EURO GLITTER

A new online petition in Serbia is calling on RTS to select pop star Jelena Karleuša as the country’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. The petition, launched on 22 September, asks Serbia’s public broadcaster RTS to officially consider and support Karleuša for the Eurovision stage in Bulgaria. According to the petition, Karleuša’s fans believe that her experience, ability to deliver a performance with a strong visual identity and recognisable public profile could bring the attention to Serbia at Eurovision. More than 20,000 signatures The campaign has gained significant attention online. The Peticije.online page currently displays more than 20,000 signatures , with a target of 25,000. The organiser previously announced that once the petition reaches 10,000 signatures, the signatures would be submitted to RTS. In an update dated 23 September, Petković said the organisers wanted to complete the process by the end of September. Who Is Jelena Karleuša? Jelena Karleuša ...

One of the most memorable visual moments of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the spectacular tricolour dress worn by Italian dancer Francesca Tocca during Sal Da Vinci’s performance of “Per sempre sì” is going up for auction on Catawiki, with an estimated value of at least €20,000 . The auction will take place from 25 September to 5 October 2026 as part of Catawiki’s “Women’s Dresses for the Spotlight” auction. From a white wedding dress to the Italian flag During Italy’s Eurovision performance, Francesca Tocca initially appeared in a spectacular white wedding dress. But during the performance, the huge skirt suddenly opened to reveal the green, white and red colours of the Italian flag , creating one of the most recognisable moments of the Italian performance in Vienna. The transformation was not created with an electronic mechanism. Instead, the dress was carefully constructed with hidden clips and multiple layers that allowed the skirt to open at exactly the right moment during the ch...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...