Moldova came back to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 following a one-year break, introducing a new national selection format led by producers to ensure transparency and competitiveness. Registrations opened Nov 7 for a 30-day period, with the final planned on 17 January 2026 at Chișinău's venue, with 16 finalists chosen from auditions. The event marked Moldova’s 20th Eurovision participation and the 70th Eurovision edition.
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A total of 36 artists submitted applications to represent the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and participated in live auditions on Tuesday, a crucial stage of the national selection process. During the auditions, each contestant performed their songs live in front of a panel of producers. The producers analyzed each performance and will select artists to advance in the competition and compete in the final stage of the contest. For many participants, these live...
moldova1.mdMoldova's broadcaster is implementing a new national selection format. It's reportedly inspired by successful European models but adapted to Moldovan musical traditions
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eurovisionworld.comThe Teleradio-Moldova company received 37 submissions from artists interested in representing the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The deadline for submissions to the National Selection was December 7. Following this, the music producers reviewed the materials and accepted all contestants for the live auditions stage.
radiomoldova.mdThe Moldovan national broadcaster TRM announced at a press conference that it will hold its traditional national final, "Etapa Nationala", to select Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 entry.
en.euromix.co.ilMoldovan broadcaster TRM has revealed the 16 finalists for Selecția Națională 2026, the country’s national selection competition for Eurovision 2026. Listen to the songs and vote in our poll: Who should win Selecția Națională 2026
eurovisionworld.comMoldova returns to the international Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after a one-year hiatus, the co...
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