The BBC, the British national broadcaster, have confirmed their non-participation at the 2026 Eurovision Young Musicians, in Yerevan.

The BBC will not be returning for the 2026 Eurovision Young Musicians, without any reason given. The BBC hosted the inaugural Contest in Manchester in 1982, as well as 2018 in Edinburgh. The BBC participated between 1982 & 2010, before making a brief return in 2018.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: ESCspot