Europe’s largest music competition, Eurovision 2026, is gathering momentum today as several countries take pivotal steps in selecting their representatives. Greece and Azerbaijan are advancing their national selection processes, while Finland unveils its third contender for the UMK 2026 contest. These developments mark another exciting milestone in the lead-up to the continent-wide spectacle.
Greece’s Semi-Final Two Released
This afternoon, ERT revealed the 14 competing songs for Greece’s second semi-final of Sing for Greece – Ellinikós Telikós 2026. Audiences can watch the performances live on ERT1 and the streaming platform ERTFLIX. The competing artists and their entries are listed below:
| Artist | Song | Translation / Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki | Agapi | Love |
| Garvin | Back in the Game | Returning to the Game |
| Mikay | Labyrinth | Labyrinth |
| Marika | Daughters of the Sun (A,E,I,O,U) | Daughters of the Sun |
| D3lta | Mad About You | Crazy About You |
| Zaf | Asteio | Joke |
| Kianna | No More Drama | No More Drama |
| Stella Kay | You Are the Fire | You Are the Fire |
| Tianora | Anatello | Rise / Uprising |
| Victoria Anastasia | Whatcha Doin To Me | What Are You Doing to Me |
| Basilica | Set Everything On Fire | Set Everything on Fire |
| Good Job Nicky | Dark Side of the Moon | Dark Side of the Moon |
| Koza Mostra | Bulletproof | Bulletproof |
| Leroybroughtflowers | Sabotage | Destructive Act |
From each semi-final, seven songs will advance to the grand final. The winner will be determined by a combination of public votes (50%), an international jury (25%), and a Greek jury (25%). In total, fourteen songs will compete for Greece’s ticket to Rotterdam.
Azerbaijan’s Submission Deadline
Today marks the final day for Azerbaijani artists to submit entries for Eurovision 2026. Interested participants must send their songs to song@eurovision.az. Submission rules include:
Songs must be in their final version.
No public performance or release prior to 1 September 2025.
Maximum duration of three minutes.
Finland Unveils Third UMK Entry
Finland’s UMK 2026 competition sees the release of its third entry tonight. The track is performed by Komiat, a pop band formed in 2017, known for their two studio albums and multiple awards in Finland’s music scene. The song will be accompanied by an official music video on the UMK YouTube channel, offering fans a first glimpse of this promising act.
Today’s developments in Greece, Azerbaijan, and Finland further heighten the anticipation for Eurovision 2026, giving audiences a chance to experience the best of each country’s musical talent well ahead of the main contest.