https://escaholic.com/news Latest Eurovision Song Contest news, host city announcements, and community coverage from ESCaholic. en Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:15:01 GMT https://escaholic.com/news/who-is-maria-meet-the-netherlands-junior-eurovision-2026-act https://escaholic.com/news/who-is-maria-meet-the-netherlands-junior-eurovision-2026-act Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:33:25 GMT A profile of Maria Dragan, the 10-year-old from Groningen who will represent the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2026 with "Stronger Together." Contest https://escaholic.com/news/vietnam-s-sound-of-vietnam-rehearsals-underway-guest-acts-announced https://escaholic.com/news/vietnam-s-sound-of-vietnam-rehearsals-underway-guest-acts-announced Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:30:58 GMT With just days left until Vietnam selects its Eurovision Asia 2026 entry, rehearsals are underway in Ho Chi Minh City and the night's guest performers have been revealed. Rehearsals https://escaholic.com/news/ukraine-s-ne-kolyskova-retitled-not-a-lullaby-for-junior-eurovision https://escaholic.com/news/ukraine-s-ne-kolyskova-retitled-not-a-lullaby-for-junior-eurovision Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:29:04 GMT Suspilne has confirmed Erika Kolesnichenko's Junior Eurovision 2026 entry will be retitled and slightly revamped for the Ta' Qali stage, with no major musical changes planned. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/moldova-to-decide-on-eurovision-2027-participation-within-days https://escaholic.com/news/moldova-to-decide-on-eurovision-2027-participation-within-days Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:08:10 GMT Moldova's national broadcaster TRM has been granted an extension by the EBU and will decide on competing in Eurovision 2027 in the coming days, following the appointment of a new CEO. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/beck-chosen-to-represent-mongolia-at-eurovision-asia https://escaholic.com/news/beck-chosen-to-represent-mongolia-at-eurovision-asia Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:04:34 GMT Mongolia has selected Beck as its first-ever Eurovision Asia representative, with his song set to be decided by a public vote next week. Official https://escaholic.com/news/poland-opens-submission-window-for-eurovision-2027-national-final https://escaholic.com/news/poland-opens-submission-window-for-eurovision-2027-national-final Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:41:19 GMT TVP has officially launched the search for Poland's next Eurovision representative, with entries open until 15 November 2026 and a multi-stage selection process set to culminate in a public final. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/azerbaijan-set-to-return-eurovision-2027-participation https://escaholic.com/news/azerbaijan-set-to-return-eurovision-2027-participation Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:07:49 GMT Azerbaijan is set to compete at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, with an official announcement expected soon. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/song-submissions-close-today-for-supernova-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/song-submissions-close-today-for-supernova-2027 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:36:18 GMT Latvia's song submission window for Supernova 2027 closes today, with the finalist lineup to be revealed in November and the final moving to Riga's Xiaomi Arena. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/r-v-board-backs-continued-eurovision-boycott-for-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/r-v-board-backs-continued-eurovision-boycott-for-2027 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:34:11 GMT A majority of RÚV's board has voted to keep Iceland out of Eurovision 2027 unless Israel is excluded from the contest, directing the broadcaster's Director General to formally notify the EBU. Returning https://escaholic.com/news/tg4-rules-out-stepping-in-for-ireland-s-eurovision-2027-participation https://escaholic.com/news/tg4-rules-out-stepping-in-for-ireland-s-eurovision-2027-participation Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:31:52 GMT With RTÉ confirmed out of Eurovision 2027, Irish-language broadcaster TG4 has ruled out taking over the country's participation in the senior contest. Returning https://escaholic.com/news/czechia-confirms-participation-in-eurovision-young-musicians-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/czechia-confirms-participation-in-eurovision-young-musicians-2027 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:29:31 GMT ČT has confirmed Czechia will compete at Eurovision Young Musicians 2027 in Liepāja, Latvia, even as its Eurovision Song Contest participation remains in doubt over budget cuts. