Eurovision’s 70th-Anniversary Rebrand : Bold or Underwhelming Glow-Up?
What’s been unveiled The EBU has rolled out a refreshed identity for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (Austria 2026). At its core is a glossy 3D “Chameleon Heart” paired with a new custom typeface, Singing Sans, while “United by Music” stays as the umbrella line. The heart debuts with 70 layers—a tidy nod to each […]
Georgian government allocates over 2.5 million euros towards Junior Eurovision 2025
The Georgian government will allocate over 2.5 million euros to go towards Junior Eurovision 2025. It has been reported that the Georgian government will allocate 2,586,317 euros (8,164,280 Georgian Lari) towards the hosting of this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Tbilisi this December. From this 8,164,280 Georgian Lari, 8 million will come from the […]
Could Loïc Nottet be returning to Eurovision in 2026?
Is a Eurovision return on the cards for Belgium’s Loïc Nottet? Journalist Clément Garin has reported that Belgian Broadcaster RTBF have selected Loïc Nottet to represent them at Eurovision 2026 in Austria, ten years after he represented Belgium at Eurovision 2015, also in Austria. Clément Garin goes on to report that there were approximately 40 artists […]
Slovakia rule out Eurovision return in 2026
Slovakia will not be participating in Eurovision 2026. The Slovak broadcaster has confirmed that Slovakia will not be returning to Eurovision in 2026, but they do not rule out a Eurovision return in the future. The main reasons for Slovakia’s non-participation in 2026 is management and financial problems. Filip Púchovský, part of the STVR Marketing […]
The Core Team for Eurovision 2026 is now complete
ORF announce finalised Core Team in charge of organising Eurovision 2026. Yesterday, the Austrian broadcaster revealed the remaining three roles for Eurovision 2026’s Core Team, which means that the Core Team for Eurovision 2026 is now complete. We now know who will be in charge of organising Eurovision 2026 in either Vienna or Innsbruck next […]
Gonazlo Pinillos will represent Spain at Junior Eurovision 2025
Spain have chosen! It’s Gonzalo Pinillos for Junior Eurovision 2025! During a press conference held earlier today at Torrespaña in Madrid, it was revealed that 14 year old Gonzalo Pinillos will be representing Spain at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Georgia. The press conference saw newly elected Chair of the Eurovision Song Contest […]
France confirm Junior Eurovision 2025 participation
France will be participating in the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. France have confirmed they will be participating in the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest this December in Tbilisi, Georgia. The news was confirmed by France’s current Head of Delegation, Alexandra Redde Amiel. It is expected that France will once again have an internal selection […]
OGAE Second Chance Contest 2025 final line-up revealed
The compete line-up for the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2025 has been revealed. After winning the 2024 contest with Annalisa’s Sanremo hit “Sinceramente”, OGAE Italy are proud hosts of this years contest in Florence on September 13th. Annalisa achieved Italy’s fourth victory in the contest (after 2018, 2015 and 1997), and a second victory for […]
Will we see Kazakhstan participating in the Eurovision Song Contest?
Could we see a Eurovision debut for Kazakhstan in the near future? One of the major news outlets in Kazakhstan, Khabar Agency, has reported that the country could be making their debut into the Eurovision Song Contest as early as 2026. Kemelbek Oishybayev, Chairman of the Board at Khabar Agency has confirmed on Instagram that he […]
Submissions open for Luxembourg Song Contest 2026
Submissions have opened today for the 2026 Luxembourg Song Contest. After confirming the return of the Luxembourg Song Contest just a few weeks ago, it has now been confirmed that the submissions have opened for next years contest. All songs can be submitted to: www.eurovision.lu. The submissions window for the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026 opened […]
César Vallejo is Spain’s new Head of Delegation for Eurovision
RTVE have appointed César Vallejo as Spain’s new Head of Delegation for Eurovision. The Spanish broadcaster has confirmed that César Vallejo has been appointed as the new Head of Delegation for Spain in Eurovision. Vallejo takes over from Ana María Bordas, (who held this role from 2017), as she assumes her new role as head […]
Junior Eurovision 2025: Montenegro confirms return to the contest
Montenegro set to return to Junior Eurovision after ten year absence! In news that has come as a surprise to many, Montenegrin broadcaster RTCG has confirmed that Montenegro will be returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this year. This will mark the first time since 2015 that Montenegro will be participating in the contest. […]
Finland: UMK 2026 submissions to open on August 18th
Submissions for next years Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu will open on August 18th. Finnish broadcaster Yle has announced that the submissions window for UMK 2026 will open on Monday 18th August and will close on Sunday 24th August 2025. Once the submissions window has closed, a jury panel will listen to all submissions and chose which […]
Ana María Bordas takes over as new head of Eurovision Reference Group
Ana María Bordas has assumed her role as the new head of the Eurovision Reference Group. After being elected as the new Chair of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group back in March, Ana María Bordas has now assumed that role, which she will keep for a two year term. She was elected as Chair […]
Innsbruck city council approve Eurovision 2026 host city bid
The city council of Innsbruck has approved the bid for Eurovision 2026 host city. Earlier this week, the Innsbruck city council approved the bid to potentially host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The Olympia Sport- und Veranstaltungszentrum Innsbruck GmbH (OSVI) has been commissioned to prepare the official application documents to submit to the Austrian broadcaster […]
The Luxembourg Song Contest set to return in 2026
Luxembourg Song Contest to return next year as Eurovision 2026 participation is confirmed. Luxembourg is the latest country to confirm their participation for Eurovision 2026. This will mark the third participation in a row for Luxembourg since they returned to the contest in 2024. Alongside the confirmation of Eurovision 2026 participation, the broadcaster has also […]
Eurovision concert ‘EuroFesta’ is coming to Italy on December 13th!
