Road to Vienna: Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan. JIVA: Azerbaijani versatility Pop Star JIVA, born Jamila Hashimova on 9 September 1982 in Moscow, is an Azerbaijani singer
Road to Vienna: Bulgaria As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily series of spotlights—today commencing the second semi-final with its first contestant: Bulgaria. Dara: From X-factor to Eurovision Dara (born Darina Yotova) is one of Bulgaria’s most successful modern pop artists. Born in
Road to Vienna: Serbia As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Serbia Lavina: Serbia’s Metal Force Heading to Eurovision 2026 Lavina is a six-member metal band from Niš, Serbia, formed in 2020. The lineup
Road to Vienna: Poland As the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Poland. Alicja Szemplińska: Poland’s Pop and Soul talent Alicja Szemplińska, born on 29 April 2002 in Ciechanów, Poland, is a talented singer and songwriter known for
Road to Vienna: San Marino As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on San Marino. Senhit: From Musical Theatre to Eurovision Senhit, born in Bologna to Eritrean parents, began her career in musical theatre. In the
Road to Vienna: Lithuania 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 Lithuania. Lion Ceccah: Lithuania’s Theatrical Pop Visionary Lion Ceccah, born Tomas Alenčikas, first gained attention as Alen Chicco on
Road to Vienna: Belgium As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Belgium. Essyla : An Artist with an eccentric stage presence Essyla, born Alice Van Eesbeeck in 1997 in Perwez, Belgium, developed a passion for
Road to Vienna: Germany 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 Germany Sarah Engels: From Talent Show Contestant to Eurovision 2026 Sarah Engels was born on October 15, 1992, in Cologne
Road to Vienna: Israel 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 Israel. Noam Bettan: Rise in the Israeli Pop Scene Early Life and Musical Beginnings Noam Bettan was born on 6
Road to Vienna: Estonia As we eagerly anticipate the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Estonia Vanilla Ninja: A Pop-Rock Comeback Story Vanilla Ninja is an Estonian girl band formed in 2002 in Tallinn. The original lineup—Maarja Kivi,