Poll: Serbian Eurovision Fans Want the National Final to Continue in 2027

A new poll conducted by OGAE Serbia shows that the majority of Serbian Eurovision fans would like to see Pesma za Evroviziju (PZE) return in 2027, while a significant part of the fan community is calling for a new format.

Around 150 followers took part in the Instagram poll conducted by OGAE Serbia, choosing between three options for how Serbia should select its Eurovision 2027 representative.

The results were clear: 59% want the current Pesma za Evroviziju format to continue, while 31% would prefer a completely new national selection format. Only 10% believe RTS should select the artist and song internally.

PZE remains the favourite

With almost six out of ten votes, Pesma za Evroviziju remains the most popular option among the OGAE Serbia followers who participated in the poll.

PZE has become one of the most important events of Serbia's Eurovision season since its introduction. The competition gives several artists and songwriters the opportunity to compete, while viewers and a professional jury both have a role in deciding the winner.

In the 2026 edition, the results were determined through a 50/50 combination of public and jury votes, both in the semi-finals and the final.

The 59% result suggests that most fans do not want Serbia to completely abandon the current system. However, the poll also shows that a considerable part of the Eurovision community would welcome changes or improvements to the format.

Almost one-third want something new

The second most popular option was particularly interesting.

31% of participants voted for a completely new national selection format.

This does not necessarily mean that these fans want the end of a televised national final. Instead, they may be calling for a refreshed concept with changes to the selection process, voting system, number of contestants, show structure or the involvement of the public.

Serbia has previously experimented with different national selection models.

In 2010, RTS invited Goran Bregović to create three songs, with the Serbian public choosing the winner. A similar concept was used in 2011, when three songs written by Kornelije Kovač, Aleksandra Kovač and Kristina Kovač competed for the Eurovision ticket.

In 2015, composer Vladimir Graić also created three competing songs, with viewers choosing the Serbian representative.

These examples show that Serbia could introduce a smaller or more author-focused national selection while still allowing the public to have the final say.

90% want the public involved

One of the most striking findings of the OGAE Serbia poll comes when the two public-selection options are combined.

A total of 90% of participants chose either the existing PZE format or a new national selection.

In other words, only 10% support a completely internal selection by RTS.

This suggests that Serbian Eurovision fans strongly prefer to remain involved in the process of choosing their country's representative.

For many fans, PZE is not simply a way of selecting a Eurovision song. It has also become an important part of Serbia's domestic Eurovision season, bringing together artists, songwriters, media and fans.

Internal selection receives just 10%

The least popular option in the poll was an internal selection by RTS, receiving only 10% of the votes.

Serbia last used an internal selection in 2016 and 2017.

In 2016, RTS internally selected Sanja Vučić with “Goodbye (Shelter)” for Stockholm. A year later, Tijana Bogićević represented Serbia in Kyiv with “In Too Deep”.

Although internal selection can be a simpler and less expensive process for a broadcaster, the OGAE Serbia poll suggests that it is currently not the preferred approach among these Serbian Eurovision fans.

Now, everyone is waiting for RTS

The poll comes as Serbian Eurovision fans are waiting for an official announcement from Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) regarding the country's plans for Eurovision 2027.

At the time of writing, RTS has not yet officially confirmed whether Pesma za Evroviziju 2027 will take place, whether the existing format will be changed, or whether Serbia could choose a completely different method.

For now, the OGAE Serbia poll provides an interesting snapshot of fan opinion.

PZE remains the clear favourite with 59%, but the 31% support for a new format shows that a significant part of the Serbian Eurovision community is ready for change.

The final decision, however, belongs to RTS.

Will we see Pesma za Evroviziju 2027, a revamped national final, or an entirely new selection process? Serbian Eurovision fans will now be waiting for RTS to make its move.

Source: OGAE Serbia & Evropesma.org