Latest News
Welcome to our news aggregator. Here you will find all the latest news and information from the official channel as well as many of the fan media outlets who report on the contest throughout the year.
Wiwibloggs
- Queen (still) on top: Loreen wins ESC250 2025 with “Euphoria”Euphoria's 12th winView PostThe post Queen (still) on top: Loreen wins ESC250 2025 with “Euphoria” appeared first on wiwibloggs.31 Dec 25, 9:50pm
- New music this week: Songs from AIKO, Subwoolfer, Željko Joksimovic and moreEMMY, Sabina Babayeva, Ich TrojeView PostThe post New music this week: Songs from AIKO, Subwoolfer, Željko Joksimovic and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.28 Dec 25, 7:00am
- New music this week: Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, Miriana Conte, Monokate and morePoli Genova, Tina Karol, Joost and more.View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, Miriana Conte, Monokate and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.21 Dec 25, 2:50pm
- Hark the Eurovision stars sing: New festive songs from Sissal, Rosa Linn, Vesna and moreJustyna Steczkowska, Blas Cantó, John LundvikView PostThe post Hark the Eurovision stars sing: New festive songs from Sissal, Rosa Linn, Vesna and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.20 Dec 25, 7:00am
- Eurovision 2026: EBU confirms 35 countries will participate in Vienna contestA total of 35 countries will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. That’s the lowest number of competing entries since the 2003 contest, which was the last without a…View PostThe post Eurovision 2026: EBU confirms 35 countri…15 Dec 25, 3:58pm
- New music this week: Songs from MIKOLAS, Iveta Mukuchyan, Lord Of The Lost and moreAndomache, Blanca Paloma, Fabrizio Moro and more. View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from MIKOLAS, Iveta Mukuchyan, Lord Of The Lost and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.14 Dec 25, 6:30am
ESC Insight
- Burgas? Why Eurovision 2027 Is Going Full Beach ModeThe Eurovision Song Contest 2027 is going to the shores of the Black Sea, as Burgas becomes one of the smallest host cities for the show in recent years. Sem Anne van Dijk explores why the Contest is kicking off its shoes and heading for a…12 days ago 13 Aug 26, 1:13pm
- My Problem with Canada in Eurovision (And Why I’m a Little Ashamed of it)Canada is now a part of the Eurovision Song Contest - but should it be? Sem Anne van Dijk gives his view on why Canada shouldn't be in the Song Contest, and what makes this a change he just can't get behind.The post My Problem with Canada in Eurovis…52 days ago 4 Jul 26, 11:00am
- Canada Comes to Eurovision – But Will Eurovision Leave its History Behind?The Eurovision Song Contest has a brand-new country - and it’s unlike any we’ve had before. James Stephenson breaks down why Canada is joining Eurovision, why now, and what it could mean for the future of the Contest as we know it.The po…54 days ago 2 Jul 26, 9:00am
- There’s a Eurovision this Saturday, but does Eurovision care?The Eurovision Young Musicians competition is happening this Saturday, but the EBU's Eurovision brand has barely publicised it. Dudepoints discusses why failure to do so is a missed opportunity for a tarnished brand.The post There’s a Eurovisi…81 days ago 5 Jun 26, 5:30pm
- The Flawed Nature Of ‘United by Music’It was hard to miss the phrase 'United by Music' during Vienna 2026. Erik Nelson wonders if that simple slogan demonstrates a goal that the Song Contest should not be taking on.The post The Flawed Nature Of ‘United by Music’ appeared fir…84 days ago 2 Jun 26, 3:15pm
- Putting Eurovision To The Test: Repeated Voting At The Grand FinalESC Insight tests the limits of voting at the Song Contest during the Eurovision Grand Final, casting more than ten votes on one device using different payment methods.The post Putting Eurovision To The Test: Repeated Voting At The Grand Final appea…87 days ago 30 May 26, 9:00am
- The Bangaranga Story: How Bulgaria Came From Behind To Become Our Biggest Ever Eurovision WinnerIn a modern era dominated by predictive spreadsheets, streaming data, and betting markets, Bulgaria’s historic victory in Vienna shattered the rulebook. Ben Robertson tells the story of how DARA and her creative team transformed an overlooked m…91 days ago 26 May 26, 8:30am
- Nine Things We Expect From Bulgaria And Eurovision 2027As the confetti settles around in Vienna, the board at Bulgarian broadcaster BTN will be waking up with not only Dara's victory on their mind, but also the challenge of organising 2027’s Eurovision Song Contest. The ESC Insight team look into t…99 days ago 19 May 26, 7:45am
Eurovoix
- new🇧🇬 Eurovision 2027: Bulgaria Air Adds Flights to Burgas from SofiaBulgaria’s national carrier, Bulgaria Air will add extra flights linking Sofia and Burgas in May for Eurovision 2027.…33 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 7:47pm
- new🇮🇪 Ireland: Junior Eurovision Éire 2026 to Begin on September 13TG4, the Irish-language broadcaster, has revealed that Junior Eurovision Éire 2026 will begin on September 13. The first…7 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:31pm
