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After a three-year non-qualification streak, Malta made a triumphant return to the Eurovision Song Contest final in Basel last year, with Miriana Conte and her fan-favourite Eurovision entry Serving.

Now, aiming to qualify for the Eurovision Grand Final for the second year in a row, Maltese broadcaster TVM has unveiled the eighteen songs competing in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026, all hoping to become the country’s next Eurovision representative in Vienna.

Twelve members of the Aussievision team have listened to all eighteen entries and scored them Eurovision-style, from 12 points down to 1.

This is our top 10. Check out the article on our website for comments from the team.

The semi-final of MESC 2026 is being held on Thursday 15 January 2026 (Friday morning for Australia), where 12 songs will qualify to the MESC 2026 final from 18 semi-finalists.

The final of MESC 2026 is being held on Saturday 17 January 2026 (Sunday morning for Australia) at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali, where the winner will be decided by a 50/50 split of jury and public votes.

#malta #eurovision #sbseurovision

After a three-year non-qualification streak, Malta made a triumphant return to the Eurovision Song Contest final in Basel last year, with Miriana Conte and her fan-favourite Eurovision entry Serving.

Now, aiming to qualify for the Eurovision Grand Final for the second year in a row, Maltese broadcaster TVM has unveiled the eighteen songs competing in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026, all hoping to become the country’s next Eurovision representative in Vienna.

Twelve members of the Aussievision team have listened to all eighteen entries and scored them Eurovision-style, from 12 points down to 1.

This is our top 10. Check out the article on our website for comments from the team.

The semi-final of MESC 2026 is being held on Thursday 15 January 2026 (Friday morning for Australia), where 12 songs will qualify to the MESC 2026 final from 18 semi-finalists.

The final of MESC 2026 is being held on Saturday 17 January 2026 (Sunday morning for Australia) at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali, where the winner will be decided by a 50/50 split of jury and public votes.

#malta #eurovision #sbseurovision

Ukraine: KHAYAT secures Vidbir 2026 wildcard spot with Hertsy (Герци)!

He will participate in the Vidbir final on 7 February 2026.

KHAYAT got 32.41% of the votes through the Diia app, beating runner-up MON FIA (17.31%) and third-placed Marta Adamchuk (15.36%).

#ukraine #vidbir

Ukraine: KHAYAT secures Vidbir 2026 wildcard spot with Hertsy (Герци)!

He will participate in the Vidbir final on 7 February 2026.

KHAYAT got 32.41% of the votes through the Diia app, beating runner-up MON FIA (17.31%) and third-placed Marta Adamchuk (15.36%).

#ukraine #vidbir

Former Eurovision winner and host Conchita Wurst has announced that they are stepping away from Eurovision.

Read their statement in the post.

#eurovision

Former Eurovision winner and host Conchita Wurst has announced that they are stepping away from Eurovision.

Read their statement in the post.

#eurovision

Each Eurovision 2026 semi-final on a map (Australia *clearly* not to scale!)

#eurovision #esc #eurovision2026 #esc2026

Each Eurovision 2026 semi-final on a map (Australia *clearly* not to scale!)

#eurovision #esc #eurovision2026 #esc2026

🇦🇺 Australia will be performing in the second half of semi-final 2!!!

#esc #eurovision #sbseurovision #esc2026
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🇦🇺 Australia will be performing in the second half of semi-final 2!!!

#esc #eurovision #sbseurovision #esc2026
#eurovision2026

The Eurovision semi-final draw is out!

#esc #eurovision #sbseurovision #esc2026
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The Eurovision semi-final draw is out!

#esc #eurovision #sbseurovision #esc2026
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Here are where the Big 4 and Host country Austria will be voting in the semi-finals!

#esc #esc2026 #eurovision #eurovison2026

Here are where the Big 4 and Host country Austria will be voting in the semi-finals!

#esc #esc2026 #eurovision #eurovison2026

Last month, Eurovision royalty @damiim spoke to the @confessionsofarealitystar Podcast reflecting on her journey from The X Factor to the Eurovision stage.

During the chat, Dami opened up about her time at the Contest, her thoughts on a potential return, and revealed an exciting collaboration planned to mark the 10th anniversary of her iconic Eurovision entry, Sound of Silence.

When asked how she plans to celebrate a decade since representing Australia at Eurovision, Dami shared the big news:

“10 years next year. That I find hard to believe, but 10 years on next year. I am releasing — I am working on a collaboration with Electric Fields to do a new version of Sound of Silence. I am so excited about this. This is going to be so cool. It’s so fun. It’s been the best.”
She went on to explain why Electric Fields were the perfect fit for the re-release:

“They’ve got their own such unique sound and flavour. To have Sound of Silence injected with what they’ve got… will make it so special.”

Earlier this week, Dami also teased “big things” to come during a Q&A on her social media, confirming that celebrations for the song’s milestone anniversary were well underway.

The collaboration with @electricfields_music now forms a key part of what she has planned for fans.

During the podcast, Dami also revealed thoughts about Eurovision she had never publicly shared before, particularly around the idea of returning to the Contest.

Read the full article on our website, link in bio.

#eurovision #damiim #electricfields

Last month, Eurovision royalty @damiim spoke to the @confessionsofarealitystar Podcast reflecting on her journey from The X Factor to the Eurovision stage.

During the chat, Dami opened up about her time at the Contest, her thoughts on a potential return, and revealed an exciting collaboration planned to mark the 10th anniversary of her iconic Eurovision entry, Sound of Silence.

When asked how she plans to celebrate a decade since representing Australia at Eurovision, Dami shared the big news:

“10 years next year. That I find hard to believe, but 10 years on next year. I am releasing — I am working on a collaboration with Electric Fields to do a new version of Sound of Silence. I am so excited about this. This is going to be so cool. It’s so fun. It’s been the best.”
She went on to explain why Electric Fields were the perfect fit for the re-release:

“They’ve got their own such unique sound and flavour. To have Sound of Silence injected with what they’ve got… will make it so special.”

Earlier this week, Dami also teased “big things” to come during a Q&A on her social media, confirming that celebrations for the song’s milestone anniversary were well underway.

The collaboration with @electricfields_music now forms a key part of what she has planned for fans.

During the podcast, Dami also revealed thoughts about Eurovision she had never publicly shared before, particularly around the idea of returning to the Contest.

Read the full article on our website, link in bio.

#eurovision #damiim #electricfields

American superstar Madonna has covered a classic song from an Italian artist competing in this year's Sanremo Music Festival.

Madonna released the cover of the song La bambola as part of a campaign with Dolce and Gabbana.

The song (which translates to 'The Doll') was originally performed by Patty Pravo in 1968. It went No.1 in Italy and charted across Europe and South America.

This saw her become a legend on the Italian music scene, making her debut at the Sanremo Music Festival in 1970 finishing 5th.

She has since competed a total of 10 times, with her 11th appearance to be at this year's Festival.

The winner of Sanremo has first pick to represent the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Patty last competed in 2019, finishing 21st, but did place 6th in 2016, her best result since her debut.

With Madonna's cover and Patty's entry into Sanremo this year, many are suggesting we could see the American as a guest act at the Festival.

Madonna (in)famously sang at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, while many other famous artists such as Whitney Houston, One Direction, Queen, Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue have appeared at Sanremo.