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/emd-rumoured-to-return-to-melodifestivalen-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/emd-rumoured-to-return-to-melodifestivalen-2027 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:30 GMT Swedish media are reporting that trio EMD could make a comeback at Melodifestivalen 2027, 18 years after their last appearance, with their 2027 tour schedule leaving a suspicious gap during the competition. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/beatmosphere-to-represent-bangladesh-at-eurovision-asia-2026-with-tumi-ele https://escaholic.com/news/beatmosphere-to-represent-bangladesh-at-eurovision-asia-2026-with-tumi-ele Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:35:50 GMT Bangladeshi band Beatmosphere has won the "Voice of Bangladesh" national final, earning the right to represent the country at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok this November. Results https://escaholic.com/news/czech-media-reports-t-plans-to-skip-eurovision-2027-amid-budget-cuts https://escaholic.com/news/czech-media-reports-t-plans-to-skip-eurovision-2027-amid-budget-cuts Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:04:56 GMT Czech outlet Aktuálně.cz reports, based on its own sourcing, that Czech Television will not take part in Eurovision 2027 - a claim ČT has neither confirmed nor denied. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/spain-rtve-confirms-plans-to-participate-in-junior-eurovision-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/spain-rtve-confirms-plans-to-participate-in-junior-eurovision-2027 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:19 GMT Spain revealed its plans to participate in Junior Eurovision 2027 Participation https://escaholic.com/news/ukraine-ne-kolyskova-set-for-retitling-and-revamp-ahead-of-junior-eurovision https://escaholic.com/news/ukraine-ne-kolyskova-set-for-retitling-and-revamp-ahead-of-junior-eurovision Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:25:58 GMT Ukraine's Junior Eurovision song to be retitled and revamped Songs https://escaholic.com/news/finland-umk-2027-tickets-go-on-sale-october-1 https://escaholic.com/news/finland-umk-2027-tickets-go-on-sale-october-1 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:21:58 GMT Tickets for UMK 2027 to go on sale on October 1st. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/c-line-dion-stuns-paris-fashion-week-with-surprise-performance https://escaholic.com/news/c-line-dion-stuns-paris-fashion-week-with-surprise-performance Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:12:22 GMT Eurovision legend Céline Dion delivered a surprise, deeply moving performance at the L’Oréal Paris fashion show, captivating a star-studded audience. Concerts https://escaholic.com/news/greece-anna-vissi-makes-history-at-oaka-with-a-spectacular-crowd-of-95-000 https://escaholic.com/news/greece-anna-vissi-makes-history-at-oaka-with-a-spectacular-crowd-of-95-000 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:45:36 GMT Legendary Greek singer Anna Vissi made history with a spectacular, sold-out concert at Athens’ OAKA Olympic Stadium. Concerts https://escaholic.com/news/junior-eurovision-2026-running-order-revealed https://escaholic.com/news/junior-eurovision-2026-running-order-revealed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:16:35 GMT The EBU and PBS have released the running order for Junior Eurovision 2026, with the Netherlands set to open the show and Spain closing it. Running Order https://escaholic.com/news/croatia-confirms-participation-at-eurovision-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/croatia-confirms-participation-at-eurovision-2027 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:11:20 GMT HRT has confirmed Croatia will compete at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, once again using Dora to select its entry, with submissions open until November 29. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/lucas-paulano-releases-cuore-bello-te-quiero-te-quiero-for-spain https://escaholic.com/news/lucas-paulano-releases-cuore-bello-te-quiero-te-quiero-for-spain Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:07:46 GMT Spain's Junior Eurovision 2026 entry has been unveiled, with 10-year-old Lucas Paulano's song co-written by former Eurovision representative Blas Cantó. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/eslin-kurti-releases-revamped-k-rce-me-mua-for-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/eslin-kurti-releases-revamped-k-rce-me-mua-for-junior-eurovision-2026 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:06:06 GMT Albania's Eslin Kurti has released the studio-revamped version of her entry "Kërce me mua," recorded in Sweden ahead of Junior Eurovision 2026. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/mang-daou-win-thailand-s-chosen-one-off-to-eurovision-asia-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/mang-daou-win-thailand-s-chosen-one-off-to-eurovision-asia-2026 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:04:43 GMT Thailand has spoken! MANG x DAOU took the crown at Thailand's Chosen One and will represent the nation on home soil at Eurovision Asia 2026 in Bangkok. Results https://escaholic.com/news/malta-s-beppe-releases-blue-bird-for-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/malta-s-beppe-releases-blue-bird-for-junior-eurovision-2026 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:34:09 GMT PBS has unveiled "Blue Bird" by Beppe as Malta's entry for the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Ta' Qali. