Hungary has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 17 times since making its debut in 1994. Hungary attempted to participate in 1993 but failed to qualify from Kvalifikacija za Millstreet, a special qualifying competition set up for seven former Eastern Bloc countries.
Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "What About My Dreams?" written by Viktor Rakonczai, Gergő Rácz, Johnny K. Palmer and Péter Geszti. The song was performed by Kati Wolf. Songwriters Viktor Rakonczai and Gergő Rácz represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 as part of the boy band V.I.P., placing twelfth in the competition with the song "Miért kell, hogy elmenj?". In December 2010, the Hungarian public broadcaster Magyar Televízió (MTV) announced that they would be returning to the Eurovision Song Contest after a one-year absence following their withdrawal in 2010 due to financial difficulties. The Hungarian entry for the 2011 contest in Düsseldorf, Germany was selected internally by MTV, and "What About My Dreams?" performed by Kati Wolf was announced as the Hungarian entry on 9 March 2011.
Nigar "Nikki" Aydin qizi Jamal is an Azerbaijani singer. Born and raised in Baku, she has resided in London since 2005. She won the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with Eldar Gasimov with the song "Running Scared". She and Gasimov have since performed as a duo on various occasions under the name Ell & Nikki.
Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Hungarian entry was selected through A Dal, consisting of two semi-finals and a final, organised by the Hungarian broadcaster M1. Compact Disco represented Hungary with the song "Sound of Our Hearts", which qualified from the first semi-final and went on to place 24th in the final, scoring 19 points.
András Kállay-Saunders, also known as Kállay Saunders, is a Hungarian-American singer, songwriter and record producer. He represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark with the song "Running".
Hungarian pop is the pop music scene of Hungary. It is often associated with Rezső Seress's song "Gloomy Sunday" which was covered by numerous artists. The most notable artists include Zsuzsa Cserháti, Kati Kovács, Zsuzsa Koncz, Judith Szűcs, Péter Máté, Locomotiv GT, Omega, Neoton Família, Karthago, Jimmy Zámbó. Among the new talents are András Kállay-Saunders and Linda Király.
Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Wars for Nothing", written by Áron Sebestyén, Boglárka Csemer and Sára Hélène Bori. The song was performed by Boggie. The Hungarian broadcaster Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA) in collaboration with the Hungarian public broadcaster Magyar Televízió (MTV), organised the national final A Dal 2015 in order to select the Hungarian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. Following a six-week long selection process, Boggie emerged as the winner with the acoustic guitar driven ballad "Wars for Nothing". In the first of the Eurovision semi-finals "Wars for Nothing" placed eighth out of the 16 participating countries, securing its place among the 27 other songs in the final. In Hungary's thirteenth Eurovision appearance on 23 May, "Wars for Nothing" finished in twentieth place, receiving 19 points.
Ádám Szabó is a Hungarian singer, musician, and accordionist. He achieved fifth place in the fourth season of X-Faktor, Hungary's version of X-Factor.
Tamás Vastag is a Hungarian Music Awards-winning Hungarian singer and actor. He is best known for coming 5th on the first season of the Hungarian version of X-Factor.
Gergő Oláh is a Hungarian singer and countertenor of Romani descent, most notable for winning the third season of X-Faktor and for participating in A Dal.
Hungary participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Pioneer" written by Zé Szabó and Borbála Csarnai. The song was performed by Freddie. The Hungarian entry for the 2016 contest in Stockholm, Sweden was selected through the national final A Dal 2016, organised by the local Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA) and the Hungarian public broadcaster Duna Media Service. An initial 30 entries competed in the national final which consisted of six shows: three heats, two semi-final and a final. Entries were selected to advance in the competition based on the votes of a four-member judging panel as well as the votes from the public. Eight entries qualified to compete in the final of A Dal 2016 where the judging panel first selected four of the entries to proceed to a second round of voting. In the second round of voting, "Pioneer" performed by Freddie was selected as the winner based entirely on a public vote.
Huy Quang Le, known professionally as Benji, is a Hungarian singer-songwriter, known for coming in third place in X-Faktor and his participations in A Dal 2016 and 2017.
Gabriella Tóth, also known as Gabi Tóth, is a Hungarian singer. She has been an X-Faktor mentor since 2013. Her sister, Vera Tóth, is also a Hungarian singer, who won the first season of Megasztár.
Rocktenors is a Hungarian rock band from Szigetszentmiklos formed in 2010, which was started by the second season of the RTL Klub series X-Faktor, and came in sixth place, and subsequently became one of the most successful groups in the series.
Enikő Muri (born 24 April 1990, Nyíregyháza, Hungary) is a Hungarian musical and theatre actress, and singer, most notable for coming in 2nd place on the second season of X-Faktor, the highest placing female contestant for that season.
Andrea "Andi" Tóth is a Hungarian actress and singer, most notable for winning of the fifth series of X-Faktor, acting in the television show Válótársak, and for participating in A Dal.
József "Joci" Pápai is a Hungarian singer, rapper and guitarist of Romani descent. He represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Origo" finishing in 8th place. He represented Hungary again at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Az én apám". However he failed to qualify for the grand final being the first Hungarian entry not to since returning in 2011.
Roland Gulyás is a Hungarian singer, notable for coming in third place of the seventh series of Hungarian X-Faktor under the guidance of judge Gigi Radics and for his well-publicized relationship with fellow contestant Serena Rigacci. He participated in A Dal 2018, the Hungarian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "H Y P N O T I Z E D", composed by former Hungarian Eurovision participant ByeAlex. He was eliminated in the semi-finals.
Gergely Dánielfy or Gergő Dánielfy is a Hungarian singer and performer, most notable for participating in A Dal 2018 and participating in the sixth season of X-Factor.
Gábor "Biga" Heincz is a Hungarian singer and performer, notable for being a finalist in A Dal 2012 and A Dal 2018.
