Tonight | Eurovision Asia on SBS 2: Courtney Act brings the first contest to Australia – Eurovision Asia comes to SBS 2 tonight. Thailand staged the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok on Saturday 14 November, and Australian viewers can watch it at 7.35pm on SBS 2.
For the first time, 11 countries take to the same stage. The contest brings together some of the region’s most exciting artists for one huge celebration.
However, Australia is not competing this time. Even so, Eurovision fans will not miss a moment.
Courtney Act commentates
Courtney Act is SBS’s Eurovision commentator for the contest. The multi-hyphenate entertainer and global icon brings all the action to Australian screens.
The 11 Eurovision Asia countries
Artists represent Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Mongolia.
In addition, Nepal, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Vietnam compete.
Meanwhile, each country brings its own voice and identity to the competition, on one shared stage.
Woody and Cindy host
Thai television personalities Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop host the inaugural event.
For example, Woody is known for Woody Talk and founded the S2O Songkran Music Festival. Cindy is a bilingual English and Thai-speaking presenter, known internationally for Asia’s Next Top Model.
Eurovision Asia airs Sunday 15 November at 7.35pm on SBS 2 and streams free on SBS On Demand.
Read more in TV Central’s Eurovision Song Contest Asia story. Watch on SBS On Demand.