Greece’s national broadcaster, ERT, has successfully concluded the submission period for its Eurovision 2027 national selection. A remarkable total of 234 songs and artists are now in contention to represent the Hellenic nation at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. The high number of entries signals strong interest and a competitive selection process ahead.
ERT’s ‘Sing For Greece 2027’ Sees Strong Interest
The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) has officially closed the submission window for its highly anticipated national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. The broadcaster announced today that it received an impressive 234 proposals from artists and songwriters eager to wave the Greek flag on the international stage.
This substantial number of entries highlights the vibrant music scene in Greece and the enduring appeal of the Eurovision Song Contest within the country. ERT is now tasked with the significant undertaking of evaluating each submission to find the perfect song and artist to represent Greece at the 71st edition of the contest, which is set to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, in May 2027.
The selection process, titled ‘Sing For Greece 2027‘, aims to identify a strong contender that embodies Greek musical talent and has the potential to achieve success. Further details regarding the stages of the selection, including how the entries will be shortlisted and evaluated, are expected to be announced by ERT in due course.
Greece has a rich history at Eurovision, consistently delivering memorable performances and achieving notable results. Fans eagerly await to see which artist and song will follow in the footsteps of past Greek representatives and compete for glory in Burgas.
The Greek national selection – ‘Sing For Greece 2027’ is scheduled to be held at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall in Thessaloniki on 9,11 and 13 February. A total of 20 acts will battle in the semi-finals ( 10 in each semi-final). The top 6 acts from each semi-final will proceed to the Grand Final.
ERT’s official press release reads:
The submission process for the selection of the song and artist that will represent Greece in the 71st Eurovision Song Contest , which will take place in May 2027 in Burgas , Bulgaria, has been completed with 234 proposals .
The selection of the Greek entry will take place for the second consecutive year through ERT’s ” Sing for Greece 2027 “, an open selection process that allows artists and creators to present their work. The public actively participates in the selection of the Greek song that will represent our country in this year’s competition.
The competition includes two Semi-Finals and a Grand Final , which will be hosted on 9, 11 and 13 February 2027 , respectively, at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall . Up to 20 songs will compete in the two Semi-Finals. 12 will qualify for the Grand Final , exclusively by public vote.
In the Grand Final, the winning song will be chosen by a combination of the public vote and the two judging panels , the Greek and the international, ensuring the winning act the representation of Greece in the top European music competition.
” Sing for Greece” continues to be an important opportunity for artists and creators to present their work to the general public, contributing to the promotion of the contemporary Greek music scene, both in Greece and abroad.
This year’s event marks a new chapter for “Sing for Greece”, as Thessaloniki will host the three competition nights for the first time. The choice of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall meets the requirements of a modern television production and highlights the city as a point of reference for fans of the competition.
According to the terms of this year’s process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted for the composition of candidate songs, with the aim of ensuring authenticity and original musical creation.
The process will continue with the evaluation of the entries and the selection of the songs that will qualify for the two Semi-Finals of Sing for Greece 2027. The songs that will compete for the National Final will be announced in the near future. ERT warmly thanks all the artists and creators who participated in the submission process, contributing with their creativity and work to the promotion of Greek music production, and wishes them good luck .
