Canada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027
Summary
Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia joined in 2015. Canada recently became a member of the European Broadcasting Union, which allows participation beyond geographic Europe, and will send an act to the contest held in Bulgaria.Key Facts
- Canada will compete in Eurovision starting in 2027.
- Eurovision is open to members of the European Broadcasting Union, not just European countries.
- Canada joined the European Broadcasting Union last week.
- The 2027 contest will be held in Bulgaria.
- CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster, will decide how to select Canada’s contestant later this year.
- Eurovision included 35 countries in 2024 and was won by a Bulgarian singer.
- Recent Eurovision contests saw some countries boycott due to political issues involving Israel.
- Despite some viewer declines and boycotts, Eurovision plans to expand, including a new contest in Asia.
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