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New Voting Rule at Eurovision: Introduced This Year, Concerns the Professional Jury
Tomorrow, May 12, the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will be held, where 15 contestants will present themselves to the audience and the professional jury, including the group Lavina representing Serbia.
TL;DR
- The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 is scheduled for May 12, with 15 contestants, including Serbia's group Lavina.
- Ten countries will advance to the grand final on May 16, chosen by the public and professional jury.
- The national jury has increased from 5 to 7 members, with at least two aged 18-25.
- Jury members must have specific backgrounds like journalism, music criticism, or musical professions.
- A new rule limits voting to a maximum of 10 times per phone number or bank card, down from 20.
- Serbia's group Lavina received advice from previous contestants like Konstrakta and Sanja from Hurricane.
- The advice was to enjoy the performance and be authentic on stage.
- The group finds their stage costumes effective but heavy.