For some, it’s their first big break, for others it’s a chance to secure their fame. But for all 11 acts, it’s an opportunity to be Asia’s first ever winner
- Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect
Next week the Eurovision juggernaut beloved by millions across Europe will arrive in Bangkok for its inaugural Asian edition, with organisers hoping for all the fanfare that the glitzy song contest usually brings.
Countries are getting behind their acts, particularly on social media, but much of the region is still familiarising itself with the competition; there are no big fanbases like those that have developed over the past seven decades in Europe.