Eurovision briefing

Maria Bakalova reportedly selected to host Eurovision 2027 in Burgas

Bulgarian newspaper Bulgaria Dnes says the Burgas-born Oscar-nominated actress has been chosen as a Eurovision 2027 host, but BNT and the EBU have not yet confirmed the report.

• Bulgaria Dnes reports that Maria Bakalova has been selected to host Eurovision 2027.
• The outlet says final details around her involvement are still being settled.

San Marino selects Violamarie for Junior Eurovision 2026

SMRTV has selected 11-year-old Italian singer Violamarie to represent San Marino at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta, becoming the country's sixth act in the contest.

• Violamarie will represent San Marino at Junior Eurovision 2026.
• She is 11 years old and is an Italian singer.

Poland reveals ‘Gravity’ as Wiktor Sas’ Junior Eurovision 2026 song

Poland’s Junior Eurovision 2026 entry now has a title: Wiktor Sas will perform ‘Gravity’ in Malta, with Tribbs, Lanberry and Koder among the song’s creators.

• Wiktor Sas will perform ‘Gravity’ for Poland at Junior Eurovision 2026.
• The song was created through a dedicated late-June songwriting camp.

Malta’s first The Voice Kids blind auditions send five singers through

The first televised Blind Auditions in Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2026 selection featured eight young singers, with Nina Grima Wood, Skye Gilson, Emma Farrugia, Roan Pirotta and Beppe Caruana advancing.

• Eight singers competed in the first Blind Auditions episode.
• Five advanced: Nina Grima Wood, Skye Gilson, Emma Farrugia, Roan Pirotta and Beppe Caruana.

Netherlands reveals Junior Songfestival 2026 juries for Rotterdam final

AVROTROS has named Berget Lewis, Kris Kross Amsterdam and Numidia to the professional jury, with Meadow and LEVEL UP forming the children’s jury for the 19 September final.