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San Marino: Familiar names head to “San Marino Song Contest 2026”

February 17, 2026February 26, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the full lineup of the “San Marino Song Contest 2026” was revealed – which familiar names from around the world are coming to compete for San Marino’s ticket to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna? Today (Tuesday), San Marino’s national broadcaster, SMRTV, published the full list of participants in the semi-finals of "San Marino Song Contest 2026", whose winner will represent San Marino at Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria. Among the songs by artists from various countries are the Greek‑American singer Xannova Xan, who had been slated to take part in "Sing for Greece 2026", Elysa, who has tried several times to respresent Estonia, Magdalena Tul, who represented Poland and came to fix her poor result, and Maraaya from Slovenia who already know this year’s stage up close! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yesterday (Monday) and today, 40 artist names and song titles were revealed, which will compete in the two semi-finals of "San Marino Song Contest 2026" on March 4th &...

San Marino Song Contest 2026: Full List of Participants Revealed

February 3, 2026February 17, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster, SMRTV, has revealed the 240 participants competing in San Marino Song Contest 2026, featuring several well-known artists. SMRTV has published the full lineup of artists set to compete in "San Marino Song Contest 2026" - the selection that will determine the country’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. This year’s selection includes an impressive 240 participants from 27 different countries, among them numerous names that recognizable to the Eurovision fans. How will the selection process work? Who are the familiar names returning to the competition scene? All the details are below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will the Selection's Format Work? All 240 participants were divided into eight heats, each featuring 30 contestants. From each heat, five artists will advance to the semi-finals - narrowing the list to just 40 acts. Out of these, ten semi-finalists will qualify for the Grand Final. Ten additional “established” artists will join the finalists, who will be announced during a press conference held in Sanremo,...

Slovenia: Artists Bypass the Boycott on Israel and Head to Eurovision

January 28, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprising move: Slovenian artists circumvent the boycott on Israel and shake up Eurovision 2026, competing under other European flags. Recently, it was revealed that several Slovenian artists chose to ignore the boycott imposed by the Slovenian national broadcaster on Eurovision 2026. They plan to participate in the contest - but under the flags of other European countries. The move has triggered public uproar in Slovenia and sends a clear message: despite political attempts to silence them, music is stronger than political boycotts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian Boycott and Withdrawal from Eurovision Slovenia announced its withdrawal from the competition scheduled to take place in Vienna as part of the boycott against Israel’s participation. The Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO claimed the decision followed public pressure, but several Slovenian artists opposed the move imposed upon them and found creative ways to reach the European stage. Eva Marija Represents Slovenia Through Luxembourg The first sign of the boycott’s collapse came last weekend from...

From Greece to San Marino: Xannova Xan Refuses to Give Up on Eurovision 2026

January 20, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First report: Beloved singer Xannova Xan unexpectedly joins the long, fascinating list of artists trying to reach Eurovision via the “back door” after failing in their own country’s national final. Exclusive: It has just been revealed that Xannova Xan has decided, in a surprising move, to join the ever-growing list of artists competing in San Marino’s pre-selection contest for the chance to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. This comes after her song, created together with Israeli songwriters Keren Peles and Tomer Biran, was disqualified due to a dispute and did not make the final lineup for the Greek national selection “Sing For Greece 2026”. At this stage, it remains unclear whether the song submitted to the San Marino competition is the same one written by Keren Peles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent years, a fascinating trend has emerged: many artists who fail to win their national finals refuse to give up and instead try their luck through San Marino’s "San Marino Song Contest" (formerly Una Voce...

