Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced. Participation is not limited to countries in geographic Europe and instead is open to all members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which Canada joined last week. Australia is an associate member. The EBU…
Published on 29/04/2026 – 8:58 GMT+2 This year’s Eurovision backlash continues. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Protesters gathered outside the Serbian state RTS broadcaster yesterday to demand that the Balkan country pull out of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel’s participation. The protesters in central Belgrade waved Palestinian flags and accused Israel of genocide. They called…
Shorouk Express The EBU in Geneva also agreed on measures to “curb disproportionate third-party influence, including government-backed campaigns,” and limited the number of public votes to 10 “per payment method.” RTVE called the change “insufficient.” Controversy earlier this year prompted the changes, when several European broadcasters alleged that the Israeli government had interfered in the…
Shorouk Express Spain’s public broadcaster said on Friday it had called for a “debate” over Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to “concerns” over the situation in war-torn Gaza. RTVE has sent a letter to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which manages the event, “requesting a debate on the participation…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 4. Azerbaijan’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been announced, Trend reports. The band Mamagama will take the stage to showcase the country’s musical talent in Basel, Switzerland. Formed in 2021, Mamagama is known for its unique blend of rock, pop, and traditional Azerbaijani music. The group has…