- new🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Undecided on Eurovision 2027 ParticipationRTÉ has yet to decide whether it will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, having boycotted…13 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:50am
- 🇮🇸 Iceland: RÚV Remains Undecided on Eurovision 2027 ParticipationRÚV, the Icelandic public broadcaster, has yet to decide whether it will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest…1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 6:47pm
- 🇫🇮 Finland: Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2027 Application Window ClosesThe song submission window for the Finnish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 has concluded. Yle has…1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 6:42pm
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: KRO-NCRV and BNNVARA Rule Out Organising Eurovision ParticipationKRO-NCRV and BNNVARA have both confirmed that they have no intention to take over organising the Netherlands’ participation…1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:04pm
- EBU Releases Statement Regarding AVROTROS’ Decision Not to Compete in Eurovision 2027The European Broadcasting Union has released a statement following the announcement this morning that AVROTROS will not return…1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 3:55pm
- 🇨🇦 Canada: Launches Search for Eurovision 2027 on August 31CBC/Radio-Canada will launch the search for Canada’s representative for Eurovision 2027 on August 31. The Canadian broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada…1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 3:46pm
ESC Daily
- Crazy Semi Final 2 split result: Switzerland a qualifier for juries and for televoters – but not over-allSwitzerland’s Veronica Fusaro did not qualify for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, despite finishing 9th with both televoters and juries. Due to a large discrepancy in the Albanian and Czechian vote, the Swiss song...99 days ago 18 May 26, 6:55pm
- Sweden and Belgium were non qualifiers with televote; Israel won Semi Final 1 of Eurovision 2026If the first semi final had been decided by 100% televotes – as was the case in the last few years – Sweden and Belgium would have been non qualifiers. Sweden’s Felicia scored only...100 days ago 18 May 26, 8:10am
- Myrthe breaks her brother’s record, becomes ESCDaily’s youngest Prediction ChampionMyrthe has won the ESCDaily Eurovision Prediction Contest 2026. She takes the trophy from her brother Milan, who won the competition last year. Myrthe also takes away his record and becomes the youngest champion...17 May 26, 6:51pm
- Bulgaria’s Bangaranga secures shock victory before Israel and Romania, Delta Goodrem comes in 4thBulgaria has won the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Dara won both the televoting and the jury voting by a landslide with her song “Bangaranga”. Israel came in 2nd and Romania finished...17 May 26, 3:07pm
- Read back: France and Australia among 6 standout countries in Jury FinalTomorrow it’s time for the grand final of Eurovision 2026. 25 countries will compete for the trophy in the long awaiting final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. But 50% of the results will already...16 May 26, 7:04pm
- Read back: Dress rehearsal 3 of the Grand FinalToday we will see the final run-through of the Grand Final.16 May 26, 1:21am
- Denmark opens Eurovision Final, Delta Goodrem performs in 8th placeDenmark will open the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest and, as previously announced, host country Austria will close. In between, Delta Goodrem will perform 8th for Australia, while top favorite Finland...15 May 26, 9:55am
- Predict the Eurovision 2026 results and win! (Part 3)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...15 May 26, 1:56am
ESC Plus
- Dutch TV organization AVROTROS will not compete in Eurovision 2027This morning word came out that Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS will not compete in Eurovision 2027. This does not necessarily mean that the Netherlands will not be in Eurovision 2027 in …1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 9:55am
- Mija Vujović to represent Montenegro at Junior Eurovision 2026The public broadcaster Radio Televizija Crne Gore (RTCG) has announced that Mija Vujović will represent Montenegro at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, whose 24th edition will take place on …22 days ago 3 Aug 26, 10:25am
- Lucas Paulano will represent Spain at Junior Eurovision 2026Spain already has its representative for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Lucas Paulano will be responsible for defending the colors of our country on the stage of the Malta …26 days ago 30 Jul 26, 11:15pm
- Ibiza Luxury Getaway Guide: Vibrant Culture & Hidden Coastal GemsWhat most people picture when they hear “Ibiza” is the nightlife — and honestly, that’s not entirely wrong. But the island runs a lot deeper than that. The Balearic island experience I’ve …28 days ago 29 Jul 26, 7:11am
