Eurovision Song Contest

Europe • Rotating host citiesFounded 1956

While a contest, winning is the highest pan-European honor an artist can receive. Massive annual television event.

Details

Organizing Body

European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Type

Regional Awards

Frequency

Annual

Nomination Process

Each participating country submits one original song through national selection processes.

Voting Process

Combination of professional juries and public voting from participating countries.