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Hungary’s potential return to the Eurovision Song Contest has taken a new step forward, with the country’s public media reportedly receiving a significant reduction in the participation fee and an extension to the application deadline. According to a report published by ESC Hungary on September 3, Hungary’s public media management has reached an agreement with the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest regarding a possible participation in the 2027 contest . The country has reportedly been offered a significant discount on the participation fee , while Eurovision organisers have also granted an extension to the application deadline until December 7, 2026 . However, Hungary’s return is not yet confirmed . The current interim leadership of the Hungarian public media considers Eurovision participation a strategic decision that should ultimately be made by the organisation’s future permanent management. According to the report, the final decision will be taken following the prior approv...

Broadcasters have until September 15 to register for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, while countries will have an additional month to withdraw without financial penalties. With several broadcasters still undecided, the final list of participants could remain uncertain until October. The registration deadline for Eurovision 2027 is fast approaching. According to reports, broadcasters must register their participation by September 15 , although they will have until mid-October to withdraw without facing a penalty. Most participating countries are expected to confirm their plans in the coming weeks. However, uncertainty surrounding the 2027 contest could see some broadcasters wait until the final days before making a decision. Five countries still undecided The five countries that boycotted Eurovision 2026 have yet to officially confirm their plans for 2027. The Netherlands is currently the most complicated case. AVROTROS announced its withdrawal from Eurovision 2027 last week, but ano...

Swedish Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw has released his new autobiography, När allt faller (“When Everything Falls”), offering readers an intimate look at the experiences that have shaped his life and career. The book was developed during an 18-month period in which Zelmerlöw stepped back from the public eye to reflect on his life, his experiences and the journey that brought him to where he is today. Writing the autobiography became a form of therapy and self-reflection, allowing the singer to process difficult experiences and put his feelings into words. In När allt faller , Zelmerlöw shares his own perspective for the first time on a highly publicised period that had a major impact on his life. He openly reflects on how a love story came to a painful end, while also taking readers back to his childhood, his years of humanitarian work in Africa and his search for a new chapter of life at a vineyard in Staffanstorp, Sweden. Described through a combination of humour, warmth and hon...

Spain is getting ready to reveal the artists who will compete in Benidorm Fest 2027 , with the full lineup set to be announced on October 13, 2026 . According to Eurovision-Spain, RTVE will unveil the contestants who will take part in the next edition of Spain’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The announcement will mark the next major step in the preparations for Benidorm Fest 2027, following the submission period earlier this year. Almost 900 songs were submitted to RTVE for the competition, highlighting the continued interest in Spain’s Eurovision selection. Who will compete for Spain? The names of the selected artists have not yet been officially revealed, meaning Eurovision fans will have to wait until October 13 to discover the full lineup. RTVE traditionally selects a diverse mix of established artists and emerging performers for Benidorm Fest. In 2026, for example, the broadcaster selected 18 acts, including Funambulista, Luna Ki, Izan Llunas, Julia Medina, ...

Eurovision 2027 could bring a unique stage concept to Burgas, with plans showing two separate stages connected by a walkway inside Arena Burgas. New details about the planned Eurovision 2027 setup at Arena Burgas have revealed an interesting stage concept that could make the contest feel more immersive than a traditional Eurovision production. According to the latest plans, the arena could feature two stages connected by a walkway , creating a setup in which performers can move between different parts of the venue during the live shows. Two stages instead of one The main stage would remain the centrepiece of the production and would have direct access to the backstage area. However, a second stage would also be installed elsewhere inside the arena. The two stages would be connected by a walkway, potentially allowing artists to interact with different sections of the audience during their performances. While the final design has not yet been confirmed, the concept could provide Eurovi...

Arena Burgas is set for a major transformation ahead of Eurovision 2027, with two different audience layout concepts currently being considered. Burgas is already preparing for its Eurovision moment. As preparations for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest continue, architects working on the project have revealed new details about how Arena Burgas could be transformed to meet the requirements of Europe’s biggest televised music event. The venue is currently being developed around two possible audience configurations , each offering a very different Eurovision experience. Two different audience experiences The first option would prioritise seated spectators , with additional seating introduced inside the arena. This concept would create a more traditional concert setup, while increasing the overall number of available seats. The second proposal is much more dynamic. It would transform the arena floor into a large standing area , creating an atmosphere closer to a nightclub or festival. The ...