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/ukraine-erika-kolesnichenko-to-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/ukraine-erika-kolesnichenko-to-junior-eurovision-2026 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:29:13 GMT Erika Kolesnichenko will represent Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2026 with "NE kolyskova" after winning the national selection final. Results https://escaholic.com/news/montenegro-mija-vucjovi-releases-muzika-nas-spaja-for-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/montenegro-mija-vucjovi-releases-muzika-nas-spaja-for-junior-eurovision-2026 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:43:17 GMT Montenegro has unveiled its entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with nine-year-old Mija Vucjović releasing her song “Muzika nas spaja” (Music Unites Us). Songs https://escaholic.com/news/today-ukraine-selects-its-entry-for-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/today-ukraine-selects-its-entry-for-junior-eurovision-2026 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:24:14 GMT Ukraine will select its entry for Junior Eurovision Contest 2026 at 18:00 CEST. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/italy-ditonellapiaga-takes-victory-in-ogae-second-chance-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/italy-ditonellapiaga-takes-victory-in-ogae-second-chance-2026 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:12:14 GMT Italy won this year's OGAE Second Chance 2026 with Ditonellapiaga and " Che Fastidio". Results https://escaholic.com/news/eurovision-asia-hosts-announced-song-contest-set-to-begin-at-19-30-ict https://escaholic.com/news/eurovision-asia-hosts-announced-song-contest-set-to-begin-at-19-30-ict Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:58:30 GMT The hosts for the Eurovision Asia song contest 2026 as well as the starting time of the show have been announced. Official https://escaholic.com/news/italy-matteo-trullu-releases-che-cos-l-amore-for-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/italy-matteo-trullu-releases-che-cos-l-amore-for-junior-eurovision-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:02:11 GMT Italy has revealed its entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with Matteo Trullu releasing his song “Che cos’è l’amore?” (What is love?). Songs https://escaholic.com/news/all-11-songs-released-for-nepal-decides https://escaholic.com/news/all-11-songs-released-for-nepal-decides Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:03:15 GMT The full lineup of songs competing in Nepal's national selection for Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 has been released ahead of the October 7 final. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/laos-selects-bae-for-thinla-at-eurovision-asia-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/laos-selects-bae-for-thinla-at-eurovision-asia-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:58:23 GMT After performing all three of her songs on night one of Sieng Lao: The One, Thinla's "Bae" has been chosen as Laos's debut entry for Eurovision Song Contest Asia. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/violamarie-releases-ruota-panoramica-for-san-marino-at-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/violamarie-releases-ruota-panoramica-for-san-marino-at-junior-eurovision-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:54:07 GMT San Marino has released Violamarie's Junior Eurovision 2026 entry, "Ruota Panoramica," a bilingual Italian-English pop song about finding strength through love and togetherness. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/cyprus-confirms-participation-at-eurovision-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/cyprus-confirms-participation-at-eurovision-2027 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:51:13 GMT CyBC has confirmed that Cyprus will compete at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with a televised national final reportedly under consideration for the first time since 2015. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/georgia-confirms-participation-at-eurovision-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/georgia-confirms-participation-at-eurovision-2027 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:48:27 GMT GPB has confirmed that Georgia will compete at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, marking the country's 19th consecutive appearance in the contest. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/nepal-snippets-of-eurovision-song-entries-released https://escaholic.com/news/nepal-snippets-of-eurovision-song-entries-released Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:11:30 GMT Snippets of the eleven songs competing to represent Nepal at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 have now been released. