EBU’s statement on RTE’s decision to boycott Eurovision 2027

The EBU has released a statement regarding Ireland’s and RTE’s decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2027.

RTE has  decided not to compete at Eurovision 2027 due to Israel’s participation in the contest. Hence Ireland will be absent from the contest for a second consecutive year.

Martin Green CBE ( Director Eurovision Song Contest) has released the following statement on behalf of the EBU:

“We regret that RTÉ will not be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, but we fully respect their decision and recognise the huge contribution they have made to the Contest. They remain a valued part of our family and will be missed.

The Eurovision Song Contest is at its best when broadcasters and their artists from different countries come together to share music, celebrate creativity and create connections between audiences. That power to bring people together is at the heart of what makes the Contest so special, and is even more important now in an increasingly difficult and divided world.

All broadcasters decide on an annual basis to participate in the following year’s Contest. We will remain in dialogue with RTÉ and hope to welcome them back to the Contest in the future”