#madonna #sanremo

American superstar Madonna has covered a classic song from an Italian artist competing in this year's Sanremo Music Festival.

Madonna released the cover of the song La bambola as part of a campaign with Dolce and Gabbana.

The song (which translates to 'The Doll') was originally performed by Patty Pravo in 1968. It went No.1 in Italy and charted across Europe and South America.

This saw her become a legend on the Italian music scene, making her debut at the Sanremo Music Festival in 1970 finishing 5th.

She has since competed a total of 10 times, with her 11th appearance to be at this year's Festival.

The winner of Sanremo has first pick to represent the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Patty last competed in 2019, finishing 21st, but did place 6th in 2016, her best result since her debut.

With Madonna's cover and Patty's entry into Sanremo this year, many are suggesting we could see the American as a guest act at the Festival.

Madonna (in)famously sang at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, while many other famous artists such as Whitney Houston, One Direction, Queen, Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue have appeared at Sanremo.

#madonna #sanremo

Eurovision Week Ahead
12-18 January 2026

#eurovision #eurovision2026

Eurovision Week Ahead
12-18 January 2026

#eurovision #eurovision2026

When can we expect news of Australia's Eurovision 2026 entry?

We checked out the past artist reveal and song release dates to try and work out when we might find out this year's Aussie entry.

When do you think we will hear something?

#sbseurovision #australia #eurovision

When can we expect news of Australia's Eurovision 2026 entry?

We checked out the past artist reveal and song release dates to try and work out when we might find out this year's Aussie entry.

When do you think we will hear something?

#sbseurovision #australia #eurovision

Things are in full swing in Eurovision land! Check out all the latest here. #Eurovision #ESC2026 #Eurovision2026 #esc250

Things are in full swing in Eurovision land! Check out all the latest here. #Eurovision #ESC2026 #Eurovision2026 #esc250

Fans of two Australia Decides alumni can catch them performing in Melbourne this summer as local councils put on free live entertainment for the community.

Australia's 2024 Eurovision representatives @electricfields_music are headlining City of Stonnington's annual free summer concert Sunset Sounds on Sunday 18 January at the Malvern Gardens.

It's the electronic duo's first live performance for 2026, and they'll be joined by Punjabi soul and jazz artist Parvyn and local DJ Lyndelle Wilkinson.

Sunset Sounds is a long-running free and all-ages event in the City of Stonnington in Melbourne's inner east and gives visitors a chance to enjoy a picnic and dance the afternoon away in an idyllic parklands setting.

Electric Fields were runners-up in the inaugural edition of SBS' former Eurovision selection contest Australia Decides in 2019, nudged out by Kate Miller-Heidke.

SBS then picked them to be our representative at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden with their song One Mikali (One Blood). They finished 11th in semi-final one, narrowly missing qualification for the grand final by six points.

Meanwhile, @mitchtambo, who competed in the 2020 edition of Australia Decides, is headlining Glen Eira City Council's outdoor event Under The Stars at Packer Park, Carnegie on Saturday 21 February.

Tambo finished fifth with his song Together in the 2020 contest, which was won by Montaigne.

A proud Gamilaraay man, he's since become known for his covers of major Australian hits in language, including John Farnham's You're The Voice and Icehouse's Great Southern Land.

The world music star will be performing alongside Central Coast-based female indie folk trio Little Quirks, and like Sunset Sounds, fans can come along with a picnic or grab some snacks from the food trucks on site.

Sunset Sounds featuring Electric Fields
Sunday 18 January
Malvern Gardens, Malvern

Under The Stars featuring Mitch Tambo
Sunday 21 February
Packer Park, Carnegie

Check out our article for further details.

#eurovision #australiadecides #mitchtambo #electricfields

Fans of two Australia Decides alumni can catch them performing in Melbourne this summer as local councils put on free live entertainment for the community.

Australia's 2024 Eurovision representatives @electricfields_music are headlining City of Stonnington's annual free summer concert Sunset Sounds on Sunday 18 January at the Malvern Gardens.

It's the electronic duo's first live performance for 2026, and they'll be joined by Punjabi soul and jazz artist Parvyn and local DJ Lyndelle Wilkinson.

Sunset Sounds is a long-running free and all-ages event in the City of Stonnington in Melbourne's inner east and gives visitors a chance to enjoy a picnic and dance the afternoon away in an idyllic parklands setting.

Electric Fields were runners-up in the inaugural edition of SBS' former Eurovision selection contest Australia Decides in 2019, nudged out by Kate Miller-Heidke.

SBS then picked them to be our representative at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden with their song One Mikali (One Blood). They finished 11th in semi-final one, narrowly missing qualification for the grand final by six points.

Meanwhile, @mitchtambo, who competed in the 2020 edition of Australia Decides, is headlining Glen Eira City Council's outdoor event Under The Stars at Packer Park, Carnegie on Saturday 21 February.

Tambo finished fifth with his song Together in the 2020 contest, which was won by Montaigne.

A proud Gamilaraay man, he's since become known for his covers of major Australian hits in language, including John Farnham's You're The Voice and Icehouse's Great Southern Land.

The world music star will be performing alongside Central Coast-based female indie folk trio Little Quirks, and like Sunset Sounds, fans can come along with a picnic or grab some snacks from the food trucks on site.

Sunset Sounds featuring Electric Fields
Sunday 18 January
Malvern Gardens, Malvern

Under The Stars featuring Mitch Tambo
Sunday 21 February
Packer Park, Carnegie

Check out our article for further details.

#eurovision #australiadecides #mitchtambo #electricfields

Today we take a look at how all the songs from the very first Eurovision Song Contest held in 1956 rank based on Spotify streams.

The Italian entries reign supreme!

The Eurovision winning song sits as the third most streamed 1956 song.

Watch out for the remaining 1950's years throughout January.

#eurovision #eurovisionspotify #italy

Today we take a look at how all the songs from the very first Eurovision Song Contest held in 1956 rank based on Spotify streams.

The Italian entries reign supreme!

The Eurovision winning song sits as the third most streamed 1956 song.

Watch out for the remaining 1950's years throughout January.

#eurovision #eurovisionspotify #italy

Overnight the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has cancelled Söngvakeppnin 2026.

As reported by RÚV:

RÚV will not be holding a traditional singing competition this year. This is according to RÚV's program director. It has not been decided what will replace it.

"There will be no traditional singing competition. It is clear and was actually planned in December and what will replace it is under consideration," says Eva Georgs. Ásudóttir, RÚV's program director.

"We will do our best to offer a good program instead of the singing competition," she adds.

"It is clear that the song contest in the format that has existed since we participated in Eurovision will not be held. The prerequisites for a traditional song contest are broken by our not participating in Eurovision, what will be done next has not been decided," she adds.

#iceland #söngvakeppnin

Overnight the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has cancelled Söngvakeppnin 2026.

As reported by RÚV:

RÚV will not be holding a traditional singing competition this year. This is according to RÚV's program director. It has not been decided what will replace it.

"There will be no traditional singing competition. It is clear and was actually planned in December and what will replace it is under consideration," says Eva Georgs. Ásudóttir, RÚV's program director.

"We will do our best to offer a good program instead of the singing competition," she adds.

"It is clear that the song contest in the format that has existed since we participated in Eurovision will not be held. The prerequisites for a traditional song contest are broken by our not participating in Eurovision, what will be done next has not been decided," she adds.

