Category: Poland

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland’s national broadcaster TVP will announce the winner of “Polskie Kwalifikacje 2026" final only the morning after the show, according to local reports, raising questions over how the selection process deteriorated. The final of “Polskie Kwalifikacje 2026", for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria, will be broadcast on 7 March. According to local reports, the results will only be revealed the following morning on the breakfast television programme “Pytaniu na Śniadanie” (“Question for Breakfast”). Just a few months ago, Poland’s national broadcaster (TVP) had planned to stage the national final as a large-scale arena show with tickets available to the general public. The aim was to attract a much larger audience, create an experience comparable to an international concert, generate broad media attention, and align with other European countries where Eurovision national selections have evolved into major spectacle events. How did the selection deteriorate into a low-level, studio-only television production? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish Selection...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP has unveiled eight artists competing in “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected on February 14th. Eight acts will compete for the right to represent Poland at Eurovision 2026, the Polish national broadcaster announced earlier today. As previously confirmed, the Polish national broadcaster TVP approved the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. During the final audition stage, the 20 strongest candidates selected by a broadcaster-appointed committee were invited to perform and undergo closed-door evaluations before a professional judging panel. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be chosen exclusively by public vote on February 14th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”: Contestants List Alicja Szemplińska – "Pray" Anastazja – "Wild Child" Basia Giewont – "Zimna woda" Jeremi Sikorski – "Cienie przeszłości" Karolina Szczurowska – "Nie bądź się" Ola Antoniak – "Don't You Try" Piotr Pręgowski - "Parawany tango" Stasiek Kukulski –...

(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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite anti-Israel protests, Poland reconfirms its participation in Eurovision 2026! Poland’s national broadcaster TVP had already confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026 early last month. However, today - following the decision that Israel will indeed take part - the broadcaster reiterated its position clearly: Poland will participate and will not join the boycott against Israel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland Decides About a week after the EBU’s General Assembly confirmed Israel’s participation, several countries, including Spain, The Netherlands, Slovenia, and Ireland announced their withdrawal. Yet Poland chose a different path, reasserting its participation—a move that surprised many and sparked widespread debate. Public Backlash – But Poland Stands Firm In Poland, social media quickly filled with calls for the  Polish national broadcaster to join the boycott. Local media reported that TVP received hundreds of emails urging it to withdraw from Eurovision 2026. Opponents of the decision argued that TVP should act as it did regarding Russia - calling for its exclusion the morning after its invasion of...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two former Polish Eurovision representatives hinted that they might return to "Poland Decides", through which Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Who are the two former representatives? Two artists have revealed that they are interested in representing Poland at Eurovision 2026! It seems that part of the desire to represent Poland in the coveted contest comes following the success of the beloved Polish singer – Justyna Steczkowska, who represented Poland at Eurovision 2025 with the song “Gaja”. Last year, she returned to Eurovision 30 years after she represented Poland at Eurovision 1995 in Dublin with the song “Sama”. Will Poland once again send a former representative to the Eurovision stage this year? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Magdalena Tul - Poland 2011: In 2011, the beloved Polish singer Magdalena Tul won the Polish national selection for Eurovision with over 40% of the votes with her song “Jestem” (in English: "I Am"). Magdalena...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Justyna Steczkowska, Poland’s representative in Eurovision 2025, hinted in a new interview that she may consider returning to the contest in the future. Will she represent Poland once again? Justyna Steczkowska, who represented Poland at Eurovision 2025 with the song "Gaja", hinted in an interview that she may represent Poland again in the future. She returned to Eurovision 30 years after first appearing in the 1995 contest in Dublin, Ireland with the song "Sama" (in English: “Alone”). Although she finished 24th in the jury vote, she placed seventh in the public vote and ultimately came in 14th in the grand final in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Public Loved Her - The Jury Less So In an interview for Magda Mołek’s YouTube channel, Steczkowska admitted she was initially concerned about public reaction upon returning to Poland but was overwhelmed by a wave of support: “I admit I was a little afraid to come back to my country, [...] You think to...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A star-studded evening, ticket sales, and an unprecedented production: Poland’s national broadcaster TVP prepares for the biggest upgrade in the history of its Eurovision selection. Poland’s path to Eurovision 2026 is set to undergo a historic transformation. The Polish national broadcaster, TVP, is preparing a large-scale live event for the upcoming national final, marking the first time the show will be staged in a major arena with ticket sales open to the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arena Spectacle and International Guests The live final is scheduled for February 14th, 2026, though the exact venue has yet to be announced. TVP sources have described the project as the most ambitious national selection in Poland’s history, designed to host thousands of fans and capture the atmosphere of a true international concert. In addition to competing Polish artists, the evening will feature performances by international Eurovision stars, invited to elevate the show’s prestige and attract wider European attention. The format shift...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP revealed that the participants in "Poland Decides" will be announced on January 14th. One month later, Poland will select its entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Laast Monday, the Polish national broadcaster TVP confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Poland is the 32nd country to express interest in taking part in Eurovision 2026. Today (Saturday), TVP has revealed that the contestants and songs for the Polish national final, "Poland Decides", will be published on January 14th. A month later, on February 14th, Poland’s entry for the upcoming contest will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Poland Decides" Rules: Last Monday, the Polish national broadcaster TVP officially opened the submission window for "Poland Decides", thus confirming participation in Eurovision 2026. Creators and artists wishing to submit their songs to the local pre-selection could do so starting November 3rd. The submission window will close on November 24th at 23:59 CET. Songs must...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, as the application window for Poland’s national final opens. Poland’s national broadcaster TVP has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Poland becomes the 32nd country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Poland Choose Its Entry for Eurovision 2026? The Polish national broadcaster TVP confirmed today (Monday), during the morning show “Pytaniu Na Sniadanie”, that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, coinciding with the opening of song submissions for its national final. The application window will close exactly three weeks from today, on November 24th. This year again,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Taylor Swift’s new song 'The Fate of Ophelia' sparks controversy over similarities to Poland’s Eurovision 2024 hit 'The Tower.' Polish singer Luna responds with humor. Read more. Taylor Swift - the global pop phenomenon whose every song seems to strike gold - did it again. On October 3, she released her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl", and as usual, the internet exploded. But while fans analyzed every lyric and note, one particular community spotted something oddly familiar in one of the songs: the Eurovision fandom. Did the American superstar take a little too much “inspiration” from the world’s favorite song contest? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Viral Comparison: “The Fate of Ophelia” vs. “The Tower” The track in question, "The Fate of Ophelia", quickly sparked a wave of comparisons on TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). Countless users pointed out its strong similarity to "The Tower", Poland’s 2024 Eurovision entry performed by Luna....