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Dara Performs at German Television Awards 2026 Alongside Barbara Schöneberger

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Eurovision 2026 winner Dara performed her winning song “Bangaranga” at the German Television Awards 2026 , joining German television presenter Barbara Schöneberger on stage. Schöneberger opened this year’s German Television Awards gala at the Confex Center in Cologne with a spectacular helicopter arrival before surprising the audience by appearing on stage alongside Dara. Together, Schöneberger and Dara performed “Bangaranga,” the song that gave Dara the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 victory. The special performance was one of the highlights of the opening ceremony, bringing the Eurovision winner to the stage of one of Germany’s biggest television award shows. You can watch Dara and Barbara Schöneberger perform “Bangaranga” at the German Television Awards 2026 in the video below. Watch the performance on RTL The Deutscher Fernsehpreis is one of Germany’s major awards celebrating achievements in television and streaming. The 2026 ceremony is being held in Cologne across two evenings...
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Poll: Serbian Eurovision Fans Want the National Final to Continue in 2027

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A new poll conducted by OGAE Serbia shows that the majority of Serbian Eurovision fans would like to see Pesma za Evroviziju (PZE) return in 2027, while a significant part of the fan community is calling for a new format. Around 150 followers took part in the Instagram poll conducted by OGAE Serbia, choosing between three options for how Serbia should select its Eurovision 2027 representative. The results were clear: 59% want the current Pesma za Evroviziju format to continue , while 31% would prefer a completely new national selection format . Only 10% believe RTS should select the artist and song internally . PZE remains the favourite With almost six out of ten votes, Pesma za Evroviziju remains the most popular option among the OGAE Serbia followers who participated in the poll. PZE has become one of the most important events of Serbia's Eurovision season since its introduction. The competition gives several artists and songwriters the opportunity to compete, while viewers a...
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Meet Assaf Blecher: The Israeli Producer Bringing Eurovision to Asia

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Assaf Blecher has worked with global stars, produced Miss Universe in Israel and helped bring Madonna to the Eurovision stage. Now, he is taking on his biggest project yet: Eurovision Asia. From Petah Tikva to Los Angeles, Madonna, Miss Universe and now Eurovision Asia, Israeli producer Assaf Blecher has built a career that sounds almost like a reality TV storyline. Blecher, who lives in Los Angeles with his French partner, has worked on some of the biggest international television productions, including the Emmy Awards and Miss Universe. He also played a key role in bringing Madonna to the Eurovision stage in Tel Aviv in 2019. Now, however, he is preparing for a completely new challenge. Blecher is the Executive Producer of Eurovision Asia , the ambitious new competition that aims to bring the Eurovision concept to audiences across the Asian continent. And for Blecher, this is much more than another television production. It is a project that has been in development for almost two ye...
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Political Controversy and Censorship Put Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Eurovision Return on Hold

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Political tensions and broadcast censorship in Bosnia & Herzegovina are casting a dark shadow over the country’s Eurovision future. Recent domestic events have sparked widespread debate, showing that political polarization inside the country is pushing a potential return to the contest even further away. While the national public broadcaster BHRT has repeatedly expressed a strong desire to return to the Eurovision Song Contest once its financial obligations to the EBU are met, the deep-rooted political divide between the country's public broadcasters continues to stall any real progress. Broadcast Censorship and National Scandals At the center of the recent controversy is RTRS , the pro-Serbian public broadcaster operating within Bosnia & Herzegovina under the BHRT umbrella organization. Tensions erupted after B&H's primary telecommunications provider censored RTRS for airing live coverage of the funeral of convicted Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić, who recently pas...
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TUI Launches Eurovision 2027 Package to Burgas

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Swedish  Eurovision fans looking for an easy way to travel to Burgas next year can already find a dedicated holiday option covering the entire Eurovision week. Swedish travel company TUI has launched a direct-flight holiday option to Burgas specifically timed around the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 , which will take place in the Bulgarian Black Sea city. The package is scheduled to run Monday to Monday , allowing fans to stay throughout the main Eurovision week without having to worry about arranging separate flights and accommodation. According to information shared by Eurovision fans, packages are available with flights, hotel accommodation and all-inclusive food and drinks , with prices reportedly starting from around 12,898 Swedish kronor for a stay at a four-star hotel. A full Eurovision week in Burgas Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest at Arena Burgas , with the two Semi-Finals scheduled for 11 and 13 May 2027 and the Grand Final taking place on 15 May . Fan...
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Stage and Theme Art Revealed for Junior Eurovision 2026

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The first look at Junior Eurovision 2026 has arrived, with Malta unveiling the theme and stage design for this year’s contest. The 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 , at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali. Ahead of the contest, host broadcaster PBS has revealed the visual concept for the show, inspired by one of Malta’s most recognisable traditions: the village festa . “Join the Festa” Under the slogan “Join the Festa,” Junior Eurovision 2026 will bring the colourful atmosphere of Malta’s traditional village celebrations to the international stage. The concept draws inspiration from the flags, decorations, brass bands, traditional instruments, processions, lights, confetti and fireworks associated with the Maltese festa . According to the organisers, the production will reinterpret these elements through the staging, lighting and overall visual identity of the show. The festa is a major part of Maltese cultur...
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Harem Girls Perform at Belgrade Pride Week

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Serbian drag collective Harem Girls took the stage during Belgrade Pride Week 2026 , together with drag performers from across the Balkans for a special show celebrating queer culture and visibility. Harem Girls presented “Balkan Drag United” on September 2 at Pride House (KC Grad), as part of the official Belgrade Pride Week programme. The special show featured performers from several countries across the region, including Titta Foureira, Lefkada Tsunami, Lady Siren, Lola Love, Nina Lee from Serbia, Edelvice from Bulgaria, Daria Buffy from North Macedonia, Pinta Dera from Türkiye, Mirna Mystique from Montenegro and Nikotina from Bosnia and Herzegovina . Lefkada Tsunami hosted the evening, while MilicX served as DJ, providing Balkan inspired beats throughout the event. Belgrade Pride Week Takes Place from August 31 to September 6 Belgrade Pride Week 2026 took place from August 31 to September 6, with a programme featuring exhibitions, panel discussions, lectures, film screenings, art...
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