Canada is welcome to join Eurovision, says song contest director ‘We know that Mark Carney wants to sort of embrace Europe,’ says competition director Martin Green The Guardian - AU · May 14
The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second semifinal The Independent UK · May 14
Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem sends Australia to the grand final with note-perfect performance There was wind, there was fire, there was Goodrem’s remarkable upper-range – resulting in a refreshingly self-assured offering from Australia The Guardian - AU · May 14
Meet DARA, Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision Song Contest champion Pop singer triumphed with her energetic dance track ‘Bangaranga’, beating Israel in the song contest held in Vienna, Austria The Independent UK · May 14
‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026 Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe’s pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to dominate this year’s grand final. Bangaranga! The Guardian - UK · May 13
Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid larger protest over Israel's participation Calls to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation have led to alternative concerts across Europe The Independent UK · May 13
Israel qualify for Eurovision final as Boy George’s San Marino song suffers early elimination IN FULL The Independent UK · May 12
Eurovision 2026: The 25 countries competing in the grand final Israel’s contestant Noam Bettan was among the countries voted through on Tuesday, before Australia’s Delta Goodrem led the qualifiers on Thursday The Independent UK · May 12
Eurovision begins in Vienna amid Israel boycott row and heightened security IN FULL The Independent UK · May 12
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: How to watch the semi-final in Vienna This year’s Eurovision grand final will take place in Vienna, Austria in what will be the contest’s 70th edition. There are 35 countries competing in total. There are two semi-finals and these will take place on Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May. The top 10 countries from each semi… The Independent UK · May 1
Scott Mills replaced by 'thrilled' Strictly star for Eurovision coverage after BBC firing Big announcement comes weeks after BBC Radio 2 DJ was sacked Evening Standard · May 1
BBC unveils its Eurovision 2026 coverage – including Scott Mills’ replacement Graham Norton and Rylan among the presenters returning to regular fan-favourite spots, as contest takes place in Vienna The Independent UK · Apr 30
BBC to offer ‘treasure trove’ of Eurovision content to mark 70th anniversary The UK’s entry Look Mum No Computer has a guaranteed place in the grand final as it is one of the pre-qualified ‘big four’ countries. Evening Standard · Apr 30
Slovenia refuses to air Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after pulling out of event A growing list of countries have confirmed they plan to boycott the contest The Independent UK · Apr 23
MusicRadar · Apr 21 “We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, siege and brutal military occupation against Palestinians”: Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack and others call for Israel to be kicked out of Eurovision The event goes ahead in Vienna on May 16
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest
Evening Standard · Apr 19 Look Mum No Computer: ‘I’ve missed the concept of sleep’ in run-up to Eurovision The final will take place on Saturday May 16.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 UK’s Eurovision entrant welcomes baby just weeks before contest Sam Battle, aka Look Mum No Computer, shared a photo of his newborn Max
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Scott Mills sacked latest: BBC axed DJ ‘after bosses discovered alleged victim in police probe was under 16’ Corporation says it ‘acted decisively’ in terminating Radio 2 presenter’s contracts this week
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 ‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvement
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Eurovision expands to Asia with brand new song contest set to launch this year Bangkok will host the inaugural final on November 14
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Eurovision song contest launches first-ever Asian edition in Bangkok The first inaugural Asian edition of the competition will take place later this year with at least 10 nations participating
Creative Bloq · Mar 24 Eurovision keeps making awful mascots and I’m here for it Auri has won my heart.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 Romania’s Eurovision song criticised for ‘glamorising sexual strangulation’ Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Choke Me to be banned as campaigners say lyrics are ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’