#iceland #söngvakeppnin

Eurovision royalty @damiim took to her Instagram where she held a Q&A chat answering questions from fans about Eurovision, upcoming tours and more.

One of the big questions Dami got asked was whether she would compete at Eurovision again. She responded:

"I get asked this a lot. I have tried to compete again, things happened, a lot of things happened and it didn't work out. Next year is 10 years anniversary of Sound of Silence so big things are coming, big things are coming! Not next year this year!!"

In 2016 Dami achieved Australia's best result ever at Eurovision with Sound of Silence where she won the jury vote and finished overall as the runner-up behind Jamala from Ukraine.

At Eurovision - Australia Decides 2020 Dami Im made a huge announcement on stage, after performing a duet with Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw, that she will be competing in next year's Australian national final where she would get to compete with the chance of representing Australia at Eurovision.

Unfortunately that didn't eventuate due to the Covid-pandemic which lead to the Eurovision Song Contest being cancelled for the first time in it's history and then Australia Decides not being held the following year.

Even though Dami didn’t directly answer the question of whether she is returning to Eurovision anytime soon, it does sound like she has something big in store for the 10th anniversary of Sound of Silence. We will have to wait and see…

Dami also confirmed that she will be performing in Amsterdam for Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 held in the Netherlands.

Asked whether she had a European tour planned, she said:

"I am playing in Amsterdam on November 13th this year, which is very exciting. I am planning on adding some more European dates around then. So, let me know which city you would like me to play in."

Dami will officially be the third Aussie Eurovision representative to perform at the annual event after Guy Sebastian performed in Amsterdam in 2024 and Sheldon Riley in 2023.

During the Q&A Dami also revealed that she has a new jazz-inspired single set for release in two weeks called Sight of You.

#eurovision #damiim

Eurovision royalty @damiim took to her Instagram where she held a Q&A chat answering questions from fans about Eurovision, upcoming tours and more.

One of the big questions Dami got asked was whether she would compete at Eurovision again. She responded:

"I get asked this a lot. I have tried to compete again, things happened, a lot of things happened and it didn't work out. Next year is 10 years anniversary of Sound of Silence so big things are coming, big things are coming! Not next year this year!!"

In 2016 Dami achieved Australia's best result ever at Eurovision with Sound of Silence where she won the jury vote and finished overall as the runner-up behind Jamala from Ukraine.

At Eurovision - Australia Decides 2020 Dami Im made a huge announcement on stage, after performing a duet with Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw, that she will be competing in next year's Australian national final where she would get to compete with the chance of representing Australia at Eurovision.

Unfortunately that didn't eventuate due to the Covid-pandemic which lead to the Eurovision Song Contest being cancelled for the first time in it's history and then Australia Decides not being held the following year.

Even though Dami didn’t directly answer the question of whether she is returning to Eurovision anytime soon, it does sound like she has something big in store for the 10th anniversary of Sound of Silence. We will have to wait and see…

Dami also confirmed that she will be performing in Amsterdam for Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 held in the Netherlands.

Asked whether she had a European tour planned, she said:

"I am playing in Amsterdam on November 13th this year, which is very exciting. I am planning on adding some more European dates around then. So, let me know which city you would like me to play in."

Dami will officially be the third Aussie Eurovision representative to perform at the annual event after Guy Sebastian performed in Amsterdam in 2024 and Sheldon Riley in 2023.

During the Q&A Dami also revealed that she has a new jazz-inspired single set for release in two weeks called Sight of You.

#eurovision #damiim

Eurovision - Australia Decides artists will be performing during the Australian Open tennis tournament throughout January.

The Australian Open, one of the four grand slams, not only showcases the world's best players but also puts on a weeks of entertainment.

AO Live is a massive music concert held in one of the main stadiums in the days leading up to the Australian Open and in its final few days.

Acts performing include The Kid Laroi, The Presets, Hot Chip and The Veronicas.

Among them will be Eurovision - Australia Decides artist @charleysux, who will perform on 19 January at 7pm

Charley competed for a spot in Eurovision 2022 with her song I Suck at Being Lonely, finishing in 4th place.

Centre court pre-match performances

On top of AO Live, artists will be performing on Rod Laver Arena to open each night session of the tournament.

These artists include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cody Simpson and Patty LaBelle

Tuesday 20 January

Australia Decides 2020 runner-up Casey Donovan will perform.

Friday 22 January

Australia Decides 2022 artist @itsjudeyork performs.

Wednesday 28 January

Jael Wena, who finished 3rd at Junior Eurovision 2018, will perform.

Sunday 1 February

@paulini_curuenavuli, who finished 6th at Australia Decides 2022, will sing the national anthem before the men's final.

The Australian Open begins on Sunday 18 January running until Sunday 1 February.

#australianopen #ao #eurovision

Eurovision - Australia Decides artists will be performing during the Australian Open tennis tournament throughout January.

The Australian Open, one of the four grand slams, not only showcases the world's best players but also puts on a weeks of entertainment.

AO Live is a massive music concert held in one of the main stadiums in the days leading up to the Australian Open and in its final few days.

Acts performing include The Kid Laroi, The Presets, Hot Chip and The Veronicas.

Among them will be Eurovision - Australia Decides artist @charleysux, who will perform on 19 January at 7pm

Charley competed for a spot in Eurovision 2022 with her song I Suck at Being Lonely, finishing in 4th place.

Centre court pre-match performances

On top of AO Live, artists will be performing on Rod Laver Arena to open each night session of the tournament.

These artists include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cody Simpson and Patty LaBelle

Tuesday 20 January

Australia Decides 2020 runner-up Casey Donovan will perform.

Friday 22 January

Australia Decides 2022 artist @itsjudeyork performs.

Wednesday 28 January

Jael Wena, who finished 3rd at Junior Eurovision 2018, will perform.

Sunday 1 February

@paulini_curuenavuli, who finished 6th at Australia Decides 2022, will sing the national anthem before the men's final.

The Australian Open begins on Sunday 18 January running until Sunday 1 February.

#australianopen #ao #eurovision

After a full week of all the MESC 2026 songs have been all released we take a look at they all rank based on streams and watching number combined on Spotify and YouTube.

Shown are the top 10 songs.

@itsaidanofficial is the most popular MESC 2026 entry so far!

#mesc #malta #eurovision

After a full week of all the MESC 2026 songs have been all released we take a look at they all rank based on streams and watching number combined on Spotify and YouTube.

Shown are the top 10 songs.

@itsaidanofficial is the most popular MESC 2026 entry so far!

#mesc #malta #eurovision

Croatian broadcaster HRT has released the 24 songs from artists that will compete in this year’s edition of DORA.

Since HRT’s announcement last month, Karolina Ilić has been disqualified as she is not a Croatian citizen therefore she does not meet the requirements of the DORA 2026 Competition Rules. This place will now be taken by first reserve- Gabrijel Ivić and his song Light Up.

Famously, Baby Lasagna was initially on the DORA reserve list in 2024 and was only given the chance to compete when Zsa Zsa withdrew from the competition. He went on to achieve Croatia’s best result at the Eurovision Song Contest with Rim Tim Tagi Dim finishing in second place that year.

