Malta's 2026 Eurovision Artist
Malta's representative for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Aidan Cassar, has shared his favorite entries from the competition's history. His list includes the 2024 Ukrainian entry, 'Teresa & Maria' by Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona, which finished in third place. Cassar is already preparing for the contest in Vienna and is actively involved in the Eurovision circuit, having appeared in the national selection shows of other countries.
Cassar, who will compete with his song 'Bella', has previous experience in the national selections of Lithuania, San Marino, Austria, and Bulgaria. In Malta's own selection, he placed second to Emma Muscat in 2022 and was disqualified in 2023 for breaching promotional rules. The song 'Bella', co-written with Sarah Bonnici, features lyrics in English, Maltese, and Italian, with its chorus built around the phrase 'che bella'.
The Eurovision Competition
At the 2026 contest in Vienna, Aidan Cassar will be a direct competitor to Ukraine's representative, Leleka, in the second semi-final. The Eurovision stage has launched many notable careers, with past standout performers including:
- Portugal's 2017 winner, Salvador Sobral, with 'Amar Pelos Dois';
- Bulgaria's 2017 silver medalist, Kristian Kostov, with 'Beautiful Mess';
- Sweden's Loreen, the 2012 champion with 'Euphoria';
- Austria's 2018 entrant, Cesár Sampson, with 'Nobody But You'.
Cassar expressed particular admiration for the Ukrainian song:
"I just love that song, and the performance was really great." - Aidan Cassar
This comment highlights his enthusiastic approach to the competition and his ambition to succeed on the international stage. The lead-up to Eurovision 2026 promises to be engaging, featuring talents like Cassar and Ukraine's Leleka. The contest remains one of the world's most-watched non-sporting events, celebrated for its unique blend of music and cultural exchange.
Aidan Cassar's participation underscores the drive of emerging artists to represent their nations globally. The upcoming competition is set to be dynamic, offering Cassar, Leleka, and others a platform to showcase their talents and the cultural diversity of the participants. Observers will be watching closely to see how the events unfold and what new musical discoveries this popular contest will bring.