Starting from 2027, the country that wins Eurovision – and traditionally hosts the following edition – will automatically lose the right to host the contest if it is in a state of armed conflict, or in a situation of heightened geopolitical tension or in “any other situation that substantially affects the security, safety, or stability of their State or the surrounding region.” This is one of the new rules for the international music festival announced by the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, the global organization that brings together broadcast media in 50 countries and organizes the song contest.
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In a post published on social media, Eurovision explains that, if necessary, the EBU may commission independent security assessments of the winning country’s situation and, if deemed unsuitable, the right to host the show will be transferred to another country.
Dara, representing Bulgaria, raises the trophy on stage after winning the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, on May 17, 2026. (EPA/Hannibal Hanschke)
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Among other new features planned for the next edition of the show – hosted by Bulgaria after Dara’s success with Bangaranga in the 2026 edition, which saw our Sal Da Vinci finish fifth – is also the raising of the minimum age limit to participate in the contest from 16 to 18 years. The new standard, explains the EBU, is intended to “strengthen protective measures and protect younger artists from the pressures related to participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.”
Finally, the EBU also provides some clarifications on the rules for audio. The fundamental principle remains unchanged that the solo singer (or singers) must perform the main melody live, but the use of backing tracks and pre-recorded elements is allowed in compliance with the regulations. In any case, “the lead vocal must be the only element performing the main melody – the EBU emphasizes – and cannot replace or unduly support the live vocal performance.”
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