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/north-macedonia-ana-stojanoska-s-song-idnata-jas-released https://escaholic.com/news/north-macedonia-ana-stojanoska-s-song-idnata-jas-released Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:05:42 GMT North Macedonia’s Junior Eurovision 2026 entry has officially been revealed, with Ana Stojanoska set to represent the country with her song “Idnata Jas” (“The Future Me”). Songs https://escaholic.com/news/greece-ert-board-approves-call-for-entries-for-sing-for-greece-2027 https://escaholic.com/news/greece-ert-board-approves-call-for-entries-for-sing-for-greece-2027 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:58:25 GMT Sing for Greece has been approved as Greece's method for selecting their 2027 Eurovision representative. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/nar-kerobyan-to-represent-armenia-at-junior-eurovision-2026 https://escaholic.com/news/nar-kerobyan-to-represent-armenia-at-junior-eurovision-2026 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:34:03 GMT Armenia has internally selected 13-year-old Naré Kerobyan to fly the flag in Malta this October, following her fourth attempt at the national selection. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/belgium-confirms-participation-despite-controversy https://escaholic.com/news/belgium-confirms-participation-despite-controversy Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:04:18 GMT Belgium will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, the Flemish public broadcaster VRT has confirmed to the EBU. Participation https://escaholic.com/news/netherlands-confirms-return-to-eurovision https://escaholic.com/news/netherlands-confirms-return-to-eurovision Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:57:39 GMT The Netherlands will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest again after a year of absence. The Dutch entry is now a joint project of the public broadcaster, coordinated by NPO. Returning https://escaholic.com/news/spain-rtve-president-to-propose-withdrawal-from-eurovision-2027-over-israel-s-pa https://escaholic.com/news/spain-rtve-president-to-propose-withdrawal-from-eurovision-2027-over-israel-s-pa Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:16:54 GMT RTVE President José Pablo López plans to propose Spain’s withdrawal from Eurovision 2027 over Israel’s continued participation. Returning https://escaholic.com/news/cyprus-harry-georgiou-to-release-new-song-who-i-can-be-on-september-24 https://escaholic.com/news/cyprus-harry-georgiou-to-release-new-song-who-i-can-be-on-september-24 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:08:05 GMT Cyprus' song for Junior Eurovision 2027 will be released on September 24. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/albania-opens-song-submissions-for-festivali-i-k-ng-s-65 https://escaholic.com/news/albania-opens-song-submissions-for-festivali-i-k-ng-s-65 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:59:13 GMT RTSH has opened the song submission window for Festivali i Këngës 65, Albania's national selection for Eurovision 2027, with a short five-day deadline. Selection https://escaholic.com/news/north-macedonia-s-idnata-jas-to-be-revealed-this-wednesday https://escaholic.com/news/north-macedonia-s-idnata-jas-to-be-revealed-this-wednesday Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:53:25 GMT MRT will unveil the song Ana Stojanoska will perform at Junior Eurovision 2026 on September 23, live on MRT 1. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/full-songs-released-for-voice-of-bangladesh https://escaholic.com/news/full-songs-released-for-voice-of-bangladesh Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:32:53 GMT The complete versions of all ten competing entries in Bangladesh's Eurovision Asia selection are now available, following last week's snippet reveal. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/france-to-reveal-alec-s-junior-eurovision-2026-song-on-thursday https://escaholic.com/news/france-to-reveal-alec-s-junior-eurovision-2026-song-on-thursday Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:28:51 GMT France Télévisions will unveil the song Alec will perform at Junior Eurovision 2026 this Thursday, completing France's entry ahead of the October 24 contest in Malta. Songs https://escaholic.com/news/italy-sanremo-2027-rules-revealed https://escaholic.com/news/italy-sanremo-2027-rules-revealed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:23:41 GMT RAI has revealed the rules for Sanremo 2027 Selections https://escaholic.com/news/eurovision-asia-2026-tickets-go-on-sale-october-2-with-eurofan-presale https://escaholic.com/news/eurovision-asia-2026-tickets-go-on-sale-october-2-with-eurofan-presale Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:09 GMT Tickets for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia go on general sale October 2, with Eurofans getting first access a day earlier. Tickets