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Poland Holds Auditions for Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026 in Warsaw

December 19, 2025 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 is approaching: 20 artists auditioned before professional judges in Poland ● Ten will advance to the national selection on February 14th. Poland is taking a significant step toward Eurovision 2026, as auditions for "Polskich Kwalifikacji" were held yesterday in Warsaw. Twenty artists chosen by TVP’s selection committee performed before a professional panel, aiming to secure the opportunity to represent the country in Vienna. The auditions focused on singing abilities, stage presence, and overall artistic readiness. Not all contestants were required to perform — artists with proven professional experience were exempt from performing their song before the judges, in accordance with TVP regulations. At the end of the process, ten artists will be selected to compete in "Polskich Kwalifikacji" taking place on February 14th. In addition, a backup list of candidates will be created in case any of the chosen participants are disqualified or withdraw from the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Audition Process and Selection Criteria The Polish...

Czechia: Eurovision 2026 Representative to Be Revealed in January

December 18, 2025December 19, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Czech national broadcaster ČT confirms that its internal selection for Eurovision 2026 is nearing completion, with eight artists still in contention ahead of the official reveal in January. The Czech national broadcaster ČT has announced that the artist who will represent Czechia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be revealed in January, following an internal selection process that has now entered its final stage. In a post published on its official Instagram account, the broadcaster also confirmed that eight artists remain in the running. הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Czechia‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision_czechia‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As previously reported in October, ČT officially confirmed that a total of 260 songs were submitted to the Czech internal selection process for Eurovision 2026. The submission window remained open from early September until mid-October, attracting a wide range of entries from artists hoping to represent the country on the Eurovision stage. The submitted songs are currently under review, with...

Austria: Tamara Flores Unexpectedly Withdraws from “Vienna Calling 2026”!

December 18, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrian-Mexican singer Tamara Flores has announced her sudden withdrawal from “Vienna Calling 2026”. What are the reasons for her surprising withdrawal, and who will replace her? The full story below. About two months before “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich” airs in Austria, Latin pop singer Tamara Flores has abruptly decided to withdraw from the race for representing Austria at Eurovision 2026. Tamara was supposed to participate with the song “Chingona” (in English: “Tough Girl”), but she decided to step down from the competition due to unspecified personal reasons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As confirmed, Tamara’s withdrawal stems from personal matters that have not been detailed. She will be replaced by 35-year-old Austrian singer Sidrit Vokshi, who will perform his emotional pop ballad “Wenn ich rauche” (in English: “When I Smoke”). The song tells the story of heartbreak — a man who spends night after night alone in bars, reopening old wounds from the past. Will he...

Because of Israel: Dinis Mota Joins Artists’ Revolt at Festival da Canção 2026

December 18, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The drama at Festival da Canção continues: Dinis Mota joins the artists’ revolt and declares he will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision following the decision to allow Israel to take part in Eurovision 2026. Will the revolt affect Portugal’s selection process? Two days ago (Tuesday), the artist Dinis Mota, who is competing in Festival da Canção 2026, announced on social media that he will not represent Portugal at the upcoming contest in Vienna, Austria if he wins the festival, following the decision that Israel will take part in Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Can't Ignore the Injustices Being Committed in Gaza” In a post on his Instagram page, the artist stated that he will not represent Portugal if he wins the festival, because he feels that he “Cannot continue to go about daily life as usual in light of Israel’s fighting in Gaza”. “As a citizen, a musician and a human being, I cannot ignore the injustices being committed in...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: Second Semi-Final of Festivali i Këngës in Albania!

December 18, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”continues, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The second semi-final features 14 songs live on stage. Tonight at 21:00 CET, the second semi-final of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will get underway. By the end of the festival, Albania’s representative and entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. Since 2003, the festival has served as Albania’s official Eurovision's national final. This year’s event will take place over four consecutive evenings. Yesterday, the first semi-final was held, featuring 14 participants, and today the second semi-final will take place, with the remaining 14 contestants. Tomorrow, December 19th, will be a “Nostalgia Night”, celebrating the classics of past editions. At the end of that night, the finalists for the grand final on Saturday, December 20th will be announced. The winner will go on to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the...

North Macedonia: Gearing Up for a Eurovision 2027 Comeback?

