Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision 2024 in Vienna with "Bangaranga," scoring 516 points and ending a three-year hiatus for the country.
- May 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest concluded in Vienna, Austria, crowning Dara from Bulgaria as the winner with her song "Bangaranga." After two days of intense competition, Dara secured victory by earning a total of 516 points, marking Bulgaria’s triumphant return to the contest after a three-year hiatus.
Following a compelling performance by 25 finalists, the runner-up was Israel's Noam Bettan, who performed the song "Michelle" and gathered 343 votes, mainly from audience support. The competition saw a close battle between jury and public votes, but ultimately Dara managed to edge ahead.
In the immediate aftermath of the jury vote announcement, Dara was visibly surprised but lightened the mood with humor, explaining that "Bangaranga means hello, how are you?" Earlier interviews revealed that the song is deeply personal, inspired by her struggle with anxiety and aimed to deliver a message of hope and reassurance that "everything is going to be all right."
The audience’s enthusiastic response was clear as Bulgaria collected 312 points from public voting, with the venue erupting in cheers and a shower of confetti celebrating the win. This victory marks a significant moment for Bulgaria on the Eurovision stage, highlighting both the power of meaningful songwriting and dynamic stage presence.