EURO GLITTER

Could Antonia Gigovska represent North Macedonia at Eurovision 2027? Following the young singer's rise to public popularity, she is expected to participate in Eurovision in 2027. North Macedonia will make its Eurovision comeback in Burgas, Bulgaria , after a four-year absence. The country's public broadcaster, MRT , has confirmed its participation and is preparing a new approach to selecting its Eurovision representative. While MRT has not yet announced who will represent North Macedonia, one name has already received a major vote of confidence from one of the country's biggest Eurovision stars: Tamara Todevska . Tamara Todevska supports Antonia Gigovska Todevska expressed her support for the young singer, saying that Gigovska deserves the opportunity . Gigovska is already familiar with the Eurovision stage. She was part of Todevska's team at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv , where she performed as one of the backing vocalists for the song “Proud.” Todevska went on to fini...

Spain’s Eurovision future is set to become clearer this week, as RTVE prepares to decide whether the country will return to the contest in 2027. The Spanish public broadcaster RTVE is expected to make a decision this week on Spain’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 , following the country’s controversial withdrawal from the 2026 competition. According to Spanish media reports, the RTVE Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, September 16 , to discuss whether Spain should participate in next year’s contest in Burgas, Bulgaria . Spain did not participate in Eurovision 2026 after RTVE decided to withdraw following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision to allow Israel to remain in the contest. RTVE had previously stated that Spain would not participate if Israel took part. The decision for 2027 comes at a particularly important moment. The official registration deadline for broadcasters is September 15 , although participating broadcasters have an additional month...

Canada is heading to Eurovision in 2027. Now, just months later, Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly exploring an “associate membership” of the European Union. Coincidence? Or is Canada’s Eurovision adventure part of a much bigger European strategy? Canada’s decision to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 was already one of the most unexpected stories in the contest’s recent history. But after the latest reports from Europe, the move suddenly looks even more interesting. According to Reuters, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring the possibility of Canada becoming an “associate member” of the European Union , as Ottawa looks to strengthen its relationship with Europe amid worsening trade relations with the United States. The proposal could involve closer economic integration and cooperation in areas such as energy, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure and the movement of workers. And then there is Eurovision. Canada is coming to Eurovision In July, Can...

Was that a Eurovision voting reveal? No, it was Sweden's election night. Sweden held its general election on Sunday, but for Eurovision fans watching the country's television coverage, the evening looked strangely familiar. As SVT presented its exit poll and the first election results, viewers were treated to dramatic graphics, split screens, live reactions from political parties and plenty of suspense. The format immediately reminded Eurovision fans of the moment when the votes are revealed during the world's biggest music competition. And social media quickly noticed. “A country so in love with Eurovision they make their election results like it. I'm obsessed.” Another user simply asked: “Why do they announce it like Eurovision hahaha” Others joked that their timelines were suddenly full of Swedish election content because it looked so much like Eurovision. “My TL is full of Swedish elections stuff 😭 why is it so Eurovision” One Eurovision fan summed up the feeling p...

French-American singer Monroe , who represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest with her pop-opera song “Regarde !” , is set to perform a special concert at Saint-Lazare Cathedral in Autun on September 19. The young artist, who is not yet 18, has attracted attention with her powerful soprano voice, distinctive blonde braids and natural stage presence. She first rose to prominence in 2024 after appearing on the French television programme Prodiges , which celebrates young talents in classical music and dance. Born to a French-Congolese mother and an American father, Monroe began singing in her church choir while also learning to play the piano. Her powerful voice and classical influences have since helped her build a distinctive musical identity. From Eurovision to French cathedrals Monroe made her Eurovision debut with “Regarde !” , a pop-opera entry that showcased her classical vocal abilities alongside contemporary pop elements. She ultimately finished 11th at Eurovision . Fol...

For one lifelong Eurovision fan, attending the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool became much more than a dream come true. The overwhelming experience eventually helped him understand that he was autistic. Eurovision has long been known for its colourful performances, huge crowds and intense atmosphere. But for British television critic and writer Scott Bryan , the contest also became the setting for a deeply personal realisation. In a new personal essay published by The Guardian , Bryan explains how his lifelong passion for Eurovision eventually played a role in his autism diagnosis at the age of 34. Bryan had followed Eurovision since childhood and had dreamed of working at the contest if it ever returned to the UK. That dream finally became reality in 2023, when Liverpool hosted the competition and Bryan attended as a TV critic. He arrived at the Eurovision media centre before many others and was excited to spend the week covering the contest. However, Eurovision week turned ...

Vietnam has revealed more details about its ambitious selection process for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 , with five creative teams developing five completely new songs for the country’s confirmed representative, Tóc Tiên . Vietnamese broadcaster VTV has internally selected Tóc Tiên to represent the country at the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia, following weeks of speculation surrounding the singer’s participation. The 37-year-old artist is one of Vietnam’s best-known pop stars, having built a successful career in music and television since the late 2000s. Rather than selecting an artist and an already-existing song separately, Vietnam is now putting the focus on creating a song specifically for Tóc Tiên and the international competition. Five teams, five musical directions The project, titled “Thanh âm Việt Nam – The Sound of Vietnam” , brings together five creative teams, each tasked with developing an original song for Tóc Tiên. The teams are S•HUBE, VIZA, TI...

