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Eurovision Rules Updated: Countries in Military Conflict Barred from Hosting
The European Broadcasting Union updated Eurovision rules to bar countries in military conflict from hosting and raised the minimum participant age to 18 starting in 2027. The changes also clarify live singing requirements to protect artist safety and event integrity.
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What happened
- 01Countries in military conflict cannot host Eurovision starting 2027.
- 02Minimum participant age raised from 16 to 18 to protect young artists.
- 03Lead vocals must be performed live; prerecorded backing allowed but no vocal replacements.
- 04EBU can commission security assessments to decide hosting eligibility.
- 05Alternative broadcasters will host if winning country is deemed unsafe.
- 06Israel will select its 2027 Eurovision representative via "HaKokhav HaBa."
Israel will choose its 2027 contestant via "HaKokhav HaBa," and Canada will debut next year.
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