Viva Moldova: Satoshi wins Selecția Națională 2026
16 hopefuls took to the Selecția Națională stage tonight to perform their songs. Once the votes came in, it was official: Satoshi had won Selecția Națională with "Viva, Moldova"
eurovisionworld.comHere’s the latest I can share about Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 entry, Viva Moldova! by Satoshi, with note of source dates.
- National selection winner: Satoshi won Moldova’s Selecția Națională 2026 with the song Viva, Moldova, earning Moldova’s spot for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. This was announced in January 2026 after the national final in Chișinău.[1]
- Eurovision entry: Viva Moldova! is Moldova’s entry performed by Satoshi for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, with the official video released and promotion continuing through early 2026.[7][9]
- Reception and context: Coverage around the song emphasizes a folk-pop-rap vibe with Moldovan motifs, aiming to re-enter Eurovision after Moldova’s withdrawal the previous year. Reactions and reviews appeared in March–April 2026, including reaction videos and press pieces.[3][4]
- Rehearsals and performance: Moldova’s act was present in rehearsals and semi-final lineups ahead of the Vienna contests, with media coverage documenting semi-final placement and stage presentation.[10]
- Official media and visuals: An official music video and promotional materials were released for Viva Moldova!, accompanying the song’s Eurovision campaign.[9]
Illustration of the current status (as of May 2026):
- Moldova selected Satoshi for Eurovision 2026 with Viva Moldova! via national final in January 2026.[1]
- The song and artist have active promotional materials, including an official video and YouTube karaoke/reaction content, as part of the Eurovision 2026 cycle.[3][7][9]
- Moldova competed in the Vienna Eurovision event, with coverage of rehearsals and semi-final placement leading up to the final.[10]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates on Moldova’s results in the Vienna semi-final and any final placement as soon as official results are published, and summarize the latest press reactions in a concise table. I can also provide a quick comparison of Viva Moldova! with Moldova’s 2025 entry (if relevant) to show how the entry positioned itself in the context of recent Moldova Eurovision campaigns.