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
- 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…2 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…4 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…31 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…34 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…37 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…41 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…48 days ago 19 May 26, 7:45am
- ESC Insight’s Reader Survey For 2026What do you think of ESC Insight? Let us know in our Reader Survey for the 2026 season, what you liked, what you didn’t, and what you want to see more of. This year, we’d also like to ask you about how much you have engaged with the Song…49 days ago 18 May 26, 10:00pm
Eurovoix
- newToday: 🇧🇬 Organising Committee Commences Assessment of Bids to Host Eurovision 2027The Organising Committee for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 commences its assessment of the host city bids today.…16 hours ago 5 Jul 26, 11:00pm
- new🇷🇴 Romania: Will Not Participate in Junior Eurovision 2026Romania has confirmed that it will not return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, with broadcaster…21 hours ago 5 Jul 26, 6:49pm
- new🇧🇬 Eurovision 2027: Sofia Outlines First Details of its Bid to HostThe first details of the Bulgarian capital’s bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 have been revealed,…23 hours ago 5 Jul 26, 3:58pm
- new🇳🇱 Netherlands: Junior Songfestival 2026 Song Snippets ReleasedSnippets of the four songs that will compete in the Dutch selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest…24 hours ago 5 Jul 26, 3:45pm
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia: Ana Stojanoska Records Her Junior Eurovision SongAna Sotjanoska is in the recording studio this weekend to record the song she will perform at the…1 day ago 5 Jul 26, 7:57am
- 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina: Government Allocates 3 Million Euros to BHRTThe State Council of Ministers of Bosnia & Herzegovina have agreed to provide over 3 million Euros to…1 day ago 5 Jul 26, 7:49am
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Eurovision Representative to be Chosen on February 19Stefano De Martino confirmed that the Italian representative at the Eurovision 2027 will be chosen on February 19.…3 days ago 3 Jul 26, 8:28pm
- 🇧🇬 Eurovision 2027: Four Cities Have Submitted Their Bids to HostThe four Bulgarian cities who have each expressed their wishes to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest have…3 days ago 3 Jul 26, 6:34pm
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...49 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...49 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...50 days ago 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...50 days ago 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...51 days ago 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.52 days ago 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...52 days ago 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!...53 days ago 15 May 26, 1:56am
ESC Plus
- Canada confirms Eurovision Song Contest debut for 2027Canada will make its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, marking one of the most significant expansions in the competition’s recent history. The European Broadcasting Union and CBC/Radio-Canada, …5 days ago 1 Jul 26, 4:12pm
- Alec Burette will represent France at Junior Eurovision 2026Alec Burette will be heading to Ta’ Qali. The broadcaster France Télévisions has placed its trust in the young singer and pianist to represent France on the stage of the …16 days ago 20 Jun 26, 10:48pm
- Eslin Kurti will represent Albania at Junior Eurovision 2026 with “Kërce Me Mua” following her victory at the 64th Festivali Mbarëkombëtar i Këngës për FëmijëDestination Ta’Qali! Eslin Kurti with her entry “Kërce Me Mua” has achieved victory in the 64th edition of the traditional Festivali Mbarëkombëtar i Këngës për Fëmijë (National Children’…34 days ago 2 Jun 26, 4:03pm
- The breakdown of scores for the Eurovision 2026 semifinals has been revealed: Israel and Bulgaria won their respective semifinalsThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 comes to an end. The 70th edition of the European contest held its decisive night with a Grand Final in which 25 countries competed for …51 days ago 17 May 26, 2:16am
- Bulgaria with DARA wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in a 70th anniversary marked by the controversial participation of IsraelThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 culminates its 70th edition with the victory of Bulgaria. After a decisive night with its Grand Final held this Saturday, May 16, from 21:00 CEST …51 days ago 16 May 26, 11:52pm
- RTVE broadcasts a message in defense of human rights in Palestine at the start of the Eurovision 2026 Grand FinalSpain is not participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to Israel’s participation. This Saturday, May 16, the Grand Final of the 70th edition takes place, and at the …51 days ago 16 May 26, 8:07pm
Eurovision Times
- 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…51 days ago 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…51 days ago 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…52 days ago 15 May 26, 4:52pm
- Eurovision 2026: SF2 Qualifiers!Eurovision 2026 – The second 10 acts qualifying for the Grand Final are now known. We’ll see these 10 on Saturday in the Grand Final: Bulgaria: DARA – “Bangaranga”Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – &ld…53 days ago 14 May 26, 9:17pm
ESCxtra
- Eurovision night confirmed at Sanremo 2027, among other changesStefano De Martino, the new artistic director for Italy’s Festival di Sanremo, announced important changes in the format of the Italian festival, including the previously-rumoured “Eurovision night” to direcly select the country&rsq…2 days ago 4 Jul 26, 11:19am
- Canada will take part in Eurovision 2027CBC/Radio-Canada and the EBU announced today that Canada will debut at the Eurovision Song Contest next year in Bulgaria. 🇨🇦 From budget leaks to an official announcement At the end of 2025, rumours arose of Canada’s potential p…5 days ago 1 Jul 26, 12:54pm
- NRK open song submissions for MGP 2027NRK the official Eurovision broadcaster for Norway has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 and the opening of the song submission window for its national selection, Melodi Grand Prix 2027. 🇳🇴 Melodi Grand P…13 days ago 23 Jun 26, 2:18pm
- Alec to represent France at JESC 2026The French broadcaster France 2 have confirmed their representative for JESC 2026. Later this year Alec will take to the stage in Ta’ Qali, Malta. 🇫🇷 Alec selected for France Once again, France have opted for an internal selecti…13 days ago 23 Jun 26, 1:49pm
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
- Käärijä & Sannibecause-its-eurodisko:Käärijä & Sanni2 days ago 4 Jul 26, 7:22am
- 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