Who are Lavina? Meet Serbia’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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As a huge fan of Eurovision, I’m so excited it’s 2026 and the contest is finally here! Tonight, we’ve got 15 performers all hoping to make it through to the big finale on Saturday. It’s going to be a great night!

The music competition begins tonight in Vienna (May 12th), promising a diverse range of music and spectacular performances for all tastes.

Lavina, a metal band from Serbia, is gearing up to perform at this year’s contest and looks promising. The question is, will they be able to truly wow the crowd?

While we await further details, here’s a comprehensive guide to Lavina and their upcoming performance at Eurovision 2026.

Who are Serbia’s Eurovision 2026 entry Lavina?

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Lavina are a metal band who will be representing Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

The band was created in 2020 and released their first album, Odyssey, in 2022. They’ve since put out four additional songs, one of which they’ll be performing at Eurovision.

The band consists of Luka Aranđelović, Pavle Aranđelović, Andrija Cvetanović, Pavle Samardzić, Nikola Petrović, and Bojan Ilić.

What has Lavina said about representing Serbia at Eurovision 2026?

The band was thrilled to be chosen to represent Serbia at this year’s competition. They shared on social media that it was a dream come true – something they’d always wanted, but never thought would actually happen.

What is Serbia’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Lavina will perform “Kraj mene” for Serbia. The band decided to prioritize authenticity, staying true to their metal sound and emotional expression instead of trying to create a song specifically designed to win the competition.

You can watch the music video below.

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Where did Serbia come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Serbia failed to reach the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which is the first time they haven’t qualified since 2017.

The nation was represented by Princ, who placed 14th out of 16 during the second semi-final.

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As a huge fan of Eurovision, I’ve been really troubled by the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation this year. With everything happening in Gaza, a lot of people – and honestly, I get it – are questioning whether it’s right for them to be involved in the contest at all. It’s a really difficult situation, and it’s cast a shadow over what should be a fun, celebratory event.

As a viewer, I’m hearing a lot of talk about this year’s contest being impacted by politics. Several countries have announced they won’t participate, and it all stems from the European Broadcasting Union’s choice not to ban Israel from competing. It’s a shame to see the event overshadowed by this, and it definitely feels like a statement from those countries choosing to sit it out.

In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to create rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly pushing certain songs to sway how people vote. They did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate.

I was really pleased to hear the EBU’s announcement! It sounds like most of their members feel confident moving forward with Eurovision 2026 as scheduled. They’ve also confirmed they’re putting extra measures in place to ensure everything runs smoothly, which is great news for all of us fans.

After that, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland announced they wouldn’t be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s contest, citing the devastating loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for the competition, has voiced its support for the EBU’s decision. In a statement, the BBC explained that the decision is about upholding the competition’s rules and ensuring inclusivity.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, as well as see how many times the United Kingdom has been victorious in the competition.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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2026-05-12 08:57