The artists and songs for DORA 2026 are:

Alen Đuras - From Ashes to Flame
Ananda - Dora
Cold Snap - Mucho Macho
Devin - Over Me
Ema Bubić - Vrijeme za nas
Fenksta - Memento Mori
Fran Uccellini - Ako bolje bude sutra
Gabrijel Ivić- Light Up
Irma - Ni traga
Ivan Sever - Crying Eyes
Jasmina Makota - Higher
Kandžija - 3 ujutro
Lana Mandarić - Tama
Lara Demarin - Mantra
LELEK - Andromeda
Lima Len - Raketa
Marko Kutlić - Neotuđivo
Noelle - Uninterrupted
Ritam Noir - Profumi di mare
Sergej - Scream
Stela Rade - Nema te
ToMa - Ledina
Toni Sky – O ne!
Zevin - Nives Cilenšek - My mind

You can watch all the songs on the DORA HRT YouTube account.

The date of DORA 2026 is yet to be confirmed. Watch this space!

#croatia #dora #eurovision

Croatian broadcaster HRT has released the 24 songs from artists that will compete in this year’s edition of DORA.

Since HRT’s announcement last month, Karolina Ilić has been disqualified as she is not a Croatian citizen therefore she does not meet the requirements of the DORA 2026 Competition Rules. This place will now be taken by first reserve- Gabrijel Ivić and his song Light Up.

Famously, Baby Lasagna was initially on the DORA reserve list in 2024 and was only given the chance to compete when Zsa Zsa withdrew from the competition. He went on to achieve Croatia’s best result at the Eurovision Song Contest with Rim Tim Tagi Dim finishing in second place that year.

The artists and songs for DORA 2026 are:

Alen Đuras - From Ashes to Flame
Ananda - Dora
Cold Snap - Mucho Macho
Devin - Over Me
Ema Bubić - Vrijeme za nas
Fenksta - Memento Mori
Fran Uccellini - Ako bolje bude sutra
Gabrijel Ivić- Light Up
Irma - Ni traga
Ivan Sever - Crying Eyes
Jasmina Makota - Higher
Kandžija - 3 ujutro
Lana Mandarić - Tama
Lara Demarin - Mantra
LELEK - Andromeda
Lima Len - Raketa
Marko Kutlić - Neotuđivo
Noelle - Uninterrupted
Ritam Noir - Profumi di mare
Sergej - Scream
Stela Rade - Nema te
ToMa - Ledina
Toni Sky – O ne!
Zevin - Nives Cilenšek - My mind

You can watch all the songs on the DORA HRT YouTube account.

The date of DORA 2026 is yet to be confirmed. Watch this space!

#croatia #dora #eurovision

Latest episode of the Aussievision podcast is out looking at the ESC250, the Greek national final and judging some of the Luxembourg entries. Listen via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Latest episode of the Aussievision podcast is out looking at the ESC250, the Greek national final and judging some of the Luxembourg entries. Listen via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

The all-important pot details of next week's Eurovision semi-final draw have been revealed.

The draw will take place next Monday, 12 January at 19:00 CET in Vienna's city hall, Wiener Rathaus.

This means an early start for Australians, with that converting to 05:00 AEDT on the morning of Tuesday 13 January.

The draw will see nations pulled out randomly from pre-decided pots of six or seven nations.

These pots are based on previous voting patterns to avoid nations having too many "friends" in one semi-final (e.g., all the Balkan or all the Nordic countries can't all be placed together).

The 2026 Eurovision semi-final pot allocations are:

Pot 1: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland

Pot 2: Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden

Pot 3: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Israel, Poland, Ukraine

Pot 4: Belgium, Czechia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Portugal, Romania

Pot 5: Cyprus, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, San Marino

The big four nations (UK, France, Germany and Italy) plus hosts Austria will also be placed into semi-finals to perform (but not compete) and also vote.

Australia has been placed with our Nordic friends, with Estonia taking the place of Iceland who is boycotting the Contest.

#eurovision #esc

The all-important pot details of next week's Eurovision semi-final draw have been revealed.

The draw will take place next Monday, 12 January at 19:00 CET in Vienna's city hall, Wiener Rathaus.

This means an early start for Australians, with that converting to 05:00 AEDT on the morning of Tuesday 13 January.

The draw will see nations pulled out randomly from pre-decided pots of six or seven nations.

These pots are based on previous voting patterns to avoid nations having too many "friends" in one semi-final (e.g., all the Balkan or all the Nordic countries can't all be placed together).

The 2026 Eurovision semi-final pot allocations are:

Pot 1: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland

Pot 2: Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden

Pot 3: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Israel, Poland, Ukraine

Pot 4: Belgium, Czechia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Portugal, Romania

Pot 5: Cyprus, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, San Marino

The big four nations (UK, France, Germany and Italy) plus hosts Austria will also be placed into semi-finals to perform (but not compete) and also vote.

Australia has been placed with our Nordic friends, with Estonia taking the place of Iceland who is boycotting the Contest.

#eurovision #esc

Eurovision 2024 contestant joostklein (or simply "Joost") last year announced his 2026 World Tour, which includes four shows in Australia.

The global superstar who represented the Netherlands will take the stage in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth later this year.

The dates are as follows:

Melbourne, December 2nd
Brisbane, December 4th
Sydney, December 5th
Perth, December 8th

Joost announced the tour on Instagram noting: "It's going to be a very Dutch year."

Joost's shows in Australia, the final four of the entire tour, will follow over 30 dates spanning the Americas, Europe, and even one in Auckland.

He stated in his promotional video that he's "never been to Australia before."

Tickets are on sale right now via @livenationaustralia

#netherlands #joost #eurovision

Eurovision 2024 contestant joostklein (or simply "Joost") last year announced his 2026 World Tour, which includes four shows in Australia.

The global superstar who represented the Netherlands will take the stage in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth later this year.

The dates are as follows:

Melbourne, December 2nd
Brisbane, December 4th
Sydney, December 5th
Perth, December 8th

Joost announced the tour on Instagram noting: "It's going to be a very Dutch year."

Joost's shows in Australia, the final four of the entire tour, will follow over 30 dates spanning the Americas, Europe, and even one in Auckland.

He stated in his promotional video that he's "never been to Australia before."

Tickets are on sale right now via @livenationaustralia

#netherlands #joost #eurovision

Overnight the Greek broadcaster ERT revealed the 28 artists set to compete in their Eurovision national final Ellinikós Telikós 2026.

The announcement of the artists featured in a dedicated evening broadcast called Sing for Greece The Finalist.

The show was hosted at the ERT studios by Betty Maggira along with Kelly Vranaki, and Thanos Papahamos.

It featured interviews with the artists, song snippets and an appearance from Greece's Eurovision 2025 entrant Klavdia who finished in sixth place in the Grand Final in Basel.