Italy set to welcome Eurovision stars to EuroFesta 2025! Inspired by Eurovision concerts in countries like the United Kingdom, Spain and The Netherlands, Italy has now joined the party and is gearing up to host their first ever Eurovision concert, EuroFesta, on Saturday 13th December 2025. The concert is expected to see up to fifteen […]
The Netherlands: Junior Songfestival 2025 finalists revealed
The final line-up for Junior Songfestival 2025 is now complete. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has revealed the eleven acts who will be competing in this years Junior Songfestival, and who will have the chance to become The Netherland’s Junior Eurovision 2025 representative. Coco Duuk Léana Max Meadow Oliver Pari Razz Stef Tiyana Tove Out of these […]
RTVE unveil Benidorm Fest 2026 rules as submissions open
All change ahead as RTVE reveal rules for Benidorm Fest 2026. Benidorm Fest will once again be returning next year to find Spain’s Eurovision 2026 representative. The Spanish broadcaster has unveiled the rules and regulations for next years contest, ahead of the song submissions opening yesterday. The full rules and regulations can be found here. […]
Kroni Pula wins the ticket to Junior Eurovision 2025 for Albania
Kroni Pula will represent Albania at Junior Eurovision 2025 with her song “Fruta Perime”. Kroni Pula has won Festivali Mbarëkombëtar i Këngës për Fëmijë në Shkodër 63 with her song “Fruta Perime” (Fruit Vegetables) and will go on to represent Albania at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Tbilisi, Georgia. https://youtu.be/YWCHA-xBKo0 The final of Festivali Mbarëkombëtar […]
Marianna Kłos will represent Poland at Junior Eurovision 2025
Marianna Kłos has been chosen to represent Poland at Junior Eurovision 2025. Runner-up of The Voice Kids Poland, Marianna Kłos, has been chosen by the Polish broadcaster to represent Poland at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Tbilisi, Georgia. Marianna was announced as Poland’s representative on the television show Pytanie na śniadanie this morning on […]
San Marino: RTV Director General unhappy with Eurovision voting system
Director General of San Marino RTV expresses dissatisfaction with voting system in Eurovision. The Director General of the Sammarinese broadcaster Roberto Sergio, has expressed his dissatisfaction at the current voting system in place in Eurovision. Together with the Secretary of Tourism Federico Pedini Amati, they have both discussed televoting and jury voting in Eurovision. “The mechanism […]
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 to take place on February 14th
Save the date! Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 is coming on February 14th. The Danish broadcaster has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will be taking place on February 14th in the city of Frederikshavn in Northern Jutland. It has also been confirmed that the Junior MGP will be taking place […]
RTÉ and NRK join the discussion on televoting system in Eurovision
RTÉ and NRK request review of current televoting system in place in Eurovision. The Irish and Norwegian broadcasters have contacted the EBU over their concerns about the currentl televoting system in place in Eurovision. They join VRT (Belgium); RÚV (Iceland); Yle (Finland); RTVSLO (Slovenia) and RTVE (Spain) in raising televoting concerns with the EBU. Dutch […]
BREAKING: Junior Eurovision 2025 will take place in Tbilisi on December 13th
Georgia will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025! It has been officially confirmed that Georgia will be hosting Junior Eurovision 2025. The country’s capital city, Tbilisi, will once again play host to Junior Eurovision, this time on Saturday 13th December, 2025. This will be the second time that Georgia and Tbilisi will host Junior […]
Monaco to broadcast Eurovision for first time since 2007
Monaco will broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. It has been confirmed that Monaco will be broadcasting this years Eurovision Song Contest. This will be the first time since 2007 that Monaco will broadcast Eurovision. Could be a sign that the country could be making a return to the contest? Monaco joins other non-participating countries […]
Silvester Belt set to perform at Eurovision 2025
Another Eurovision 2024 alumni joins the 2025 contest. With just four days to go until Eurovision 2025 kicks off with semi final one, we have yet another inerval act announcement. Lithuania’s Eurovision 2024 representative Silvester Belt has confirmed that he will be performing at Eurovision 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SRG […]
