The Eurovision Song Contest has announced the launching of its first ever Asia edition.
Broadcasters from 10 countries in the region, including South Korea, Bhutan, Thailand and the Philippines have confirmed that they will be taking part. According to the contest’s website, which lists the participating countries, there are “more to follow.”
Bangkok has been given the honor of being Host City for the first edition of the Contest, with the glittering Grand Final set to take place on Saturday 14 November.
In the coming months, each participating broadcaster will be choosing its entries via national finals, as is common in the run-up to the Eurovision Song Contest, too.
First held in 1956, Eurovision has grown into the world’s longest running international music competition.
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement.