The 28 artists (and song titles) selected are:

Victoria Anastasia - Watcha Doin To Me
Koza Mostra - Bulletproof
Marika - Daughters of the sun (A,E,I,O,U)
Akylas - Ferto
Good Job Nicky - Dark Side Of The Moon
Mikay - Labyrinth
Revery - The Songwriter
Kianna - No more drama
Delta - Mad About You
Dinamiss - Chaos
Niya - Slipping Away
Garvin - Back In The Game
Zaf - Asteio
Tianora - Anatello
Desi G - Aphrodite
Spheyiaa - Χίλια Κομμάτια (Hilia Kommatia)
Marseaux - Χάνομαι (Hanome)
Evangelia - Parea
Panagiotis Tsakalakos - 2nd chance
Stefi - Europa
Leroybroughtflowers - Sabotage
Stylianos - You & I
Stella Kay - You are the fire
Rikki - Agapi
The astrolabe - Drop It
Basilica - Set Everything On Fire
Rosanna Mailan - Άλμα (Alma)
Alexandra Sieti - The Other Side

A few notable artists in the line up include:

Koza Mostra who represented Greece at Eurovision in 2013 with the energetic Alcohol Is Free which finished in 6th place in the Grand Final.

Last year's Ellinikós Telikós runner-up Evangelia who finished only two points behind Klavdia with the banger Vale.

Also last year's 4th placed artists Dinamiss and 7th placed Rikki make a return.

The broadcaster had previously revealed that 264 songs were submitted for the national final with 28 of them being selected for the two semi-finals.

The national final is expected to take place in February.

#ethnikostelikos #eurovision #esc #greece

Overnight the Greek broadcaster ERT revealed the 28 artists set to compete in their Eurovision national final Ellinikós Telikós 2026.

The announcement of the artists featured in a dedicated evening broadcast called Sing for Greece The Finalist.

The show was hosted at the ERT studios by Betty Maggira along with Kelly Vranaki, and Thanos Papahamos.

It featured interviews with the artists, song snippets and an appearance from Greece's Eurovision 2025 entrant Klavdia who finished in sixth place in the Grand Final in Basel.

The 28 artists (and song titles) selected are:

Victoria Anastasia - Watcha Doin To Me
Koza Mostra - Bulletproof
Marika - Daughters of the sun (A,E,I,O,U)
Akylas - Ferto
Good Job Nicky - Dark Side Of The Moon
Mikay - Labyrinth
Revery - The Songwriter
Kianna - No more drama
Delta - Mad About You
Dinamiss - Chaos
Niya - Slipping Away
Garvin - Back In The Game
Zaf - Asteio
Tianora - Anatello
Desi G - Aphrodite
Spheyiaa - Χίλια Κομμάτια (Hilia Kommatia)
Marseaux - Χάνομαι (Hanome)
Evangelia - Parea
Panagiotis Tsakalakos - 2nd chance
Stefi - Europa
Leroybroughtflowers - Sabotage
Stylianos - You & I
Stella Kay - You are the fire
Rikki - Agapi
The astrolabe - Drop It
Basilica - Set Everything On Fire
Rosanna Mailan - Άλμα (Alma)
Alexandra Sieti - The Other Side

A few notable artists in the line up include:

Koza Mostra who represented Greece at Eurovision in 2013 with the energetic Alcohol Is Free which finished in 6th place in the Grand Final.

Last year's Ellinikós Telikós runner-up Evangelia who finished only two points behind Klavdia with the banger Vale.

Also last year's 4th placed artists Dinamiss and 7th placed Rikki make a return.

The broadcaster had previously revealed that 264 songs were submitted for the national final with 28 of them being selected for the two semi-finals.

The national final is expected to take place in February.

#ethnikostelikos #eurovision #esc #greece

After a quiet week last week things are gearing up again in Eurovision land! Also we have a ESC250 winner! #Eurovision #ESC2026 #Eurovision2026 #esc250

After a quiet week last week things are gearing up again in Eurovision land! Also we have a ESC250 winner! #Eurovision #ESC2026 #Eurovision2026 #esc250

After more than 30 years away, Luxembourg made a triumphant return to the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö back in 2024, and was then followed by Laura Thorn, who carried the flag for the Grand Duchy last year.

Now, aiming to reach the Grand Final for a third consecutive time, Luxembourgish broadcaster RTL has unveiled the eight songs competing in the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026, all hoping to become the country’s next Eurovision representative in Vienna.

Twelve members of the Aussievision team has listened to all eight entries and ranked them from favourite to least favourite. Points were allocated using the traditional Eurovision system of 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

This is our top 8. Check out the article on our website for comments from the team.

#luxembourg #eurovision #sbseurovision

After more than 30 years away, Luxembourg made a triumphant return to the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö back in 2024, and was then followed by Laura Thorn, who carried the flag for the Grand Duchy last year.

Now, aiming to reach the Grand Final for a third consecutive time, Luxembourgish broadcaster RTL has unveiled the eight songs competing in the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026, all hoping to become the country’s next Eurovision representative in Vienna.

Twelve members of the Aussievision team has listened to all eight entries and ranked them from favourite to least favourite. Points were allocated using the traditional Eurovision system of 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

This is our top 8. Check out the article on our website for comments from the team.

#luxembourg #eurovision #sbseurovision

All 18 entries competing at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have been released.

They are, artist and song title:

Franklin Calleja – Guide You Home
Chess Galea – Shout It Out
Liston Bongailas – Mela
Kurt Anthony – On The Borderline
Stefan Galea – Pose
Ema – Achikuku (Don't Think About It)
Kelsy Attard – Perfectly Broken
Adria Twins – Nerġa' Nqum
Kelsie Borg – Let a Girl Breathe
Matthew Cilia – Brutality Mentality
Matt Blxck – Ejja Lejja Ħdejja 'I Ħawn (The Flute)
Rhiannon Micallef – Hold Myself Up
Mychael Bartolo Chircop – My Sweet Angel
Aidan – Bella
Denise – Trophy
Nathan Psaila – Ganador
Mark Anthony Bartolo – Mumenti Sbieħ
Janice Mangion – Univers

MESC 2026 is scheduled to begin in January 2026.

#malta #mesc

All 18 entries competing at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have been released.

They are, artist and song title:

Franklin Calleja – Guide You Home
Chess Galea – Shout It Out
Liston Bongailas – Mela
Kurt Anthony – On The Borderline
Stefan Galea – Pose
Ema – Achikuku (Don't Think About It)
Kelsy Attard – Perfectly Broken
Adria Twins – Nerġa' Nqum
Kelsie Borg – Let a Girl Breathe
Matthew Cilia – Brutality Mentality
Matt Blxck – Ejja Lejja Ħdejja 'I Ħawn (The Flute)
Rhiannon Micallef – Hold Myself Up
Mychael Bartolo Chircop – My Sweet Angel
Aidan – Bella
Denise – Trophy
Nathan Psaila – Ganador
Mark Anthony Bartolo – Mumenti Sbieħ
Janice Mangion – Univers

MESC 2026 is scheduled to begin in January 2026.

#malta #mesc

Here is the top 10 for ESC250 for 2025!
Loreen remains in the top spot for another year running!!

1. Loreen - Euphoria (Sweden 2012) [=]
2. Loreen - Tattoo (Sweden 2023) [=]
3. Shkodra Elektronike - Zjerm (Albania 2025) [New]
4. Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha (Finland 2023) [-1]
5. Chanel - SloMo (Spain 2022) [-1]
6. KAJ - Bara Bada Bastu (Sweden 2025) [New]
7. Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer (Sweden 2022) [+1]
8. Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim (Croatia 2024) [-2]
9. Erika Vikman - Ich Komme (Finland 2025) [New]
10. Marina Satti - Zari (Greece 2024) [-1]

#esc250 #euroision #esc #loreen

Here is the top 10 for ESC250 for 2025!
Loreen remains in the top spot for another year running!!

