Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
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""especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent""
— Martin Green , Executive
"As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent."
— Martin Green , Executive
"Bangkok is the perfect city to host the contest because it has always been a place where cultures come together, where music fills the air, and where celebration is part of everyday life."
— Chuwit Sirivajjakul , Executive
"Den här staden har alltid varit en plats där kulturer enas, där musik fyller luften och där fest är del av vardagen."
— Chuwit Sirivajjakul , Executive
Key People
Alice Teodorescu Måwe is a member of the Christian Democrats in Sweden.
Chuwit Sirivajjakul is a senior official at the Thailand Tourism Authority.
Jonas Sjöstedt is a member of the Left Party in Sweden.
José Pablo López is the head of a Spanish public service broadcaster.
Eurovision director discussing participation of boycotting countries.
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Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
The Eurovision Song Contest is launching its first Asian edition, Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand later this year. Confirmed participating countries include Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, with more expected to join before the final in November.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the launch of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, with the grand final scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Bangkok. Ten countries have already confirmed their participation, including South Korea, Thailand, and Bhutan, with more expected to join as the contest expands.
An Asian version of the Eurovision Song Contest is set to launch in the fall of 2026, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the European edition. Ten Asian countries, including South Korea, Thailand, and Bhutan, have confirmed their participation, with the grand final to be held in Bangkok in November.
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