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Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest next year

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canada will make its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027.
  • The North American country will participate in the contest held in Bulgaria.
  • Canada's entry follows its national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada becoming a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Canada is set to join the Eurovision Song Contest family, with the North American nation scheduled to make its debut in 2027.

The North American country will participate in the contest held in Bulgaria.

— EBUConfirming Canada's debut year and location.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that Canada will participate in the song contest when it is held in Bulgaria. This announcement comes on Canada Day, marking a significant moment for the country's engagement with the international music event.

the national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada becoming a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

— EBUExplaining the prerequisite for Canada's participation.

Canada's upcoming participation follows the national broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada achieving full membership in the EBU. This step paves the way for the country's official entry into the competition. Canada becomes the first entirely new country to be admitted to the contest since Australia in 2015.

Thus, the maple state will be on board at the ESC in Bulgaria in 2027, as was announced today on the Canadian national holiday, Canada Day.

— EBUAnnouncing Canada's participation in Eurovision 2027.

Eurovision officials expressed enthusiasm for Canada's addition. Martin Green, ESC Director for the EBU, highlighted the long-standing connection between Canadian artists and the contest, notably mentioning Céline Dion's victory in 1988, although she represented Switzerland at the time. Canada's significant public engagement with Eurovision was also noted, with Canadian viewers casting the third-highest number of votes among non-participating countries during the Vienna contest.

Thus, the maple state will be on board at the ESC in Bulgaria in 2027, as was announced today on the Canadian national holiday, Canada Day.

— EBUAnnouncing Canada's participation in Eurovision 2027.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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