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
- 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…3 days ago 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.4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 6:30am
- France’s Lou Deleuze wins Junior Eurovision 2025 with “Ce monde”A joint-record fourth victoryView PostThe post France’s Lou Deleuze wins Junior Eurovision 2025 with “Ce monde” appeared first on wiwibloggs.5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 6:22pm
- Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy to EBU to protest Israel’s participationThey say it no longer represents their valuesView PostThe post Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy to EBU to protest Israel’s participation appeared first on wiwibloggs.7 days ago 11 Dec 25, 9:41pm
- Portugal: 17 artists from Festival da Canção 2026 say they’ll refuse Eurovision if they winThey represent 11 of 16 actsView PostThe post Portugal: 17 artists from Festival da Canção 2026 say they’ll refuse Eurovision if they win appeared first on wiwibloggs.7 days ago 11 Dec 25, 7:37am
- Iceland withdraws from Eurovision, saying Israel’s participation “creates disunity” among members and general publicThe fifth country to leaveView PostThe post Iceland withdraws from Eurovision, saying Israel’s participation “creates disunity” among members and general public appeared first on wiwibloggs.8 days ago 10 Dec 25, 5:47pm
ESC Insight
- Eurovision Uncovered Meets Christer Björkman: “There are Challenges in Almost Every Act”In a special interview for Eurovision Uncovered, James Stephenson meets Eurovision 2025 Head of Contest Christer Björkman to chat about producing the show, the processes he follows, and what's in store for Eurovision's future.The post Eurovisio…3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 5:00pm
- 11 Moments that Made Junior Eurovision 2025 UniqueOn Saturday December 13th France’s Lou Deleuze won Junior Eurovision 2025 with the song ‘Ce monde’. ESC Insight’s Ben Robertson does a deep dive into the voting from the 23rd edition of Junior Eurovision to find the stories hi…4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 6:45pm
- Why Northern Europe Skips Junior EurovisionNo countries from anywhere north of Poland are taking part in Junior Eurovision, despite this region being one of Eurovision's most popular areas. Ben Robertson watches their equivalents in Sweden and Denmark to work out what they do differently, and…5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 12:00pm
- So, What Do Eurovision Fans Do Now?Phil Doré considers the options for those appalled by the recent EBU decisions regarding the Eurovision Song Contest: whether to boycott, not boycott, partially boycott, or explore alternatives.The post So, What Do Eurovision Fans Do Now? app…6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 9:30am
- Download ESC Insight’s Guidebook To Junior Eurovision 2025All the songs, all the numbers, the history, and some opinions as well. Download your guide to 2025’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest from ESC Insight.The post Download ESC Insight’s Guidebook To Junior Eurovision 2025 appeared first on E…7 days ago 12 Dec 25, 1:00am
- Something Died Last Thursday… And It’s Never Coming BackFollowing the EBU's General Assembly last week, Fin Ross Russell is bringing his journey with the Eurovision Song Contest to an end. Here, he writes about his emotions, around the vote, the disappointment at the route the Song Contest is taking, and…8 days ago 10 Dec 25, 12:15pm
- Pan-ArcticVision 2025 reviewAs I type this, the EBU has decided that it’s perfectly fine for a country conducting an ongoing genocide to promote itself at a Song Contest supposedly based on values of peace. Fortunately, there’s an alternative song contest that has a…11 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:30am
- The Vote in Geneva and the Future of our Song ContestA decisive vote in Geneva has set the new rules in place for Eurovision 2026 and prompted four broadcasters to step back from the Contest. The decisions taken mark one of the most significant turning points in the history of the Eurovision Song Conte…12 days ago 6 Dec 25, 9:00pm
Eurovoix
- newToday: 🇦🇱 Festivali i Këngës 64 Night Two & 🇸🇲 Dreaming San Marino Song Contest Casting Day Three & MoreAlbania’s search for Eurovision 2026 continues tonight, while auditions continue in San Marino for their selection for the 2026 contest in Vienna. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Vidbir 2026 – Running Order Draw for Wildcard Vote Suspilne wil…14 hours ago 18 Dec 25, 12:00am
- new🇲🇪 Montenegro: Dajana Golubović Pejović, Jelena Božović and Andrea Šekularac to Host Montesong 2025Dajana Golubović Pejović, Jelena Božović and Andrea Šekularac will host Montesong 2025. RTCG, the Montenegrin national broadcaster, has revealed that Dajana Golubović Pejović, Jelena Božović and Andrea &…16 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 10:00pm
- new🇫🇮 Finland: Eurovision 1969 Participant Jarkko Antikainen Has DiedJarkko Antikainen, who represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969, has died at the age of 75. Musician Jarkko Antikainen (right in the featured image), who represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969, has died. Jarkko, who…18 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 8:48pm
- new🇷🇸 Serbia: Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 Participation ConfirmedRTS, the Serbian national broadcaster, has confirmed their participation in Eurovision Young Musicians 2026. RTS has confirmed that they will participate in Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia. The broadcaster has launched the selecti…21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:38pm
