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The Latest Breaking News from The Eurovision Song Contest

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?

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Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announces

RTÉ also said it would not broadcast the competition.

Evening Standard

Ireland boycotts Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza

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

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Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision Song Contest again

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS branded the Eurovision Song Contest a ‘platform for division’

The Independent UK

Eurovision Song Contest’s 2027 host city revealed

Bulgarian singer Dara won this year’s event in Vienna, Austria, in May.

Evening Standard

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.

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Eurovision winner ineligible to host if involved in ‘armed conflict’

The European Broadcasting Union has announced the changes following an annual review of the song contest.

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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

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Canada Is Officially Joining The Eurovision Song Contest In 2027, So Who Should Perform?

n huge news for fans of eclectic music and geography, it’s officially been announced that Canada will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027

Canada is set to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year

The Independent UK

Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest

GENEVA - Canada will take part in next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers announced on Wednesday, spreading the world’s biggest live televised music event to the Americas.

Bangkok Post

Eurovision Song Contest to release tribute film to celebrate 70th anniversary

The annual song competition first took place on May 24, 1956.

Evening Standard

SNL UK concludes series with lowest ever audience figures: ‘Sad it’s over’

The comedy sketch show was up against the Eurovision Song Contest for viewers

The Independent UK

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. France finished in 11th place.

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Eurovision 2026: UK’s Look Mum No Computer last as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place amid protests

The Independent UK

UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place.

The Independent UK

Eurovision reaches its dazzling grand final, in photos

The Eurovision Song Contest reached its glittering grand final in Vienna, Austria, bringing together 25 countries for a night of bold performances, theatrical spectacle and fierce competition. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Look Mum No Computer performs in Eurovision final as Israel gets mixed reception

Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his song Eins, Zwei, Drei at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: The grand final in this year's Eurovision Song Contest gets underway in Vienna

The Eurovision Song Contest's final is underway with tight security and rainy weather failing to dampen fans' enthusiasm

The Independent UK

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

The Independent UK

The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna with pop and protests

The Eurovision Song Contest final arrives Saturday with tight security and rainy weather failing to dampen fans' enthusiasm

Evening Standard

Protesters accuse Eurovision of ‘normalisation of war crimes’ at Vienna event

Eurovision’s grand final will take place on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Eurovision grand final rehearsal restarted after curtain fails to open

The curtain opened correctly after some adjustments and the rehearsal in Vienna then went ahead with few delays.

The Independent UK

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity

English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest

The Independent UK

Artists launch alternative Eurovision events to protest Israel’s inclusion

Palestinian songwriter Bashar Murad performed at an alternative concert in Brussels, joining a broader protest movement against Israel's participation in this week's Eurovision Song Contest. The protests are driven by widespread anger over Israel's military campaign in Gaza and other regions, with activists and human rights groups advocating for Israel's…

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