Welcome to Bulgaria

Happy Eurovision New Year! We start our 10th Season (sidebar: WHAT?!) catching up on the planning for 2027 as Bulgaria prepares to host the big event for the first time.

📸 Photo by Ondrej Bocek on Unsplash

Welcome to Bulgaria Summary

• Eurovision Rule Updates for 2027 (1:39)
• Voting overhaul? (7:55)
• Netherlands Likely Not Returning while Canada(?) Joins (11:09)
• Welcome to Burgas, Bulgaria! (17:59)

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