The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has been attracting millions of fans every year since it was launched back in 1956. At the same time, it represents a unique opportunity for research. Almost no other major cultural event has been so well documented over such an extended period of time.

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will begin with the first semifinal on May 12, in which Israel will participate; the final will be on May 16. Israel’s Eurovision delegation arrived in Vienna on

Viberate reports on the top tracks for Eurovision 2026, highlighting "Per sempre sì" as a clear leader based on streaming momentum and audience demand.

With rehearsals beginning in Vienna this weekend, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Members are kicking off the Contest’s 70th anniversary with a year-long celebration of music, creativity and connection - powered by new digital experiences,

The European Broadcasting Union's commercial director broke the news on to the 70th edition at StreamTV Europe in Lisbon, also addressing controversies and the new Asian version of the contest.

Millions of fans across Europe (and Australia) will be tuning in to see if their nation’s act can bring home the Eurovision trophy this month – but five countries will be noticeably absent from this year’s song contest.

The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition.