Satoshi releases “Viva, Moldova!” for Eurovision 2026
Satoshi has released the official music video for his song "Viva Moldova!", which he will perform at Eurovision 2026 in May, representing the Republic of Moldova. The video, released on March 9, is a stunning visual spectacle featuring dancers from the JOC National Ballet, who combine modern rhythms with elements of traditional Moldovan culture.

Vlad Sabajuc announced on his Facebook page, "Viva Moldova, Official Music Video. Directed by Roman Burlaca, recorded by Nicu Lungu. Thank you, JOC National Ballet."
Satoshi will represent the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with the song "Viva, Moldova!" He achieved the highest score from both the jury and the public during the National Final organized by Teleradio Moldova.
The artist will perform in the first semi-final of the contest on May 12. The Republic of Moldova will compete alongside Georgia, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Montenegro, Estonia, San Marino, Poland, Belgium, Lithuania, Serbia, and Israel in this semi-final.
The second semi-final is scheduled for May 14, and the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place on May 16, 2026. The top ten countries from each semi-final will qualify for the final based on the combined votes of the public and national juries.
This year marks the Republic of Moldova's 20th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, which celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. The first edition of this music competition took place in 1956 in Switzerland. Over the past seven decades, Eurovision has grown to become one of the most-watched music events globally, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers each year.