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International success of DARA and ‘Bangaranga’

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Latest: Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’ featured on US show Dancing with the Stars

Following her historic victory at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Bulgarian singer DARA has seen her winning track, ‘Bangaranga’, gain significant international traction. In the wake of her win, British DJ J

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Sanremo 2027: Format, selection rules and hosting updates

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Latest: Sanremo 2027: Stefano De Martino plans major changes for festival

Stefano De Martino will host and direct the Sanremo Music Festival 2027, scheduled for 16–20 February at the Teatro Ariston. Following the tenures of Amadeus and Carlo Conti, De Martino’s dual role marks a transition for

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Eurovision 2027: Burgas hosting, price gouging, and boycott

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Latest: Belgium and Netherlands delay Eurovision participation decisions

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has finalized regulatory updates for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, including a clause preventing broadcasters in states facing armed conflict or significant security instability

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Ralph Siegel recovering after 18-day medical coma

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Latest: Ralph Siegel plans musical comeback following serious illness

German Eurovision composer Ralph Siegel, 80, is recovering after a severe lung infection and pneumonia in July 2026. After being placed in an artificial coma to stabilize his condition, Siegel was transferred from Spain

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Latest: Eesti Laul 2027 opens song submissions for Eurovision selection

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Eurovision rule changes and geopolitical reforms

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Latest: Eurovision implements new rules to encourage returning nations

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced significant rule changes for the Eurovision Song Contest, effective from 2027, to address hosting eligibility, participant age, and performance standards. Key modifica

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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 selection processes

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Latest: CBC begins search for Canada's first Eurovision representative

National broadcasters have initiated selection processes for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria. In Switzerland, SRG SSR has opened a submission window for entries through September 7th at 11 PM CEST. The coun

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Burgas selected to host Eurovision 2027

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Latest: Sofia loses Eurovision 2027 hosting bid amid waste management concerns

Following Dara’s 2026 victory, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have officially selected Burgas to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027. The main events will be h

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