Musical instruments and Eurovision have always shared a fascinating relationship.From the very first contest in 1956 until 1998, every performance was accompanied by a live orchestra, bringing a rich, authentic musical atmosphere to the stage. That changed in 1999, when the orchestra was officially dropped and the entries were allowed to use pre-recorded backing tracks. […]
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Today the EBU officially announced the very first Eurovision Song Contest Asia, taking place in Bangkok this November 2026! So far, 10 countries have confirmed their participation, with more expected to join in the coming months. The current lineup includes South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan – a
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Yassas! Today we are celebrating Greece and its national day- a country famous not only for its rich history, from ancient philosophers to groundbreaking science, but also for delivering iconic Eurovision moments. From Balkan beats and ethnic bangers to emotional ballads, Greece has truly done it all on the Eurovision stage. Let’s take a closer
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Happy St Patrick’s Day! Whether you are at the pub attempting to split the G or sitting at work dreaming of a lovely pint of Guiness, we are celebrating the day with a look back at Ireland’s impressive Eurovision journey up to 2025. Few countries have shaped the contest quite like Ireland, so let’s take
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup is finally complete! Let’s meet the final artists joining Eurovision 2026. Portugal Portugal has selected Bandidos do Cante to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 with their song “Rosa.” The group won Festival da Canção after topping the public vote and finishing second with the jury. They were also
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Azerbaijan Azerbaijan has internally selected Jiva to represent the country with her song ‘Just Go’. The entry was chosen from 186 submissions! Who is Jiva? Jiva, whose real name is Jamila Hashimova, first gained national recognition after winning the third season of The Voice Azerbaijan. Her musical style is characterised by pop, dance and R&B
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