Eurovision Asia Song Contest
| Eurovision Asia Song Contest | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Song contest |
| Based on | Eurovision Song Contest |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production company(s) | |
| Distributor | Eurovision |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Eurovision Song Contest (1956–present) |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Search Eurovision Asia Song Contest on Amazon.
The Eurovision Asia Song Contest was a proposed Asia-Pacific counterpart of the Eurovision Song Contest, an annual music competition between countries in Europe. The inaugural contest was, as of August 2019, in development by Australian broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service and production partner Blink TV, in co-operation with the European Broadcasting Union. However, in 2021, SBS Commissioning Editor Josh Martin confirmed that the contest would not take place despite earlier plans.[1]
Development[edit]
In March 2016, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) penned an agreement with Australian broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) to create a version of the EBU's Eurovision Song Contest, which had been held since 1956, open for countries in the Asia-Pacific region.[2] SBS picked up development of the contest with its production partner Blink TV.[3] The inaugural contest, which had yet to be given a name, was to be held in Australia in 2017.[3] The show was formally announced under the name "Eurovision Asia Song Contest" (or "Eurovision Asia" for short) in August 2017.[4] The inaugural Eurovision Asia Song Contest was postponed several times, partially due to political challenges, and remains in development as of August 2019.[5][6][7]
Inaugural contest[edit]
By May 2017, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore had signaled their bid to host the inaugural Eurovision Asia Song Contest.[5] Singapore has said it would spend $4 million to host the contest. In Australia, the city of Sydney and the state of New South Wales have both indicated that they would commit big funds.[8] According to a report from the city council of the Gold Coast, Queensland, reviewed in November 2018, the inaugural show was proposed to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30 November 2019, to 7 December 2019.[9] However, in August of that year the contest was said to be "still in development".[7]
Participation[edit]
As of May 2016, SBS planned to allow any Asian nation to compete, which would make as many as sixty-eight countries eligible.[10] Membership in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union would not have been a prerequisite for participation.[11] As of March 2019, 10 countries had confirmed their intent to participate: Australia, China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Turkey, Solomon Islands, South Korea, and Vanuatu.[12] Australia had confirmed its participation, while China, Japan, and South Korea were named as potential members of the contest's steering group.[12]
See also[edit]
- ABU Song Contest 2020
- AfriMusic Song Contest
- American Song Contest
- Eurovision Song Contest
- Junior Eurovision Song Contest
- Turkvision Song Contest
References[edit]
- ↑ Carter, Ford (2021-05-25). "SBS drops plans for Eurovision Asia". aussievision. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ Granger, Anthony (21 March 2016). "Asia: SBS to create Eurovision Song Contest in Asia". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jordan, Paul (21 March 2016). "Eurovision Song Contest concept to be developed in Asia!". Eurovision.tv. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Jordan, Paul (18 August 2017). "The Greatest Song Contest in the World is coming to Asia!". Eurovision.tv. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Granger, Anthony (19 May 2017). "Three cities interested in hosting Eurovision Asia". Eurovoix World. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Cobb, Ryan (13 July 2018). "Eurovision Asia on hold? Organizers and EBU "still early in the development process"". ESCXtra. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "SBS: The Eurovision Asia Song Contest is no longer in development". Wiwibloggs. August 14, 2019. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ↑ Spence, Ewan (6 May 2017). "Eurovision Insight Podcast: Insight Asks Australian Head Of Delegation Paul Clarke". ESC Insight. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ↑ Wolf, Brendon (1 November 2018). "Gold Coast to host inaugural Eurovision Asia". 9news.com.au. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ↑ Granger, Anthony (7 May 2016). "Asiavision 12 countries the aim for the first contest". Eurovoix World. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Adams, William Lee (August 28, 2017). "Eurovision Asia: Full membership in the ABU is NOT required to participate in the song contest". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 29 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 Granger, Anthony (4 March 2019). "Eurovision Asia Song Contest Still in The Works". Eurovoix World. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)
External links[edit]
This article "Eurovision Asia Song Contest" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Eurovision Asia Song Contest. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
