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Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect
EntertainmentMusicMusic News•November 7, 2026 at 12:05 AMNational

Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect

By Raphael Rashid in Seoul and Natasha May•The Guardian Music

The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor?The Eurovision song contest is being brought to Asia, with 11 countries competing in a single final in Bangkok on 14 November, in what organisers intend to be the first of many regional editions.So, which countries will be belting their hearts out? Will there still be tactical voting? Will the contest’s gloriously camp traditions survive the journey across to Asia? Here’s all you need to know. Continue reading...

The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor?

The Eurovision song contest is being brought to Asia, with 11 countries competing in a single final in Bangkok on 14 November, in what organisers intend to be the first of many regional editions.

So, which countries will be belting their hearts out? Will there still be tactical voting? Will the contest’s gloriously camp traditions survive the journey across to Asia? Here’s all you need to know.

Continue reading...

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