Eurovision Song

• The running order for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-finals has been officially released, detailing the performance sequence and the planned semi-final introduction. • In a significant shift for the competition, five nations—Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland—have confirmed they will not participate in this year's event. • These withdrawals represent a notable loss of traditional contenders, potentially altering the competitive landscape and voting dynamics of the contest.

• Several European public broadcasters have confirmed they will not televise this week's Eurovision Song Contest. • The decision serves as a boycott specifically targeting the competition's decision to allow Israel to participate. • This move highlights growing geopolitical tensions and protests regarding Israel's ongoing actions and presence in the event.

• The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is returning, with the event featuring a Grand Final and two preliminary semifinals to determine the winner. • The first semifinal includes 17 countries, such as Sweden, Italy, and Israel, while the second semifinal features 18 nations, including the UK, France, and Australia. • This milestone anniversary celebration draws a massive global audience, prompting a search for official free streaming options to watch the competition online.

• Vienna is set to host the 70th Anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in 2026. • The competition will feature 25 participating countries vying for a single winner's trophy. • TechRadar is providing guidance on how viewers can stream the event online for free from any global location.

‘We weten dat Mark Carney Europa een beetje wil omarmen,’ zegt competitiedirecteur Martin Green. Canada is welkom om zich bij Eurovision aan te sluiten als het dat wenst, heeft de directeur gezegd, maanden nadat het land in zijn federale begroting onthulde dat het wilde "onderzoeken" om deel te nemen aan het songfestival. Eurovision-directeur Martin Green vertelde de BBC woensdag dat Canada nog geen aanvraag had ingediend, maar dat ze welkom zouden zijn. Lees verder...

Nationale omroep bevestigt dat het grootste livemuziekevenement ter wereld niet zal worden uitgezonden

Terwijl het oorspronkelijke evenement kampte met onenigheid en boycotts op zijn 70ste verjaardag, zal Bangkok de inaugurele spin-off organiseren.