1. Loreen - Euphoria (Sweden 2012) [=]
2. Loreen - Tattoo (Sweden 2023) [=]
3. Shkodra Elektronike - Zjerm (Albania 2025) [New]
4. Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha (Finland 2023) [-1]
5. Chanel - SloMo (Spain 2022) [-1]
6. KAJ - Bara Bada Bastu (Sweden 2025) [New]
7. Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer (Sweden 2022) [+1]
8. Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim (Croatia 2024) [-2]
9. Erika Vikman - Ich Komme (Finland 2025) [New]
10. Marina Satti - Zari (Greece 2024) [-1]

#esc250 #euroision #esc #loreen

Loreen remains at the top of the ESC250 for 2025 with Euphoria no. 1 for 12 non-consecutive years!!!!!

#esc250
#esc
#eurovision

Loreen remains at the top of the ESC250 for 2025 with Euphoria no. 1 for 12 non-consecutive years!!!!!

#esc250
#esc
#eurovision

Dutch Eurovision 2024 artist Joost Klein has released his 10th studio album, a 24-track LP called Kleinkunst.

The new release, which dropped on New Year's Day 2026, comes as Joost is set to embark on his 2026 World Tour, which starts in South America in March. The tour also includes Australia and New Zealand.

The album title Kleinkunst is a Dutch word which means cabaret, and directly translates to "small art".

In the Netherlands kleinkunst is a popular form of entertainment performed in theatres.

The album's release on New Year's Day is most likely a homage to the "oudejaarsconference", cabaret performances by popular comedians, where the comedian looks back on the events of the past year, which are broadcast on national television, especially on New Year's Eve.

The LP features many collaborations, but most notably one with a Eurovision connection, Anouk from Eurovision 2013, who represented the Netherlands with her entry Birds.

Anouk contributes her vocals to the Dutch track Zonder Jou, which translates into "Without You".

At Eurovision Birds reached the top 10 in a Grand Final at no.9, a feat not achieved by the Netherlands since 1999.

In mid-December Joost announced that he is embarking on a world tour in 2026, stating: "It's going to be a very Dutch year."

Joost will be performing three shows in Australia, as part of the final leg of his tour which includes over 30 dates spanning the Americas, Europe, and even one in Auckland.

He stated in his promotional video that he's "never been to Australia before."

During the release of the news Australian tickets to Joost's shows were not yet available.

As of writing there is no further news on venue locations for the three shows, nor when tickets will be released.

Kleinkunst is out right now on music streaming and download services.

#joost #eurovision #kleinkunst

Dutch Eurovision 2024 artist Joost Klein has released his 10th studio album, a 24-track LP called Kleinkunst.

The new release, which dropped on New Year's Day 2026, comes as Joost is set to embark on his 2026 World Tour, which starts in South America in March. The tour also includes Australia and New Zealand.

The album title Kleinkunst is a Dutch word which means cabaret, and directly translates to "small art".

In the Netherlands kleinkunst is a popular form of entertainment performed in theatres.

The album's release on New Year's Day is most likely a homage to the "oudejaarsconference", cabaret performances by popular comedians, where the comedian looks back on the events of the past year, which are broadcast on national television, especially on New Year's Eve.

The LP features many collaborations, but most notably one with a Eurovision connection, Anouk from Eurovision 2013, who represented the Netherlands with her entry Birds.

Anouk contributes her vocals to the Dutch track Zonder Jou, which translates into "Without You".

At Eurovision Birds reached the top 10 in a Grand Final at no.9, a feat not achieved by the Netherlands since 1999.

In mid-December Joost announced that he is embarking on a world tour in 2026, stating: "It's going to be a very Dutch year."

Joost will be performing three shows in Australia, as part of the final leg of his tour which includes over 30 dates spanning the Americas, Europe, and even one in Auckland.

He stated in his promotional video that he's "never been to Australia before."

During the release of the news Australian tickets to Joost's shows were not yet available.

As of writing there is no further news on venue locations for the three shows, nor when tickets will be released.

Kleinkunst is out right now on music streaming and download services.

#joost #eurovision #kleinkunst

Here are the top 20 Eurovision semi-final non qualifier songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible total points (jury and televote combined, televote omly).

Check out our website for the article with the full ranking of 1st to 61st place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Here are the top 20 Eurovision semi-final non qualifier songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible total points (jury and televote combined, televote omly).

Check out our website for the article with the full ranking of 1st to 61st place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Here are the top 20 Eurovision Grand final songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible total points (jury and televote combined).

Check out our website for the article with the full ranking of 1st to 128th place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Here are the top 20 Eurovision Grand final songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible total points (jury and televote combined).

Check out our website for the article with the full ranking of 1st to 128th place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Not long till the annual Eurovision Top 250 Countdown as voted by fans - what a way to send off 2025!!

Listen via EFR12 Radio @efr12radio.eurovision

Run by @songfestival_be

#esc250 #eurovision #sbseurovision

Not long till the annual Eurovision Top 250 Countdown as voted by fans - what a way to send off 2025!!

Listen via EFR12 Radio @efr12radio.eurovision

Run by @songfestival_be

#esc250 #eurovision #sbseurovision

Our top nine posts of 2025! Thank you for your continued support!

#eurovision #sbsaustralia #esc2025 #esc2026 #sbseurovision

Our top nine posts of 2025! Thank you for your continued support!

#eurovision #sbsaustralia #esc2025 #esc2026 #sbseurovision

In our final episode of 2025 we go through the results of the national finals in Montenegro and Albania. Listen via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! 🙌

In our final episode of 2025 we go through the results of the national finals in Montenegro and Albania. Listen via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! 🙌

Bulgaria's Eurovision broadcaster BNT has announced the 15 acts that will be competing to represent country at the 2026 edition of the contest.

Here are the acts in alphabetical order:

Dara
Dara Ekimova
Dia
Elizabet
Fiki
Innerglow
Kerana & Cosmonauts
Mihaela Fileva
Mihaela Marinova
Molec
Mona
Preyah
Roksana
Vall
Veniamin

Bulgaria's Eurovision 2026 national selection will consist of three shows.

The first show on 24 January will see all 15 artists perform a previously released song from their repertoire. Five jury members will score each performance out of five. The public will also vote and award 15 points to their favourite all the way down to one point to their least favourite.

The top seven acts will then move onto the second show on 31 January. These seven will perform another previously released song. The five jurors will again mark each performance out of five. The public will award seven points to their favourite all the way down to one point to their least favourite.

The act that receives the most points will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026. On 28 February they will present three songs specially crafted for Eurovision. A ten person jury will award three points to their favourite song, two points to their second favourite and one point to their least favourite. The public will do the same. The song with the most points will be sung at Vienna in May.

2026 will mark the first time Bulgaria has competed at Eurovision since 2022 when they were represented by Intelligent Music Project with Intention, which failed to qualify for the Grand Final.

#eurovision #eurovision2026 #esc

Bulgaria's Eurovision broadcaster BNT has announced the 15 acts that will be competing to represent country at the 2026 edition of the contest.

Here are the acts in alphabetical order:

Dara
Dara Ekimova
Dia
Elizabet
Fiki
Innerglow
Kerana & Cosmonauts
Mihaela Fileva
Mihaela Marinova
Molec
Mona
Preyah
Roksana
Vall
Veniamin

Bulgaria's Eurovision 2026 national selection will consist of three shows.

