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world11 days ago•3 min saved

Eurovision Heads East with First Asia Edition in Bangkok

Eurovision announced its first Asia edition to be staged in Bangkok on November 14, with ten initial countries—including South Korea and host Thailand—competing and more nations expected to join. The format will mirror the European contest, with broadcasters selecting artists to perform original songs under three minutes. Organizers say the event could reach over 600 million viewers, marking a major expansion beyond Europe even as geopolitics and regional tensions could shape participation.

via NBC News|

#asia-edition #bangkok #eurovision

entertainment6 months ago•4 min saved

Vietnam's Duc Phuc triumphs at Intervision, Russia's Eurovision alternative

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia's Intervision, a Soviet-era revival of a song contest promoting traditional values, featuring 23 international acts and marked by political undertones and a focus on cultural and spiritual themes, with plans for future events including a host in Saudi Arabia.

via Yahoo|

#cultural-event #entertainment #intervision

entertainment6 months ago•4 min saved

Russia revives Intervision as a Cold War-era Eurovision alternative

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia's Intervision, a revival of the Soviet-era song contest aimed at promoting traditional values and showcasing acts from mostly allied nations, with a focus on cultural and spiritual themes rather than political or LGBTQ+ symbols. The event, held in Moscow, featured 23 countries and was marked by political intrigue, including the last-minute withdrawal of a US contestant due to political pressure. Intervision plans to return next year in Saudi Arabia.

via CNN|

#cultural-event #entertainment #intervision

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Vietnam's Duc Phuc Wins Russia's Revived Intervision Song Contest

Russia's new Intervision song contest, seen as a geopolitical tool and a Russian answer to Eurovision, crowned Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc as its first winner amid political controversies and limited international fan engagement, with future editions planned in Saudi Arabia.

via AP News|

#cultural-diplomacy #geopolitics #intervision

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Kate Middleton's Surprise Piano Performance at Eurovision

Princess Kate surprised viewers with a piano performance of "Stefania" alongside last year's Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra, in a pre-recorded segment. Loreen won the competition with her power ballad "Tattoo," becoming the second performer to take the prize twice. The global television audience has been estimated at 160 million.

via USA TODAY|

#entertainment #eurovision #kalush-orchestra