ESC fever in Vienna: Cosmo wants to conquer Europe with a “Tanzschein”

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ESC candidate Cosmo represents Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with his song “Tanzschein”. Source: EPA / HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/EPA/AAP Image

This weekend, the music world is looking to Vienna: The Eurovision Song Contest brings millions of people to the screens — and the mega event will also be broadcast live and free of charge on SBS. After last year's victory, Austria is once again hoping for a big victory. Singer Cosmo should ensure this with his song “Tanzschein”. Before the finale, I met the young artist for a conversation and talked to him about pressure, anticipation and his big ESC stage.

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Published 13 May 2026 5:37pm

By Benjamin Kanthak

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This weekend, the music world is looking to Vienna: The Eurovision Song Contest brings millions of people to the screens — and the mega event will also be broadcast live and free of charge on SBS. After last year's victory, Austria is once again hoping for a big victory. Singer Cosmo should ensure this with his song “Tanzschein”. Before the finale, I met the young artist for a conversation and talked to him about pressure, anticipation and his big ESC stage.

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The Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday 12 May - Saturday 16 May 2026 in Vienna, Austria with SBS’s exclusive broadcast LIVE and in prime time from Wednesday 13 May – Sunday 17 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.