Eurovision fans who live outside of participating countries will now be able to vote for their favorite acts — a first in the competition's nearly seven-decade history.
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Italy in May. Next year's contest will be the first ever in which viewers from non-participating countries can cast their vote.
Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest who live outside of participating countries will be able to vote for their favorite acts next year, for the first time in the competition's nearly seven-decade history.of major changes on Wednesday. They effectively put more power in the hands of the voters while broadening the global electorate.
"Throughout its 67-year history the Eurovision Song Contest has constantly evolved to remain relevant and exciting," Martin Österdahl, the Eurovision Song Contest's executive supervisor, said in a statement."These changes acknowledge the immense popularity of the show by giving more power to the audience of the world's largest live music event."
Starting in 2023, only viewers will decide which acts qualify for the final . Juries — composed of music industry professionals — will still cast votes for the final, which will be combined with the result of the public vote to determine the total overall score.can vote online using what organizers call a"secure online platform using a credit card from their country.
Eurovision representatives told NPR over email that a full list of eligible countries will be published at a later date, but confirmed that the U.S. is likely to be on it.Contest organizers say they are making these changes now in part because of"the unprecedented nature of the voting irregularities" seen in last year's contest.
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