Moldova to perform today in first semi-final of Eurovision 2026
The Republic of Moldova returns this evening to the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, wh...
www.moldpres.mdShort answer: Satoshi won Moldova’s national selection and will perform “Viva Moldova!” at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna; latest around May 2026 confirms Moldova’s entry and semi-final placement.
Background and latest updates
- National selection outcome: Satoshi won Selecția Națională 2026 with the song "Viva, Moldova!" and was chosen to represent Moldova at Eurovision 2026. This was announced after the final in Chișinău, with the international jury, Moldovan jury, and public voting contributing to the result.[1][7]
- Song release and video: The entry “Viva Moldova!” was officially released, including a music video produced for the Eurovision campaign. A number of media outlets covered the song’s video release and its thematic link to Moldovan cultural roots and contemporary staging.[3]
- Promotion and reception: Rehearsal clips and reactions circulated ahead of performances, with previews showing Satoshi performing on stage and various outlets highlighting the song’s open-genre fusion and performance style. Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM and regional press reported on Moldova’s return to Eurovision after a break and positioned Satoshi among early favorites for semi-final 1.[4][5][6][7]
- Eurovision 2026 context: Moldova competes in the first semi-final in Vienna, with Satoshi opening the show. That semi-final took place on May 11, 2026, and Moldova’s entry was among the highlighted acts ahead of the final on May 16, 2026.[5]
What this means for Viva Moldova! (Karaoke context)
- If you’re looking for karaoke versions, there are multiple cover tracks and official/side-channel uploads of “Viva Moldova!” by Satoshi, including karaoke-style renditions and lyric videos on YouTube around early 2026.[2][8][10]
- The official Eurovision performance uses the studio version’s melody with Moldovan folk and contemporary pop elements; karaoke renditions typically align with the chorus and key melodic phrases to capture the hook “Viva Moldova!”.[2][4]
Illustration example
- A simple visualization you could create: a timeline of Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 journey:
- December 2025: National auditions (auditions and selection process).[1]
- January 2026: National final winner announced (Satoshi with Viva, Moldova!).[1]
- March 2026: Official music video release for Viva Moldova!.[3]
- May 2026: Semi-final performance opening slot in Vienna; Moldova advances to final discussions.[6][5]
If you’d like, I can pull together a short summary, a lyric-key karaoke guide (line-by-line pronunciation tips for the chorus), or generate a printable karaoke sheet with the chorus and a simple chord progression. I can also compile a chart of Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 results and reactions from different outlets. Please tell me what format you prefer (text, PDF, or a data file).
Citations
- Moldova national selection winner and song:[7][1]
- Official music video release and details:[3]
- Rehearsal and promotional coverage:[4][6]
- Eurovision semi-final context and Moldova’s participation:[5]