Eurovision Song Contest – Vote for Canada’s Pick
CBC/Radio-Canada has announced the five finalists for Canada’s entry into the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 – including Richmond BC’s own Tyler Shaw! The finalists represent the country from coast to coast to coast, and perform in a range of genres from rock opera to dance pop.
Eurovision Song Contest – Vote for Canada’s Pick
Next May, Canada will make history by sending its first artist to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 being held in Bulgaria.
The finalists who were selected by a jury of industry professionals and will be vying for the honour of representing Canada at this prestigious international music competition: William Cloutier, Josiane (Josiane Comeau), Rêve (Briannah Donolo), Talk (Nicholas Durocher) and Tyler Shaw. It’s now up to fans from every corner of the country to have the final say on who will be Canada’s pick.
Starting today, people across Canada can go online to view performances by the finalists and make their choice for Canada’s representative. Canadians can vote for their preferred artist up to 10 times during the voting period, which will end on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:59 PT.
Only one of the finalists will represent the country in its first appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest with the final decision entirely in the hands of the public.
- Ottawa rock opera singer-songwriter Talk (Nicholas Durocher) is best known for his hit song Run Away to Mars, which earned him a Juno Award for breakthrough artist in 2024. His next concept album, The Ballad of Ozzy Moon, is scheduled for release in early 2027.
- Rêve (Briannah Donolo) got her start performing in the bars and clubs of her Montreal hometown. Citing Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan as two of her inspirations when it comes to style and performance, Juno Award-winning Rêve leans hard into theatrics and dramatic dance pop.
- Victoriaville, Quebec, pop singer William Cloutier has a background in theatre, performing in productions such as Starmania. He won Star Académie in 2021 and since then has released two albums both of which showcase bold vocals and a mix of country and pop.
- Josiane won La Voix (the French version of singing contest The Voice) in 2020 and signed a record deal with Parlophone and Warner Music shortly after. The Acadian pop singer from Moncton, New Brunswick takes pride in her Chiac accent and bilingual music.
- With five albums under his belt and four Juno nominations, Richmond, BC singer-songwriter Tyler Shaw is known for penning love songs that span polished pop and acoustic ballads. His take on Gayle’s abcdefu, Love You Still (abcdefu romantic version), has more than 100 million streams on Spotify.
A total of 325 artists submitted applications between August 31 and September 9. CBC/Radio-Canada’s music teams then conducted an initial selection, narrowing the field to 15 artists who advanced to the next stage: the selection of finalists by an expert jury.
“We’re thrilled that Canadian artists have shown so much interest in the Eurovision Song Contest. Each of the five finalists has their own style, and they’re all exceptionally talented. Regardless of who Canadians choose, we can be confident we’ll be represented by a remarkable voice,” said Doug Smith, Executive Vice‑President of CBC.
According to Dany Meloul, Executive Vice-President of Radio-Canada, “Millions of people – especially young people – watch the Eurovision Song Contest on digital platforms every year, in addition to the final, which is broadcast live in twelve countries. It is an extraordinary showcase for promoting and highlighting the unique musical talent that sets Canada apart.”
The voting public’s final choice will be announced by December.
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