Portuguese broadcaster RTP have revealed the 16 composers who will compete in next year's edition of Festival da Cançao. Class of 2026 16 composers will write songs for Festival da Canção 2026, four fewer than in the 2025 edition. Eight were invited directly by RTP, six were selected through the open submissions, one from the new Prova de Acesso format…

Croatia has officially unveiled its entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025: 10-year-old singer Marino Vrgoč will perform the song “Snovi” in Tbilisi. About "Snovi" “Snovi” was co-written by Arjana Kunštek and Ines Prajo, and performed in Croatian. The title and themes centre around dreams and aspirations, reflecting a youthful yet hopeful message that resonates with both artist and audience.

The 28 songs competing in Festivali i Këngës 64, Albania’s long-running music festival and Eurovision selection, will be released on 21 November. Song release date confirmed The news was announced by artistic director Elhaida Dani during the Tirana International Fair, confirming that all competing entries will be published online and across RTSH’s official channels on Thursday, 21 November. What we know about Festivali i Këngës 64…

Junior Eurovision 2025 is getting closer and closer,and today Nicklas is reacting to Azerbaijans entry, "Miau Miau" by Yağmur

The hosts for the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 have been officially confirmed. Georgian presenter Liza Tsiklauri and musician-presenter David Aladashvili will welcome audiences to Tbilisi this December. Meet the hosts David Aladashvili: A seasoned musician who began piano studies at age 11 and later performed at Carnegie Hall in New York. Besides his concerts, he hosts music-related TV programmes on Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) and serves as Artistic Director of the Tbilisi National Youth Palace.

Moldova has officially opened its search for the country’s representative at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. Revamp of the national final Artists can submit their songs between November 7 and December 7 by emailing their entries to eurovision@trm.md. Once the submission period ends, TRM and the production team will evaluate all received songs and compile a longlist for live auditions. Unlike previous years, these auditions will not be televised, marking the first time since 2015 that the process will take place privately.

The national broadcaster MRT has officially released the official entry for North Macedonia at Junior Eurovision 2025: the song “Miracle” performed by 13-year-old Nela Mančeska. About "Miracle" According to MRT, the song speaks about “the light we all carry inside, about hope, courage, and the belief that even in the darkest moments, we can rise and shine again. … Every person is a miracle in their own way.” …

A new survey conducted by Norstat on behalf of NRK, the Norwegian public broadcaster, reveals that the majority of Norwegians oppose the participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Key Findings Approximately six out of ten respondents believe Israel should not be allowed to compete in the 2026 contest. Around 40% of those surveyed say that if Israel participates, then NRK should not take part in Eurovision itself.

Roland Weißmann, Director General of Austria’s public broadcaster ORF, has called on other national broadcasters to support Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Background & Current Pressure In recent weeks, several large broadcasters such as Spain, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland threatened to withdraw from the contest if Israel competes.

Portugal’s national broadcaster RTP has officially unveiled the song “Para Onde Vai o Amor?” to be performed by 12-year-old Inês Gonçalves at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Tbilisi. About "Para Onde Vai o Amor?" The song’s title asks a very important question, “Where Does Love Go?”, hinting at a mature theme for the young performer. The decision to compose it in Portuguese strengthens the country’s tradition of sending entries that reflect local language and identity.

The Armenian public broadcaster AMPTV has officially released the song “Brave Heart”, which will represent Armenia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Tbilisi. About "Brave Heart" “Brave Heart” is a pop ballad that blends emotional depth with cinematic production. It opens softly with piano and strings before building into a powerful chorus that shows off Albert’s strong, clear vocals and impressive control for his age.

Anita Abgariani, the young Georgian talent chosen to represent her country on home soil, has unveiled her official song “Shine Like a Star” for Junior Eurovision 2025. About "Shine Like a Star" It is a bright, cinematic pop ballad that balances emotional storytelling with a polished modern production. The song opens with a gentle piano melody before building into a soaring chorus.

In a busy week for the band that also includes their first international headline shows, Portugal's Eurovision 2025 representatives NAPA have collaborated with Brazilian group Jovem Dionisio on the new track "Amor de Novo". About "Amor de Novo" Amor de Novo (Love Again) is a collaboration between NAPA and Brazilian indie pop band Jovem Dionisio, and was written by NAPA's Guilherme and Lourenço Gomes, Bernado Pasquali and Gabriel Mendes from Jovem Dionisio and Brazilian songwriter Tié Castro.

