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North Macedonia Launches X Factor and The Idol Ahead of Eurovision Return

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North Macedonia’s public broadcaster MRT is bringing two major international music talent formats back to its screens and their future winners could potentially become names to watch for Eurovision 2027. North Macedonian Radio Television (MRT) has announced plans to launch both ‘X Factor’ and ‘Macedonian Idol’ as part of its new programming strategy. The broadcaster first teased the projects on social media, announcing that ‘X Factor’ will be coming soon, with further details about the audition process to follow. MRT also announced the upcoming return of ‘Macedonian Idol’ , promising more information about the format in the near future. Searching for Macedonia’s Next Stars According to MRT’s First Programme editor Stojan Trpčevski, the broadcaster has secured three major international television formats, with two of them dedicated specifically to discovering musical talent. ‘Macedonian Idol’ will focus on finding new singers and new musical stories, while ‘X Factor’ will look beyond...
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Sanremo Introduces International Jury for Eurovision Selection

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Italy's Sanremo Music Festival is set to introduce a major change to the way its Eurovision representative is selected in 2027. According to the official Sanremo 2027 regulations, a new “Performance Night” will take place on Friday, February 19. During this special evening, the 24 competing artists will perform their Sanremo songs again, with performances specifically prepared with Eurovision in mind. The most significant change concerns the voting system. International Jury to Have 50% of the Vote For the Eurovision selection, the result will be determined by two voting groups: 50% Italian public vote 50% International Expert Jury The international jury will consist of professionals from the international music and entertainment industry. This means that, for the first time, an international jury will have a direct and decisive role in choosing Italy's Eurovision representative through Sanremo. Sanremo Winner and Eurovision Representative Another important change is the clear...
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E.M.D. Are Back: Swedish Pop Trio Announce New Plans for 2027

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Swedish pop trio E.M.D. (Erik Segerstedt, Mattias Andréasson and Danny Saucedo) are officially back together , with a brand new stage show planned for 2027. The trio, who became one of Sweden’s biggest pop acts after forming in 2007, will present their new show “Mellan Oss” at Cirkus in Stockholm, with the premiere scheduled for 4 February 2027 . The announcement comes after the group cancelled their planned Christmas shows. According to Erik Segerstedt, the decision was made after Cirkus became available for a larger spring production. E.M.D. had already reunited for four concerts at the venue last year, which gave the three singers an appetite for doing more together. “We wanted to do something as soon as possible,” Segerstedt explained in an interview with Aftonbladet. The trio ultimately decided that a major Cirkus production in 2027 was the better option.  “We are not the same people anymore” The new show will look back at E.M.D.’s nearly 20 year history, but the members say ...
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New Poll Reveals What Britons Blame for the UK’s Eurovision Struggles

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A new YouGov public opinion poll has asked Britons what they believe is behind the United Kingdom’s recent struggles at the Eurovision Song Contest. The survey, conducted on 18 September 2026 among 5,631 adults in Great Britain , presented respondents with two possible explanations: whether the UK’s poor results are mainly caused by its choice of singers and songs, or whether other countries are voting politically. The results show that more respondents point to political voting than to the UK’s own song and artist choices. Political Voting Leads Among Respondents According to the survey, 41% of respondents believe the UK’s recent poor Eurovision results are either entirely or mostly down to political voting. This includes 20% who say it is entirely down to political voting and a further 21% who say it is mostly down to political voting . Meanwhile, 16% believe the results are entirely or mostly caused by poor singer or song choices in the UK. This figure consists of 7% who say enti...
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Could Merkel & Rolinski Be Preparing for Melodifestivalen 2027?

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Could two Melodifestivalen veterans be preparing for a return to Sweden's Eurovision selection in 2027? Tess Merkel and Martin Rolinski have joined forces for a brand new musical project and their timing has caught the attention. Merkel, best known as a member of Alcazar , and Rolinski, the former frontman of BWO , are now performing together as Merkel & Rolinski as a duo. According to their official website, the duo are not only performing songs from their famous catalogues but are also creating new original music together . Their project is described as a celebration of 25 years of Scandinavian pop history. And this is where things get interesting for us fans. Both artists have a long history with Sweden's Eurovision selection. Martin Rolinski competed in Melodifestivalen in 2013 with “In And Out Of Love” , while Tess Merkel took part in Melodifestivalen 2021 as a solo artist with “Good Life.” Tess also has several Melodifestivalen appearances with Alcazar. The duo have ...
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“Moldova is on Duty!” Campaign Presented as Best Eurovision Practice

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Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 promotional campaign, “Moldova is on Duty!” , has been presented as an example of best practice to other participating delegations. The presentation took place during a workshop organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on September 15 in Tivat, Montenegro. The event brought together delegations participating in the Eurovision Song Contest. According to Moldovan media outlet Realitatea.md, Moldova was the only country invited to present its promotional strategy during a session dedicated to the participating delegations.  The Versus Artist team presented how the “Moldova is on Duty!” campaign was developed around Moldovan representative Satoshi , whose Eurovision 2026 participation became the focus of the campaign. The presentation covered several aspects of Moldova’s Eurovision promotion, including the artist’s identity, digital content, media relations, fan engagement and communication with other national delegations. The campaign was designe...
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Bangaranga Makes Its US Debut on Dancing with the Stars

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Eurovision 2026 winner DARA is continuing her international success, as her winning song “Bangaranga” was featured on the latest season of the US version of Dancing With the Stars . The new season of the popular American dance show has opened with a spectacular performance featuring “Bangaranga”, bringing the Eurovision winning track to one of the biggest entertainment markets in the world. In the performance, professional dancers took to the floor for an energetic cha-cha-cha , dancing to DARA’s Eurovision hit. The song has continued to appear in international settings following its Eurovision victory. It was also recently heard on Spanish television during the European Artistic Swimming Championships, performed by Bulgaria’s national team. Now, with “Bangaranga” reaching American television through Dancing With the Stars , DARA’s Eurovision-winning anthem is continuing its journey far beyond the Eurovision stage. Watch the performance below:
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