The Eurovision 2026 post-final dust has barely settled in Sofia, but you know us - we are already looking ahead!In our latest episode, we are diving deep into all the early whispers and official movements for the road to 2027.Are we about to see some familiar flags back on the leaderboard? We unpack the latest rumblings around potential returns from North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Hungary! Plus, the race is officially on for the next host city - we are breaking down the early candidates stepping up to the plate. We also look at Italy’s intriguing new Sanremo plans and what a potential dedicated “Eurovision night” could mean for the festival, before wrapping it all up with what’s actually on the table for the crucial EBU General Assembly happening this June. Grab your headphones and come speculate with us! Don't forget to subscribe to our ⁠Youtube channel and on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and make sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for updates!

IT’S OFFICIAL: The Crystal Microphone is heading to Sofia for the first time in history! 🇧🇬✨ In this episode, we are breaking down the absolute masterpiece of a Grand Final in Vienna and bowing down to our 2026 queen, Dara, who completely shattered the scoreboard with "Bangaranga." From topping both the jury and the televote to that flawless, high-energy choreography, Bulgaria didn't just win - they made Eurovision history. But that's not all; the rest of the leaderboard gave us some of the biggest shocks, heartbreaks, and polarizing moments the contest has ever seen. Grab your headphones as we dissect the full voting breakdown, unpack the biggest surprises of the night, and figure out what a Bulgarian Eurovision looks like for 2027. You do not want to miss this chaotic post-final debrief! 🎙️🎉

The second semi-final has just concluded at the Wiener Stadthalle, and we now have the second set of ten qualifiers with some, if not too many, surprises as the results were confirmed. Barbara and Maria, with special guest Dimitry from Eurovangelists, discuss our impressions of the night and the results.We are now waiting for the complete running order for the Grand Final, which will be determined by the producers and the European Broadcasting Union. Remember to subscribe and follow our socials for more information as we get closer to the grand final on Saturday.

Back to you from Vienna on a new day of media rehearsals! We have just come out of the second semi final first preview and we are, once again, bringing you our impressions as we see the performances live. Remember: we have not seen these acts on screen yet, and we are only giving our opinion, not an absolute verdict!Follow us on socials, the main podcast platforms and YouTube to see more content of the week at Stadthalle.

We are bringing you a quick episode with our impressions right after the live show. We now have our first 10 finalists of Eurovision 2026 - and we are not alone bringing you the reactions! Joining us tonight is Dimitry from @eurovangelists.Remember to follow us and subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify and Apple, as well as our YouTube channel for more videos from Vienna.

Coming to you from the Eurovision Media Centre in Vienna’s Stadthalle to bring you our impressions about the first semi final press rehearsal.Stay tuned on our socials for more content and impressions from our fellow specialised media!

The coffee is strong and the interviews are stronger! This week on The Eurovisionphiles, we’re taking you inside the heart of London’s Londonhagen weekend. From the legendary Scala to the packed rooms at Colours Hoxton, we’ve spent the weekend catching up with the stars of the Class of '26 to bring you the stories you won't hear anywhere else.We have fresh chats with Norway’s synth-pop king Jonas Lovv, the soulful Alis from Albania, Denmark’s Søren Torpegaard Lund, and Luxembourg’s ethereal Eva Marija. We also bring back two of our favorites from last week’s press event for a deeper chat: Moldova’s viral sensation Satoshi and Austria’s hometown hero Cosmó. Plus, for a hit of nostalgia, we’re joined by two icons from the 2025 season: the one and only Red Sebastian and Slovenia’s Klemen Slakonja. Whether you were in the crowd or following along online, join us for the ultimate backstage pass to this unique London fan takeover.If you want to watch these interviews in full, visit our ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel, don't forget to subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and make sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for daily updates!

The road to Vienna just got a whole lot louder! In this special episode of The Eurovisionphiles, we’re bringing you exclusive backstage energy straight from the Eurovision in Concert press event. We caught up with the Class of '26 to talk staging secrets, pre-show jitters, and everything in between. Tune in to hear our chats with Greece’s Akylas, Moldova’s powerhouse Satoshi, and the charismatic Lion Ceccah from Lithuania. Plus, we get the latest from Tamara Živković (Montenegro), Austria’s very own Cosmó, and the incredible Leléka representing Ukraine. Grab your headphones—it’s time to go behind the velvet rope! If you want to get extended content from these interviews, visit our YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Don't forget to subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, and make sure to follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for daily updates!

The stage is being built in Vienna and the bubble is officially bursting with opinions! This week, we’re diving headfirst into our early Semi-Final predictions for Eurovision 2026. Who is sailing through to Saturday night, and who is facing a shock 'Nul Points' exit? From the entries currently dominating the odds to the dark horses that always seem to defy the data, we’re breaking down the qualification math and the vibes that could change everything. Grab your flags and your scoring sheets—it’s time to find out who’s making the cut!Don't miss a beat of the 2026 season! Follow us on our social media channels for live reactions, behind-the-scenes updates, and all the latest Eurovision news. You can find us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, tune in on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, and join the fun on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Buckle up, because the Eurovision season has shifted into overdrive and we’re officially drowning in glitter and key changes! In today’s episode, we’re tackling the massive wave of entries that have flooded the airwaves since Lithuania kicked things off with Lion Ceccah’s "Sólo quiero más." We’re diving deep into the high-energy vibes of Norway’s Jonas Lovv with "Ya Ya Ya" and the heavy emotional weight behind Poland’s Alicja with "Pray." The conversation also explores the traditional textures of Portugal’s "Rosa" by Bandidos do Cante and the bold, unapologetic sound of Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu in "Choke Me."The party continues as we look at the return of the ultimate Eurovision veteran for San Marino, Senhit, and her upbeat entry "Superstar," alongside the sleek, polished pop production of "My System" by Sweden’s Felicia. We also spend some time with"Kraj mene" from Serbia’s Lavina and the experimental but fun approach of the United Kingdom’s Look Mum No Computer with "Eins, zwei, drei." And we cannot forget in our marathon coverage the French sounds of Monroe’s "Regarde" and the recently unveiled Azerbaijani entry, "Just Go" by Jiva.Cookie points (in our hearts!) for subscribing on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And make sure to follow us on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for daily updates.