Only countries that are members of the EBU are eligible to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. These countries have their national public broadcasters associated with the EBU. If you wish to represent a specific country, you must ensure that it meets this membership requirement.
Each participating country conducts a national selection process to choose their Eurovision entry and artist. The procedures for the national selection vary from country to country. While some hold talent shows or national competitions, others directly appoint artists or collaborate with record labels to choose their entrant. These selections typically occur several months before the Eurovision Contest.
Songwriters, composers, and artists from the selected country work together to create an original song specifically for the Eurovision Song Contest. The entry must meet various rules and regulations, including language restrictions and time limits.
The Eurovision Song Contest consists of two semi-finals followed by a grand final. The number of countries participating in each semi-final varies each year. Participating countries must first compete in one of the semi-finals. A combination of jury and public voting selects acts from each semi-final to qualify for the grand final.
Acts that advance to the grand final take the stage in the host city and perform their original songs live. Both juries and public from all participating countries vote to determine the winning song and artist of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Remember that participating in Eurovision involves a competitive process, adherence to guidelines, and collaboration within the music industry. The specific details and eligibility requirements may change year to year, so it's always best to follow updates and announcements from the EBU or your national broadcaster to stay informed about the process.