RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster, have expressed their support for the expulsion of Israel, from the Eurovision Song Contest or the European Broadcasting Union. At a Board Meeting of RÚV on Monday 28th April, the board expressed its view that it would support the exclusion of Israel from […]
An Austrian city council has passed a motion in support of hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Following the vote, the City Council of Vienna has formally supported the bid to host the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2026. SPÖ parliamentary group leader Josef Taucher, […]
Another Austrian city has withdrawn their interest in hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. The City of Graz has decided not to bid to host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Elke Kahr, Mayor of Graz, had the following to say: “In view of the tense financial situation of […]
ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have announced the core team ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. ORF have announced their core team as they set out their plans for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Many of the personnel are familiar from either the Austrian delegation or from […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have announced the dates for Benidorm Fest 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. RTVE is moving Benidorm Fest out of it’s traditional January slot and instead, the 2026 edition will take place one month later. The dates for […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have selected a new Head of Delegation, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Following Ana María Bordas’ appointment as the Head of the Eurovision Reference Group, César Vallejo has been chosen as her successor. César Vallejo stated that he wants to continue […]
Two Austrian cities have withdrawn their interest in hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Siegmund Kahlbacher, Managing Director of Comer City in Ebreichsdorf, has confirmed that Comer City will not be progressing into the next phase of the bidding process to host the Eurovision Song Contest. Kerstin Zsifkovits-Taferner, […]
NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster, have confirmed participation at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Following the news of participation, further details surrounding Melodi Grand Prix 2026 will be released over the coming months. Song submissions are now open however and will remain open until Monday 1st September. The […]
Yle, the Finnish national broadcaster, have revealed song submission details for UMK 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. FOLLOWING on from revealing that UMK 2026 will take place on Saturday 28th February, Yle have revealed song submission details. Song submissions will open on […]
SMRTV, the Sammarinese national broadcaster, have revealed that non-participation at the Eurovision Song Contest is been considered. Roberto Sergio, Director General of SMRTV, had the following to say to Il Sole 24 Ore: “The situation did not appear at all clear to us. Little transparency in the televoting, […]
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