With his song ‘Ferto’ and his boundless energy, Akylas, the Greek contestant in this 70th Eurovision edition, is shaping up as the front-runner. So, who is he? Here’s more about this artist who is already well known in his country.
Who will be the big winner of this 70th edition of the Eurovision? As things stand, the suspense remains intact. Yet some contenders are already emerging as favorites. Case in point: the favorites, such as Akylas, who will represent Greece. As of April 2, 2026, Akylas is given an 8% chance to win the contest by bookmakers, who currently place him fifth in the betting odds. According to bettors, the Greek hopeful has a 68% chance of finishing in the Top 10. But who exactly is Akylas, and what song will the Greek artist perform this spring in Vienna? Here’s everything you need to know.
From his full name Akýlas Mytilinéos, this 27-year-old artist has loved music since he was a kid. But it was in 2021 that Akylas began to make a name for himself in Greece, thanks to TikTok cover videos. That same year, he released his first single. In 2022, the singer tried his hand at “The Voice of Greece“, taking part in the show’s eighth season. In 2024, the singer once again made headlines with his hit “Atelié“.
In 2025, Akylas takes on a fresh challenge by competing in “Sing for Greece” alongside 27 other participants. Ultimately, his song “Ferto” resonates with the audience, earning the maximum score from both the Greek and international juries as well as the public. That score secures his place to represent his country at the 70th edition of the Eurovision.
This spring, the self-taught musician, songwriter and performer will pull out all the stops to try to bring the trophy home. The artist can rely on his entertaining universe and on a multicultural, contemporary sound infused with Greek identity. Lately, Akylas did not hesitate to reprise the track “Rise Like a Phœnix“, the song that helped Conchita Wurst clinch first place at Eurovision in 2014.
Let us recall that Greece has won the Eurovision Song Contest just once. It happened in 2005, with the song “My Number One“, performed by Helena Paparizou.
