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The Maltese broadcaster PBS yesterday announced the 18 artists selected to compete in MESC 2026.
The semi-final takes place on 15 January 2026, with a grand final set for 17 January 2026. From the 18, twelve will advance to the final via a mix of public televote and jury vote.
Here are the entries
- Matt BLXCK – “Ejja Lejja Ħdejjja ‘l Hawn (The Flute)”
- Aidan – “Bella”
- Denise – “Trophy”
- Stefan Galea – “Pose”
- EMA – “Achikuku (Don’t Think About It)”
- Kelsy Attard – “Perfectly Broken”
- Kelsie Borg – “Let a Girl Breathe”
- Rhiannon Micallef – “Hold Myself Up”
- Adria Twins – “Nerġa’ Nqum”
- Nathan Psaila – “Ganador”
- Mark Anthony Bartolo – “Mumenti Sbieħ”
- Janice Mangion – “Univers”
- Matthew Cilia – “Brutality Mentality”
- Franklin Calleja – “Guide You Home”
- Chess Galea – “Shout It Out”
- Liston Bongailas – “Mela”
- Kurt Anthony – “On the Borderline”
- Mychael Bartolo Chircop – “My Sweet Angel”
This cast mixes returning names with fresh hopefuls, ensuring both familiarity and a chance for new talent to shine.
Why this matters: Malta resets after 2025
After Miriana Conte carried Malta to the Eurovision 2025 final with “Serving,” the spotlight now turns to how the island picks its next contender.
Malta remains one of Eurovision’s most dedicated participants — yet despite decades of competing, the country has never won.
MESC 2026 will again blend jury and public voting, a balancing act aimed at selecting an act that resonates locally and has enough polish to stand out at the broader European contest.
For Malta, MESC remains more than a national contest — it’s a chance to forge a Eurovision identity, perhaps one that can finally break the “never-won” streak. With MESC 2026 set for January, and Eurovision 2026 in Vienna looming, the next few weeks will be crucial.
