Who is COSMÓ? Meet Austria’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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Everyone’s wondering if Austria could win Eurovision two years in a row, and it’s definitely a possibility!

Last year, JJ and his song ‘Wasted Love’ earned the country a victory. Because Austria is hosting this year’s competition, they automatically advance to the grand final.

COSMÓ is following up a strong performance by JJ and will compete against 25 other artists with his song, “Tanzschein.” The question is, will it be enough to secure a win?

With the countdown under way for Eurovision 2026, here’s everything you need to know about COSMÓ.

Who is Austria’s Eurovision 2026 entry COSMÓ?

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COSMÓ, also known as Benjamin Gedeon, has been immersed in music since he was very young. He started music school at just four years old, began piano lessons at six, and added singing lessons to his studies at age thirteen.

He first auditioned for The Voice Kids Germany but didn’t make it past the second round. Two years later, he returned for the show’s tenth season and reached the final, performing two songs by Frank Sinatra.

He won Austria’s national selection show, Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?, last year, which qualified him to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

COSMÓ, Benjamin’s stage name, represents his expansive worldview and love of space. He’s also known for a striking look – a blue star painted under one eye, a tribute to David Bowie.

How old is COSMÓ?

COSMÓ is only 19 years old! He is one of the youngest contestants at this year’s competition.

What nationality is COSMÓ?

COSMÓ is a singer originally from Hungary. She spent her childhood in Burgenland, Austria, and currently lives in Vienna.

What has COSMÓ said about representing Austria at Eurovision 2026?

COSMÓ has expressed that playing for his country is a huge honour, and he’s eager to make Austria proud.

I’ve always dreamed of being part of the Eurovision Song Contest. Seeing Conchita Wurst win when I was younger, and then JJ last year, were incredibly exciting and joyful experiences for me, he explained.

What is Austria’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

COSMÓ will be performing his self-written song, “Tanzschein,” created with Elias Stejskal and Ella Stern. The single has already proven popular, peaking at number seven on the Austrian Singles Chart.

Tanzschein is an unusual dance song with a clear nod to German techno and club sounds. The name means ‘dance licence,’ and the track is a commentary on people who go to clubs to show off or criticize others.

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COSMÓ says his goals for this year’s song contest are simple: get people dancing, inspire the audience, and share a message of love through his music.

He described a disappointing experience at a club where, despite looking forward to it, nobody was dancing. His song is about bringing back the energy of dancing in clubs, suggesting that being able to dance should be the price of admission – a ‘dance pass’.

Where did Austria come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Austria won Eurovision 2025! JJ and their song, “Wasted Love,” secured the victory, meaning Vienna will host the competition in 2026.

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The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel participate this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.

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

During a December 2025 meeting, the European Broadcasting Union voted to establish rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting certain songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition.

The European Broadcasting Union announced that most of its members decided another vote on whether to continue with the Eurovision Song Contest wasn’t necessary. They confirmed that the 2026 contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures in place.

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

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, citing the ongoing and devastating loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They believe it would be inappropriate to participate given the risks to civilians there.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster of 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, and see how many times the United Kingdom has been victorious in the competition.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a freelance writer specializing in pop culture and entertainment for TopMob. Before that, she was a Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab, where she oversaw their local team. She has a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature from the University of Nottingham.

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2026-05-12 08:45