Latvian singer Atvara plans her strategy to engage with the Eurovision audience after winning the national selection.
Atvara, whose real name is Liene StΕ«rmani, secured her spot in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 finals after winning the 'Supernova' final on February 14. This marks Latvia's 25th participation in the prestigious event, with Atvara becoming only the third artist to perform in Latvian. While bookmakers currently predict a 22nd place finish for Atvara, her victory has sparked considerable excitement as she aims to connect with a broader European audience.
Following her win at 'Supernova', both the audience and jury crowned Atvara as the champion. Reflecting on her success, she expressed disbelief, stating that she is still processing her victory and anticipates a fuller understanding of what it means in the coming weeks. The singer has garnered a strong following on TikTok, where her fans have closely followed her musical journey, adding to the anticipation surrounding her performance at Eurovision.
Tom GreviΕΕ‘, a music journalist, noted that Atvara's win was not surprising to many within the radio community, with younger audiences nearly universally backing her. This support suggests that Atvara's musical style resonates with the current generation, potentially positioning her for a successful Eurovision entry despite the current bookmaker predictions.
