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Ireland confirms Eurovision 2027 withdrawal, Slovenia's participation undecided

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Ireland has announced its withdrawal from Eurovision 2027, while Slovenia’s broadcaster is still deciding on its participation, impacting the roster for Burgas. The EBU also shared an organisational update with delegations.

Ireland confirms withdrawal from Eurovision 2027

RTÉ, the Irish national broadcaster, has confirmed that Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. According to Reuters and IFTN, this decision follows a previous boycott by the Netherlands and marks Ireland’s second consecutive year of non-participation. The reason for the withdrawal is cited as a protest against Israel’s participation, as reported by Israel National News, Islam Times, and Yahoo News Canada. The EBU has issued a statement in response to RTÉ’s decision, according to Eurovoix.

Ireland holds the record for the most Eurovision wins, with seven victories. Their continued absence will undoubtedly be noted by fans and participating delegations.

An illustration showing a microphone and flags, representing Ireland’s Eurovision withdrawal and Slovenia’s pending decision. An illustration showing a microphone and flags, representing Ireland’s Eurovision withdrawal and Slovenia’s pending decision.

Slovenia still deciding on participation

The Slovenian public broadcaster, RTVSLO, is expected to discuss its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in the coming days, as stated by Eurovoix. As of now, Slovenia has not finalised its decision regarding participation, and the option remains open, according to ESCBEAT and eurovisionfun.com. This means that fans hoping to see Slovenia compete in Burgas will need to await an official announcement from RTVSLO.

EBU provides organisational updates

In other news, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has informed participating delegations about the Core Team responsible for the organisation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, according to eurovisionfun.com. This update signals that planning for the event in Burgas is progressing behind the scenes.

What this means for your trip

For visitors planning their trip to Burgas, the confirmed withdrawal of Ireland and the ongoing discussions in Slovenia will influence the final list of competing countries. However, the contest itself is proceeding as planned. Potential attendees should continue with their preparations, such as exploring where to stay for Eurovision 2027 and keeping an eye on official announcements regarding Eurovision 2027 tickets. The EBU’s update on the Core Team indicates that the organisational wheels are in motion for a successful event in Burgas. We will continue to bring you the latest news on Eurovision 2027 as it becomes available.

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