Finland: Song Submission Window Opens for UMK

Finland: Song Submission Window Opens for UMK

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland officially opened song submissions today for UMK 2026, following confirmation of its Eurovision participation. Who will follow in the footsteps of Erika Vikman or Käärijä? Finland is preparing for Eurovision 2026: The process of selecting Finland’s entry officially began today (Monday), with the song submission window for UMK 2026 now open. Since 2012, UMK has been the platform used by the country to choose both its song and artist for Eurovision. The submission period will close on August 24th – exactly six days from now. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Can Compete in the UMK 2026? The national broadcaster has published the full rules for song submissions to UMK. Here are some of the key regulations: Songs must not have been previously released in any public format. Solo artists must be Finnish citizens or hold permanent residency in Finland. For bands, at least one member must be a Finnish citizen or permanent resident. Soloists or lead singers...
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Who Will Be the Next Käärijä? Finland Opens Song Submission Window for UMK!

Who Will Be the Next Käärijä? Finland Opens Song Submission Window for UMK!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland’s national broadcaster YLE has announced "UMK 26", to be held in Tampere on February 28th, 2026. Song submissions open August 18th. Who will follow Erika or Käärijä? Finland is gearing up for Eurovision 2026: the submission window for "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu", will open on August 18th, 2025, and the competition will take place on February 28th, 2026, at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, as announced by the Finnish national broadcaster YLE. Since 2012, Finland has chosen its representatives through this national selection, continuing a tradition that consistently produces musical sensations. Opening the submission window early demonstrates just how seriously Finland takes Eurovision, giving participants ample time to prepare and refine their performances. Finland serves as an example of a country that has turned its pre-selection into a major cultural event, with broad influence on both the local and international music industries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); UMK 26 Rules: New Songs and Finnish Citizenship Requirements The...
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Finland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

Finland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Finnish national broadcaster has announced that the national selection show "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu" (UMK), which has been used to select Finland’s Eurovision representatives since 2012, will once again be held next year. YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster, has confirmed that Finland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen through the local pre-selection show "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu," or UMK for short, for the 15th consecutive year. The selection show will take place on February 28, 2026, at Nokia Arena in the city of Tampere. This will be the third consecutive year that Nokia Arena hosts UMK. Additional details will be provided at a later date. Finland is the second country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2026; the Netherlands, in fact, already announced their participation back in April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); UMK’s Growing Popularity and Finland’s Recent Eurovision Success In recent years, the Finnish national selection has enjoyed great popularity and has brought Finland significant...
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Sara James Reveals: Will She Participate in Eurovision 2025?

Sara James Reveals: Will She Participate in Eurovision 2025?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland's representative at Junior Eurovision 2021 speaks candidly about her career, reveals details about her debut album, and discloses whether she intends to participate in Eurovision 2025. The name of Sara James, who represented Poland at Junior Eurovision 2021 and achieved a respectable second place, has been mentioned numerous times as a potential candidate to represent Poland in the upcoming Eurovision. Now, the young singer addresses the possibility of representing her country at Eurovision this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sara James' Debut Album and Career Priorities A new interview with the Polish singer reveals new aspects of her life and career, especially ahead of the release of her first album. She shares that the songs on the album will be honest and emotional, and may surprise listeners with their dark direction. While everyone was waiting to hear her opinion on Eurovision, Sara candidly revealed her priorities, focusing mainly on promoting the album. The 16-year-old singer talks about the personal...
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Poland: Will Sara James Represent Her Country in Eurovision 2025?

Poland: Will Sara James Represent Her Country in Eurovision 2025?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With growing fan support, immense talent, and experience on international stages, Polish singer Sara James reveals her plans for the future. Among these plans is competing in Eurovision! While it remains uncertain whether Poland will participate in Eurovision and how the official representative for the competition in May 2025 will be chosen, the country is buzzing with rumors about potential candidates to represent the nation at Eurovision in Basel, Switzerland. Among the names we've heard, The singer Sara James, Poland's representative at Junior Eurovision 2021, undoubtedly leads according to Polish public opinion. Despite the lack of official confirmation, speculation continues to grow around Poland's potential Eurovision entry for 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who are you, Sara James? Sara James, a 16-year-old Polish singer, has gained significant local and international exposure despite her young age. Her journey to stardom began in 2021 when she won the fourth season of the Polish version of "The Voice Kids". That same year,...
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