BalkanVision Song Contest 28

* **BalkanVision Song Contest**
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The **BalkanVision Song Contest 28** will be the twenty-eighth edition of the BalkanVision Song Contest. The contest will take place in Vršac, Serbia, following Serbia's win at the BalkanVision Song Contest 27 in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the song "Promašena", performed by Anastasija. The contest will consist of a final. The event is organized by the Balkan Broadcasting Union and hosted by RTS. The event is sponsored by *Plazma*. 12 countries will participate.

### Bidding phase

TBA 2020

**Key**:  †  Host venue  ‡  Shortlisted venues

## Format

### Running order

The running order will be created by the producers.

## Other countries

Further information: List of countries in the BalkanVision Song Contest
Eligibility for potential participation in the BalkanVision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active BBU membership that will be able to broadcast the contest. The BBU had issued an invitation of participation in the contest to all active members.

### Active BBU members

* Cyprus - Despite initially confirming their participation, Cypriot broadcaster CyBC stated on the 30 December 2020 that the country would not be making their return due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

* Czech Republic - Even though Czech broadcaster ČT announced the country's return, the broadcaster decided to withdraw without giving any reason.

* Gagauzia - After missing the voting deadline, Gagauz broadcaster GRT was fined by the BBU with a one-edition-withdrawal from the contest on 28 January 2021. The country is allowed to return in the next edition.

* Greece - Greek broadcaster ERT confirmed the country's withdrawal facing financial issues at the moment. It is uncertain when the country plans to make their return.

* Liechtenstein - After initially confirming the country's participation, Liechtensteiner broadcaster 1FLTV confirmed the withdrawal on the 31 December 2020 due to sudden scheduling issues. It's uncertain whether the country plans to return next edition.

* Malta - After initially confirming participation, Maltese broadcaster PBS informed that their head of delegation resigned. Having no delegation, the country cannot compete in the contest.

* Romania - On the 1 October 2020, Romania was forced to withdraw after failing to confirm within the given deadline.

* San Marino - On the 22 December 2020, Sammarinese broadcaster SMRTV confirmed the country's unexpected withdrawal, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as the withdrawing reason. It's not known, whether the country plans to return next edition.

* Slovakia - On 26 April 2021, Slovak broadcaster RTVS announced the country's withdrawal after firing their former head of delegation. It is uncertain what the country plans to do in the future.

* Slovenia - On the 1 October 2020, Slovenia was forced to withdraw after failing to confirm within the given deadline.

* Switzerland - After initially confirming its return on the 20 July 2020, Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR stated that the country would not be making its return due to sudden scheduling issues. The broadcaster has stated that they intend to return once the issues are solved.

* Ukraine - On 9 May 2021, Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC announced the country's withdrawal, citing issues with the participation of Crimea as own country in the contest. It is not unknown whether the country plans to intend to return next edition.