From Albania to San Marino: Refugees From National Selections Storm Eurovision

December 28, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After her disappointment in Albania, Sheila joins a growing list of artists trying to reach Eurovision 2026 through San Marino’s selection – turning “second chance” dreams into real opportunities. In recent years, a fascinating trend has been gaining momentum ahead of Eurovision 2026: artists who fail to win their own country’s national final refuse to give up on their dream and decide to try again through San Marino’s selection - "San Marino Song Contest" (formerly Una "Voce per San Marino"). The developing list of participants once again includes several international names who already have experience in national final stages and now see San Marino as another gateway – and sometimes the last – to the big stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Albanian setback to San Marino audition: The clearest and most recent example this year is the Albanian singer Sheila, who continues her journey towards the Eurovision stage and refuses to let a single result stop her. Just a week ago, Sheila...

San Marino: The Entry For Eurovision 2026 To Be Chosen On March 6th

December 23, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV announced that the grand final of “San Marino Song Contest 2026” will take place on March 6, selecting the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. SMRTV has officially announced another change in the schedule of its “San Marino Song Contest.” The grand final is now set for March 6, with two semi-finals planned for March 2 and March 3, respectively. Initially, reports claimed that the final would take place on March 1, additionaly about three weeks later, it was said to have been postponed to March 7. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The updated dates were revealed today during a press conference that reviewed San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 journey and presented new strategies for the country’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. During the conference, the general director of SMRTV discussed San Marino’s ongoing talks with the EBU, revealing that discussions are underway to strengthen cooperation between the two entities. He emphasized the...

Online Storm: A Single Photo from San Marino Exposes the Eurovision’s Troubling Reality

December 20, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The storm, the hate, and the swift denial: Megara posted a photo hinting at a Eurovision 2026 comeback - and were met with a wave of outrage. A seemingly innocent photo uploaded over the weekend triggered a major drama that began in San Marino, spread to Spain, and soon engulfed all of Europe. On X, an image appeared showing a participation badge from "San Marino Song Contest 2026", featuring the name of the Spanish band that had previously represented the country — Megara. From that moment, a storm erupted that should serve as a red warning light across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post and the Reactions "Friends, let’s see how we can explain this… Things happened today..." Read the caption accompanying the photo that started the uproar. In no time, band members found themselves trying to explain to masses of angry followers exactly what had happened. Amiguis a ver cómo os lo explicamos… Hoy han pasado cosas… 🥸 pic.twitter.com/sV1fmiUx1P — MEGARA (@weareMEGARA)...

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...

San Marino: The Entry’s Choice for Eurovision 2026 Postponed to March 7th

October 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster, SMRTV announced details for "San Marino Song Contest". The final, originally set for March 1st, will now take place on March 7th. San Marino's national broadcaster, SMRTV, has announced that preparations for the “San Marino Song Contest” are in advanced stages. Earlier this month, it was reported that the national final would take place on March 1st, but the broadcaster has now moved the date to March 7th. The semi-finals will be held on March 3rd and 4th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino Revives Its Successful Format Following the great success of last year’s new format for the “San Marino Song Contest”, the structure will be retained for 2026. The competition will again consist of two semi-finals and a grand final. San Marino, notably, reached the Eurovision Grand Final for the first time since 2021. The “San Marino Song Contest” will be led by Roberto Sergio, the broadcaster’s CEO. The highlight of the selection...

San Marino: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on March 1st

October 7, 2025October 9, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV will select its Eurovision entry for 2026 through San Marino Song Contest, whoch will take place on March 1st. San Marino’s national broadcaster SMRTV announced on Monday that it will select its local representative for Eurovision 2026 on March 1st, through the traditional San Marino Song Contest. Reports indicate that the upcoming edition of the contest will undergo another significant structural change. Starting this year, the event will follow a format similar to Eurovision itself, featuring two semi-finals and a grand final - unlike last year’s format, which consisted of seven separate semi-finals. The country’s new head of delegation, Denny Montesi, also revealed a new preparatory stage called “Stage Live Academy”, due to take place during February before the two semi-finals. This phase aims to serve as a professional training platform for the participants ahead of their appearance on the main stage. It is designed to enhance the contest’s position as an independent and progressive musical hub...