The first show on 24 January will see all 15 artists perform a previously released song from their repertoire. Five jury members will score each performance out of five. The public will also vote and award 15 points to their favourite all the way down to one point to their least favourite.

The top seven acts will then move onto the second show on 31 January. These seven will perform another previously released song. The five jurors will again mark each performance out of five. The public will award seven points to their favourite all the way down to one point to their least favourite.

The act that receives the most points will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026. On 28 February they will present three songs specially crafted for Eurovision. A ten person jury will award three points to their favourite song, two points to their second favourite and one point to their least favourite. The public will do the same. The song with the most points will be sung at Vienna in May.

2026 will mark the first time Bulgaria has competed at Eurovision since 2022 when they were represented by Intelligent Music Project with Intention, which failed to qualify for the Grand Final.

#eurovision #eurovision2026 #esc

Here are the top 20 Eurovision Grand final songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible jury points.

Check out our website for the full ranking of 1st to 128th place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Here are the top 20 Eurovision Grand final songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible jury points.

Check out our website for the full ranking of 1st to 128th place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

ESC250 first started in 2007 as a top 100 countdown among a group of friends that celebrated New Year’s Eve together.

The winner of the first countdown was Finland’s 1977 Eurovision entry Lapponia by Monica Aspelund.

The following year the voting was run online by 12points.tv, and it was turned into a top 250 countdown.

The songs were played online with YouTube videos.

In 2009 ESCRadio broadcast the countdown.

In 2010 no countdown was held. The ESC250 was picked up again in 2011. It has continued every single year since.

The reigns of the ESC250 were handed to @songfestival_be in 2017 when 12points.tv disbanded.

As of 2023 Songfestival.be runs the ESC250 with the French Eurovision radio station @efr12radio.eurovision.

The ESC250 2025 countdown will air on EFR12 on December 31 at 10:00am CET (December 31 at 8:00pm AEDT in Australia).

ESC250 first started in 2007 as a top 100 countdown among a group of friends that celebrated New Year’s Eve together.

The winner of the first countdown was Finland’s 1977 Eurovision entry Lapponia by Monica Aspelund.

The following year the voting was run online by 12points.tv, and it was turned into a top 250 countdown.

The songs were played online with YouTube videos.

In 2009 ESCRadio broadcast the countdown.

In 2010 no countdown was held. The ESC250 was picked up again in 2011. It has continued every single year since.

The reigns of the ESC250 were handed to @songfestival_be in 2017 when 12points.tv disbanded.

As of 2023 Songfestival.be runs the ESC250 with the French Eurovision radio station @efr12radio.eurovision.

The ESC250 2025 countdown will air on EFR12 on December 31 at 10:00am CET (December 31 at 8:00pm AEDT in Australia).

Here are the top 20 Eurovision Grand final songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible televote points.

Check out our website for the full ranking of 1st to 128th place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Here are the top 20 Eurovision Grand final songs from the 2020s ranked by percentage of possible televote points.

Check out our website for the full ranking of 1st to 128th place of songs!

Find out where your faves finish.

#eurovision #esc

Eurovision Week Ahead
29 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

#eurovision #eurovision2026

Eurovision Week Ahead
29 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

#eurovision #eurovision2026

Eurovision artist @manizha will tour Australia and New Zealand in February 2026.

She represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with Russian Woman, finishing ninth and becoming the country’s final Eurovision representative to date.

Manizha’s Eurovision appearance in 2021 brought international recognition, but it also placed her in conflict with conservative voices inside Russia due to the song’s feminist message and her outspoken politics.

That divide became irreversible following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when she emerged as one of the most prominent Russian cultural figures to publicly oppose the war.

She described the invasion as a “fraternal conflict” that went “against the will” of Russian people and called for an immediate end to the violence.

Soon after, she wrote publicly:

“I want nothing but peace. Children, women, soldiers are dying here and there.”

Manizha’s opposition to the war is rooted in her own childhood.

Born in Tajikistan, she fled the country with her family during the Tajik civil war in the 1990s, an experience she has repeatedly linked to her views on conflict and displacement.

Describing that experience, she told NPR at the time:

“When you see these tragedies from the inside, your position is crystal clear: You never want this to happen to anyone ever again.”

Rather than retreating from public view, Manizha responded through her work.

In the weeks following the invasion, she released Soldier, a song originally written about war in Tajikistan and adapted it as a direct anti-war statement, repeatedly calling to “stop the war”.

Manizha’s stance has carried real consequences.

Her concerts in Russia were cancelled, her work faced informal bans, and she became the target of sustained public attacks from pro-government figures and media.

By 2023, she was no longer able to perform freely in Russia and shifted her career almost entirely abroad, performing across Europe and Central Asia instead.

In 2024, she defied an effective Russian performance ban by singing an anti-war song publicly outside the country, an act widely reported as a direct challenge to cultural censorship.

Get tour details on our website.

Eurovision artist @manizha will tour Australia and New Zealand in February 2026.

She represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with Russian Woman, finishing ninth and becoming the country’s final Eurovision representative to date.

Manizha’s Eurovision appearance in 2021 brought international recognition, but it also placed her in conflict with conservative voices inside Russia due to the song’s feminist message and her outspoken politics.

That divide became irreversible following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when she emerged as one of the most prominent Russian cultural figures to publicly oppose the war.

She described the invasion as a “fraternal conflict” that went “against the will” of Russian people and called for an immediate end to the violence.

Soon after, she wrote publicly:

“I want nothing but peace. Children, women, soldiers are dying here and there.”

Manizha’s opposition to the war is rooted in her own childhood.

Born in Tajikistan, she fled the country with her family during the Tajik civil war in the 1990s, an experience she has repeatedly linked to her views on conflict and displacement.

Describing that experience, she told NPR at the time:

“When you see these tragedies from the inside, your position is crystal clear: You never want this to happen to anyone ever again.”

Rather than retreating from public view, Manizha responded through her work.

In the weeks following the invasion, she released Soldier, a song originally written about war in Tajikistan and adapted it as a direct anti-war statement, repeatedly calling to “stop the war”.

Manizha’s stance has carried real consequences.

Her concerts in Russia were cancelled, her work faced informal bans, and she became the target of sustained public attacks from pro-government figures and media.

By 2023, she was no longer able to perform freely in Russia and shifted her career almost entirely abroad, performing across Europe and Central Asia instead.

In 2024, she defied an effective Russian performance ban by singing an anti-war song publicly outside the country, an act widely reported as a direct challenge to cultural censorship.

Get tour details on our website.

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2025 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2025 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

Last night past Eurovision and Australia Decides artists joined a star studded lineup of amazing talent to perform at Carols by Candlelight!

Merry Christmas!!!

Last night past Eurovision and Australia Decides artists joined a star studded lineup of amazing talent to perform at Carols by Candlelight!

Merry Christmas!!!

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2024 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2024 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas everyone!

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2023 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2023 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

Every year, like clockwork, Love Actually returns to television screens as part of the Christmas viewing routine.

The film is a modern festive classic, with audiences revisiting its star-studded ensemble cast and familiar storylines every December.

What many viewers may not realise is that among those cast members is a former Eurovision Song Contest performer.

