Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

Eurovision expands into Asia with 10-nation song contest

As the original event faces discord and boycotts on its 70th anniversary, Bangkok will host the inaugural spin-off Eurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original annual event is being buffeted by discord and boycotts on the eve of its 70th anniversary edition. The grand final of the inaugural Eurovision song contest Asia will take place in Thailand’s capital on Saturday 14 November, the Switzerland-base...

By Philip Oltermann European culture editor

Eurovision Song Contest to hold first Asian edition in Bangkok in November

The Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 has confirmed artists from at least 10 countries across Asia competing: Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. More are expected to join before the finale in November. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

By FRANCE24

Eurovision Song Contest Set to Launch in Asia With Bangkok as Host City

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to launch in Asia for the first time, with Bangkok chosen as the inaugural host city. The show’s grand final will take place in Thailand’s capital on Nov. 14. Among the ten confirmed countries participating so far are Thailand’s Channel 3, South Korea’s PK Inc., Malaysia’s Media Prima (TV3), […]

By K.J. Yossman

'A region rich in culture': Eurovision to launch inaugural Asia edition

Bangkok in Thailand will host the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, with at least 10 countries taking part.

Eurovision Is Taking Its Maximalist Pop Mayhem to Asia

The new international edition of the song contest will take place this fall in Bangkok with 10 countries signed on to compete and more expected to join

By Jon Blistein

Eurovision launching Asia edition, grand final to take place in Bangkok in November

So far, broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia have confirmed their participation.

Eurovision Song Contest confirms launch of first ever Asia edition

Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and more are set to take part The post Eurovision Song Contest confirms launch of first ever Asia edition appeared first on NME.

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