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The Latest Breaking News from Eurovision

Folk or AI could be a winner for the UK at Eurovision

Letters: Readers have advice for a cross-party committee of MPs looking into the UK’s poor record at the song contest

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Netherlands to participate in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest following boycott

The U-turn comes after the Dutch national broadcaster Avrotros withdrew in August and appeared to blame Israel’s participation for its decision.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation

Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.

Euronews · Sep 22

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Britain loves its underdogs. We should be celebrating our Eurovision flops, not investigating them

The digital, culture, media and sport select committee is to explore why the UK’s entrants are frequently ‘dismal’. Surely such a trifling matter is not worthy of the House of Commons, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

What do you think of the MPs’ inquiry into UK Eurovision song contest failure? I give it nul points

There are obvious reasons why the UK flops and flops again, but that isn’t the point. This annual debacle is now part of our national identity, says deputy music editor Laura Snapes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bold move to have Canada join the European Union (EU) as an “associate member” has led to discussion of Australia following in Canada’s footsteps. After all, Australia has been represented in the Eurovision song contest since 2015, so why not join the EU?

The Conversation · Sep 20

UK Eurovision song selection process to face parliamentary inquiry after string of poor results

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The Independent UK · Sep 18

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Committee of MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal record’ in Eurovision

The Digital, Media and Sport Committee will hold a state of play inquiry into the selection of the UK’s entry.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal’ Eurovision song choices: ‘We want to get to the bottom of it’

United Kingdom received just one point in the 2026 contest

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTE announces

IRELAND will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, broadcaster RTE has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announces

RTÉ also said it would not broadcast the competition.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Ireland boycotts Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza

Next year’s contest is due to be held in the Bulgarian city of Burgas

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Is Netta Barzilai Replacing Macklemore on Ed Sheeran's Tour? Viral Rumour Debunked

A viral claim that Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai will replace Macklemore on Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' Tour has spread online, but no official announcement supports it.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Eurovision made me realise that I was autistic at 34

I had always dreamed of attending the song contest. But all that glitter brought on sensory overload – and I finally understood who I actually was

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

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Euronews · Aug 24

Netherlands withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, says competition 'no longer' neutral

The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel's participation.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Next year’s Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled

Next year’s competition won’t take place in the country’s capital, an announcement that even surprised Bulgarian winner, Dara

Euronews · Aug 13

Eurovision 2027: A guide to Burgas, Bulgaria’s sunny seaside host city

Burgas has been announced as the unexpected host of next year’s Eurovision. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of a visit to the Bulgarian beach city.

Euronews · Aug 13

And the winner is... Burgas to host 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.

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BANG Premier · Aug 13

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war

The Eurovision Song Contest sees singer representatives from all over the world take to the stage in a bid to be crowned the winner, with the victorious country then given the honour of hosting the next year’s contest.

Euronews · Aug 12

Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says

The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Eurovision Song Contest organisers announce major rule change for 2027

THE organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they have changed the rules for 2027

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen ‘truly sorry’ after postponing European tour including UK dates

The 42-year-old Swedish singer was due to perform at a number of UK venues

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen postpones European tour including UK gigs

The singer posted about her tour plans on Instagram.

The Independent UK · Aug 2

First Eurovision, now Strictly: Delta Goodrem is in her year of saying yes

INTERVIEW: The Australian musician is taking to the Strictly dance floor this autumn in her latest step into the British spotlight, following on from her dazzling Eurovision debut. She speaks to Annabel Nugent about the busy year ahead and the drama and hardships that have led her to this point

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Count Binface reveals full manifesto ahead of Clacton by-election

Count Binface has revealed his full twenty-point manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election, including standing in at Eurovision

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