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We have reached the final stop on our preview journey; this year’s host nation. We’re off the land of waltzing, the Sound of Music and a shirtless snowboarder. It’s Austria! History Austria first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 and will make their 58th appearance in the contest this year. Their first victory came … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇦🇹 Austria"
Our penultimate preview to the host nation’s southern neighbours; the land of pizza, pasta and the host nation of this year’s Winter Olympics. It’s Italy! History Italy was one of the seven countries to take part in the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. They will send their 50th entry to the contest this year. … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇮🇹 Italy"
As the rehearsals begin in Vienna, we edge closer to the end of our preview journey. We head to the land of baguettes, onions and the current Junior Eurovision champions. It’s France! History France was one of the seven countries to take part in the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. This year marks … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇫🇷 France"
The delegations are arriving in Vienna and rehearsals will begin tomorrow. It’s all starting soon! We still have previews to do though. For the next preview, we head to the host nation’s northern neighbours; the land of lederhosen, precision engineering and trains that never arrive on time. It’s Germany! History Germany was one of the … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇩🇪 Germany"
We have reached the final stage of our preview journey, where we look at the five entries (it feels weird saying that because it should be six!) that have already qualified for the final. Our next preview takes us to the land of tea, queuing and racing after cheese rolling down a hill. It’s the … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom"
We have reached the last entry of the second semi-final and of the semi-finals in general. We’re heading to the land of oil, fjords and winners with violins. It’s Norway! History Norway first took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960 and will take part in the contest for the 65th time this year. They … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇳🇴 Norway"
The next country up is the land of megalithic temples, falcons and Twistees. It’s Malta! History Malta first took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971. They will make their 38th appearance in the contest this year. After three appearances, two of which were last places, they withdrew in 1976 and did not return … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇲🇹 Malta"
Today, we’re going to the land of eagles, abandoned war bunkers and bejazzled Spidermen. It’s Albania! History Albania first took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 and will make their 22nd appearance in the contest this year. Their debut was successful, with Anjeza Shahini finishing 7th in the final with “The Image of You”. … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇦🇱 Albania"
For today’s preview, we head to the land of sunflowers, grain and strong people. It’s Ukraine! History Ukraine first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2003. They will take their 21st appearance in the contest this year. One year after their debut, Ruslana gave Ukraine their first ever win with the song “Wild Dances”. … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇺🇦 Ukraine"
We have just ten entries left to preview for this year. We’re off to the land of kangaroos, yidakis and friendly neighbours (especially this year!). It’s Australia! History Despite this year being only their 11th appearance in the contest, Australia has a long history with Eurovision. The contest was first broadcast there in 1983 and Australia … Continue reading "Eurovision 2026 Preview: 🇦🇺…
