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HOLY K-POP: SBS JUST ANNOUNCED AN ASIA-PACIFIC EUROVISION & WE'RE HOSTING

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SBS have announced that they have signed an exclusive option with the European Broadcasting Union to establish an Asian version of the Eurovision Song Contest.
So that means countries from the Asia-Pacific region will have their own Eurovision. Holy BALLS.
The Chairman for Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest Dr. Frank-Dieter Freiling said this,
"We are excited by the fact that Eurovision’s appeal is crossing continental borders to Asian countries.
SBS Australia has been broadcasting Eurovision for over 30 years, so we feel they are a perfect partner to build an alliance of networks with, and give Asian songwriters and artists the opportunity to perform on the Eurovision stage."
SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid is obviously stoked on the decision (as are we, pal):
“As the official broadcaster of Eurovision for over 30 years, SBS is pleased to explore the opportunity to bring an event of this calibre more closely to our shores, strengthening the multicultural ties in our region. Asia Pacific has a spectacular music culture and the perfect next step to extend the Eurovision brand, bringing its hugely popular appeal beyond Australian audiences and to the wider region.
Increasingly Australia is playing a greater role in the global community and SBS sees entertainment as one area in which we can play an active role in strengthening Australia’s ties with Asia as part of our overall commitment to reflecting multiculturalism and contributing to the social health of our communities.
We are pleased with the very early discussions across the region and look forward to working with our neighbouring broadcasters to realise this vision."
So, the contest will bring together up to 20 countries from the Asia-Pacific region to compete in one extraordinary live annual Grand Final. AND, it's going to be hosted in Australia in 2017.
WE. ARE. SCREAMING.

You can read more here: sbs.com.au/programs/eurovision/article/2016/03/21/sbs-secures-exclusive-option-develop-eurovision-song-contest-concept-asia
 
Australia really wants it all here - we want to be part of Eurovision and we also want Asiavision, not only that, but to host it. Australia - you are out of control
 
delcan said:
Australia really wants it all here - we want to be part of Eurovision and we also want Asiavision, not only that, but to host it. Australia - you are out of control
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After Eurovision and Asiavision we will win Amerivision, Afrivision and finally crush all comers in Antarctivision! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
 
There is already an Asian Eurovision equivalent, the ABU Song Festival. Dami Im has already performed in it for Australia, but it's been a non-competitive event.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABU_Song_Festivals

Hmmm. It looks like there may be duelling competitions, as the ABU is apparently launching a competitive contest next year also, to be hosted by China.

http://eurovoix-world.com/asia-abu-tv-cup-song-contest-to-be-held-in-2017/

Also says EBU has previously attempted to run an Asian version but it fell over.
 
oddjob said:
After Eurovision and Asiavision we will win Amerivision, Afrivision and finally crush all comers in Antarctivision! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Lol, Australia's version of terrorism! Fuck ISIS/Nazis/Slobadan Milosevic, we have a singing contest!
 
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