Eurovision briefing

RÚV board majority recommends Iceland stay out of Eurovision 2027 unless Israel is excluded

Six of RÚV’s nine board members have recommended that Iceland not participate in Eurovision 2027 unless Israel is barred, while broadcaster management says the final participation decision has not yet been made.

• Six of nine RÚV board members support non-participation if Israel remains in Eurovision 2027.
• The board recommendation is not the final participation decision.

Ukraine confirms Vidbir 2027 plans as submissions remain open until 2 November

Suspilne has confirmed Ukraine’s participation in Eurovision 2027 and opened Vidbir submissions until 2 November, with Dmytro Shurov returning as music producer.

• Ukraine has confirmed participation in Eurovision 2027.
• Vidbir submissions are open until 2 November 2026.

North Macedonia returns to Eurovision in 2027 after four contests away

Broadcaster MRT will return North Macedonia to the Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas 2027, ending an absence that began after the country’s 2022 participation.

• North Macedonia will return to Eurovision in 2027.
• MRT last participated in 2022.

Latvia receives 125 songs for Supernova 2027 as jury selection begins

Latvian public broadcaster LSM received 125 songs for Supernova 2027 before the 1 October deadline, with a jury now set to choose the acts that will continue toward the national final.

• LSM received 125 submissions for Supernova 2027.
• The submission window closed on 1 October.

Junior Eurovision 2026 names Capri-Sun as first-ever Official Partner

Capri-Sun has become the first Official Partner in Junior Eurovision history, joining the Malta 2026 season across digital, social and on-site activations.

• Capri-Sun is the first-ever Official Partner of Junior Eurovision.
• The partnership covers digital, social and on-site activations in Malta.

Ireland names final three for Junior Eurovision 2026 selection on 4 October

Caleb Kirwan, Naomi Gribben and Isa-Mae Lyle will compete on TG4 on 4 October for the right to represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta.

• Caleb Kirwan, Naomi Gribben and Isa-Mae Lyle are Ireland’s final three.
• The final selection airs on TG4 on 4 October.

The Sound of Vietnam: how to watch, vote and follow Tóc Tiên’s five-song Eurovision Asia selection

Tóc Tiên will perform five songs on 3 October, with viewers in Vietnam and around the world able to watch and vote as the country selects its first Eurovision Asia entry.

• The Sound of Vietnam takes place on 3 October at 16:30 CEST.
• Vietnam watches on VTV3; international viewers can use the official Eurovision YouTube stream.

Eurovision Asia 2026 tickets now on general sale: Bangkok prices from $50

General sale is now open for Eurovision Asia 2026 in Bangkok, with Grand Final tickets from $50 to $199 and Preview Show tickets from $35 to $150.

• Eurovision Asia 2026 general sale opened on 2 October.
• Grand Final tickets cost $50–199.

Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop to host Eurovision Asia 2026 in Bangkok

Thai presenters Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will host the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia at One Bangkok Forum on 14 November.

• Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will host Eurovision Asia 2026.
• The Grand Final takes place on 14 November at One Bangkok Forum.

The Sound of Vietnam reveals host and jury ahead of Eurovision Asia selection

MC Duc Bao will host Vietnam’s Eurovision Asia 2026 selection on 3 October, with a five-member jury evaluating Tóc Tiên’s five candidate songs alongside Vietnamese and international audiences.

• MC Duc Bao will host The Sound of Vietnam.
• Tóc Tiên will perform five candidate songs.

Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 reveals 25-act Eurovision lineup for Ziggo Dome

Alexander Rybak, Käärijä, Baby Lasagna, Johnny Logan, Erika Vikman, Tommy Cash and more are confirmed for Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 in Amsterdam on 13 November.