CyBC, the Cypriot broadcaster, has revealed additional details behind the selection of Antigoni, their representative for Eurovision 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a press release, CyBC explained that the selection process for the artist who will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 consisted of two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first part consisted of a vote by a five-member expert committee. The committee was asked to choose from 9 artists proposed by Greek record companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each member separately evaluated the artists proposed by the companies, rating them from 1 to 9, the same as the proposed artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second part consisted of a questionnaire posted on the RIK website. The public had the opportunity to express their opinion on the artist’s profile and Cyprus\u2019 participation in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antigoni Buxton received the highest score, and as already announced, will represent Cyprus in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antigoni Buxton is a British-Cypriot singer and songwriter from North London and has grown up surrounded by both British and Cypriot culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antigoni has released several singles, including \u201cLong Way Home\u201d, \u201cNever Gonna Love\u201d and \u201cHit List\u201d. Her music often features bilingual lyrics and reflects her identity as both British and Cypriot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n