AVROTROS confirm flag rules remain in place for Eurovision 2025
No changes will be made to flag rules for Eurovision 2025. It has been confirmed that, despite the Dutch broadcaster’s best efforts, there will be no changes made to the flag policy for this years Eurovision Song Contest. ad.nl have reported that AVROTROS have had a “constructive conversation” with the EBU about the new rules […]
Iolanda joins Eurovision 2025 as a special guest
Iolanda will perform at Eurovision 2025 as a special guest. SRG SSR have confirmed that Portugal’s Eurovision 2024 representative Iolanda, will be performing at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. In a video on Instagram, Iolanda confirms that she will be performing at this years Eurovision Song Contest as a special guest. View this post on Instagram […]
Eurovision 2025 Odds: Sweden Leads, Finland and France on the Rise
As the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 approaches, the betting odds are shaping up to indicate a tight race at the top. Sweden’s KAJ and Austria’s JJ are leading the pack, with France, Finland, and the Netherlands also emerging as strong contenders. 🇸🇪 Sweden: KAJ – “Bara Bada Bastu” Sweden is currently the bookmakers’ favorite, represented […]
Swiss Media on Fire: Is Céline Dion Returning to Eurovision in Basel?
The Swiss press is ablaze with speculation, hope, and nostalgia: will Céline Dion make a sensational return to Eurovision in Basel this year? Over the weekend, the legendary singer posted a series of Instagram photos captioned simply “Eurovision 1988 & 1989”, featuring throwbacks from her iconic early years. For fans across Europe—and especially in Switzerland—this […]
Ncuti Gatwa confirmed as United Kingdom’s spokesperson for Eurovision 2025
BBC confirm Ncuti Gatwa as the United Kingdom’s spokesperson for Eurovision 2025. From Dr Who to Eurovision… Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gawta, who is well know for his role as the fifteen doctor in Dr Who, will be responsible for reading out the United Kingdom’s jury points in the final of Eurovision 2025 on May 17th. […]
AVROTROS Challenges EBU’s Ban on Pride Flags at Eurovision
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has formally objected to the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) decision to prohibit the display of Pride flags during the Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster asserts that the rainbow flag is a symbol of inclusivity and diversity, not a political statement. 🏳️🌈 Standing Up for LGBTQIA+ Representation AVROTROS’s objection follows consultations with Dutch […]
Käärjä and Baby Lasagna Confirmed Interval Act Eurovision 2025 in Basel!
Two of Eurovision’s most iconic recent performers are officially set to return to the big stage — but this time, not as contestants. Käärijä, Finland’s electrifying 2023 representative, and Baby Lasagna, Croatia’s fan-favorite from 2024, will light up the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final as interval acts in Basel, Switzerland. This exciting news was confirmed during […]
Eurovision 2025: RTCG viewers able to vote online for the first time
For the first time in their Eurovision history, Montenegrins can vote online. For this years Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, viewers tuning in from Montenegro will be able to vote online for the first time ever. Their online votes will be registered directly at the official voting centre in Cologne, Germany. Viewers in Montenegro will […]
Nikkie de Jager declines invitation to be Dutch spokesperson for Eurovision 2025
Nikkie de Jager says no to spokesperson duties for Eurovision 2025. Speaking in her Podcast Lightless Lounge, Nikkie de Jager, Dutch make-up artist and model, also known online as Nikkie Tutorials, has confirmed that she will not be the Dutch spokesperson for Eurovision 2025. Nikkie was all set to be the Dutch spokesperson in 2024, […]
United Kingdom: Clodagh Rogers has passed away aged 78
Clodagh Rogers passes away after three-year illness. The Northern Irish singer, Clodagh Rogers, who represented the United Kingdom at Eurovision 1971, has passed away at age 78. Her passing comes as a result of a three-year long illness. Clodagh’s song, Sam Sorbie, confirmed the news of his Mum’s passing on Facebook with a heartfelt tribute: […]
Basel 2025: Eurovision Song Contest 2025’s Grand Homecoming Begins!
