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Meet the Contenders: The Songs of Eurovision Asia 2026
Aina Abdul is one of eleven artists vying to win Eurovision Asia in Bangkok (ESCA)

Saturday finally marks the debut of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia. Eleven nations will be taking the stage in Bangkok – so Samantha Ross takes a look at the songs you’ll hear, and the artists you’ll meet.

Eurovision Asia and its Bizarre Voting Experiment

Eurovision Asia is allowing viewers to vote for free through an online platform where one can vote for at least three songs, dividing eight songs between them. ESC Insight looks at how this unusual experiment of a voting system will work, and how it will play out in Eurovision Asia and beyond.

Eurovision vs The World: Can The Contest Win Asia’s Heart?
Eurovision Asia's inaugural edition is held in Bangkok (EBU)

Ahead of its debut on Saturday 14 November, James Stephenson tells the story behind how Eurovision Asia came to be, the players involved, and whether Eurovision can win new hearts in Asia – or not.

Can Junior Eurovision Reach the Next Generation?
Is Junior Eurovision supported by the main Contest, or falling behind its shadow? (EBU / Corinne Cumming)

James Stephenson asks whether the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is doing enough to establish itself with young people, and why targeting a big audience may not lead to a big impact.

All The Statistics As Armenia Wins Junior Eurovision
Armenia has won Junior Eurovision 2026 (EBU / Corinne Cumming)

Armenia has won the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Ben Robertson, James Stephenson and Dane Jorgensen pile through the statistics to pick out the headlines from the dramatic victory.

Primetime or Bedtime: Who Benefits From Junior Eurovision’s Late Start?
Junior Eurovision's late start might mean some kids only see this in their dreams (EBU / Corinne Cumming)

Junior Eurovision’s return to a 21:00 CEST primetime slot brings the spectacle of the contest back into the evening spotlight. What difference does a few hours make? Ben Robertson has the answer.

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