- The selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027 has entered its decisive phase, with Burgas and Sofia as the finalist candidate citiesThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the host broadcaster Bălgarska Natsionalna Televiziya (BNT) have revealed new details about the host city selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, a …42 days ago 14 Jul 26, 10:35am
- Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026Cyprus already has its representative for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Harry Georgiou, 13, will represent the Mediterranean island at the 24th edition of the European contest after being …43 days ago 13 Jul 26, 9:33pm
Eurovision Times
- Eurovision 2027: It’s Burgas on 15th May!Eurovision 2027 – The host city has been announced, and it’s the beach resort of Burgas! The contest will take place on 11th, 13th and 15th of May 2027. To the surprise of many, capital city Sofia was beaten into second place, with the se…12 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:34am
- Bulgaria Wins Eurovision!Eurovision 2026 – Huge congratulations to Dara and the Bulgarian delegation. Against the betting odds she won singing ‘Bangaranga‘ with a huge 516 points, beating Israel into 2nd place. The final placings were: Favourites Finland we…16 May 26, 11:45pm
- Tonight, the 70th Eurovision Song Contest!Eurovision 2026 – After seven and a half months of national finals, preview parties, official videos and recent rehearsals, tonight sees the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest take place in Vienna. Starting at 21.00 (CEST), 25 acts…16 May 26, 6:09pm
- Eurovision 2026: Jury Final TonightEurovision 2026 – The Jury Final takes place tonight with all 25 acts gving it their all to wow the different juries. It’s also the first chance many people will get at seeing the interval acts, and how the running order flows. ET will be…15 May 26, 4:52pm
ESCxtra
- newEBU issues statement in response to AVROTROS’ non-participation in Eurovision 2027In the aftermath of Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS declining to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has released a statement. EBU statement regarding AVROTROS and Eurovision 2027 Yesterday, AVROTROS the…6 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:53pm
- newSongs for Korea’s Next Wave announcedLater this November the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. Now South Korea has released the entries for the eight acts competing in its national final, Korea’s Next Wave on September 4. Korea’s N…7 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:42pm
- AVROTROS confirms no return for Eurovision Song Contest 2027After weeks of speculation among the Dutch media, AVROTROS, the national broadcaster has confirmed in a public statement that it will not return to the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. No return for AVROTROS at Eurovision 2027 In a public statement rele…1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 9:30am
- Ten acts for Thailand’s Chosen One announcedLater this November the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. Now Thailand has confirmed the ten acts for its national final, Thailand’s Chosen One on September 27. Thailand’s Chosen One set for Sep…6 days ago 19 Aug 26, 10:37am
Eurovision Quick Links
- Ireland 1991Ireland 1991“Could It Be That I’m In Love”, performed by Kim Jackson.Composition by Liam Reilly.Lyrics by Liam Reilly.Here’s a rarity, a weak song and poor result for Ireland in the 1990s. Coming off a second place with L…23 Jan 23, 12:04pm
- Saara Aalto Eurovision Review and X Factor 2018 PreviewWhen Finnish TV tapped Brian Friedman to do the staging for Saara Aalto’s Eurovision 2018 entry, we were fascinated to see how this collision of Sofabet worlds would play out. You would think that Brian must have learned a huge amount about how…27 Aug 18, 5:20pm
- Croatia 2025 - Marko Bošnjak - Poison Cake
(Click here for a rather dark confectionary…)So there were we watching Croatia's Dora - the contest that finds their Eurovision entry - and there was one song that we decided was ripe for Apocalypsification. Dark and grim in places? Chec…
3 Mar 25, 2:35pm
- Schlagertastic 1980s: Number 45!!!
No.45: "Go" - Scott Fitzgerald (United Kingdom, 1988)To be honest, back in 1988 the teenage Schlagerboys were oblivious to the majesty of the United Kingdom entry; at the time we were distracted by Denmark. However, twenty eight years late…
16 Sep 16, 6:48pm
- Time to do something about the juries
Last night I tweeted how disappointing it was to see the juries do Finland dirty. Some people interpreted that as me being a bad loser (the eurovision online fans were always easy to rub the wrong way) but this goes back to something I have been sayi…
14 May 23, 5:16pm
- Hırvatistan: İşte DORA 2025 ŞarkılarıHırvatistan’ın Eurovision yayıncısı HRT, toplam 221 şarkı başvurusundan 24’ünü seçerek 2 Mart 2025’te düzenlenecek Dora 2025 için finalistleri belirledi. Bu etkinl…11 Jan 25, 7:12pm