Eurovision briefing

Lithuania rules out Eurovision 2027 boycott as LRT moves ahead with national selection

LRT says it is not considering withdrawing from Eurovision 2027 and is already moving ahead with EUROVIZIJA.LT, following the EBU’s collective position on the contest.

• LRT says it is not considering withdrawing from Eurovision 2027.
• The broadcaster says it will follow the EBU’s collective position.

RAI reveals Sanremo 2027 rules as Performance Night winner gets Italy's Eurovision ticket

RAI has published the rules for Sanremo 2027, introducing a new Performance Night whose winner will represent Italy at Eurovision 2027.

• Sanremo 2027 runs from 16 to 20 February 2027.
• A new Performance Night will take place on 19 February.

Lithuania launches EUROVIZIJA.LT 2027 as LRT opens submissions

LRT has opened submissions for Lithuania’s Eurovision 2027 national selection, with four semi-finals planned before a live final on 20 February.

• LRT has opened submissions for EUROVIZIJA.LT 2027.
• Four semi-finals are planned in January 2027.

Maria wins Junior Songfestival with 'Stronger Together' and will represent the Netherlands

Nine-year-old Maria has won Junior Songfestival 2026 with 'Stronger Together' and will represent the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision in Malta.

• Maria won Junior Songfestival 2026.
• She will represent the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2026.

Beppe Caruana wins The Voice Kids Malta and will represent the host nation at Junior Eurovision 2026

Beppe Caruana has won The Voice Kids Malta and will represent host country Malta at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Ta' Qali.

• Beppe Caruana won The Voice Kids Malta 2026.
• He will represent Malta at Junior Eurovision 2026.

Bangladesh releases all 10 Voice of Bangladesh songs for Eurovision Asia 2026

The ten entries competing in Voice of Bangladesh are now available ahead of the country’s first Eurovision Asia national selection on 30 September.

• All ten Voice of Bangladesh entries are now available ahead of the national final.
• Ten acts are competing to become Bangladesh’s first Eurovision Asia representative.

Eurovision Asia 2026 ticket sale dates announced for Bangkok

Tickets for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will go on general sale on 2 October, with a free Eurofan presale opening one day earlier.

• Eurovision Asia 2026 general ticket sales open on 2 October.
• A Eurofan presale begins on 1 October.

UK Parliament committee to examine how Britain selects its Eurovision entry

The House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has added the selection of the UK’s Eurovision entry to a new round of State of Play evidence sessions.