Canada Joins the Party, Celine Dion & Hari Mata Hari - 5th July 2026

Canada Joins the Party, Celine Dion & Hari Mata Hari - 5th July 2026

From The Eurovision Showcase by Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett

July 5, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 545

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This episode covers Canada's entry into Eurovision, new music from Celine Dion, and a collaboration from Hari Mata Hari.

Welcome to another packed edition of The Eurovision Showcase, hosted by Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett! Originally broadcast on Forest FM, you can now catch up on all the latest Eurovision news, stunning new releases, and classic contest hits. In this episode, we have a massive announcement from across the Atlantic, alongside brand-new music from a true Eurovision icon. Coming up on this programme: Canada Heads to Eurovision: Following the CBC joining the European Broadcasting Union, Canada is officially joining the contest next year in Bulgaria! We discuss the news and hear from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his recent Canada Day speech. New Music from Celine Dion: We play "Bonjour, Pardon, Merci", the brand-new single from the global music icon and former Eurovision winner. It's a beautifully sincere track that perfectly captures the transformative power of genuine human connection. Balkan Brilliance: Former Bosnia & Herzegovina representative Hari Mata Hari celebrates 40 years in the music scene by teaming up with Mirza Selimović—who he calls "the best singer of all" from the younger generation. We dive into their heart-wrenching new collaboration, "Janje" (Lamb), a…

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Places: Canada, Bulgaria

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