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Eurovision
CBC/Radio-Canada launches the search for the first artist to represent Canada in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Story by: Lesley Diana Photos courtesy of eurovision.com
DARA wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest for
Bulgaria, at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.
Photo: Corinne Cumming/EBU
After years of dreaming, campaigning and building a movement, it’s finally happening: Canada will join over 40 countries to officially compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.
act will take the Eurovision stage representing our own flag. This is a moment to celebrate!
The Eurovision Song Contest is the largest live music competition in the world. A phenomenon among younger generations, it brings together hundreds of millions of people on television and digital platforms every year. Beyond music, it is also a powerful driver of cultural influence.
From Céline Dion’s legendary 1988 victory for Switzerland to passionate fan campaigns across the country, Canada’s connection to Eurovision runs deep. Now, for the first time ever, a Canadian
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Over the decades, Eurovision has helped reveal or propel the careers of artists such as ABBA, France Gall, Lara Fabian and Måneskin. For Canada, this historic first participation represents a unique opportunity to showcase the richness and diversity of our musical, cultural and artistic identity, as well as the exceptional creativity of our artists from coast to coast.
“We are seeking a magnetic Canadian performer with a genuine passion for representing Canada and a proven track record of captivating very large live audiences, whether through exceptional vocal power, electrifying stage presence or truly original artistry,” said Doug Smith, Executive Vice-President of CBC.
DARA wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest for Bulgaria, at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.
Canadian music fans, prepare to vote! Entries will move through a multi-stage selection process designed to find Canada’s ultimate performer. Canadians will then have their say on which finalist they want to represent our country through a digital vote. Videos featuring each artist will be posted on the Eurovision Song Contest Canada website. The public vote will then be combined with a review from a music industry jury to determine which finalist will represent Canada at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria. T
CBC/Radio-Canada is launching a national search for the artist who will represent Canada for the very first time at the prestigious international music competition, in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union, to make this historic debut a reality. The chosen artist will then collaborate with top music industry talent to create Canada’s Eurovision song and performance. CBC/Radio- Canada will determine a shortlist of finalists representing the rich diversity of the country’s musical talent. Finalists will be announced this fall.
More details on the CBC/Radio-Canada Eurovision portal: cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/eurovision. eurovisioncanada.ca
“We are seeking a magnetic Canadian performer with a genuine passion for representing Canada and a proven track record of captivating very large live audiences, whether through
exceptional vocal power, electrifying stage presence or truly original artistry”
— Doug Smith, Executive Vice-President of CBC
