"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."
"The idea of an Asian version of Eurovision has been discussed for years, and has been floating around since at least 2008."
"Eurovision is one of the biggest annual live TV music events, known for maximalist staging, intense fan culture and cross-border voting drama."
Eurovision is set to debut its first Asia edition, the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, with a live grand final scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Bangkok. Ten countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, and South Korea, are confirmed for participation, with expectations for more to join. The competition rules remain undisclosed. Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, emphasized the significance of this expansion, coinciding with the contest's 70th anniversary. The event is organized by the European Broadcasting Union, Voxovation, and S2O Productions.
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