We had the opportunity to catch up with Aidan, who is representing Malta at Eurovision 2026, after his first rehearsal.
Following his first rehearsal in Vienna, we spoke with Aidan, who will represent Malta with “Bella”. He discussed his inspirations for writing “Bella”, how teenage Aidan would react to present Aidan going to Eurovision and his haircare routine.
We thank Aidan for his time and wish him best of luck at Eurovision 2026.
Aidan will represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with “Bella”. He will perform in slot 14 in the second semi-final on May 14.
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Malta debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and was represented by Joe Grech and the song “Marija L-Maltija”, which finished last. Malta competed again in 1972 and 1975 but then withdrew until their return in 1991. During the 1990s, Malta only once finished outside of the top 10, and in 1998, they came within just 7 points of victory. It was Chiara who brought the country their 3rd place finish in 1998, and who went on to finish in 2nd at the 2005 contest in Kyiv. The only other artist to finish 2nd for Malta is Ira Losco, who was 12 points away from victory in 2002. They are the longest and most successful participating country to have never won the Eurovision Song Contest.