Eurovision fans will once again be able to take part in a dedicated Eurovision-themed cruise when the Eurovision Cruise 2027 sets sail between Helsinki and Stockholm next August. Organised by OGAE Finland in cooperation with Tallink Silja , the two-night cruise will take place aboard the Silja Symphony , departing from Helsinki on 19 August 2027 and returning to the Finnish capital on 21 August .  The main evening of the cruise will be Friday, 20 August , when Eurovision-themed activities are planned throughout the day and night. The programme is expected to include Eurovision music, a Eurovision show, Eurovision karaoke, live artists and a disco lasting until 6 a.m. The main Eurovision party venue will be the ship's Starlight nightclub , where Eurovision fans from Finland and around the world will gather to celebrate the contest while sailing across the Baltic Sea.  The Silja Symphony also features a 143-metre-long indoor Promenade , surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops ...

Eurovision 2027 is already having a major impact on accommodation prices in Burgas, with some apartments reportedly being listed for as much as €4,000 per night. According to a report by Euronews Romania, accommodation in the Bulgarian host city is selling out rapidly ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Burgas in May 2027. Around 96% of accommodation units in Burgas are reportedly already booked or unavailable for the Eurovision period on booking platforms, with the huge demand pushing prices to record levels. Some apartments are being offered for up to €4,000 for a single night .  Tourism experts expect tens of thousands of international visitors to travel to Bulgaria for the contest. One tourism consultant quoted by Euronews described the expected prices as those of a “mini-holiday” , rather than typical off-season rates, as fans from across Europe and beyond are expected to descend on the Black Sea city.  However, Eurovision fans who cannot find ...

Romania’s Eurovision 2026 representative Alexandra Căpitănescu made an emotional return to The Voice of Romania , the show that launched her career, to support a talented 17-year-old contestant. Luca Mastacan, a 17-year-old student from Bârlad, impressed all four coaches during the blind auditions with his powerful interpretation of the Romanian classic “Cine iubește și lasă”. All four chairs turned for the young singer. But Luca’s appearance had a special connection to Alexandra. The young singer had previously posted a cover of Alexandra’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Choke Me” online. Alexandra noticed his performance, commented on it and shared it with her followers. The two later stayed in touch, and Alexandra encouraged Luca to overcome his nerves and audition for The Voice of Romania . During the show, Alexandra joined Luca on stage for a special piano version of “Choke Me” , creating an emotional moment before the coaches made their pitches. Luca later revealed that Alexandra had enc...

With Oscar-nominated actress Maria Bakalova reportedly being considered as a potential host for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, attention is now turning to another important question: Who could join her on the Eurovision stage? According to Bulgarian media reports, several well-known Bulgarian names are being considered as potential male co-hosts. While BNT and the EBU have not officially confirmed any hosting choices , these are some of the names currently being mentioned. Julian Kostov Actor, producer and television personality Julian Kostov is one of the names reportedly in the running. With international acting experience and strong English skills, Kostov could bring an internationally oriented presence to the Eurovision stage. Beyond his acting career, Kostov is the founder of JupiterLights Media and co-founder of Five Oceans alongside Academy Award-nominee Maria Bakalova, with multiple award-winning projects as a producer and director, including Triumph, Bulgaria's official subm...

SF Studios is looking for actors with authentic 1980s looks for La det swinge , an upcoming film about Norwegian Eurovision winners Bobbysocks. The new Norwegian-Swedish production, directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, will take audiences back to the Eurovision era of the 1980s and the story surrounding Bobbysocks’ historic victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 in Gothenburg . To recreate the period authentically, the production is now looking for actors who naturally fit the 1980s aesthetic . For male actors, the casting team is looking for looks including long hair, moustaches, natural-looking beards and mullet or comb-over hairstyles . Female actors with curly or permed hair, bangs, short hair, updos, pageboy hairstyles and preferably bleached highlights are also wanted. The production is specifically avoiding modern appearances such as tattoos, fillers, hair extensions, unnatural hair colours and modern fade or machine-cut hairstyles. Men with short hair and women with long hair m...

Swedish Eurovision icon Carola Häggkvist has opened up about her life, career, faith and relationships in her first autobiography, Jag är Carola ( I Am Carola ). Released on September 8, coinciding with Carola’s 60th birthday, the 576-page book was written together with author Desirée Stattin Drakenberg and published by Bokförlaget Forum. The autobiography covers Carola’s journey from her childhood in Norsborg and her breakthrough with “Främling” in Melodifestivalen 1983 to her international Eurovision success with “Fångad av en stormvind” , which won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden in 1991. However, according to a review published by Dagens Nyheter , the book is about much more than Carola’s career. Her Christian faith is one of its central themes, with many of the events in her life viewed through her relationship with God. One of the most important moments described in the book dates back to 1981, when Carola was around 15 years old. After her confirmation, a priest reporte...

A fresh controversy has erupted across the Eurovision fandom. The crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket has opened a market for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest (jESC) 2026, reigniting a fierce debate over child welfare and the ethical limits of online speculation. Long tradition as a platform for young talent centered on friendship and music, Junior Eurovision is now at the center of backlash after Polymarket launched a market titled "Junior Eurovision Winner 2026" , leading many fans to argue that the platform has crossed a serious line. Betting Starts Before Songs Are Even Released According to the current odds on Polymarket, Ukraine leads with 24%, followed by North Macedonia at 20.3%, France at 19.3%, and Poland at 16%. The most absurd aspect? Hardly any songs for the contest have even been released yet. Fans are calling the financial speculation around unreleased tracks performed by minors completely bizarre and out of touch. "Betting on Kids Is Disgusting...

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. 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, with the main gala broadcas...

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...

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...