Malta: “MESC 2026” Line-Up Has Been Revealed

Malta will select its Eurovision 2026 entry through “MESC 2026” (The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026).

18 artists were shortlisted to participate in the national selection.

“MESC 2026” – The Participants

  1. Matt BLXCK – “Ejja Lejja Hdejja ‘L Hawn”/ The Flute (Eng: (Come to me, come here)
  2. Aidan Bella
  3. Denise – “Trophy
  4. Stefan Galea – “Pose”
  5. EMA – “Achikuku” (Don’t Think About It)
  6. Kelsy Attard – “Perfectly Broken
  7. Kelsie Borg – “Let a Girl Breathe
  8. Rhiannon Micallef – “Hold Myself Up
  9. Adria Twins – “Nerġà nqum” (Eng I will rise again)
  10. Nathan Psaila – “Ganador” (Eng: Winner)
  11. Mark Anthony Bartolo – “Mumenti sbieħ” (Beautiful moments)
  12. Janice Mangion – “Univers” (Universe)
  13. Matthew Cilia – “Brutality Mentality”
  14. Franklin Calleja – “Guide You Home”
  15. Chess Galea – “Shout it Out”
  16. Liston Bongailas – “Mela”
  17. Kurt Anthony – “On The Borderline”
  18. Mychael Bartolo Chircop – “My Sweet Angel”


“MESC 2026” – Known Details

  1. The selection process will feature a semi-final and a grand final.
  2. The semi-final will take place on Thursday, January 15th, 2026.
  3. The final will take place on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. 12 artists will qualify for the final.
  4. The results will be based on public votes and jury votes.


Miriana Conte represented Malta in Eurovision 2025.
She performed “Serving” and ended 17th in the final:

Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.

Doron Lahav is 30-year-old, who lives in Israel. Doron has been watching the Eurovision Song Contest since early 2000s. Doron works as a Data Scientist and shows interest in singing and writing.

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