The first ever Eurovision Asia has been announced
Details of the first ever Asia-Pacific Eurovision Song Contest have been announced.
After months of rumours, reports and sort-of confirmations, Eurovision has formally announced the launch of Eurovision Asia.
While the format is still in development, Eurovision's official website states that up to 20 countries will come together and compete in a live annual Grand Final.
Watch the teaser video below:
The Eurovision Song Content was launched in 1956 and primarily sees member countries of the European Broadcasting Union compete. It remains the longest-running annual international TV song competition.
Just seven countries sent acts to compete in the first Eurovision, which saw the Netherlands take the crown with Jetty Paerl's De vogels van Holland. Now, over 40 countries take part every year.
The UK has won Eurovision five times, with the first being Sandie Shaw's Puppet On A String. Look back at the UK's highest charting Eurovision entries - from Gina G to Cliff Richard - here.
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Gary Speirs
Switzerland won the first one - fact check and correct please
Ronald van Veen
Indeed, Switzerland won.
Lys Assia - Refrain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB1of5sfLyk
Johan Bowallius
Switzerland won the first Eurovision, not Netherlands.
MR
Misha Riveros
shouldn't it be Asiavision?
i just imagine if they do the same here in latinamerica today, as they did in the 70s/50s with OTI (the latam EBU) Festival. 30 different kind of reggaeton or bachata tracks. blimey
Anthony
They can't as the the Asiavision name already exists as a news exchange service from the ABU.