country singer, and a newcomer making her debut — but one with an interesting connection to another rumored contestant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vilhelm Buchaus Vilhelm Buchaus, 24, joins no fewer than eleven other contestants familiar with Melodifestivalen, bringing the number of returning artists appearing for a second consecutive year to five. Buchaus’s journey toward Eurovision began when he was 12, competing twice in Sweden’s Junior Eurovision selection. On both occasions, he placed second — the second time as part of a group. Last year,...

Will the Eurovision 2026 participating countries list be revealed on December 10th?

October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A final decision on Israel’s participation will be made in about five weeks, but when will the official list of Eurovision 2026 participants be announced? December 10th may become one of the most decisive days of the current Eurovision season. At the conclusion of the EBU General Assembly, the final details of the participating countries in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna, are expected to be unveiled. Fans, singers, and songwriters across Europe are asking: how many countries will participate in Eurovision, who will withdraw, and what will happen with Israel’s participation? According to the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, these details are likely to be revealed on December 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); December 10th: The date for the final country list? Last year, December 10th was the date chosen by the EBU to formally announce updates to the competition’s regulations following their discussion at the General Assembly held on December...

Not Giving Up: Evangelia to Try Again to Represent Greece at Eurovision

October 27, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek-American singer Evangelia aims once again to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, submitting her new song to ERT’s national selection. Evangelia (full name Evangelia Psarakis) has become a familiar figure in the Eurovision sphere. Over the past few years, she has persistently sought to represent Greece and Cyprus, submitting entries for both countries’ selection processes. Some of these songs were later released as singles, including "Ónira" - submitted for Greece’s 2022 selection, "Aphrodite" - submitted to Cyprus’s internal selection the same year, and "Pali", sent in 2023. In 2025, she competed once more in the Greek national selection, finishing second with "Vale", just two points behind Klavdia, who went on to represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 and placed sixth in the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Determined to Reach the European Stage Recently, it was revealed that over 70 songs have already been submitted for Greece’s 2026 national selection, "Ethnikos Telikos 2026". With submissions closing on November 2, additional entries are still expected....

From Eurovision to the Bank: “Espresso Macchiato” Sold to Israeli “Discount” Bank for over €65,000

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the Eurovision stage to commercial breaks: “Espresso Macchiato”, which gained international success, has been sold for use in a new Israeli commercial for Discount Bank starring Rotem Sela — in a deal valued at approximately €65,000. After conquering the stage of Eurovision 2025 in Basel and placing third in the final with the song “Espresso Macchiato”, Estonian singer and rapper Tommy Cash continues to enjoy success — this time in the commercial sphere. Cash has sold the rights to use the song to Discount Bank for about €65,000. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent days, a Hebrew-language version of the song was released as part of Discount’s new campaign for small business owners, starring Rotem Sela, the bank’s regular presenter and co-host of "HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision". The campaign was developed by the Adler Chomski advertising agency, which initiated and purchased the rights to Cash’s original song to use it as the main soundtrack of the advertisement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

Sweden: This Is The Surprising Band Expected to Compete in Melodifestivalen 2026

October 26, 2025October 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish media continues to report on more artists expected to take part in the Melodifestivalen 2026. This time, reports mention a surprising pop band with a connection to ABBA, expected to join the competition as well. Melodifestivalen 2026, Sweden’s national Eurovision selection, has already sparked European media attention as Swedish outlets report on likely performers. Who will take the Melodifestivalen stage and deliver this year’s hits? After previous years’ big names such as Robin Bengtsson, Fröken Snusk, and Smash Into Pieces - who are set to return - the media is now naming two more possible participants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A-Teens The A-Teens, consisting of Sara Lumholdt, Amit Paul, Marie Serneholt, and Dhani Lennevald, all aged between 41 and 42, are a successful Swedish pop group that broke through in 1999 as a young tribute band to ABBA. They quickly became internationally known and released their final album of hits in 2004. After four albums, the band disbanded, but last year reunited to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The then-Melodifestivalen producer Christer Björkman had...

Melody On Eurovision 2025: Contest Is “Political”

October 25, 2025October 29, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain’s Eurovision 2025 singer Melody breaks her silence, calling the contest political and sparking debate about RTVE’s actions and its role in the event’s controversy. Five months have passed since the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, and it seems Spain’s representative, Melody, is finally ready to say what she really thinks. In a new interview for the radio program “Dial Tal Cual,” the singer confirmed what many had long suspected: “Eurovision is not really a music festival.” When the host, Rafa Cano, asked, “Is it political?” Melody responded firmly: “Yes.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Cadena Dial Oficial‎‏ (@‏‎cadena_dial‎‏)‎‏ This statement stands in stark contrast to her tone during the stormy press conference she held on May 26. Back then, Melody firmly refused to address political issues—especially those surrounding Israel’s participation. “I’m not allowed to talk about politics; it’s in my contract,” she insisted, adding only a general statement about “love and peace in the world.” Interpretation: The Artist Caught Between Art and Politics So, what has changed?...

San Marino: Submission Window Opens for “San Marino Song Contest 2026”

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino has opened the submission window for its preselection's open track. Could you, too, submit a song to Eurovision through San Marino? The San Marino national broadcaster, SMRTV, announced that preparations for the Eurovision preselection "San Marino Song Contest" are well underway. The final of the preselection will take place on March 7, with semifinals scheduled for March 3-4. One of the ways to submit songs to the preselection is via the "Dreaming San Marino Song Contest" - an open track for the general public. The submission window for this track opened yesterday (Friday). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submit Songs from Anywhere in the World "Media Evolution" company opened the registration window for the "Dreaming San Marino Song Contest," which will select ten artists to advance to the grand final of the Eurovision preselection (out of a total of 20 finalists). Creators and artists wishing to submit a song can register until January 20, 2026, through the registration...