Selection for "Eurovision-2026": three candidates from Azerbaijan have been determined

In Azerbaijan, the process of selecting a candidate to participate in the international song contest "Eurovision-2026" continues.

As Report informs, during the reporting period, performers and authors have shown high interest in participating in the contest. In total, 100 applications were submitted for the selection stage, within which 186 songs were presented.

Of these, 107 compositions were submitted by local authors and performers, and 79 by foreign ones, which constitutes 57.5 and 42.5 percent of the total number of applications respectively.

At the preliminary evaluation stage, the submitted materials were reviewed in detail by a professional jury. Following the analysis, 18 candidates were invited to the next stage. Live auditions and individual interviews were organized for them, during which vocal abilities, stage presence, potential for an international audience, and compliance with the contest format were evaluated. The assessment was conducted by both the selection committee and a specially formed focus group.

Based on the results of this stage, a shortlist of three candidates has been formed, who will continue their participation in the contest. The selection process continues, and the final decision will be made after additional creative and strategic discussions.

The delegation of Azerbaijan continues its work on determining the performer and contest composition that will represent the country on the international stage.

It should be noted that the "Eurovision-2026" contest will take place in the capital of Austria - Vienna. The first semi-final is scheduled for May 12, the second - for May 14, and the grand final will be held on May 16.