{"id":71127,"date":"2026-04-14T14:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=71127"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:28:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:28:58","slug":"philippines-joins-first-ever-eurovision-song-contest-asia-bangkok-named-host-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/music-entertainment\/philippines-joins-first-ever-eurovision-song-contest-asia-bangkok-named-host-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines Joins First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia, Bangkok Named Host City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The Philippines will take part in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with Bangkok, Thailand confirmed as host of the Grand Final on <\/em><strong><em>14 November 2026<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"71128\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/music-entertainment\/philippines-joins-first-ever-eurovision-song-contest-asia-bangkok-named-host-city\/attachment\/eurovision-song-contest-2025-winner-jj-photo-02-large\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large.png\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Winner JJ Photo 02 Large\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large-300x200.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large-1024x683.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large-1024x683.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large-300x200.png 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large-768x512.png 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-2025-Winner-JJ-Photo-02-Large.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manila, 14 April 2026 \u2013 <\/strong>The Philippines is confirmed to participate in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with Bangkok, Thailand set to host the Grand Final on 14 November 2026. For the Philippines, participation highlights the country\u2019s strong music culture and positions Filipino talent on a wider regional platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/preciouscomms-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com\/2vIIzcwGvp1hsgG9Ew1yw9qCjB7Ie2tlYe-TeOoSYJ5jy-ZuKnQFCuSmjZTwHUdoeNAPVs6A2-J9AgjG15zXjDxA2E6woW2w8QddqPH6da2xziYIXk24ZD8AQdGXPV8UOkdaLTePzoqmB2NQwCls7RWL7dnkVLRqEFCOlknrM8O2F4VVdZLRkLuod71u29D05NJ5WdyQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austrian-Filipino artist JJ<\/a>, winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2025, has also shared a message encouraging fans to support Eurovision Asia as it launches in the region. \u2014 watch it here: <a href=\"https:\/\/preciouscomms-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com\/2OiMl_Gu9AnMj-mZAIIVwD5E0MeiT72BmNydZOWOWpCD2-ZuKnQHohIAEtAi_Ct5u96zvsiVpJJkGLAvimuo5tAXx92667f0MksRFor0xJyFIzvxqLTbFKSMbViWNy7B8VRPPfqorRZ5CW4C6tJm6qiKSx1nCyOox_4Wvbt3LyRymlwuku8DjtBZa-2aVUfHG2jwD-Zc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWmL6MVsyRX\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation together with Thailand\u2019s S2O Productions and Channel 3, announced on 31 March that <strong>Eurovision Song Contest Asia <\/strong>will debut in 2026, with Bangkok selected as the Host City for its inaugural edition, bringing together ten countries across Asia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first edition is expected to feature at least 10 participating countries, including South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing the world&#8217;s largest live TV event to Asia, Eurovision Song Contest is now opening a new chapter shaped by the region\u2019s diversity, creativity and cultural identity, and grounded in the same spirit that has always defined the contest: <strong>United by Music<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exclusive social partner ZOOP will place the audience at the center of the action, driving participation, community and interaction, with cutting edge technology behind the experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evolving Eurovision Song Contest with Asia&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For seven decades, the Eurovision Song Contest has brought countries together through music, storytelling and live television, reaching audiences of hundreds of millions every year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, in collaboration with leading broadcasters and production companies across Asia, Eurovision Song Contest Asia will build on that legacy, creating a new shared stage where cultures meet, voices are amplified, and creative communities connect across borders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooted in the same spirit that has defined Eurovision Song Contest for generations, the contest carries forward a simple but powerful idea, <strong>connecting people through music and shared experiences<\/strong>. In Asia, that idea will take on new meaning, shaped by the region\u2019s extraordinary diversity and creative energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin Green, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is about evolving the show together with Asia, building something that reflects the voices, identities and ambitions of the region, while staying true to what has always made the Contest special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be shaped by the artists, broadcasters and audiences who make it their own, continuing our shared journey of being United by Music.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shaping the Future of Eurovision Song Contest in Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"71129\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/music-entertainment\/philippines-joins-first-ever-eurovision-song-contest-asia-bangkok-named-host-city\/attachment\/eurovision-song-contest-asia-launch-photo-01\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774954713&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eurovision Song Contest Asia Launch Photo 01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71129\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eurovision-Song-Contest-Asia-Launch-Photo-01.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to grow with the region, the format brings together countries representing more than 600 million people. With no comparable pan-Asian platform today, it is set to become one of the region\u2019s most talked-about entertainment events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by exclusive social partner ZOOP, the contest will introduce a fan participation platform where audiences do more than watch. ZOOP gives fans new ways to engage with artists, join communities, and be recognised and rewarded for real participation, while helping create a more direct and meaningful connection between talent and audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Settman, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Voxovation, the exclusive licensee of Eurovision Song Contest Asia said:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom day one, our ambition has been to build the Eurovision Song Contest Asia together with the region\u2019s best creative talent, creating a show that truly reflects Asia\u2019s identity and creative energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with S2O Productions, we are shaping a show where artists and fans connect across borders in new ways, through participation, community and deeper engagement beyond the stage, with ZOOP helping bring that fan experience to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To bring this incredible show to a new continent is something very special. I look forward to millions of people in Asia watching the competition and singing in front of the TV, dancing to the performances and predicting the outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bangkok: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangkok is a city where tradition and modern expression coexist seamlessly, it offers a natural home for a contest built on diversity and exchange, connecting artists and audiences from across the region and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Contest will be broadcasted in partnership with Thailand\u2019s Channel 3, alongside broadcasters from at least 10 countries across Asia, each bringing their own voice, identity and storytelling to the stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting Eurovision Song Contest Asia is expected to generate strong international visibility for Bangkok, while supporting tourism, job creation and the continued growth of Thailand\u2019s creative industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thailand Welcomes The Region And The World&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurovision Song Contest Asia will provide a powerful platform for artists to share their music, stories and identities with audiences across the region and globally, strengthening cultural exchange between Asia and Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event further reinforces Thailand\u2019s position as a destination for world-class cultural and entertainment experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chuwit Sirivajjakul, Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning, at the Tourism Authority said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I heard that the European Broadcasting Union and Voxovation were considering Bangkok as the home for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, I thought, of course, it should be Bangkok, because this city has always been a place where cultures come together, where music fills the air, and where celebration is part of everyday life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a place where tradition and innovation do not compete. They collaborate. That is the spirit of&nbsp; Eurovision, which celebrates the unity of diverse musical voices from across Asia and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe travel is in the moments that restore you, inspire you, and connect you to something larger than yourself. Eurovision Song Contest Asia embodies exactly that, and we are proud to welcome it home, marking a new chapter for Thailand&#8217;s global presence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participating Countries&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will bring together broadcasters from across the region, each representing their country with original music and national talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmed participating broadcasters include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thailand <\/strong>\u2014 Channel 3 produced by S2O productions&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Philippines <\/strong>\u2014 ABS-CBN Corporation&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>South Korea <\/strong>\u2014 ENA produced by PK Inc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vietnam <\/strong>\u2014 Vietnam Television (VTV3) produced by Dao Music Entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Malaysia <\/strong>\u2014 Media Prima (TV3)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cambodia <\/strong>\u2014 TV5 Cambodia produced by GIGIL 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