- new🇳🇱 Netherlands: Cornald Maas Will Not Commentate on Eurovision 2026AVROTROS has confirmed that Cornald Maas will not be commenting on the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. Speaking to the ANP, AVROTROS has confirmed that Cornald Maas will not be commentating on the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for Dutch TV…21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:36pm
- new🇺🇦 Ukraine: Running Order Draw for Vidbir 2026 Wildcard Vote TomorrowSuspilne will organise a running order draw to determine the running order for the Wildcard vote for Vidbir 2026. Suspilne will hold an official draw tomorrow to determine the voting order for the Wildcard round of Vidbir 2026. The draw…21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:30pm
- new🇲🇩 Moldova: Selecția Națională 2026 Finalists RevealedTRM, the Moldovan national broadcaster, has revealed the finalists for Selecția Națională 2026. Following the initial song submission window, a total of 36 artists were invited to in-person auditions at TRM Studios in Chișină…21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:24pm
- new🇲🇹 Malta: Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Tickets Go On SaleTickets have gone on sale for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 live shows. PBS has announced the start of ticket sales for the Maltese selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Tickets are on sale for the Semi-Final on…21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:19pm
ESC Daily
- Milan becomes youngest Prediction Contest winner ever; Robin wins first team titleMilan has won the ESCDaily Prediction Contest 2025. The twelve year old boy from Netherlands scored 76 points in the Grand Final, which was enough to overtake everyone and climb into first place. Meanwhile,...19 May 25, 8:43pm
- JJ wins divided Eurovision Grand Final with record low points totalAustria has won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Singer JJ took the trophy with his song “Wasted Love”. He won the Jury Vote and gathered enough televotes to maintain his top position in a...18 May 25, 9:42pm
- Predict the Eurovision 2025 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!...16 May 25, 10:01pm
- Read back: How France nailed Jury rehearsal of the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025Tomorrow it’s time for the grand final of Eurovision 2025. 26 countries will compete for the trophy in the long awaiting final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. But 50% of the results will already...16 May 25, 6:45pm
- KAJ and Louane placed right after each other in Eurovision 2025 Grand Final running orderTop favorites Sweden and France will perform right after each other, near the end of the show. KAJ and Louane will therefore have their performances side by side. This is one of the main...16 May 25, 8:40am
- Shock exit for Australia as top favorites Austria and France impressAustralia has failed to qualify for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Go-Jo gave a flashy and colorful performance with his song “Milkshake Man”, but it turned out insufficient for a...16 May 25, 8:29am
- Read back: Third dress rehearsal of semi 2 of Eurovision 2025This afternoon we will see the last runthrough of the second semi final from Basel. You can follow the dress rehearsal in our live blog where we will focus on the show elements and...15 May 25, 1:03pm
- Predict the Eurovision 2025 results and win! (Part 2)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!...14 May 25, 9:35pm
On Europe
- newEurovision Will Not Mute Boos or Ban Flags During Israel’s PerformanceAustria’s public broadcaster ORF, host of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, has said it will not silence booing from the audience or ban flags in the arena, including Palestinian ones, during Israel’s performance. The move marks…15 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 11:16pm
- new35 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2026 as Vienna unveils stage designThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed that 35 countries will compete in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna, Austria in May 2026, marking a landmark anniversary for one of the world’s most enduring cultur…21 hours ago 17 Dec 25, 5:39pm
- 16 December – I’m keeping your smile in my mindSome countries have flirted with that first win, but it’s never actually happened. But as we often say, past form is no guide to future form. In the early part of the 21st Century, it looked like Romania could achieve a maiden win. In 2006, hop…2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 3:00pm
- 15 December – Listen up. listen upIs it us, or are there more false flaggers than ever now? And false flaggers whose native land already participates? Often there’s a home element to every entry, but it’s not always the case. If you’re a small country like, say, San…3 days ago 15 Dec 25, 3:00pm
- 14 December – Life happens only onceYou must remember those debut performances that mark out a country from the rest. Like Serbia winning at their first attempt as an independent nation. Or Switzerland being the only other country to win on a debut. So after them, the next best debut p…4 days ago 14 Dec 25, 3:00pm
