Weekly Update

​There is a weekly update about Eurovision! The past week in the Eurovision community has been marked by significant events and announcements:

Eurovision in Concert 2025

On April 5, Amsterdam hosted the fifteenth edition of Eurovision in Concert at AFAS Live. It featured performances from 30 of this year’s Eurovision participants. The event, co-hosted by Cornald Maas and Stefania, also included a performance by reigning champion Nemo, who announced their participation in Eurovision in Basel. The concert was preceded by a warm-up show celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, with acts like Serhat and Luke Black.

Erika Vikman at Eurovision In Concert

Melody’s Debut of ‘Esa Diva’

Spain’s representative, Melody, unveiled a revamped version of her song “Esa Diva” during Eurovision in Concert. Her performance featured a new ensemble of dancers and a dynamic costume change, starting with a black dress that transformed into a shimmering white outfit. Melody expressed her enthusiasm for representing Spain and will continue her promotional tour in London on April 13 and in Madrid on April 18 and 19.

Melody

Ziferblat’s Interview with Eurovision Universe

Ukrainian band Ziferblat, set to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025, discussed their song “Bird of Pray” in an interview with Eurovision Universe. Our reporter Kal had a conversation with them. They talked about Amsterdam, being sibblings on stage, and even about Shocking Blue!

Denmark’s Staging Details for ‘Hallucination’

Sissal, Denmark’s representative, revealed staging plans for her song “Hallucination.” Her performance will feature a costume change from a black and white outfit to a blue ensemble, aligning with the song’s narrative. ​source: Eurovoix

Upcoming Pre-Parties

The Eurovision pre-party season continues with events such as the London Eurovision Party on April 13 and PrePartyES in Madrid on April 18 and 19. These gatherings offer artists additional platforms to showcase their entries before the main event in Basel.

As Eurovision 2025 approaches, these developments add to the anticipation for the upcoming contest. See you next week, because also than there is a weekly update about Eurovision!

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Vienna 2026: Hosts revealed

📷 Thomas Ramstorfer/ORF Vienna 2026 hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski have been officially announced by Austrian broadcaster ORF as the presenters of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Both hosts are prominent Austrian personalities. They bring a blend of glamour and experience to the contest’s stage. Below, we explore their backgrounds, careers, and connections to Austria, as well as their past hosting experience, to understand what they will bring to Eurovision 2026. Victoria Swarovski: Austrian TV Star and Entrepreneur Victoria Swarovski, 30, hails from Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria. She has built a multifaceted career as a television presenter, entrepreneur, model, and designer. Swarovski first gained wide attention after winning the German dance competition Let’s Dance in 2016. That was a victory that marked a turning point in her public career. In 2018, she returned to Let’s Dance as one of its hosts. With this, she proved her prowess in front of the camera as a presenter. Beyond television, Victoria Swarovski has expanded into business and fashion. In 2020 she launched her own beauty brand, ORIMEI. Her work also includes modeling and design, underscoring her versatility in the entertainment industry. As one of the Vienna 2026 hosts, Swarovski’s combination of on-stage confidence and business savvy represents the modern, dynamic face of Austria on the Eurovision stage. Michael Ostrowski: Acclaimed Actor and Presenter Michael Ostrowski, Fifty, is an acclaimed actor, writer, and presenter from Leoben in Styria, Austria. He achieved his professional breakthrough in 2004 with a hit comedy film and has since become a recognisable figure in Austrian film and television. Known for his comic timing and charm, Ostrowski has enjoyed a long-running screen career spanning both acting and filmmaking. Importantly for his Eurovision role, Michael Ostrowski also has extensive hosting experience. He has fronted major Austrian TV events, including the gala 100 Years of Radio, for which he earned a prestigious Romy award (Austria’s top television honor) as Best Presenter. His background in live entertainment and event hosting equips him well to engage the massive international audience of Eurovision. As one of the Vienna 2026 hosts, Ostrowski brings seasoned stage presence and a touch of humor to the proceedings. The Vienna 2026 Hosts on Eurovision’s Stage Together, the Vienna 2026 hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski exemplify Austrian talent and showmanship on the Eurovision stage. This duo has been praised by ORF as “an exciting and unique pair” with great passion for the contest. Their combined skills—Swarovski’s live TV polish and Ostrowski’s comedic flair—promise a balanced hosting team capable of guiding viewers through the semi-finals and grand final with professionalism and Austrian warmth. Eurovision fans can look forward to a memorable show in May 2026 as this hosting pair leads the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. source: eurovision.com

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Vienna 2026: Hosts revealed

📷 Thomas Ramstorfer/ORF Vienna 2026 hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski have been officially announced by Austrian broadcaster ORF as the presenters of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Both hosts are prominent Austrian personalities. They bring a blend of glamour and experience to the contest’s stage. Below, we explore their backgrounds, careers, and connections to Austria, as well as their past hosting experience, to understand what they will bring to Eurovision 2026. Victoria Swarovski: Austrian TV Star and Entrepreneur Victoria Swarovski, 30, hails from Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria. She has built a multifaceted career as a television presenter, entrepreneur, model, and designer. Swarovski first gained wide attention after winning the German dance competition Let’s Dance in 2016. That was a victory that marked a turning point in her public career. In 2018, she returned to Let’s Dance as one of its hosts. With this, she proved her prowess in front of the camera as a presenter. Beyond television, Victoria Swarovski has expanded into business and fashion. In 2020 she launched her own beauty brand, ORIMEI. Her work also includes modeling and design, underscoring her versatility in the entertainment industry. As one of the Vienna 2026 hosts, Swarovski’s combination of on-stage confidence and business savvy represents the modern, dynamic face of Austria on the Eurovision stage. Michael Ostrowski: Acclaimed Actor and Presenter Michael Ostrowski, Fifty, is an acclaimed actor, writer, and presenter from Leoben in Styria, Austria. He achieved his professional breakthrough in 2004 with a hit comedy film and has since become a recognisable figure in Austrian film and television. Known for his comic timing and charm, Ostrowski has enjoyed a long-running screen career spanning both acting and filmmaking. Importantly for his Eurovision role, Michael Ostrowski also has extensive hosting experience. He has fronted major Austrian TV events, including the gala 100 Years of Radio, for which he earned a prestigious Romy award (Austria’s top television honor) as Best Presenter. His background in live entertainment and event hosting equips him well to engage the massive international audience of Eurovision. As one of the Vienna 2026 hosts, Ostrowski brings seasoned stage presence and a touch of humor to the proceedings. The Vienna 2026 Hosts on Eurovision’s Stage Together, the Vienna 2026 hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski exemplify Austrian talent and showmanship on the Eurovision stage. This duo has been praised by ORF as “an exciting and unique pair” with great passion for the contest. Their combined skills—Swarovski’s live TV polish and Ostrowski’s comedic flair—promise a balanced hosting team capable of guiding viewers through the semi-finals and grand final with professionalism and Austrian warmth. Eurovision fans can look forward to a memorable show in May 2026 as this hosting pair leads the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. source: eurovision.com

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