Category: Eurovision Asia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Executive Producer Assaf Blecher reflects on building Eurovision Asia 2026 from scratch, addressing in an interview with EuroMix budget rumors and format changes ahead of the Bangkok contest. On Saturday, November 14th, one of the most ambitious entertainment shows will launch in Bangkok: Eurovision Song Contest Asia, featuring 11 participating countries. Among those who helped establish the project is Assaf Blecher, who resides in the United States and serves as the contest's Executive Producer. In an interview with EuroMix, Blecher presents the challenges of building a massive event from scratch in the Far East, addresses rumors regarding production cuts, and provides a definitive answer regarding Israeli participation in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Explaining What Eurovision Is From Scratch" One of the central challenges in establishing the competition was building infrastructure and awareness in countries where the format was completely unknown. "I don't know how many rice workers in Mongolia or farmers in Cambodia know what Eurovision is,"...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Asia 2026 preparations advance: production announced winner DARA's Grand Final performance, spectacular opening acts, and the official running order. Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, excitement is reaching a fever pitch. Today, the contest organizers released one of the most thrilling announcements yet, revealing the international artist set to conquer the stage on 14 November at the One Bangkok Forum, and taking the opportunity to refresh our memory with the official running order.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Big Reveal: DARA to Perform at the Grand Final The winner of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, DARA, will make a special guest appearance at the Grand Final. The Bulgarian singer will perform a special version of her winning song, "Bangaranga," which brought Bulgaria its historic first-ever victory thanks to a blend of her distinctive voice and high-energy dance-pop sound. Her appearance will connect the landmark European Eurovision with the opening chapter...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vote Now! On Saturday, November 14th, the first-ever and historic edition of Eurovision Asia 2026 will kick off in Bangkok. The Eurovision Asia 2026 will take place on Saturday, November 14th, hosted in Bangkok, Thailand. Taking place for the first time this year and designed for countries across the Asian continent, this will mark the inaugural edition of the brand-new spin-off contest created by the Eurovision family. A total of 11 countries will compete in the upcoming contest: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Bhutan, Philippines, Bangladesh, South Korea, Nepal, Malaysia, and the host country Thailand. Listen to the songs, get into the vibe, and cast your vote. Who should be the first grand winner of Eurovision Asia? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Help us discover who should triumph at Eurovision Asia 2026! The 11 Competing Entries (by running order):Click on the song title to listen! Vietnam: Tóc Tiên with "Em Tiên" Cambodia: Monetrey with "I Let You Go" Laos: Thinla with "BAE" Mongolia: Beck with "Without You" Bhutan:...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two weeks before Eurovision Asia 2026, YouTube views and early betting odds reveal one country dominating the competition. Screenshot: EBU With exactly two weeks left until the big moment, excitement for Eurovision Asia 2026 is at its peak. Just before the artists take the stage in Bangkok for official rehearsals, it is the perfect time to pause and see what the audience truly loves. Currently, only eight of the eleven participating songs are available on Spotify, making YouTube the only reliable platform to compare all the competing entries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); YouTube Views and Daily Averages: Country YouTube Release Date Total Views Daily Average Philippines Aug 30, 2026 1,648,002 26,580 Vietnam Oct 3, 2026 508,476 18,159 Malaysia Oct 16, 2026 223,809 14,920 Cambodia Oct 17, 2026 129,282 9,234 Laos Sep 24, 2026 296,299 8,008 Thailand Sep 27, 2026 261,793 7,699 South Korea Sep 4, 2026 341,102 5,984 Bhutan Aug 11, 2026 341,757 4,219 Mongolia Oct 18, 2026 49,923 3,840 Nepal Oct 7, 2026 77,303 3,220 The data reveals a fascinating picture of true momentum versus accumulated success. The Philippines leads by a significant margin in both total views and daily average. This trend is clearly backed by the sole betting site currently open...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Weeks before the Bangkok premiere, a 25% budget cut forced the EBU to replace the international crew with locals, jeopardizing the new voting system trial. With less than a month to go before the kickoff of Eurovision Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, the production seems to be facing significant hurdles. According to a report by the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) ambitious venture is in the midst of a severe financial crisis, leading to dramatic behind-the-scenes changes at the eleventh hour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A $1 Million Cut and Crew Dismissals According to the report, the EBU has approved an immediate budget cut of $1 million from the competition's initial $4.5 million budget, representing a drop of nearly a quarter of the total funds. Due to these drastic cuts, the production could no longer afford to fly the international technical and production crew to Bangkok. The world-class professionals who were supposed to handle set design,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mongolia's original Eurovision Asia 2026 entry was disqualified due to an early release. Singer Beck will perform the runner-up track instead. Screenshot: Zoop Just hours after Cambodia selected its representative, finalizing the complete lineup for the contest, the picture has shifted once again. Preparations for Eurovision Asia 2026 took an unexpected turn when the Mongolian broadcaster announced the disqualification of the winning entry from their national final, "Mongolia's Chosen One." Recently, it came to light that Beck's winning track, "Light," had already been published on Facebook back in 2018. Following this discovery, the song was immediately pulled from the competition, and it was officially confirmed that the runner-up of the evening, "Chamguigeer (Without You)," will step in as the country's replacement entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The disqualification stems from a direct violation of the competition's strict regulations regarding the public exposure of competing songs before a designated cut-off date. Unlike the European Eurovision Song Contest, which uses September...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History in the making! The 11 competing acts and songs for Eurovision Asia 2026 in Bangkok have officially been revealed. Who will shock the continent and claim the first-ever crown? Listen to all the tracks and find out. Screenshot: EBU Eurovision Asia 2026 will be held on November 14 at the One Bangkok Forum arena in the Thai capital, produced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation. This is the first-ever edition of the brand on the continent, launched as part of the original European contest's 70th-anniversary celebrations. With less than a month until the glamorous final, the contest's lineup is complete. All 11 participating countries have selected their representatives and songs, following the conclusion of Cambodia's local national final, which wrapped up the selection season for the biggest pop event of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All You Need to Know About Eurovision Asia Eurovision Asia is an official expansion project of the Eurovision brand outside the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Next month, the curtain will rise on the largest music event the Asian continent has ever seen. We have gathered all you need to know just before this dream becomes reality. In just one month, the first-ever Eurovision Asia will finally take place, and excitement is at an all-time high. Scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, the contest will bring the continent's finest talents to the stage. Most participating countries have already selected their entries, leaving us eagerly awaiting just one final country to complete the lineup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Technical Details The contest will take place at the One Bangkok Forum arena in the Thai capital. Hosting the glamorous evening will be Thai TV personality Woody Milintachinda and the model and actress Cindy Bishop. Woody is widely regarded as one of Asia's most influential media figures and entrepreneurs, known for his popular talk show featuring international stars and for producing massive electronic music festivals across the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bangkok will host the first Eurovision Asia on November 14th, 2026, with 11 countries competing in the EBU and Voxovation-produced contest. History in Bangkok: The Eurovision Song Contest expands to Asia for the first time. In the 70th year of the European song contest, the mega-brand crosses the continent's borders! The first Eurovision Asia will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, and will be broadcast live from Bangkok, Thailand's capital. The planned event marks a peak moment for Asian music, sharing it with the international audience. Viewers worldwide will be able to closely follow the national finals of each country, take an active part in the voting, and directly influence the identity of the songs that will be performed on the big stage in Bangkok. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Participating Countries and Selected Acts Click on the song title to listen! 11 countries will participate this year in Eurovision Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea,...