ERT has announced that a total of 264 songs were submitted for the Ethnikós Telikós 2026. Alongside this, ERT revealed that it will take place in February 2026, with more detailed dates yet to be confirmed. Selection process overview From the 264 submitted songs, 28 entries will be chosen to compete in the semi-finals. Of those, 14 songs will qualify for the final.

Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne has revealed that a total of 451 songs were submitted for this year’s national selection, Vidbir 2026, with entries coming from 392 acts, including 313 soloists and 79 bands. Selection process overview From the 392 acts, 30 have previously been longlisted or reached finals in Vidbir or Ukraine’s Junior Eurovision selections, and some of them have represented Ukraine at a Eurovision contest.

The revamped version of Albania’s entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, titled “Fruta Perime”, has officially been released. The uplifting track and its official music video are now available on the Junior Eurovision YouTube channel. "About Fruta Perime" “Fruta Perime” was written and composed by Adrian Hila, who previously crafted Albania’s Eurovision entries in 2005, 2007 and 2008, as well as Junior Eurovision entries for Albania in 2015 and 2016.

CyBC has released the official song “Away”, performed by Rafaella Panteli & Christos Georgiou, who will represent the country at Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi. About "Away" The song opens softly, showcasing the duo’s warm vocal blend, before evolving into an uplifting anthem driven by strong rhythm, bright synths, and emotional energy. Lyrically, “Away” explores themes of dreams, freedom, and self-discovery — a call to break free from fear and move toward the light.

Asja Džogović, Montenegro’s entrant for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, has released her song “I tužna i srećna priča”. The moving ballad is out, and its official music video is now available on the Junior Eurovision YouTube Channel. About "I Tužna i Srećna Priča" The track was composed by Danijel Alibabić (who represented Serbia & Montenegro in the 2005 Eurovision) with lyrics written by Natalija Pavićević and arrangement by Dejan Božović.

Once again, Cyprus has the honour of kicking off the season, as Cypriot broadcaster CyBC announces that Antigoni will be their representative at Eurovision 2026. Who is Antigoni? Antigoni grew up in London but has preserved her deep Greek-Cypriot heritage and speaks Greek fluently. She first gained widespread recognition after appearing on the British reality show Love Island UK. Most recently, on October 27, she performed as the opening act for Eleni Foureira’s concert in London.

Poland’s Marianna Kłos has released her Junior Eurovision 2025 entry, "Brightest Light". The pop track and its official music video are now available on the Junior Eurovision YouTube channel. A pop song with a positive message for Marianna Sung in Polish and English, “Brightest Light” Marianna provides an optimistic tone as she sings above a driving pop instrumentation. The lyrics speak about being a beacon of hope in a world full of darkness.

Ireland’s Lottie O'Driscoll Murray has released her Junior Eurovision 2025 entry, "Rúin". The ballad and its official music video are now available on broadcaster TG4's Youtube channel. A timeless ballad for Lottie Sung entirely in Irish, “Rúin” is a mid-tempo ballad that starts of slow before more rich instrumentation comes into the second verse. The music video depicts Lottie climbing a mountain beforee setting off a flare, whilst also singing on a spotlit stage.

Canada’s federal government has officially confirmed that it is "working with CBC/Radio-Canada to explore participation in Eurovision," marking the first time the country’s national broadcaster has been linked to potential involvement in the contest. A first official reference in Budget 2025 The reference appears in Canada’s 2025 federal budget, tabled this week by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, under a section titled Protecting Our National Broadcaster: CBC/Radio-Canada.

The running order for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been revealed, one month ahead of the live show in Tbilisi. The full running order This year’s contest will feature 18 participating countries, with Malta opening the show and Albania closing. Running Order Country Artist Entry

San Marino’s Martina CRV has released her Junior Eurovision 2025 entry, “Beyond the Stars”. The pop-acoustic track and its official music video are now available on the Junior Eurovisio…

Malta's broadcaster PBS has officially announced that the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on January 17th. This confirms the return of Malta to the contest for the 2026 season. MESC Submission Window and dates announced. PBS CEO, Keith Chetcuti, announced that the MESC semi-final will take place on Thursday 15th January, with the final happening two days later on the 17th.