Czechia

Daniel Žižka (born 20 January 2003) is a Czech singer-songwriter and actor. He represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Crossroads”.

Adam Pavlovčin (born 13 September 1995), known professionally as Adonxs ( ə-DON-iss; stylised in all caps), is a Slovak singer, best known as the lead singer of the London-based alternative band Pace. He released his debut solo studio album Age of Adonxs in 2022, earning him numerous accolades including Album of the Year, Best Male Artist or Best New Artist in Slovakia. He represented Czechia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”, but failed to qualify for the Grand Final.

Alena Shirmanova-Kostebelova (Russian: Алёна Ширманова-Костебелова, pronounced [ɐˈlʲɵnə ʂɨrˈmanəvə kəsʲtʲɪˈbʲeləvə]; born 26 December 1999), known by her stage name Aiko, is a Russian-Czech singer and songwriter based in Brighton, England. She represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song “Pedestal”.

Vesna (pronounced [ˈvɛsna]; named after the Slavic goddess of spring) is an all-female folk band based in the Czech Republic, consisting of five members (three Czech, one Slovak and one Russian). The band represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song “My Sister’s Crown”, finishing in the top ten in the grand final with a score of 129 points.

We Are Domi, formerly known as Domi (stylised in all caps), is a Czech-Norwegian-British electropop band formed in Leeds, United Kingdom in 2016. The band consists of lead vocalist Dominika Hašková, guitarist Casper Hatlestad, and keyboardist Benjamin Rekstad. The three met during their studies at the Leeds College of Music. Having won the Czech national selection ESCZ 2022 in December 2021, the band represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song “Lights Off”.

Ben da Silva Cristóvão (born 8 June 1987), known professionally as Ben Cristovao or Benny Cristo, is a Czech singer. He was nominated to represent the Czech Republic in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, after winning the national round with the song “Kemama”. After the contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Czech Television confirmed that Cristo would instead represent the nation in the 2021 contest. Cristo sings in both Czech and English.

Ben da Silva Cristóvão (born 8 June 1987), known professionally as Ben Cristovao or Benny Cristo, is a Czech singer. He was nominated to represent the Czech Republic in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, after winning the national round with the song “Kemama”. After the contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Czech Television confirmed that Cristo would instead represent the nation in the 2021 contest. Cristo sings in both Czech and English.

Lake Malawi is a Czech indie pop band from Třinec, formed in 2013. It currently consists of lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Albert Černý, and bassist and keyboardist Jeroným Šubrt. The band was formed by Černý following the breakup of his former group, Charlie Straight. Their debut EP, We Are Making Love Again, was released in 2015 and followed by the album Surrounded by Light in 2017. Lake Malawi represented Czechia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with “Friend of a Friend”, finishing in 11th place with 157 points.

“Lie to Me” is a song written and performed by Czech singer Mikolas Josef. The song was independently released as a digital download on 19 November 2017. It represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, where it qualified for the final, finishing sixth, making it the Czech Republic’s best placing in the contest.

Martina Bárta (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmarcɪna ˈbaːrta]; born 1 September 1988) is a Czech jazz singer and musician. A vocalist and a French horn player, she was part of the Frankfurt am Main-based jazz band 4 To The Bar. She also had a role in the musical Robin Hood and worked with Felix Slováček and Karel Gott. She represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song My Turn but failed to qualify to the final.

Gabriela Gunčíková (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɡabrɪjɛla ˈɡuntʃiːkovaː]; born 27 June 1993), also known as Gabriela Gun, is a Czech singer. Her singing voice has been described as a cross between Sheryl Crow and Ann Wilson of Heart. She was the runner-up of the second season of Česko Slovenská SuperStar and won the New Artist award at the 2011 Český slavík awards. Gunčíková was a touring vocalist of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra from 2014 until 2015. Gabriela Gunčíková represented Czechia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with “I Stand”, finishing in 25th place with 41 points.

Marta Verner (née Jandová; born 13 April 1974) is a Czech singer, best known for being the lead singer of the German alternative rock band Die Happy. She represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 along with Václav Noid Bárta with the song “Hope Never Dies”.

Gipsy.cz is a Czech Romani hip hop group. They performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 2007 and represented their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, with the song “Aven Romale”. The band plays a combination of hip hop and traditional Romani music, sung primarily in the Romani language, with some lyrics in Czech and English. As of 2013, they have released four studio albums.

Tereza Kerndlová (born 6 October 1986 in Brno) is a Czech singer. She rose to fame as a member of the trio Black Milk since 2001. After the trio split in 2005, she started a solo career and released the album Orchidej. She represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song “Have Some Fun”, which was written by Gordon Pogoda (who wrote 4 songs on her album Have Some Fun) and Stano Simor (who produced the album).

Kabát is a Czech hard rock band from Teplice formed in 1983. The members of the group are Josef Vojtek (lead vocals), Milan Špalek (bass guitar), Tomáš Krulich (guitar), Ota Váňa (guitar), and Radek Hurčík (drums). Kabát has enjoyed major popularity in their home country since 1989, and they are the holders of multiple Anděl Awards. The band represented the Czech Republic as the country’s first entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007 in Helsinki, Finland.