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
- newThe Junior Eurovision Experience: Making Media Work For Our Young ArtistsIn many ways Junior Eurovision preparations for delegation are much like the real thing. Make-up, sound checks, rehearsal schedules, cultural visits in the local area. But last year one thing was removed from the package. Access to independent press.…6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 12:16pm
- Escapism By Music: Why Four Countries Are Only Competing at Junior Eurovision in 2026Four countries - Ireland, Spain, North Macedonia and the Netherlands - are taking part in Junior Eurovision this year, but chose to sit out Eurovision in Vienna. What is it about Junior Eurovision that has kept them? Ben Robertson reports.The post E…1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 1:46pm
- Download ESC Insight’s Guidebook To Junior Eurovision 2026All the songs, all the numbers, all the history - all in one place. Download your guide to 2026’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest from ESC Insight.The post Download ESC Insight’s Guidebook To Junior Eurovision 2026 appeared first on ESC I…2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 6:05am
- ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 5: Looking back at Pan-ArcticvisionIn the final episode of our Pan-Arcticvision podcast series, Phil Doré and Aisling Tempany review Pan-Arcticvision from their holiday apartment in the Faroe Islands.The post ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 5: Looking back at Pan-Arctic…16 days ago 7 Oct 26, 8:30am
- ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 4 featuring KokymIn the fourth episode of ESC Insight presents Go North! hosts Phil Doré and Aisling Tempany are joined by Kokym, the guest artist representing occupied Palestine at Pan-Arcticvision.The post ESC Insight presents Go North! Episode 4 featuring…23 days ago 30 Sep 26, 8:30pm
- Six 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…28 days 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…29 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…30 days ago 23 Sep 26, 8:30am
Eurovoix
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: “From the day we met each other, we’ve been best friends.” – Caleb Kirwan & Naomi GribbenWith only a few days to go until the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, we caught up with…3 days ago 20 Oct 26, 6:26am
- Today: 🇲🇹 Junior Eurovision 2026 Rehearsals ContinueRehearsals for the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest continue today in Malta ahead of the…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 11:00pm
- 🇮🇹 Italy: 60 Shortlisted Artists for Sanremo Giovani 2026 AnnouncedItalian broadcaster RAI has revealed the 60 shortlisted artists for the next phase of Sanremo Giovani 2026. The…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 7:52pm
- 🇬🇪 Georgia: First Look at Davit Lomidze’s Junior Eurovision PerformanceGeorgia’s Davit Lomidze has completed his first rehearsals for the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 7:47pm
- 🇪🇸 Spain: Lucas Paulano Concludes First Rehearsals for Junior Eurovision 2026Lucas Paulano has brought to an end the first rehearsals for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 6:44pm
- 🇦🇱 Albania: Eslin Kurti Completes Her First Rehearsal for Junior EurovisionThe Albanian representative, Eslin Kurti, has taken to the stage for the first time today ahead of the…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 6:42pm
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben Take to the Junior Eurovision Stage for the First TimeIreland’s Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben have completed their first rehearsal for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026.…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 6:39pm
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia: First Look at Ana Stojanoska’s Performance of “Idnata jas”Ana Stojanoska has performed her song “Idnata Jas” for the first time on the Junior Eurovision Song Contest…4 days ago 19 Oct 26, 6:38pm
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
- newHow does voting work at Junior Eurovision 2026?On Saturday 24 October 2026, from 21:00 CEST, the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali will host the 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest, with 16 countries competing …2 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 4:00pm
- newWhy do some countries almost always do well at Junior Eurovision?Every year the results of Junior Eurovision are quite varied, but a handful of countries always seem to be in the mix. France, Poland, Armenia and Georgia regularly fight for …6 hours ago 23 Oct 26, 12:00pm
- What are the best stages in Junior Eurovision history?Junior Eurovision has grown over more than two decades into a showcase for young European talent, but its visual impact has been just as important as its musical one. Each …1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 4:00pm
- Junior Eurovision unveils a new trophy for 2026: a refreshed design inspired by Eurovision’s iconic crystal microphoneThe Junior Eurovision Song Contest enters a new visual era in 2026. Following the renewal of its generic logo in 2025 and the adoption of the permanent slogan “United By …1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 3:55pm
- Who decides where Junior Eurovision is held each year?When a Junior Eurovision edition ends, one question comes up straight away: who will host the next one? Fans have traditionally assumed that, as in the adult Eurovision Song Contest, …1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 11:07am
- Produced rehearsal recap from the individual Junior Eurovision 2026 rehearsals releasedMalta continues to move to the rhythm of its Eurovision “festa”. After four intense days, the individual rehearsals for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have now come to an …2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 6:01am
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…71 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
- 12 acts announced for Eesti Laul 2027Earlier this year, ERR the national broadcaster of Estonia confirmed their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria next May. More recently ERR announced the return of Eesti Laul to select the entry. After goin…1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 4:56pm
- RTVE reveals lineup for Benidorm Fest 2027After receiving 900 submissions for next year’s edition of Benidorm Festival, Spain’s broadcaster RTVE has revealed the names of the 18 entrants who will compete for the “Bronze Microphone” at Benidorm Fest 2027. 18 contestant…8 days ago 15 Oct 26, 11:38am
- SBS launches search for Australia’s Eurovision 2027 artistFollowing the success of Delta Goodrem in Vienna, SBS opens a song portal to find its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria next May. 🇦🇺 SBS to continue with internal selection process At the end of a…8 days ago 15 Oct 26, 11:16am
- SWR receives 400 submissions for Das Deutsche Finale 2027SWR the Eurovision broadcaster of Germany has confirmed it has received around 400 song submissions for its upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2027 national selection, Das Deutsche Finale 2027. 🇩🇪 SWR reduces 400 songs to 40 for next ph…8 days ago 15 Oct 26, 10:48am
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…
33 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