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Eurovision Asia, explained.

A beginner’s guide to the countries, songs and voting behind Bangkok 2026.

Last reviewed 14 November 2026 · 12 Points Asia

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What is Eurovision Song Contest Asia?

It is an international song competition bringing entries from Asian broadcasters to one stage. Its inaugural final took place in Bangkok on 14 November 2026.

Who took part in 2026?

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Each had one entry in the final.

Find every artist, song and result.

How did voting work?

For 2026, juries and audiences contributed 50% each. There were 11 national jury score sets and 12 audience sets, including Rest of the World.

Online voting opened during the live show. Each user received eight free votes, to distribute across at least three entries. Viewers in participating countries could not vote for their own country. The rules also allowed a maximum of ten purchased extra votes.

The 2026 live voting window has ended. These are the rules for that edition, not instructions for a future contest.

Why “12 Points”?

Twelve is the highest score in the familiar Eurovision points sequence: 1 through 8, then 10 and 12. That shared fan language inspired our publication’s name.

Is this the official website?

No. 12 Points Asia is an independent publication for fans. For organiser announcements, broadcasts and future voting, go to the official Eurovision Asia website.

Does the winner host next time?

Do not assume it. Our 2027 tracker separates reports of interest from announced hosts, dates and participation.

Sources & further reading

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Eleven countries. Press play.Official videos · continuous listening
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