The ABU, the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, has decided against converting the ABU Song Festival into a Song Contest. The ABU first considered holding a Song Contest in 2019, in Qingdao, China. Following the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, it was placed on hold again and has never taken place. […]
Sri Lanka are likely to host the 2026 ABU Song Festival, following the ABU General Assembly was awarded to the country. Since 2012, the ABU (TV) Song Festival has been held in the same host city as the ABU General Assembly. The ABU General Assembly is due to […]
TVTM, the Turkmenistan national broadcaster, have announced their withdrawal ahead of the 2025 ABU Song Festival, in Ulaanbaatar. TVTM have revealed they have withdrawn from the 2025 ABU Song Festival, which is taking place in Ulaanbaatar this Saturday. Turkmenistan was due to be represented by Rustem Hallyyev and […]
MNB, the Mongolian national broadcaster & the ABU, the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, have announced the ten participating countries for the rebranded 2025 ABU Song Festival, in Ulaanbaatar. The 2025 ABU TV Song Festival has been rebranded as the 2025 ABU Song Festival, FOLLOWING discussions in 2024 to include […]