EURO GLITTER

Canada is heading to Eurovision in 2027. Now, just months later, Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly exploring an “associate membership” of the European Union. Coincidence? Or is Canada’s Eurovision adventure part of a much bigger European strategy? Canada’s decision to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 was already one of the most unexpected stories in the contest’s recent history. But after the latest reports from Europe, the move suddenly looks even more interesting. According to Reuters, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring the possibility of Canada becoming an “associate member” of the European Union , as Ottawa looks to strengthen its relationship with Europe amid worsening trade relations with the United States. The proposal could involve closer economic integration and cooperation in areas such as energy, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure and the movement of workers. And then there is Eurovision. Canada is coming to Eurovision In July, Can...

                                            Canada is preparing to make its historic Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027, and new details about how the country will choose its first representative have emerged. According to a report by The Globe and Mail , CBC/Radio-Canada will use an artist-focused internal selection process combined with public voting , rather than staging a traditional televised national final.  Public will have a say CBC/Radio-Canada’s music and television teams will initially create a shortlist of potential artists. The broadcaster is particularly interested in performers with established careers and, ideally, an existing fanbase in Europe. The shortlisted artists are expected to be revealed later this autumn. Canadians will then be able to vote for their preferred candidate online, with the public vote combined with the assessment of a professional ...