Who is AIDAN? Meet Malta’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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Get ready to groove, because Eurovision is back with another semi-final! As a reviewer, I’m telling you, it’s time to dust off those dancing shoes – this one promises to be a real energy boost.

Tonight, fifteen countries will perform, all competing for ten spots in Saturday’s grand final.

Last year, Malta’s Eurovision entry, performed by Miriana Conte, had a rocky start with some controversy surrounding its original song title, which was later altered. Although she reached the grand final, Malta didn’t place very high. Could this year finally bring them a better result?

As we wait to find out, here’s everything you need to know about Malta’s Eurovision 2026 entry.

Who is Malta’s Eurovision 2026 entry AIDAN?

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Aidan Cassar, who performs as AIDAN, is a singer and songwriter from Malta and will be competing in Eurovision 2026.

He first appeared on Eurovision in 2015, competing in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Since then, he’s repeatedly tried out for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, hoping to qualify for the main competition.

He finally won the contest on his third try earlier this year, qualifying him for this year’s competition.

The singer recently broke records when 10,000 people came to his concert – the biggest crowd ever for a solo artist performing in Malta.

How old is AIDAN?

AIDAN is 26 years old.

What nationality is AIDAN?

AIDAN is a Maltese artist, having been born in Żejtun.

What is Malta’s Eurovision 2026 song

Malta’s entry for Eurovision 2026 is titled “Bella,” and it was created by AIDAN, Joep van den Boom, and Sarah Bonnici.

You can listen to the song below.

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What has AIDAN said about representing Malta at Eurovision?

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Where did Malta place in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Malta came in 17th place and scored 91 points at last year’s Eurovision.

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As a big fan of Eurovision, I’ve been really troubled by the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation this year, given everything that’s happening in Gaza. It’s sparked a lot of debate and criticism, and honestly, it’s been hard to enjoy the build-up to the contest knowing the situation.

Several countries are choosing not to participate in this year’s contest because the organization in charge, the European Broadcasting Union, decided against banning Israel from competing.

In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to establish rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate.

The EBU announced that most of its members decided another vote on participation wasn’t necessary, and the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures added.

After that announcement, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland all stated they would not be competing in Eurovision this year.

As a longtime fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, I was really saddened to hear RTÉ’s decision regarding Ireland’s participation this year. They felt it just wasn’t right to participate given the terrible situation in Gaza – the loss of life and the ongoing humanitarian crisis are just devastating, and they believe continuing with the contest would be insensitive given the risk to so many civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for the competition, backs the EBU’s decision. In a statement, they explained it’s about upholding the competition’s rules and ensuring everyone feels welcome.

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 reported on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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2026-05-14 09:09