The 70th Eurovision Song Contest officially kicked off today in Vienna. First rehearsals remain closed to press — only three approved images per country will be released. Meanwhile, the official Eurovision subreddit is providing live descriptions of each performance. Eurovision Universe tried to find more information than the Eurovision blog
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 2004 It was a nice idea to
Road to Vienna: Greece. We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight Greece. Akylas: Emerging Greek Pop Artist Making Waves Akylas Mytilinaios, known as Akylas, is a fast-rising Greek pop artist from
Executive summary It’s Tuesday, 31 March 2026. It is time for another weekly Eurovision update. Céline Dion announced a 10-show return in the Paris area this autumn. Greek legend Marinella has died at 87. France’s Eurovision act Monroe performed “Regarde !” live for the first time. Preparty season adds fresh
Greek music icon Marinella has died at the age of 87. Her family announced that she passed away on Saturday, 28 March 2026, after a long period of fragile health. In September 2024, Marinella suffered a stroke while performing at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens. She spent four
Ferto, by Akylas This track explores the aesthetics of excess, ambition, and aspiration, following a narrator driven by an unrelenting desire for success, status, and recognition. It positions wealth, luxury, and visibility as markers of achievement, reflecting the aspirational language common in pop and hip-hop music. Themes of Materialism and
About Quick Facts NameAkylas Mytilinaios Born11 February 1999 Nationality🇬🇷 Greek National Selection2026 Sing For Greece In Eurovision2026 Vienna SongFerto (2026) Biography Early Life and Musical Education Akylas (full name Akylas Mytilinaios) was born in 1999 in the city of Serres in northern Greece. He grew up in a close-knit family
Greece: Akylas has won the national final of Greece, ‘Sing For Greece’. His song ‘Ferto’ was already the hot favourite upfront, so his victory is not a surprise. Akylas Mitilanios co-wrote the song with Orpheus Nonis, Teo Pouzbouris and Tom Papatanice. final date: 15 FebruaryPlace: Peiraios 260, Tavros, AthensHosts: Giorgos
It’s Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and time for another weekly update! This week, national finals season is heating up across Europe. Malta has released all 18 competing songs for its selection. Germany is planning a three-hour national final show and two Eurovision documentaries. Greece revealed a packed lineup of 28
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! This week sees multiple countries making their Eurovision comebacks for the 70th contest in 2026. Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and North Macedonia are stepping back onto the Eurovision stage after time away. Meanwhile, national selection season is kicking into high gear, with news ranging