Executive producer Assaf Blecher says 16 or 17 countries and territories have expressed interest in taking part in a potential second Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2027. Speaking to AFP in a report published on 8 November 2026, he identified China, Hong Kong and Taiwan among those interested. These are expressions of interest, not signed broadcaster agreements or official confirmations of participation.
What to know
- Assaf Blecher told AFP that 16–17 countries and territories are interested in a possible Eurovision Asia 2027.
- China, Hong Kong and Taiwan were mentioned, but none has been confirmed as a 2027 participant.
- The first Eurovision Asia takes place on 14 November 2026 in Bangkok with 11 competing countries.
Blecher's comments came days before the inaugural Eurovision Asia final on Saturday 14 November at One Bangkok Forum in Thailand. Eleven countries are due to compete in the first contest: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Korea, Nepal and Malaysia. The event will be broadcast in participating markets and on the official Eurovision YouTube channel.
In the AFP interview, Blecher acknowledged the financial and production challenges of launching a new multinational show. The contest's organisers had previously said that preparations were continuing despite reports about budget cuts. Blecher made the prospect of a 2027 edition conditional on how the Bangkok debut performs, rather than announcing that the next event was already guaranteed.
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan appearing in the same discussion gives the possible expansion wider significance, but no host city, dates, participating broadcasters or national selection procedures have been announced for 2027. It would be inaccurate to present 16–17 as an established participant count. AFP did not report that the named places had completed formal entry agreements.
The immediate confirmed event remains the first Eurovision Asia final on 14 November. Organisers can assess the audience response, television partnerships and production after the show. A second edition, any revised country list and its venue will require separate official announcements. Song Contest Radar will distinguish confirmed entries from exploratory interest as further details emerge.
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Last verified: 9 November 2026.
