🇬🇷 Greece: Participants Announced for Sing for Greece – Ellinikós Telikós 2026
In an exciting revelation, ERT, the national broadcaster of Greece, has unveiled the 28 talented participants competing in the upcoming event, Sing for Greece – Ellinikós Telikós 2026.
The inaugural final of Sing for Greece – Ellinikós Telikós 2026 was aired this evening, skillfully hosted by Betty Maggira, Kelly Vranaki, and Thanos Papahamos. During the broadcast, viewers were introduced to the 28 artists who will be vying for a chance to represent Greece in Vienna. The show featured previews of the competing songs, insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and a special appearance by Klavdia, who had the honor of representing Greece in Eurovision 2025. As the show concluded, the order of performance for the two semi-finals was established.
Here is the lineup for the semi-finals of Sing for Greece – Ellinikós Telikós 2026:
Semi-Final 1
1. Alexandra Sieti – "The Other Side"
2. The Astrolabe – "Drop It"
3. Desi G – "Aphrodite"
4. Akylas – "Ferto" (Brought)
5. Evangelia – "Parea" (Party)
6. Panagiotis Tsakalakos – "2nd Chance"
7. Niya – "Slipping Away"
8. Marseaux – "Hanomai" (I’m Lost)
9. Rosanna Mailan – "Alma" (Jump)
10. Stefi – "Europa" (Europe)
11. Revery – "The Songwriter"
12. Dinamiss – "Chaos"
13. Stylianos – "You & I"
14. Spheyiaa – "Hilia kommatia" (A Thousand Pieces)
Semi-Final 2
1. Rikki – "Agapi" (Love)
2. Garvin – "Back in the Game"
3. Mikay – "Labyrinth"
4. Marika – "Daughters of the Sun (A,E,I,O,U)"
5. D3lta – "Mad About You"
6. Zaf – "Asteio" (Joke)
7. Kianna – "No More Drama"
8. Stella Kay – "You Are the Fire"
9. Tianora – "Anatello" (Rise)
10. Victoria Anastasia – "Watcha Doin To Me"
11. Basilica – "Set Everything on Fire"
12. Good Job Nicky – "Dark Side of the Moon"
13. Koza Mostra – "Bulletproof"
14. Leroybroughtflowers – "Sabotage"
Among those eager to represent Greece in Vienna is Koza Mostra, a group that previously showcased their talents at Eurovision 2013 with the catchy entry "Alcohol is Free." Additionally, Evangelia, Dinamiss, and Rikki, all of whom participated in Ellinikós Telikós 2025, are making a return to the competition.
You can catch a glimpse of the competing songs by listening to snippets provided below:
This year's competition will unfold over two semi-finals, where the public will cast their votes to select seven songs from each semi-final to progress to the grand final, which will feature a total of 14 entries. During the final, the ultimate winning song will be determined through public voting (accounting for 50% of the decision), supported by two judging panels; one panel will be international (25%) and the other will consist of Greek judges (25%).
Klavdia, who represented Greece at Eurovision 2025 with her song "Asteromata," achieved remarkable success, marking Greece's best performance in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2013 by finishing in 6th place overall with a total of 231 points. In that contest, Greece ranked 8th among both the public and jury votes and received 12 points from the juries of Australia, Cyprus, Israel, and Montenegro, along with 12 points from the televoters of Albania, Cyprus, and San Marino.
A Brief History of Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
Greece made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1974 with the enchanting Marinella performing "Krasi, thalassa kai t’agori mou," which secured an 11th place finish with 7 points. Just three years later, Greece achieved its first top five placement with the group comprising Paschalis, Marianna, Robert, and Bessy, who clinched 5th place with "Mathima solfege." In 2001, the country earned its first top three ranking thanks to Antique's hit "I Would Die For You," which not only captivated audiences but also became a chart-topping success across Europe. The pinnacle of Greece’s Eurovision journey occurred in 2005 when Helena Paparizou took the stage as a solo artist and delivered a stellar performance of "My Number One," which won the competition, bringing home Greece's only victory to date with a remarkable score of 230 points, outpacing Malta by a significant margin of 38 points.
Posted by: Neil Farren
Neil hails from Ireland but has spent considerable time living in various countries throughout Europe. He has been an editor for Eurovoix since May 2017 and has passionately followed the Eurovision Song Contest since 2005, attending every contest in a press capacity since 2019. Additionally, he keeps a close eye on other Eurovision events, including the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which he has been watching since its inaugural edition in 2003.
