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Thessaloniki hosting Greece Eurovision national final

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Latest: Greece closes song submissions for Eurovision 2027 selection

Thessaloniki has been selected to host ‘Sing for Greece’, the national final to determine Greece’s entry for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. Organized by the public broadcaster ERT, the event is scheduled for February

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Sanremo 2027: Format, AI bans, and talent updates

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Latest: Sanremo 2027: The Jackal announced as PrimaFestival hosts

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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Lucio Corsi music release and arena tour

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Latest: Lucio Corsi releases new single Napoleone Buonanotte

Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Corsi has released his new single, ‘Napoleone Buonanotte’, produced alongside collaborator Tommaso Ottomano and released via Sugar Music. Described as a contemporary fable blending irony a

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Netherlands and Ireland boycott Eurovision 2027

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Latest: Ireland and Netherlands boycott Eurovision 2027 over Israel participation

The Netherlands has officially withdrawn from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, reversing a previous plan to return to the competition. NPO Media Director Jurre Bosman stated that Israel’s participati

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Eurovision 2027 preparations and security concerns

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Latest: Bulgaria faces potential loss of Eurovision 2027 hosting duties

Preparations continue in Burgas, Bulgaria, to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. Logistical efforts focus on enhancing air, rail, and bus connections, including increased flights to Burgas Airport and improved routes

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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 selection processes

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Latest: Canada reveals five finalists for debut Eurovision appearance

Preparations for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest are underway, with Luxembourg and Canada advancing through their respective national selection stages. In Luxembourg, broadcaster RTL announced 12 artists moving to the

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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 national selections

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Latest: Eurovision 2027 selection processes begin in Sweden and Denmark

Preparations for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest involve various national selection processes across Europe and North America. In Luxembourg, the Luxembourg Song Contest has moved to the next stage after evaluating 80

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Česká televize budget cuts and restructuring

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Latest: Czech Television announces programming shifts and budget strategy

Czech public broadcaster Česká televize (ČT) is facing significant budgetary challenges, necessitating a savings plan to address a 350 million CZK deficit for 2027. CEO Hynek Chudárek has indicated these measures are int

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Health setbacks for composer Ralph Siegel

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Latest: Music producer Ralph Siegel hospitalized again

German composer and music producer Ralph Siegel, 81, has been re-hospitalized following previous health complications. Earlier in 2026, Siegel spent 18 days in a medically induced coma due to severe pneumonia. While ini

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International success of DARA and ‘Bangaranga’

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Latest: DARA submits ‘Bangaranga’ for four 2027 Grammy Award categories

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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Irish boycotts regarding Gaza humanitarian crisis

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Latest: Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 amid UEFA disciplinary investigation

In Ireland, political and cultural figures are increasingly calling for boycotts of Israeli-related events due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the cultural sphere, the national broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed it wil

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Peter Urban departure from NDR radio

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Latest: Peter Urban to end radio show at NDR at age 78

Peter Urban, a longtime NDR radio presenter and music expert, has announced his departure from his program, the ‘Peter Urban Show’ on NDR 2. Urban, who is 78 years old, began his career at NDR in 1973 and is well known f

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Melodifestivalen 2027 preparations

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Latest: Maria Sur and Theo Haraldsson reported for Melodifestivalen 2027

Sweden has announced the host cities for Melodifestivalen 2027. Semi-finals are scheduled to take place in Karlstad, Göteborg, Malmö, Halmstad, and Norrköping, with the grand finale set for March 13, 2027, at the Strawbe

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