Liverpool Echo
·Jul 2026
Eurovision welcomes new country to 2027 song contest after major rule change
Canada will debut at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria after CBC/Radio-Canada joined the European Broadcasting Union, marking the first new entry since Australia in 2015. Eurovision leaders welcomed the expansion, highlighting the contest’s growing global reach. The piece also notes the ongoing controversy around Israel’s participation, including Amnesty International’s criticism and multiple countries’ boycotts amid the conflict in Gaza. Bulgaria won the 2026 event, securing hosting rights for 2027.