Australia to compete in Eurovision with 36 countries in 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 19:15 · Archive

Australia and 35 other countries will compete at Eurovision 2027 in the Bulgarian city of Burgas in May.

Australia and 35 other countries' broadcasters will send entries to the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, in May 2027, one more participant than the previous year, according to the European Broadcasting Union.

Canada will make its Eurovision debut at the contest. North Macedonia returns to the competition for the first time since 2022. The confirmed lineup includes host Bulgaria, France, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Australia.

Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will again skip the 2027 contest, following their boycott of this year's contest over Israel's participation and its military offensive in Gaza. Israel's KAN broadcaster has confirmed it will take part. Spain, Slovenia and Iceland have yet to announce their final decisions, with Spain and Slovenia having until December to confirm their participation. Iceland's public broadcaster signalled participation was unlikely in September but has not made a final decision.

How it is being reported

• Australia to compete against 35 countries in EurovisionCanada is set to make its debut at Eurovision next year while North Macedonia will return after an absence of several years, organisers say.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 18:42
• Australia to compete against 35 countries in EurovisionCanada is set to make its debut at Eurovision next year while North Macedonia will return after an absence of several years, organisers say.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 18:42

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