EUROVISION EXPLAINED
Eurovision guides
Straightforward explanations of the rules, voting, eligibility and competition format — written for fans who want the answer without digging through multiple documents.
How Eurovision Voting Works
Juries, audience voting, the Rest of the World, 12 points and tie-breaks explained clearly.
Read guide →EligibilityWhy Is Australia in Eurovision?
Why a country outside Europe can compete, how broadcaster eligibility works and why Australia was first invited in 2015.
Read guide →Automatic finalistsWhat is the Eurovision Big Five?
Why France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom go directly to the Grand Final.
Read guide →QualificationHow Eurovision Semi-Finals Work
Who competes, how ten countries qualify from each show and which voting components count.
Read guide →Burgas 2027Eurovision 2027 Rules
Age limit, song length, release date, performer limits, juries and audience voting for 2027.
Read guide →WATCH & LISTEN
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