Eurovision briefing

Czechia withdraws from Eurovision 2027 as ČT faces financial pressure

The EBU has confirmed that Czech Television will not participate in Eurovision 2027, saying the broadcaster is unable to take part because of financial pressures.

• Czech Television will not participate in Eurovision 2027.
• The EBU says financial pressure on ČT is the reason for the withdrawal.

Aftonbladet reports eight Melodifestivalen 2027 names, including Nanne, Dotter, Maria Sur and Theo

Aftonbladet’s running list of reported Melodifestivalen 2027 participants has grown to eight artists, but SVT has not yet officially presented the competition lineup.

• Aftonbladet now reports eight names for Melodifestivalen 2027.
• The list includes Nanne Grönvall, Dotter, Maria Sur and Theo Haraldsson.

Watch all 16 Junior Eurovision 2026 songs in the official video roundup

The full Junior Eurovision 2026 lineup is now complete, and fans can watch all 16 entries for Malta in one official video roundup ahead of the 24 October final.

• All 16 Junior Eurovision 2026 entries are now available in one official video roundup.
• Sixteen countries will compete in Ta’ Qali, Malta, on 24 October.

Ukraine’s Junior Eurovision 2026 final draws 726,000 TV views and 47 million digital views

Suspilne says the Ukrainian Junior Eurovision selection reached 726,000 television views, while season content generated more than 47 million views across digital platforms.

• Suspilne reports 726,000 TV views for the Ukrainian Junior Eurovision final.
• The selection season generated more than 47 million digital views.

North Macedonia plans Junior Eurovision 2027 participation in MRT draft programme

MRT’s draft 2027 programming plan includes Junior Eurovision participation, although the document still requires approval before the plan becomes final.

• MRT’s draft 2027 programme includes Junior Eurovision participation.
• The plan still requires approval and is not yet a final participation announcement.

Junior Eurovision 2026 tickets are on sale now, with prices from €15

Official tickets for Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta are now on sale through Eventworks, with prices from €15 for the 23 October preview show and 24 October live final.

• Junior Eurovision 2026 tickets are on sale now through official partner Eventworks.
• Prices start from €15.

Cambodia’s Finest Voice reveals seven artists for Eurovision Asia 2026 selection

TV5 has named the seven artists who will compete on 17 October to become Cambodia’s first Eurovision Song Contest Asia representative.

• Seven artists will compete in Cambodia’s Finest Voice on 17 October.
• The winner will become Cambodia’s first Eurovision Asia representative.

Skopje Fest set to return in 2027, but Eurovision selection role is not yet confirmed

MRT’s 2027 programming plans revive Skopje Fest after a long break, while the broadcaster has not yet confirmed whether the festival will select North Macedonia’s Eurovision entry.