A few days before one of the most important moments of his career, Noam Bettan took the time to answer jewbuzz’s questions before leaving for Eurovision. A meeting with the artist about to fly Israel’s colours in front of millions of viewers.
In January 2026, Noam Bettan won HaKokhav HaBa, the show that selects Israel’s representative at Eurovision.
A few weeks later, his song “Michelle” was unveiled: a track performed in Hebrew, French and English, with which he was to represent Israel in Vienna.
An interview just before the big departure
It was in the final days before the contest that jewbuzz caught up with Noam Bettan for an exclusive interview.
A special moment for the singer, then in the thick of preparations before heading to Vienna and the stage of one of the most-watched music events in the world.
A few days before Eurovision, Noam Bettan was answering jewbuzz’s questions.
A French-Israeli artist at Eurovision
Born in Israel to a French family, Noam Bettan has always had a special connection with both cultures.
An identity that can be heard in “Michelle” itself, where French holds an important place alongside Hebrew and English.
For jewbuzz’s French-speaking audience, his selection therefore had a special resonance: that of an Israeli artist able to bring part of this dual culture to the European stage.
From the Israeli scene to millions of viewers
Before Eurovision, Noam Bettan had already established himself as one of the new voices of the Israeli music scene.
With this participation, the singer suddenly changed scale: a few minutes on stage would be watched simultaneously by millions of people across Europe and beyond.
It was precisely at this turning point that jewbuzz wanted to hear from him.
Being there at the right moment
For several years, interviews have held an important place in jewbuzz’s content.
Artists, comedians or public figures: these encounters offer a different way of telling the stories of those making the news in the community.
The Noam Bettan interview follows that same logic: meeting an artist at the very moment his story takes on a new dimension.
A few days later, Noam Bettan flew off to Vienna. Just before that adventure, he was speaking to jewbuzz.