The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have held their General Assembly in the United Kingdom today, but they have refrained from expelling Israel for now. Germany, Austria, Cyprus, Greece and Switzerland supported the presence of Israel, while the United Kingdom abstained. The debate, reported to be lively, lasted […]
Vienna has officially submitted its bid to become host city, for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Vienna has submitted a bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time. Following Basel’s tagline of ‘Welcome Home’ in 2025, Vienna wants to use the tagline of ‘Europe, shall […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have confirmed participation at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. SVT have confirmed that Melodifestivalen will be used, as is tradition. Launched in 1959, Melodifestivalen has been held, with the exception of 1964 due to a strike, 1970 & 1976 due to withdrawal. As […]
DR, the Danish national broadcaster, have opened song submissions for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. DR have opened song submissions, for 2026 Dansk Melodi Grand Prix and will remain open until Sunday 2nd November, 00:00 CEST. The rules […]
ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have opened song submissions, for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. ORF have now opened song submissions, for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest and will remain open until Monday 15th September. The selection is once again been organised by Eberhard Forcher and Peter Schreiber. […]
RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster, have suggested proposals regarding Israel’s participation, at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. FOLLOWING a meeting of RÚV’s Board, the Chairperson, Stefán Jón Hafstein, suggested the following proposals surrounding a possible Israeli participation: Let us know what you think about Iceland, Israel and the […]
Another pair of Austrian cities has withdrawn their joint interest in hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. The two cities of Linz and Wels have officially announced their withdrawal from the race to jointly host the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The cities had the following […]
KAN, the Israeli national broadcaster, have confirmed their intention to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has been raised as a concern by some of the member broadcasters of the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union. The EBU has committed to a ‘wider […]
SRG SSR, the Swiss national broadcaster, have announced the song submission period, for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. SRG SSR have announced that the song submission window will be open between Monday 4th, 09:00 CEST & Monday 25th August, 23:00 CEST. An internal selection will take place once […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have announced their Artistic Director for Benidorm Fest 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Sergio Jaén has been announced as the new Artistic Director of Benidorm Fest – forming part of the reforms set out by José Pablo […]
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