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
- newSix things MPs need to know about why the UK flounders at EurovisionAs a cross-party group of MPs prepare to hear evidence on why the BBC has performed badly at the Eurovision Song Contest recently, Gina Jones offers a handy summary of the issues they’ll need to tackle to help turn things around.The post Six t…18 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 9:20am
- Eurovision says it’s back to normal. What is normal now?As the Netherlands returns to the Eurovision Song Contest, it appears the era of the boycott is coming to an end. But are we really going back to normal? James Stephenson asks what comes next.The post Eurovision says it’s back to normal. What…2 days ago 24 Sep 26, 8:04am
- ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 3 featuring Klara PasmaIn the third episode of ESC Insight presents Go North! hosts Phil Doré and Aisling Tempany are joined by Klara Pasma, the artist representing Northern Sweden.The post ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 3 featuring Klara Pasma appeared fir…3 days ago 23 Sep 26, 8:30am
- Føroyar Fun Facts: ESC Insight presents Go North! A Pan-Arcticvision PodcastTo prepare for their trip to Pan-Arcticvision, Phil Dore and Aisling Tempany have been researching our host country, Føroyar, in the latest episode of the Go North! podcast miniseries.The post Føroyar Fun Facts: ESC Insight presents Go…9 days ago 17 Sep 26, 8:30am
- ESC Insight Introduces Go North! A Pan-Arcticvision PodcastIf you're feeling jaded by a certain other contest's willingness to buckle to politicians and corporations, Pan-Arcticvision may provide the alternative you've been looking for. Join Phil Dore and Aisling Tempany as they prepare to 'Go North!' in a m…17 days ago 9 Sep 26, 8:30am
- 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…44 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…84 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…86 days ago 2 Jul 26, 9:00am
Eurovoix
- Today: 🇩🇪 Das Deutsche Finale 2027 Song Submissions CloseToday, the submission window will close for the German selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas,…5 days ago 20 Sep 26, 11:00pm
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: Junior Eurovision Éire 2026 Show Two ResultsIreland’s selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 continued this evening. The second episode of Junior Eurovision…5 days ago 20 Sep 26, 7:57pm
- 🇵🇹 Portugal: Salvador Rio’s Junior Eurovision Song to be Revealed Next WeekSalvador Rio’s song for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Ta’ Qali is set to be revealed…5 days ago 20 Sep 26, 6:57pm
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam: Sound of Vietnam Songs ReleasedThe five songs that will compete in the Vietnamese national selection for Eurovision Asia 2026 have been released.…6 days ago 20 Sep 26, 2:11pm
- 🇹🇭 Thailand: Sek Loso to Perform at Thailand’s Chosen OneRock performer Sek Loso has been announced as a guest performer for the Thai national final for the…6 days ago 20 Sep 26, 7:52am
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Junior Songfestival 2027 Applications OpenAVROTROS has opened applications for Junior Songfestival 2027, the Dutch selection show for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.…6 days ago 20 Sep 26, 7:44am
- Today: 🇮🇪 Junior Eurovision Éire 2026 Continues & 🇱🇺 Luxembourg Song Contest 2027 Artist Applications CloseIreland’s selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest continues tonight, while Luxembourg will close its artist applications for…6 days ago 19 Sep 26, 11:00pm
- 🇲🇹 Malta: Beppe Caruana to Junior Eurovision 2026Beppe Caruana has won The Voice Kids Malta and will represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest…6 days ago 19 Sep 26, 8:34pm
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...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...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
- newMatteo Trullu releases “Che Cos’è l’Amore?”, the entry with which he will represent Italy at Junior Eurovision 2026Italy presents “Che Cos’è l’Amore?”, its entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Matteo Trullu will travel to Malta to compete as the Italian representative on the stage of …17 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 10:01am
- Violamarie releases “Ruota Panoramica”, her entry to represent San Marino at Junior Eurovision 2026We have the song! San Marino has released “Ruota Panoramica”, the song by Violamarie for the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Ta’ …1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 10:03pm
- “Blue Bird” now available, the song with which Beppe Caruana will represent Malta at Junior Eurovision 2026Beppe Caruana will represent Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Blue Bird”, which translates as “Blue Bird”. Broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services Limited (PBS) officially presented &hellip…1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 10:01pm
- Cyprus presents “Who I Can Be” Harry Georgiou’s song for Junior Eurovision 2026Cyprus has completed the selection of its entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Following the same format used over the past three editions, broadcaster CyBC has once again …1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 5:41pm
- This is what “Comment Tu Vas?” sounds like, Alec Burette’s entry to represent France at Junior Eurovision 2026France has been preparing for Junior Eurovision 2026 with a particular focus on the internal selection of its representative. This year, France Télévisions has once again placed its trust in …1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 4:01pm
- This is what “Alma”, the entry with which Salvador Rio will represent Portugal at Junior Eurovision 2026, sounds likePortugal presents its entry for Junior Eurovision 2026. Almost four months after Salvador Rio was crowned the winner of ‘The Voice Kids Portugal 2026’ on May 24, a victory that …2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 4:01pm
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…44 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
- The Netherlands return to Eurovision as NPO and NOS take overAfter the original Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS confirmed it did not intend to take part in Eurovision 2027, after boycotting Eurovision 2026, the head broadcaster of the Netherlands NPO has directly taken over and has confirmed its participation in Bu…3 days ago 23 Sep 26, 2:56pm
- Parliament Committee to investigate UK selection at EurovisionIn its new round of “State of Play” inquiry, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports committee of the British House of Commons will formally investigate the BBC’s selection process for its Eurovision entry. A hearing should be organi…8 days ago 18 Sep 26, 10:34am
- RTÉ maintains Ireland’s non-participation for Eurovision 2027In a statement, Irish public broadcaster RTÉ confirms that it will not participate in Eurovision next year, and that it will not broadcast the Contest either. RTÉ’s statement – “Ireland’s participation cannot be…9 days ago 17 Sep 26, 12:31pm
- North Macedonia to return to Eurovision 2027As broadcasters finalise their plans for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2027, North Macedonia’s MRT have announced they will return to the contest in Burgas, Bulgaria following a five-year absence. MRT confirm Eurovision comeback After an…10 days ago 15 Sep 26, 4:10pm
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
- I admire them for sticking with their moral ground and withdrawing again. It would be disappointing…
eurovision-facts:Eurovision Fact #1483:Ireland’s broadcaster RTÉ will not be participating in or broadcasting the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying their position on the matter remains unchanged.Director of the Eurovision Song Contest…
6 days ago 20 Sep 26, 7:18am
- 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