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is set to take place in the heart of Switzerland, and the excitement is building! With the theme “Welcome Home”, Basel is ready to showcase Swiss hospitality and transform itself into the vibrant capital of Eurovision from 13 to 17 May 2025. Turquoise Carpet – A Historic Opening Ceremony The […]
Marino Vrgoč to Represent Croatia at Junior Eurovision 2025
Croatia is making a significant return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest after a decade-long hiatus. The nation’s representative for the 2025 edition will be Marino Vrgoč, the talented winner of the inaugural season of The Voice Kids Hrvatska. This announcement was made during HRT’s program “Kod nas doma,” where Marino appeared alongside his mother, […]
General Director for TVR states Eurovision will happen again for Romania
General Director of TVR hopeful for Romania’s return to Eurovision in the future. Dan Turturică, the General Director for Romanian broadcaster TVR, has stated, in a discussion with numerous journalists, that Eurovision will happen again for Romania “when the relationship between TVR and music producers in Romania is reset.” Romania’s participation in Eurovision is decided […]
Denmark’s Staging Revamp: Big Changes Ahead for Sissal’s “Hallucination”
Denmark’s national broadcaster DR has revealed that major staging updates are on the way for Sissal’s Eurovision 2025 entry, Hallucination. Following strong public reactions after her Dansk Melodi Grand Prix win, the broadcaster is taking fan feedback seriously — and that means some big changes. “We have had sleepless nights,” admitted Erik Struve Hansen of […]
Jean-Marc Richard to Commentate Eurovision for the Final Time in 2025
Swiss Eurovision fans are preparing to say goodbye to a beloved voice of the contest. Jean-Marc Richard, RTS’s long-time French-language Eurovision commentator, has officially announced that Basel 2025 will be his final time behind the mic. After 35 years of commentary, Jean-Marc has become a staple in the Swiss Eurovision experience, guiding viewers through the […]
Mimicat returns with new track “Agostinho”
Mimicat releases brand new track and music video for “Agostinho”. Portugal’s Eurovision 2023 representative Mimicat, is back with a brand new song, titled “Agostinho” (Augustine). The release of her new song marks a the beginning of a new cycle for Mimicat, including songs “with more truth and joy than ever”, as Mimicat says. This new […]
Basel to Raffle 1,000 Tickets for Eurovision 2025!
As excitement builds for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, the city of Basel-Stadt has announced a special initiative: a ticket raffle exclusively for residents of the canton! A total of 1,000 tickets will be distributed through this draw, allowing locals to be part of one of the most iconic music events in the […]
Andy Nicolas to join Theo Evan in Basel as backing vocalist
Andy Nicolas confirmed as Theo Evan’s backing vocalist for Eurovision 2025. It has been confirmed that Theo Evan will be joined by Andy Nicolas on the Eurovision stage this year in Basel as a backing vocalist. Andy previously participated in the Greek national final earlier this year, Ethnikós Telikós 2025, where he finished in 10th […]
Swiss Army confirms deployment for Eurovision 2025
To stave off any threats of chemical, biological or explosive attacks, the Swiss Army will be used during 2025’s Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. Eurovision chiefs made promises of this year’s show being “all about surprises” but there are some they’re not willing to risk. From May 13th to 17th, the contest will be […]
Kyle Alessandro makes changes to Eurovision performance
“Lighter” is changed for Basel’s stage Kyle Alessandro will represent Norway with the song “Lighter,” co-written with Swedish producer Adam Woods. By winning Melodi Grand Prix, he secured his ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. Norway will compete in the first semifinal on May 13, performing in […]
Eurovision 2025 in Basel: Semi-Final Running Orders Revealed!
With just two months to go before Eurovision 2025 hits Basel, the EBU has officially revealed the running orders for both Semi-Finals — and fans are already buzzing with predictions and excitement! A total of 31 countries will compete across two shows — 15 in Semi-Final 1 (May 13) and 16 in Semi-Final 2 (May […]
Claude makes changes to “C’est la vie” performance
Claude will represent the Netherlands in Eurovision 2025 with his song, “C’est la vie.” The official music video for the song shows the 21-year-old dancing fashionable clothing, which caught the eye of viewers. When asked about his upcoming Eurovision performance, Claude stated that he would be dancing on stage and his outfit would indeed be […]
Towards a new national selection in France?
Growing Eurovision in France In an interview with French radio station Sud Radio, the head of the French Eurovision delegation, Alexandra Redde Amiel, talked about what goes on behind the scenes of the song representing France this year. The French song for Eurovision 2025 was presented during half-time of the France-Scotland match in the Six […]