The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 1994 The EBU was frantically searching for
It’s Tuesday, April 14, 2026, which means it is time for another weekly Eurovision update. The past few days brought sad news from Iceland, another busy pre-party weekend and fresh travel tips for fans heading to Vienna next month. Amsterdam has already looked ahead to 2027, while Bucharest and London
Road to Vienna: Lithuania We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight Lithuania. Lion Ceccah: Lithuania’s Theatrical Pop Visionary Lion Ceccah, born Tomas Alenčikas, first gained attention as Alen Chicco on
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 1992 As far as Sweden was concerned,
Road to Vienna: Belgium As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Belgium. Essyla : An Artist with an eccentric stage presence Essyla, born Alice Van Eesbeeck in 1997 in Perwez, Belgium, developed a passion for
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 1990 Eurovision was held in Zagreb. The
Road to Vienna: Germany We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight Germany Sarah Engels: From Talent Show Contestant to Eurovision 2026 Sarah Engels was born on October 15, 1992, in Cologne
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 1988 For the second time, the Royal
Road to Vienna: Israel We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight Israel. Noam Bettan: Rise in the Israeli Pop Scene Early Life and Musical Beginnings Noam Bettan was born on 6
Road to Vienna: Estonia As we eagerly anticipate the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Estonia Vanilla Ninja: A Pop-Rock Comeback Story Vanilla Ninja is an Estonian girl band formed in 2002 in Tallinn. The original lineup—Maarja Kivi,