I mean algeria and armenia have much more right than israel. Idk about australia tho, but they only submit their funky psychedelic songs usually so i would allow it.
It makes perfect sense. The EBU covers the ITU European Broadcasting Area, which extends to the40th meridian and 30th parallel. This definition of Europe is based on the practicalities of radiocommunication propagation and historical telegraph routes rather than current political boundaries.
I just want to add that due to the above territorial definition of EBU, Australia is no member of EBU, but associated. As such, they don’t have the formal right to take part at the ESC, but are invited by the EBU to contribute.
I didn’t know that Isreal was in Europe.
It’s not, it’s in the European broadcasting union. Armenia and Algeria are also member. Australia (kangaroo) also participates in the Songfestival.
I mean algeria and armenia have much more right than israel. Idk about australia tho, but they only submit their funky psychedelic songs usually so i would allow it.
The reason for Australia is, that they are huge Eurovision nerds and we find that funny. Thats why they are welcome. Also their acts are usually good.
Australia right now.
Much like the rest of Eurovision, it doesn’t make much sense.
See also: Australia. Though their 2023 entry was an absolute banger to be fair.
It makes perfect sense. The EBU covers the ITU European Broadcasting Area, which extends to the40th meridian and 30th parallel. This definition of Europe is based on the practicalities of radiocommunication propagation and historical telegraph routes rather than current political boundaries.
In fairness, that wouldn’t be my go-to obvious answer, but that is pretty fuckin’ interesting nonetheless. Thank you for informing me 😊
I just want to add that due to the above territorial definition of EBU, Australia is no member of EBU, but associated. As such, they don’t have the formal right to take part at the ESC, but are invited by the EBU to contribute.