In this long-awaited episode, Barbara and Maria are finally reunited in the same room — and they’re bringing all the chaos, laughs, and sharp Eurovision brains with them. Join your favorite duo as they dive into the Junior Eurovision 2025 entries, reacting in real time to the music, visuals, and surprises each country is bringing to the stage this year.

We step away from the usual Eurovisionphiles flair for a necessary, sober discussion on the recent European Broadcasting Union (EBU) General Assembly.

The meeting addressed critical concerns surrounding the contest's future, including a vote on new rules aimed at bolstering voting integrity and neutrality. While the rule changes passed, a separate vote on a participating member's eligibility was avoided, leading to immediate, strong reactions and withdrawals from several key broadcasters. J

oin us as we dissect the official statements, the controversy, and what these impactful decisions mean for the spirit and future line-up of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The pre-season chaos is officially in full swing. This week, we're dissecting the deluge of official news and National Final mayhem!

We break down ORF's latest intel on postcards and the ticket registration process (spoiler: it was wild), and the shake-up of the 2026 voting rules - is this the return of the semi-final jury?

On the music radar: We're reviewing the full Montesong entries and choosing our early favourites, plus chatting about the announcements on Supernova snippets and Eurovizija.LT. And how can we forget Vidbir, which is giving us some of the drama we really love and some very exciting returns!

Plus, we tackle two big questions: The persistent rumour of a Kazakhstan debut, and a recap of the epic Het Grote Songfestivalfeest.

Tickets, rules, and rivals—we've got the necessary hot takes on every development. Tune in now!

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The party for Vienna 2026 is getting bigger! Moldova, Romania, and Bulgaria have officially confirmed their return to the contest. After a year or a few away, we can look forward to three familiar flags on stage next year. What kind of acts will they bring back? We're eager to find out!

The race for Vienna is also finally heating up as Luxembourg and Estonia have revealed the first glimpses of their hopefuls by announcing their national finalists! The song reveals can’t come soon enough!

We also chat about the reports circulating regarding Jamala's take on the current quality of submissions for the Ukrainian national selection. Let’s just say the legendary winner isn't mincing words about what it takes to compete on the big stage this year. 👀

More exciting news: FOLLOW US on Instagram⁠⁠! We're giving away two Londonhagen tickets soon—you don't want to miss that draw!

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Tune in this week as we dive into all the drama surrounding the EBU's manoeuvres!

The controversial vote on Israel's participation has been delayed to December's General Assembly, leaving us to wonder: is it a vote or just a polite conversation? And how will the new discussions influence other issues, such as the long-debated voting system?

We've got the latest comeback whispers as a hint on hopes for a Bulgaria 2026 return! And in national final news, Spain has put names to the entries—the unknown artists of BenidormFest are unknown no more - or aren't they? Finally, get your festive national selection plans ready as we confirm nearly-Chrismassy dates for Albania and Montenegro in December!

All this, plus a massive congratulations to our friends, the Eurovangelists, on their recent Signal Awards silver medal!

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Buckle up, Eurovisionphiles! This week, we're diving headfirst into the whirlpool of politics and participation rumours that has everyone on edge.

Is the entire contest at risk? We break down the swirling speculation about a potential Eurovision cancellation and the crucial EBU vote in early November that could change everything. The Netherlands has made its position clear, even with a ceasefire, but what about the noise coming from Azerbaijan and their alleged withdrawal denial? And what about the RAI delegates and their latest stance?

On a slightly less chaotic note, will we be seeing Moldova back on the stage in ESC 2026? We also geek out over the return of stage guru Florian Wieder and the stunning stage design he's bringing this year.

And finally, it's time to get your pens ready! We're been accredited for Het Grote and we need your questions for the artists. Tune in for all the drama, the glitz, and the crucial news you need on the road to May!

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Heads up, Eurovisionphiles! Due to a few technical hitches, this episode is audio-only, but trust us, the content is too hot to hold!

Get your popcorn ready, because this week on The Eurovisionphiles, the Euro-drama is at an all-time high! We're spilling the tea and separating fact from fiction in a wild few days that have ripped up the Eurovision playbook.

Did the EBU really float a secret solution to prevent a mass walkout? Or is that just a rumour? We're diving into the juicy details behind Spain becoming the first of the "Big Five" to threaten a boycott. Plus, we'll break down the domino effect as Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia also make their stance known. Tune in to find out who's telling the truth, and get the full scoop on all the chaos—because this is one episode you won't want to miss!

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Vienna, here we come! 🎶 Eurovision 2026 has locked in its host city and dates, and a brand-new logo is already sparking debates about fonts, symbolism, and whether it’ll age better than the infamous butterfly.

But Eurovision wouldn’t be Eurovision without its share of glitter-coated chaos: that Latvia’s Supernova rumoured self-boycott , the ever-mysterious “Eurovision Asia” turned out to be more hope than reality. Add to that the suspense of which countries are in or out, throwing in some Big 5s for an even wilder ride. And we discuss two big divas of Eurovision, although for very different reasons.

Buckle up—if this is how the season’s starting, the road to May is going to be one dramatic, glittery rollercoaster.

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This week on The Eurovisionphiles, we’re buzzing with excitement because… 🥁 our very first EMMAs nomination for the Fan Media Award! 💖 Thank you for all your support — you’re the reason we get to geek out about Eurovision.

And oh boy, the rumour mill has been spinning the past few weeks:🎤 whispers of the first possible artist (who was never actually announced 🤷‍♂️),🌍 talk of possible new and returning countries & artists,🏆 even historic changes to one of Europe’s oldest music contests (no, not that one),…plus the juicy scoop on countries bringing back their national finals.

Grab your headphones and join the chaos — it’s ALMOST Eurovision season somewhere. 💃🪩

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Welcome to this week’s episode, where we bring you all the latest buzz from the Eurovision Song Contest! In today’s episode, we dive into the excitement surrounding this year’s host city—get the lowdown on what’s been happening behind the scenes and how the venue preparations are shaping up. We also discuss the surprising departure of Martin Österdahl, the Contest's Executive Supervisor, and what that means for the future of Eurovision. A lot more on this episode that you do not want to miss!

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