December 17, 2025January 12, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During a recent meeting, North Macedonia’s public broadcaster voiced strong support for the country’s potential return in Eurovision 2027. Will North Macedonia return to the competition after five years? For several months, the question of North Macedonia’s return to Eurovision has been stirring excitement among fans. After report suggesting North Macedonia might return to the contest, followed by a recommendation from the Macedonian broadcaster MRT not to send a representative this year, attention has now turned to the broadcaster’s plans for a potential return at Eurovision 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official Support for Participation in Eurovision 2027 During the latest meeting of MRT’s Program Council, held on December 11th, council members expressed clear support for participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. During the session, Council President Davor Pasoski briefed members on his participation in the General Assembly of the EBU, which took place earlier this month. He noted that discussions with EBU representatives highlighted their enthusiasm for the...

Moldova: Songs Competing in Selecția Națională 2026 Revealed!

December 17, 2025 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen now: Moldova has selected 16 songs for Selecția Națională 2026's final, competing for the chance to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Following the conclusion of the audition day, during which 35 songs competed, Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM revealed today (Wednesday) on the morning show “Bună Dimineața” (in English: "Good Morning") the 16 songs selected for the final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, scheduled to take place on January 17th. Below is the full list of finalists. Listen to the competing songs as they prepare to battle for the opportunity to represent Moldova on Europe’s biggest music stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full List of Finalists – Selecția Națională 2026: Adelisha – “Alegria” Sasha Flowers – “We fight till the end” Artiom Topal – “Money” Catalina Solomac – “Pink Margarita” Cristy Rouge – “Bliss” DAYANA – “Doina” Bacho – “Tata” Emforia – “Tipare” Evghenii Avramov & ALenin Ivan – “Foc la ghete” Ilinca Siviroveanu –...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: First Semi-Final of Festivali i Këngës in Albania!

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64” begins, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The first semi-final features 14 songs live on stage. Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania's “Festivali i Këngës 64”, kicks off. By the end of the festival, Albania’s representative and entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. Since 2003, the festival has served as Albania’s official Eurovision's national final. This year’s event will take place over four consecutive evenings. Tonight’s first semi-final will feature 14 competing acts, followed by the second semi-final tomorrow, where the remaining 14 artists will perform. The festival’s third evening, on December 19th, will be a “Nostalgia Night”, celebrating the classics of past editions. At the end of that night, the finalists for the grand final on Saturday, December 20th will be announced. The winner will go on to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana....

Moldova: Dana Marchitan Withdraws from Selecția Națională 2026!

December 17, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Turmoil continues in Moldova’s “Selecția Națională 2026”: Dana Marchitan drops out of the competition and becomes the second artist to do so. What led to her withdrawal? Moldova is in the midst of preparations for Eurovision 2026 , which will be held in Vienna, Austria. Following the unexpected disqualification of a contestant without explanation and the discovery that two singers were set to perform the same song, singer Dana Marchitan announced yesterday on social media that she is withdrawing from the competition. Both Marchitan and Katy Rain passed the initial screening and were included in the final list of contestants for Moldova’s national selection, "Selecţia Naţională 2026", with two songs that sounded nearly identical. Marchitan was set to perform a song titled “Cry”, while Rain was to compete with a version called “Dance & Cry”. Both songs were based on the same melody, with minor differences in arrangement and production. According to the rules of Moldova’s "Selecţia Naţională", there is no restriction preventing two artists from submitting the same song. Nonetheless,...

Design Analysis: Will the Eurovision 2026 Stage Meet the Challenge?

December 17, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Featuring a leaf motif, curved lines, and elegant gold accents, national broadcaster ORF has unveiled the stage design for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. This sophisticated layout aims to blend tradition with modern versatility Following the spectacular stage of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, the spotlight has turned to Vienna as the 2026 rendering was revealed yesterday. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the contest, the national broadcaster ORF is utilizing a concept by German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder, who has designed no fewer than nine Eurovision stages. At the heart of the design lies a curved leaf-shaped LED surface, serving as the production's central element. A wide arch and a complex structural framework complete this striking visual display. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As noted in yesterday's coverage of the reveal, Wieder is a seasoned stage designer with extensive experience in televised musical events. Having designed the stage for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, he set an exceptionally high bar for...