Eurovision briefing

Australia reopens SBS Song Portal for Eurovision 2027 selection

SBS will accept artist registrations and original songs from 17 October to 7 November as it prepares an internal selection for Eurovision 2027.

• SBS Song Portal accepts submissions from 17 October to 7 November 2026.
• Australia's Eurovision 2027 act and song will be selected internally by SBS.

Benidorm Fest 2027: RTVE prepares to reveal 18 artists on 14 October after nearly 900 submissions

RTVE confirms its live 17:00 CEST press conference, an hour of preview coverage, and a January competition with songs due in December.

• RTVE has scheduled the 18-artist reveal for 14 October at 17:00 CEST on RTVE Play.
• Almost 900 songs were submitted; the participating tracks are due on 17 December.

Junior Eurovision 2026 voting rules explained: two online windows, three favourites and 50–50 results

Fans can vote for three entries, including their own country, in two voting windows before and during the 24 October final in Malta.

• Advance online voting opens at 23:59 CEST on 23 October and closes at 20:59 CEST on 24 October.
• Viewers choose three favourite songs and may include their own country.

Albania confirms Festivali i Këngës 65 for 17–20 December with final on 20 December

Broadcaster RTSH has confirmed four festival nights, 28 selected artists and restrictions on AI-generated songwriting.