Music Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest
The musician Dara won over the audience and the national juries in the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). It is the very first ESC victory for Bulgaria.
17.05.2026, 01:07
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In the end, it was a race between Israel and Bulgaria. But now one thing is certain: "Bangaranga" is the name of the winning song of the 70th ESC. And the staging of the Bulgarian performance was as playful as the title. Dara's theatrical performance earned her 516 points.
The Swiss national jury awarded Bulgaria four points. The country was already in first place after all jury points had been awarded. She didn't know what was happening, the singer said at this point in the show.
The winning song is a real catchy tune and is about inner strength and self-confidence. Dara was also one of the few acts in the final who also rapped. Her song mixes technoid beats, Balkan and dance pop.
