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Five finalists compete to represent Canada at Eurovision 2027
Canada has named five finalists to become its first Eurovision entrant at the 2027 contest in Bulgaria.
The finalists are William Cloutier, Josiane, Rêve, Talk and Tyler Shaw, selected by a jury of music industry professionals and public broadcasting executives.
Eurovision is an annual international song contest that has been held since 1956.
Canadians can watch videos of the finalists online and vote for their preferred artist.
Voting is open only to people in Canada and closes on Nov.
5, with one vote allowed each day according to Eurovisionworld and up to 10 votes according to CBC.
The artist with the most votes will represent Canada, and the winner is expected to be announced in November or December 2026.
The selected artist will then work with music industry professionals to develop Canada's song and stage performance.
CBC/Radio-Canada has revealed five finalists competing to represent Canada at its Eurovision debut in 2027.
The finalists are William Cloutier, Josiane, Rêve, Talk and Tyler Shaw.
A jury of music industry professionals and public broadcasting executives selected the finalists.
Canadians can watch performances online and vote for an artist, with voting closing on November 5.
The selected artist will work with music industry professionals to develop Canada’s song and stage performance.
- Who
- William Cloutier, Josiane, Rêve, Talk and Tyler Shaw are competing.
- What
- They are vying to represent Canada at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.
- When
- The finalists were announced on October 27, 2026. Voting closes November 5.
- Where
- The contest is scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria.
- Why
- Canada is selecting its first Eurovision entrant.
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The application period for Canada's Choice took place.
CBC/Radio-Canada revealed the five finalists.
Public voting is scheduled to close.
The winning artist is expected to be announced.
Canada is due to make its Eurovision debut.
- Finalists
- William Cloutier, Josiane, Rêve, Talk and Tyler Shaw
- Voting deadline
- November 5, 2026
- Contest location
- Burgas, Bulgaria
- Canada's debut
- Eurovision Song Contest 2027
- Selection focus
- Artist, rather than song
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What people are saying
Getting to represent my Acadian culture, it’s just a small place in New Brunswick that not a lot of people know, especially in Europe [and] to be able to blend English and French, representing Canada in both of the country’s official languages, would make me so proud
I play guitar, I play piano, I dance, I can rip acoustically. And theatrics, that's my girl
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Canada is going to Eurovision 2027. It’s up to you to decide who takes the stage. Cast your vote by November 5.
Le Canada participera à l’Eurovision 2027. Et c’est vous qui choisirez l’artiste qui nous représentera sur scène. Votez d’ici le 5 novembre.