Vanilla Ninja to represent Estonia at 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

Vanilla Ninja, the popular girl band, will represent Estonia at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May. The band secured their spot after winning the final of Eesti Laul on Saturday night.

A Two-Round Victory

The outcome of Eesti Laul was determined through a two-stage voting process. The initial round combined scores from an international jury and the Estonian public. This resulted in a “superfinal” featuring Vanilla Ninja, Noep, and Ollie.

The Final Results

In the decisive superfinal, Vanilla Ninja and their song, “Too Epic to Be True,” garnered 35 percent of the vote. Noep followed closely with 32 percent, and Ollie received 31 percent. The band members, Lenna Kuurmaa and Piret Järvis-Milder, expressed their readiness for the competition in an interview with ETV.

Did You Know? Vanilla Ninja’s band members noted their experience with parenthood has prepared them for the stress of the Eurovision competition.

Celebrating and Looking Ahead

Vanilla Ninja plans to celebrate their victory with a party. They also expressed hope for strong support from their fans, noting that fans from Germany and England were already visible during Eesti Laul. They actively communicate with fans on social media and are hoping for votes in the final.

Expert Insight: The band’s established fanbase in multiple countries suggests a potential advantage in the Eurovision voting process, which relies heavily on public support across Europe.

The Top 12

The final rankings of Eesti Laul 2026 were as follows:

1. Vanilla Ninja “Too Epic to Be True”
2. Noep “Days Like This”
3. Ollie “Slave”
4. Stockholm Cowboys “Last Man Standing”
5. Getter Jaani “The Game”
6. Ant x Minimal Wind “Wounds (Don’t Wanna Fall)”
7. Clicherik & Mäx “Jolly Roger”
8. Uliana “Rhythm of Nature”
9. Laura Prits “Warrior”
10. Grete Paia “Taevas jäi üles”
11. Robert Linna “Metsik Roos”
12. Marta Pikani “Kell kuus”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Eesti Laul 2026?

Vanilla Ninja won Eesti Laul 2026 with their song “Too Epic to Be True.”

Where will the Eurovision Song Contest take place this year?

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna in May.

How was the winner of Eesti Laul determined?

The winner was decided by two rounds of voting, combining an international jury and the Estonian public vote.

With Vanilla Ninja representing Estonia, what kind of performance do you anticipate seeing on the Eurovision stage?

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