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    2 months ago

    I believe it cannot be released before September 1st of the prior year, so songs for 2026 cannot be released before September 1st this year.

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        2 months ago

        This is why die-hard Eurovision fans often wish each other a Happy New Year on September 1st rather than January 1st.

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        2 months ago

        Found it!

        SONGS REQUIREMENTS

        (i) RELEASE DATE

        The songs (lyrics and music compositions) submitted to represent the country of each Participating Broadcaster’s country in the ESC must be original and must not have been released and/or publicly performed in part or in full before 1 September 2024 (the “Release Date”).

        https://eurovision.tv/about/rules