Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to theguardian.com, eurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original annual event is being buffeted by discord and boycotts on the eve of its 70th anniversary edition.
Sources
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BBC News (World)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2rwq53zxyo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
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BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2rwq53zxyo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
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BBC News (World)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2rwq53zxyo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
4
ABC News Entertainment Headlines
https://abcnews.com/Entertainment/wireStory/eurovision-song-contest-expanding-asian-edition-year-131566682
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The Guardian (World)
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/31/eurovision-song-contest-expands-into-asia