Latvia: 125 Entries Submitted For “Supernova 2027

As every year since 2015 (except 2021), Latvia will select an artist and a song for Eurovision 2027 via “Supernova 2027″.
The submission window closed on October 1st, 2026. LSM received 125 songs for “Supernova 2027”

Agnese Štrause-Kubliņa, Head of LTV Entertainment and Documentary Content, commented:

This year’s entries mark a very wide musical range and confirm that interest in the opportunity to represent Latvia at Eurovision is very high. The opportunity to perform on the world’s largest stage and in front of an audience of hundreds of millions is a unique privilege and a huge responsibility. This year, the competition will be fierce, as the applications include both experienced and audience-favorite artists and newcomers with clear ambitions.

She suggests that the submissions feature a wide range of genres. Among the artists who submitted a song, we can find established and known artists, as well as new-comers.

Supernova 2027 – Known Details

Supernova 2027 will be held on Saturday, February 6th 2027. For the first time, the contest will take place at Xiaomi Arena.
LSM will assign a professional committee to shortlist the submitted songs, by the following critria:
- Song structure – originality, arrangement, message, compliance with modern market trends
- The Song and the Performer’s capabilities and potential to compete in the international pop music market;
- The performer’s vocal abilities;
- Previous achievements in the industry or the potential to achieve achievements in the future and exist in the real market.
LSM will reveal the names of the shortlisted artists in November 2026.
Up to 16 Songs that have received the highest rating in the Jury’s evaluation summary will be shortlisted to participate in the contest. LSM might grant an additional wildcard.
The final will feature 2 ronuds:
- Round 1: The results will be based on a 50% public vote and a 50% jury vote.
- Round 2: The super-final will feature the top 3 songs from the previous round. The winner will be determined by a 100% public vote
The full regulations can be found here.