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.23 days ago 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.26 days ago 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.33 days ago 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.34 days ago 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…39 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.40 days ago 14 Dec 25, 6:30am
ESC Insight
- A Salute To Europe: Moldova Is On DutyFrom a record-shattering arena production to a record-shattering televote landslide, Moldova has officially reported for duty for Eurovision 2026. This is the story of how a 29-year-old visionary and a popular young artist are using the Song Contest…3 days ago 20 Jan 26, 8:45pm
- Eurovision’s Heart is Beating – If You Know Where to LookJames Stephenson tunes into the start of National Final season for Eurovision 2026, and rediscovers where his Eurovision Song Contest heart truly lies.The post Eurovision’s Heart is Beating – If You Know Where to Look appeared first…4 days ago 19 Jan 26, 8:45pm
- Welcome to Moldova’s Biggest Ever Television ProductionMoldova is back: trading a 1956 TV studio for the state-of-the-art Chișinău Arena to mark its 20th Eurovision anniversary. With a €50,000 prize and a massive 19-camera production, the nation is making its most professional bid yet for…6 days ago 17 Jan 26, 1:15pm
- Hey Ho! Let’s Go: Chasing the Legend of ‘Trenulețul’ from Bucharest to ChișinăuIs Eurovision's legendary Bucharest to Chișinău express a party on rails like Moldova's iconic Eurovision song suggests? ESC Insight takes the journey to Moldova the long way round to experience the train, and its history, first hand.The p…7 days ago 16 Jan 26, 10:00pm
- Coming to a City Near You – But Will Fans Embrace the Eurovision Live Tour?The Eurovision Song Contest is going on tour - but is it the right time? James Stephenson speaks to Eurovision Director Martin Green about the newly announced Live Tour, and analyses whether fans will embrace the event.The post C…8 days ago 15 Jan 26, 9:00am
- Why So Many Eurovision Fans and Journalists Are Neurodivergent and Why That Makes Perfect SenseSem Anne van Dijk analyses why the Eurovision Song Contest attracts so many neurodiverse fans - and explores why its fandom is the ideal space for them to shine.The post Why So Many Eurovision Fans and Journalists Are Neurodivergent and Why That Mak…10 days ago 13 Jan 26, 2:15pm
- Last Call: The Light That Casts A Shadow Over 2025As 2025 draws to a close, Ewan Spence settles back into a high wingbacked chair, pours out a toast to the New Year, and takes his own look back at the shadow cast over the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.The post Last Call: The Light That Casts A Sh…23 days ago 31 Dec 25, 10:30am
- Eurovision Insight Presents… Eurovision Uncovered: A Show Shaped by UsOn this episode of Eurovision Uncovered, James Stephenson explores how the Eurovision Song Contest has been shaped by the values of its fans - and the pressure its under to turn the volume down.The post Eurovision Insight Presents… Eurovision…31 days ago 23 Dec 25, 9:30am
Eurovoix
- newToday: 🇳🇴 Melodi Grand Prix 2026 Duels ContinueThe results of the third duel in Melodi Grand Prix 2026 will be revealed this morning, while the…11 hours ago 23 Jan 26, 12:00am
- new🇫🇮 Finland: KIKI Releases UMK 2026 Entry “Rakkaudenkipee”KIKI has released “Rakkaudenkipee” (Love hurts), her entry for Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2026. Petra Gavalas, better known as…13 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 10:00pm
- new🇸🇪 Sweden: Loreen to Release Third Album “Wildfire”Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen is set to release her 3rd Album, titled “Wildfire”, on March 27. Following Loreen’s…15 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 7:57pm
- new🇭🇷 Croatia: Dora 2026 Hosts AnnouncedHRT has announced the four hosts for Dora 2026, the Croatian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Barbara…18 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 5:21pm
- newFourth Statistics For Eurovoix Super Early Eurovision PredictionsIn recent weeks, the EBU have made announcements that have given us some more of the answers to…22 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 1:30pm
- new🇵🇹 Portugal: Festival da Canção 2026 Songs ReleasedThe songs competing in Festival da Canção 2026 have been released today by the Portuguese broadcaster RTP. The…22 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 12:45pm
- 🇳🇴 Norway: Gothminister Wins Second Melodi Grand Prix 2026 Radio DuelGOTHMINISTER has won the Second Melodi Grand Prix 2026 radio duel. With the song “The spell”, GOTHMINISTER has…1 day ago 22 Jan 26, 9:26am
- 🇩🇰 Denmark: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 Participants RevealedDR has revealed the eight acts and songs that will be competing in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026.…1 day ago 22 Jan 26, 9:11am
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
- new22 January – This time you’ve really gone too farDo you feel for this countries that have had success in the past but are finding it difficult to come by these days? We know anyone can win, but some countries seem to be more in the zone than others. Our friends in Ireland used to have what it took.…21 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 2:00pm
- Israel choose their singer for ViennaHaving used their normal selection method to send a singer HaKokhav HaBa l’Eurovizion 2026, Noam Bettan (Great name) has been chosen. Born in 1998 to a French Jewish family, he began his career when his compulsory Military service ended.&n…2 days ago 21 Jan 26, 6:49pm
- 21 January – Go and search for it inside your heartWe have some interesting matching of nations. Latvia and Burkina Faso. Ukraine and Congo-Brazzaville. And there’s today’s singer. Maybe not quite as exotic, but just as noteworthy. Today’s birthday girl Marian van de Wal is Dutch by…2 days ago 21 Jan 26, 2:00pm
