Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani

Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 23 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.

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Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026: Vienna is ready for the show week!

Rehearsals are complete and the Opening Ceremony has taken place, setting the stage for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 show week in Vienna.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026: Vienna Rolls Out Turquoise Carpet for Grand Opening Ceremony

Vienna’s Rathausplatz hosted the spectacular Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Opening Ceremony today, with artists from 35 nations gracing the turquoise carpet.

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Eurovision News Vienna Calling

Vienna Calling: Turquoise Carpet live from Vienna today

Hello Europe, this is Vienna calling! It’s an exciting day in the Eurovision world today, the 2026 Eurovision Turquoise Carpet

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News Vienna Calling

Vienna Calling: Day #8 of rehearsals (Second Semi-final and Finalists)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, this is Vienna Calling! The Eurovision 2026 rehearsals will be

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Vienna: Mayor welcomes the world for Eurovision 2026

Vienna’s Mayor extends a warm welcome to the world as the city prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, promising an unforgettable experience.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Vienna: Rathausplatz to host a week-long Eurovision Village party for 2026 Contest

Vienna’s iconic Rathausplatz is set to become the heart of the Eurovision Song Contest celebrations, transforming into the official Eurovision Village for a week, welcoming fans from across the globe.

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Eurovision News

Eurovision at 70: Embracing the digital era!

As the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary in Vienna, it underscores how its original format was inherently designed for the digital age, fostering global connection and interactive engagement.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News Vienna Calling

Vienna Calling: Day #7 of rehearsals (Second Semi-final)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, this is Vienna Calling! The Eurovision 2026 rehearsals will be

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Eurovision News Finland

Finland: Linda Lampenius granted exceptional live violin performance at Eurovision 2026

The EBU has made an exceptional decision to allow Linda Lampenius to perform live violin for Finland at Eurovision 2026, a move that carries risks and may cause resentment.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026: First Semi-Final Rehearsals Conclude in Vienna

Individual rehearsals for the First Semi-Final participants have wrapped up in Vienna, with the Big Four and host country Austria also having their first stage appearances.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026: EBU Unveils Significant Voting System Changes for Vienna

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will see significant voting rule changes, including the return of juries to the Semi-Finals and a reduction in public televotes per method.

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Eurovision News

ZOOP Becomes Official Social Platform Partner for Eurovision 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest partners with new social platform ZOOP, creating a dedicated social destination for its 70th anniversary year.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026 Volunteers Stage Flashmob in Vienna

Eurovision 2026 volunteers in Vienna staged an energetic flashmob at Karlsplatz, showcasing their dance skills as part of their ‘Tanzschein’ preparations for the upcoming contest.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Wien Museum to host Eurovision All Stars event during Contest Week

The Wien Museum in Vienna will transform into ‘Eurofan House’ from May 11th to 16th, offering a daily programme with Eurovision stars and free admission during the Contest week.