Slovenia selects for Basel tonight
Slovenia selects for Basel tonight. The national final, named EMA, starts at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here. The contest has 12 songs and artists. It will be held in RTVSLO studio 1 in Ljubljana with Raiven and Štras as the hosts.
In the first round, a jury will decide which two songs go to the superfinal. The televoter makes a choice out of these two. Here are the 12 contestants:
| nr | Artist | Title | |
| 1 | Anna | Čau |  |
| 2 | ZveN | Divja |  |
| 3 | PolarAce | Kind |  |
| 4 | Astrid & The Scandals | Touché |  |
| 5 | Jon Vitezič | Vse ti dam |  |
| 6 | Kiki | O-ou |  |
| 7 | Eva Pavli | Niti |  |
| 8 | Klemen | How Much Time Do We Have Left |  |
| 9 | July Jones | New Religion |  |
| 10 | Žan Videc | Pusti, da gori |  |
| 11 | Trine | Grace |  |
| 12 | RAI | Frederick’s dead |  |
Astrid took part in the 2020 preselection EMA Freš.
July Jones was 5th in EMA 2022.
Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Slovenia debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993 after gaining independence from Yugoslavia. The country has participated frequently but has yet to secure a win. Its best results were in 1995 and 2001, finishing seventh. Slovenia has used both national selections and internal selections to choose its entries. Over the years, the country has sent a mix of musical styles, often performing in Slovene. While Slovenia has qualified for the final multiple times, it has also faced early eliminations. Last year, Slovenia reached the final with Raiven, who hosts the show tonight.
EBU/Sarah Bennett Israel also intends to take part. Public broadcaster KAN said preparations are underway for next year’s contest in Austria. Although discussions about Israel’s role in Eurovision have drawn attention recently, KAN made its stance clear. Israel joins over a dozen broadcasters that have already declared their intention to participate. EBU Responds with Statement after Assembly The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) addressed recent concerns about Eurovision’s direction. During the General Assembly in London, members shared their views on the contest’s growing challenges in a complex global climate. The EBU released a statement afterward, recognizing that participation questions have become more sensitive and complicated. Broadcasters voiced many opinions and expressed support for KAN’s independence, especially under political pressure. To move forward, the EBU brought in a former senior television executive to lead a structured dialogue with its members. This process will include further discussions and a report with recommendations, expected in the autumn. Countries Start Their Search for 2026 Entries In this weekly update we also look at national selections. Several countries have now launched their search for Eurovision 2026 songs. Luxembourg opened its submission platform on 4 July. Songwriters and performers can submit entries online. The national final will take place on 24 January 2026 at the Rockhal Arena. source: RTL Austria also began preparing for next year. Broadcaster ORF opened submissions for artists and songwriters. The submission deadline is 15 September. Last month, ORF hosted a songwriting camp in Vienna. Artists and producers worked together, creating 18 new songs. Some of these songs could be selected internally to represent Austria. source: Merci,Cherie In Denmark, broadcaster DR opened submissions for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026. Composers can send in their songs until 2 November. A professional jury will select eight finalists. The national final is set for 14 February 2026 in Frederikshavn. The winner will represent Denmark at Eurovision 2026. source: DR 