Eurovision briefing

Sing for Greece 2027 applications close as ERT sets February semi-finals and final

Greece's song applications closed on 1 November, with ERT planning semi-finals on 9 and 11 February and a 13 February national final in Thessaloniki.

• Applications closed on 1 November 2026.
• The semi-finals are scheduled for 9 and 11 February 2027.

Cyprus 2027 artist decision reportedly close as international jury joins CyBC process

Eurovisionfun reports that a panel of local and international experts could choose Cyprus's Eurovision 2027 singer in early November. No artist is officially confirmed.

• CyBC is reportedly consulting Cypriot and international specialists.
• A decision was reportedly possible in early November, but no artist is confirmed.

Festival da Canção 2027 opens submissions: all 16 songs to come from the public call

RTP opened entries on 1 November with a 30 November deadline. All 16 Festival da Canção 2027 songs will be selected from the public call.

• RTP opened submissions on 1 November; the deadline is 30 November.
• All 16 entries will come from open applications, without invited composers.

Vidbir 2027 applications close on 2 November: what happens next in Ukraine

Ukraine's song-submission deadline is 2 November. Suspilne will review entries and prepare auditions, a viewer wildcard vote and a February national final.

• Applications close on 2 November 2026.
• Up to 12 artists will reach the longlist; at least six enter the first shortlist.

RTÉ chief says Ireland's Eurovision return remains unlikely without significant change

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst explained why an Irish Eurovision return remains difficult under current conditions while relations with the EBU continue.