- Switzerland Skip the Circus and Select Veronica Fusaro for Eurovision 2026Switzerland has done ‘the thing’ again. No national final. No six-week parade of “this will sound amazing with pyro” followed by a 0-point panic spiral. Just a neat little announcement, and the quiet assurance that yes, they h…3 days ago 20 Jan 26, 10:27pm
- An Austrian National final? – They must have won last year then!Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich? is ORF’s shiny new excuse to put twelve hopefuls in a studio, point a camera at them, and let the Viennese decide who gets the dubious honour of singing on home turf at Eurovision 2026.…3 days ago 20 Jan 26, 8:12pm
- MGP time again, and welcome back to a familiar faceNorway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026 has gone on a diet: fewer shows, same level of drama. Instead of three weeks of heats and duels, NRK is serving one concentrated blast of glitter, violins, again and hopfully key changes live from an old Ol…4 days ago 19 Jan 26, 7:49pm
ESC Plus
- Veronica Fusaro will represent Switzerland in Vienna 2026Switzerland already has its representative. Veronica Fusaro will be the Swiss flag bearer at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, succeeding Zoë Më. This Tuesday, January 20, the Swiss broadcaster SRG …2 days ago 21 Jan 26, 8:21pm
- AIDAN with “Bella” wins the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026Malta already has its representative for Eurovision 2026! AIDAN with “Bella” will be the flag bearer for the Mediterranean country in the next edition of the contest, which will celebrate …5 days ago 18 Jan 26, 12:25am
- Satoshi with “Viva, Moldova!” wins Moldova’s Finala Națională 2026Here is the faithful English translation, without changing the content or removing any important information, and with the most important parts highlighted in bold: Satoshi with “Viva, Moldova!” has achieved …6 days ago 17 Jan 26, 8:58pm
- 🇲🇹 MESC 2026: Malta’s National Final Ignites Eurovision Fever from tomorrow on!The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (MESC 2026) is ready to electrify fans once again as 18 incredible acts battle it out tomorrow on January 15th at the first semi …9 days ago 14 Jan 26, 8:15pm
- Bzikebi, winners of Junior Eurovision 2008, will represent Georgia at Eurovision 2026GPB, Georgia’s public broadcaster, has internally selected the trio Bzikebi, who at just 10 years old gave the country its first victory at Junior Eurovision 2008 with the song “Bzzz,” …9 days ago 14 Jan 26, 7:44pm
- Sweden 2026: Melodifestivalen’s running order revealedIn less than three weeks, Melodifestivalen 2026 will kick off in Linköping, and now the running order of the competing entries has been revealed. With Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold …10 days ago 13 Jan 26, 10:15am
ESC Tips
- SV388 Hoạt Động Tại Quốc Gia Nào? Có Giấy Phép Gì?SV388 đến từ đâu? Vì sao Campuchia và Philippines là hai cái tên liên quan mật thiết? SV388 Hoạt Động Tại Quốc Gia Nào? Nếu b…5 Jun 25, 12:15pm
- SV388 Là Gì? Có Hợp Pháp Không? Có Uy Tín Không?Nếu bạn là người từng lướt qua các hội nhóm cá cược trên mạng xã hội hay những diễn đàn chuyên đá…5 Jun 25, 11:29am
- 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
- newDenmark: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix Songs RevealedDenmark – The 8 songs battling in this year’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix have been revealed. The acts of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 are as follows: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will be held on 14 February in Frederikshavn.20 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 3:35pm
- newPortugal: Festival da Canção Songs ReleasedPortugal – The 16 songs competing to represent Portugal in Vienna have been revealed. The songs will compete in Festival da Canção. The 1st semi-final takes place on 21 February, the 2nd semi-final on 28 February, and the grand fi…20 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 3:08pm
- Israel: It’s Noam Bettan to Vienna!Israel – After many weeks of eliminations, the winner of HaKokhav HaBa was announced last night and it will be Noam Bettan who represents Israel in Vienna. In 2018, he competed in the musical reality show, Aviv or Eyal and tried out…2 days ago 21 Jan 26, 10:15am
- Switzerland: It’s Veronica Fusaro to Vienna!Switzerland – The Swiss broadcaster, SRG SSR, has internally selected Veronica Fusaro from 493 entries to represent the country in Vienna. In 2014, Fusaro took part in the second season of The Voice of Switzerland. In 2016, she was awarded the…2 days ago 21 Jan 26, 10:06am
ESCxtra
- newLast song of UMK26, “Rakkaudenkipee”, out – line-up completeYle has released the final entry of UMK26 this evening, with “Rakkaudenkipee“ by Kiki. Lovesick in Finnish Recently, Yle confirmed the names of the seven artists that will participate in UMK26. After revealing the first two entries on lat…13 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 10:04pm
- newUMK 2026’s sixth song “Cherry Cake” outYle has released the sixth entry of UMK26 yesterday evening (CET), and we are back to a dance tune ready to hit the clubs of Finland and beyond with “Cherry Cake” by CHACHI. Dance break and cake Recently, Yle confirmed the names of the se…16 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 7:31pm
- newUMK 2026’s fifth song “Takatukka” outYle has released the fifth entry of UMK26 on Tuesday evening (CET), the hairy anthem “Takatukka” by Antti Paalanen. Mulets and throat-singing Recently, Yle confirmed the names of the seven artists that will participate in UMK26. After rev…16 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 6:51pm
- newUMK 2026’s fourth song “Ready to Leave” outYle has released the fourth entry of UMK26 on Monday evening (CET), the dark cinematic ballad “Ready to Leave” by Sinikka Monte. James Bond theme vibes Recently, Yle confirmed the names of the seven artists that will participate in UMK26.…18 hours ago 22 Jan 26, 5:12pm
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 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