One of the film’s most memorable storylines centres on the Portuguese woman who becomes the love interest of Colin Firth’s character.

The relationship unfolds across language barriers, handwritten cue cards and a trip to Portugal, and has become one of the film’s most talked-about arcs.

That character, Aurélia, was played by Portuguese actor and singer @luciamoniz.

Before appearing in Love Actually, Moniz had already represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest.

She competed at Eurovision 1996 in Oslo with the song O Meu Coração Não Tem Cor.

The entry finished in sixth place, which was at the time Portugal’s best result in the contest.

It would remain the country’s strongest Eurovision performance until Portugal claimed its first victory in 2017.

Following Eurovision and her international film appearance, Moniz continued to balance music and acting in Portugal.

She released several albums and appeared across film, television and theatre.

While international audiences may primarily associate her with Love Actually, her Eurovision appearance remains a defining moment in her career at home.

She even returned to Portugal's national final Festival da Canção in 2021 to perform her entry on the 25th anniversary of the song.

#loveactually #loveactuallymovie #portugal #eurovision

Every year, like clockwork, Love Actually returns to television screens as part of the Christmas viewing routine.

The film is a modern festive classic, with audiences revisiting its star-studded ensemble cast and familiar storylines every December.

What many viewers may not realise is that among those cast members is a former Eurovision Song Contest performer.

One of the film’s most memorable storylines centres on the Portuguese woman who becomes the love interest of Colin Firth’s character.

The relationship unfolds across language barriers, handwritten cue cards and a trip to Portugal, and has become one of the film’s most talked-about arcs.

That character, Aurélia, was played by Portuguese actor and singer @luciamoniz.

Before appearing in Love Actually, Moniz had already represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest.

She competed at Eurovision 1996 in Oslo with the song O Meu Coração Não Tem Cor.

The entry finished in sixth place, which was at the time Portugal’s best result in the contest.

It would remain the country’s strongest Eurovision performance until Portugal claimed its first victory in 2017.

Following Eurovision and her international film appearance, Moniz continued to balance music and acting in Portugal.

She released several albums and appeared across film, television and theatre.

While international audiences may primarily associate her with Love Actually, her Eurovision appearance remains a defining moment in her career at home.

She even returned to Portugal's national final Festival da Canção in 2021 to perform her entry on the 25th anniversary of the song.

#loveactually #loveactuallymovie #portugal #eurovision

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2022 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

As the year comes to a close we revisit the last several years of the Contest. Today we look at Eurovision 2022 and rank all the songs based on Spotify streams. The songs include Eurovision and national final versions of the songs combined.

#eurovision #esc #sbseurovision #eurovisionspotify #spotify

What is your favourite Eurovision 2026 entry so far?

Albania: Alis - Nân

OR

Montenegro: Tamara Živković - Nova zora

#eurovision #eurovision2026

What is your favourite Eurovision 2026 entry so far?

Albania: Alis - Nân

OR

Montenegro: Tamara Živković - Nova zora

#eurovision #eurovision2026

Australia's Eurovision 2019 star @katemillerheidke has wowed audiences with her version of the classic Christmas carol O Holy Night.

She performed her rendition during Channel 7's live Carols in the Domain on Saturday, 20 December.

The show will be aired again at 7:00am on Christmas Day, and is also available on 7 plus which is now available on 7

A shared clip on social media saw hundreds of fans send overwhelming praise to the Zero Gravity singer.

Comments included:

"I’m mesmerized by her voice, she has such a unique sound! The way she belts out the high notes is effortless, and the control she has is impressive. She truly brings this traditional carol to life!"

"Nailed it. Best rendition of "O Holy Night" I've seen, with good balance of choral support and musical composition."

"She was amazing. Need to have her sing every year. I mean no one can be Marina Prior, but dang she was super close!"

"Absolutely EXQUISITE! It was my Nan's favourite carol and she would've loved this version."

"I had goosebumps. She was divine."

#christmas #oholynight #katemillerheidke

Australia's Eurovision 2019 star @katemillerheidke has wowed audiences with her version of the classic Christmas carol O Holy Night.

She performed her rendition during Channel 7's live Carols in the Domain on Saturday, 20 December.

The show will be aired again at 7:00am on Christmas Day, and is also available on 7 plus which is now available on 7

A shared clip on social media saw hundreds of fans send overwhelming praise to the Zero Gravity singer.

Comments included:

"I’m mesmerized by her voice, she has such a unique sound! The way she belts out the high notes is effortless, and the control she has is impressive. She truly brings this traditional carol to life!"

"Nailed it. Best rendition of "O Holy Night" I've seen, with good balance of choral support and musical composition."

"She was amazing. Need to have her sing every year. I mean no one can be Marina Prior, but dang she was super close!"

"Absolutely EXQUISITE! It was my Nan's favourite carol and she would've loved this version."

"I had goosebumps. She was divine."

#christmas #oholynight #katemillerheidke

The fourth annual Aussievision Awards recognises the work Eurovision and Australia Decides artists do beyond the Contest, from music releases to TV appearances, as well as books and theatre.

The awards also acknowledges the work that many in the media do to build up the Contest and the fans who support it from the ground up.

Early this month, the nominees were announced and voting was open for all publicly chosen categories.

We are now honoured to announce the 2025 winners voted by you, the public, and in some categories internally by the Aussievision jury.

The winners are:

SONG OF THE YEAR - @silia_kapsis - What’s Your Name Again

ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR - @itsjudeyork - Heartstrings

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR - @heyimgojo & @erikavikman - Appetite

SONG COVER OF THE YEAR - @damiim - Golden

AUSSIEVISION ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD - @itsaydan - Invisible Boys (TV Drama)

TV APPEARANCE OF THE YEAR - @jessicamauboy & @snoopdogg - AFL Grand Final 2025

AUSSIEVISION INTERNATIONAL AWARD - @herabjork - Queen of Effing Everything Australian tour

COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR - @ogae_australia - Eurovision 2025 Preview Parties

That's a wrap on our fourth annual Aussievision Awards - we can't wait to see what the talented Aussie musical and Eurofan community get up to in 2026!

The fourth annual Aussievision Awards recognises the work Eurovision and Australia Decides artists do beyond the Contest, from music releases to TV appearances, as well as books and theatre.

The awards also acknowledges the work that many in the media do to build up the Contest and the fans who support it from the ground up.

Early this month, the nominees were announced and voting was open for all publicly chosen categories.

We are now honoured to announce the 2025 winners voted by you, the public, and in some categories internally by the Aussievision jury.

The winners are:

SONG OF THE YEAR - @silia_kapsis - What’s Your Name Again

ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR - @itsjudeyork - Heartstrings

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR - @heyimgojo & @erikavikman - Appetite

SONG COVER OF THE YEAR - @damiim - Golden

AUSSIEVISION ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD - @itsaydan - Invisible Boys (TV Drama)

TV APPEARANCE OF THE YEAR - @jessicamauboy & @snoopdogg - AFL Grand Final 2025

AUSSIEVISION INTERNATIONAL AWARD - @herabjork - Queen of Effing Everything Australian tour

COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR - @ogae_australia - Eurovision 2025 Preview Parties

That's a wrap on our fourth annual Aussievision Awards - we can't wait to see what the talented Aussie musical and Eurofan community get up to in 2026!

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