Today, CyBC the national broadcaster of Cyprus has confirmed that George Perris will represent the Mediterranean nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 taking place in Burgas, Bulgaria next May.
🇨🇾 George Perris to choose song in televised song selection
This morning CyBC became the first broadcaster to confirm its artist for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Taking to the Arena Burgas stage next May is Greek-French singer George Perris. Born in Athens, the 43-year-old crooner began his music journey at the age of 18. The multi-lingual artist released his debut album in 2005.
No stranger to Eurovision, George has collaborated with Lara Fabian who represented Luxembourg at the contest in 1988. In recent years George has received recognition for his work. Earning the prestigious title, Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. In June 2022 he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Over the next month CyBC will seek out songwriters from Cyprus and beyond to submit potential entries for George Perris to perform next May. The broadcaster is specifically looking for entries that have a, “strong artistic identity, contemporary aesthetics and international perspective.” Ideally matching in line with the style of artist that George is. The song submission window will be open until December 13. After this time the broadcaster will select several songs that will advance to a live selection show to choose the entry for George. The winning song will be decided by jury voting (50%) and public televoting (50%). The broadcaster has prohibited the use of AI in the entries submitted.
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