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Malta has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced the expansion of its successful Malta Eurovision Music Exchange Camp for a third consecutive year. The announcement demonstrates Malta’s strategic approach to Eurovision preparation, with PBS confirming that the Malta Eurovision Song Contest will be held in 2026 to select the country’s representative for the Austrian-hosted competition.
The songwriting camp, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 24, 2025, represents a significant investment in the creative development of Malta’s Eurovision entry.
Applications for artists interested in participating opened with a deadline of June 5, 2025, at 18:00 CEST. The initiative brings together local and international talent, with confirmed participants including notable figures such as Dav Jr and Jean-Paul from The Busker (Malta 2023), Sarah Bonnici (Malta 2024), and international songwriters such as Linnea Deb, who has co-written seven Eurovision entries, including “Heroes”.
The camp’s track record demonstrates its effectiveness in Eurovision preparation. Last year’s edition produced 18 songs for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, while 40% of its participants went on to work on songs for other countries competing in Eurovision 2025. This highlights the international impact of Malta’s investment in Eurovision songwriting talent.