- Eurovision 2026: in other news this week…As you can imagine, it’s a mixed bag in the world of Eurovision 2026. Most attention remains focussed on the EBU whose no-win position continues to unsettle fan loyalty, with some websites suspending coverage. OnEurope plans to continue coverin…6 days ago 12 Dec 25, 5:28pm
ESC Plus
- Lou Deleuze from France shines on stage and takes the victory at Junior Eurovision 2025A new artist joins the history of Junior Eurovision winners! Lou Deleuze has won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, representing France with his song “Ce Monde.” Congratulations! Surrounded by …5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 7:39pm
- 18 countries united to let music win at the celebration of Junior Eurovision 2025 this afternoon: participants, format, running order, schedule, and how to watch the contestThe most eagerly awaited moment of the year has arrived for the inner child of any Eurovision fan! Today is that day when the magical atmosphere of excitement that Junior …5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 12:49pm
- Poll Results: This is your winner of the Junior Eurovision 2025In the last few weeks we have carried out our traditional poll for the Junior Eurovision Final 2025, which takes place in a few hours in Tbilisi, Georgia. Below you …5 days ago 13 Dec 25, 12:41pm
- Gallery: The Junior Eurovision 2025 trophy is already in Tbilisi waiting for a new winnerTbilisi continues to pulse to the rhythm of Junior Eurovision 2025. Rehearsals are underway at the Gymnastic Hall of Olympic City in Tbilisi, and the European contest is very close …7 days ago 11 Dec 25, 7:31pm
- Dive into the full recap of the Junior Eurovision 2025 individual rehearsals!The individual rehearsals for Junior Eurovision 2025 have come to an end. After several intense days in which the artists from the 18 participating countries were able to test and …7 days ago 11 Dec 25, 7:30pm
- Gallery: Enjoy the official photos of the Junior Eurovision 2025 participantsThe Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is being held in Tbilisi (Georgia) this Saturday, November 13. In the 23rd edition, a total of 18 countries are competing to claim victory. …7 days ago 11 Dec 25, 2:59pm
ESC Tips
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- Gà Shamo Là Gì? Đặc Điểm, Phân Loại, Kiến Thức Nuôi Và Giá Bán MớiGà Shamo được xem là một biểu tượng của sự kiên cường và sức mạnh trong văn hóa Nhật Bản, và nó đã…17 Oct 24, 3:48am
- Gà Sumatra – Đặc Điểm, Phân Loại, Kiến Thức Nuôi Và Giá Bán MớiGà Sumatra là một giống gà cảnh có nguồn gốc từ Indonesia. Chúng được nuôi chủ yếu để làm gà kiểng, tham gia tri&#…17 Oct 24, 3:42am
Eurovision Times
- Israel Allowed to Compete in Eurovision 2026At a meeting of the EBU General Assembley today in Geneva, member broadcasters voted as to whether they were satisfied with the EBU’s changes to the rules for Eurovision 2026. These were accepted by a large majority. The new rules included stro…14 days ago 4 Dec 25, 5:55pm
- Estonia: First Six Entrants RevealedEstonia’s broadcaster ERR has revealed the first 6 entries for this year’s national selection, Eesti Laul, and there are some recognisable names already. The first 6 revealed are Ollie has entered Eesti Laul previously and finished as run…49 days ago 30 Oct 25, 6:58pm
- Romania is back!Good news for Eurovision fans in Romania as their national broadcaster SRTv has confirmed they will return to the competition this year after 2 years away. In 2023 Romania’s representative, Theodor Andrei, scored nul points in the semi-final an…49 days ago 30 Oct 25, 5:20pm
- Go Jo / Erika Vikman CollaborationHot on the heels of the Lord of the Lost / Käärijä collaboration comes the latest get together of former artists who met through Eurovision. Go Jo (Australia 2024) and Erika Vikman (Finland 2024) have come together to create the new si…49 days ago 30 Oct 25, 5:07pm
ESCxtra
- 16 finalists confirmed for Selecția Națională 2026TRM the national broadcaster of Moldova has released the names of the 16 artists that have qualified from the audition round of the upcoming national final Selecția Națională 2026. 🇲🇩 TRM confirms 16 acts for Selecț…1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 11:53am
- Tonight: 🇦🇱 Festivali i Këngës beginsAfter months of waiting and after a few intense weeks for the Eurovision fandom, the 2026 Eurovision season is finally here, with the coming of what fans have been dubbing “Fikmas” for many years, as Albania’s selection for Eurovisi…1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 10:37am
- ORF issues update on flag policy and crowd noise for Eurovision 2026ORF the Austrian host broadcaster and organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has confirmed in a press conference that it will allow all official flags and not censor any crowd noise during the broadcasts of the Vienna contest next May. ORF &n…1 day ago 17 Dec 25, 10:00am
- Sanremo 2026 song titles confirmedCarlo Conti, the presenter and artistic director of Festival di Sanremo 2026 has confirmed the song titles for the competing acts in Italy’s biggest music festival. 🇮🇹 Sanremo Music Festival 2026: Song titles A total of 30 acts…2 days ago 16 Dec 25, 4:19pm
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
- reply from email posted to esc.voteThank you for reaching out with your query about voting at the Eurovision Song Contest. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the celebration of music and culture that Eurovision represents!We validate the country of a voter by checking the i…20 May 25, 9:58pm
- 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 Şarkıları
Hırvatistan’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