Acts from 11 Asian countries perform at preview ahead of inaugural Eurovision Asia | AFP

Contestants from 11 Asian nations take to the stage in Bangkok during a preview show ahead of the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 live final, which ended up being won by Filipino contestant Carmelle. Speaking at a press conference before the preview show, Eurovision Song Contest Director Martin Green says the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is committed to growing the new regional edition "for the long run". It comes as an embattled Eurovision celebrates its 70th birthday, amid controversy over the participation of Israel in the competition.

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