The Eurovision Asia lineup is almost complete. Just one more song to go until we have 11 entries to Bangkok 2026. And you get to have a say on what that song will be!
Cambodia becomes the final country to choose its entry to the inaugural edition of Eurovision Song Contest Asia, via the National Selection Show Cambodia’s Final Voice. You’ll be able to watch along and you’ll be able to vote for your favourite songs… Here’s all you need to know:
How to Watch
The first-ever edition of Cambodia’s Finest Voice is happening on Saturday 17 October. The show starts at 13:00 CEST (18:00 ICT) and is expected to last for around two-and-a-half hours. Your hosts for the big event will be MC Bonika and MC Davuth.
Anyone wanting to watch from at home in Cambodia can tune in via TV5. And if you’re based anywhere else in the world, you’ll be able to stream live via the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
If you watch via our livestream, you’ll be able to join in on the live chat with lots of other Eurovision fans from all over the world.
How to Vote
YOU can vote for the song that you would like to see representing Cambodia at Eurovision Song Contest Asia. And you don’t have to be watching from Cambodia to do it! Everyone tuning in to the National Selection Show is invited to have their say on the result.
Voting is free of charge and can be done easily on the Eurovision Asia website. You’ll be able to vote eight times and you’re encouraged to share the love around – you’ll have to award votes across a minimum of three songs.
If you’re voting from outside Cambodia, your vote will count towards 20% of the final result, while public votes from inside the country will contribute 40%. The remaining 40% of the score will come from a professional jury.
The songs
Seven of Cambodia’s finest voices have assembled to take part in this trailblazing edition of the National Selection Show.
Ahead of Saturday’s live show, here’s your introduction to each of them:
Nov Dana – Smoke on the Mekong
Nov Sovathavy, known professionally as Nov Dana, is a versatile Cambodian singer, songwriter and actress. Celebrated for her expressive, honey-toned vocal quality, she delivers compelling performances across original pop and ballads, plus acoustic covers.
Managed by 208 Entertainment for music and LD Entertainment for film, Dana has been a regular highlight on stage and screen across the country. Some of her original music releases include the songs Corpse of Love and Alone. Additionally, she has built a substantial filmography, starring in prominent feature films such as The Clock: Spirits Awakening, Maly, The Night Curse of Reatrei, and Far Away Close to You.
Goofy – Fly
Koy Ponnaden, known as Goofy, is a rising Cambodian hip-hop artist who achieved national recognition as a runner-up on Season 1 of The Rapper Cambodia.
Renowned for his high-energy stage presence, genre-fluid musicality and sharp freestyle ability, Goofy blends hip-hop with R&B and pop nuances. His biggest hit, Komando with Zedes, has amassed over 11 million views on YouTube. Through heartfelt storytelling on tracks like Mama, and high-profile collaborations such as Zero to Hero (featuring Norith), Goofy continues to solidify his position as a primary force in modern Cambodian urban music.
Sam Rocker – Angels
Pheng Sovandariza, professionally known as Sam Rocker, is a prominent Cambodian singer-songwriter and music producer. Beginning her journey in Phnom Penh’s grassroots rock scene in 2011, she formed her self-named band in 2012, blending pop-rock, pop-punk and alternative metal.
Driven by the philosophy ‘never aim to be perfect; aim for truth’, she champions authentic self-expression. Her accomplishments include releasing two full-length original albums, having her song featured in BBC Media Action’s Love9, speaking at TEDx in 2019 and collaborating with top national hip-hop figures, such as Vann Da on the hit track No More.
Kesorrr – Goddess
Rithy Lomorkessor, widely known as Kesorrr, is a celebrated Cambodian singer, songwriter and cultural advocate recognised for her commanding vocal range and poetic composition style.
The artist first achieved national prominence as the lead female vocalist of SmallWorld SmallBand (SWSB), a pioneering group that revolutionised Cambodia’s independent music scene.
Beyond her vocal work, Kesorrr is a creative leader behind Plerng Korb, an influential music festival and creative hub dedicated to nurturing modern independent arts. Her artistic ethos seamlessly merges traditional Khmer roots with contemporary alternative pop soundscapes, establishing her as a key figure shaping the country’s modern cultural landscape.
Satiya – Motherland
Satiya is an established Khmer-Australian singer, songwriter and producer, born in Battambang and raised in Australia. His artistic trajectory took off after he won a Sydney vocal competition in 2005, leading him to master guitar and studio production.
Satiya’s music seamlessly blends pop, rock, R&B and blues while centering strongly on Khmer heritage and cultural identity. He has completed two European concert tours and built a massive digital presence anchored by over 231,000 YouTube subscribers. Some of his most notable releases include Khmer Silk, Khmer Cashew Nuts, and Ratanakiri. Away from his releases, Satiya actively supports education in the arts through the Lovely Hearts Arts Academy.
MC PICH – Nor Na Ke Nor (Who’s That)
San Sokphech, performing as MC PICH, is a versatile Cambodian hip-hop artist based in Phnom Penh and originating from Battambang.
A genre-fluid musician, MC PICH seamlessly integrates Latin rhythms, R&B and contemporary hip-hop elements into his tracks, rapping bilingually in Khmer and English. He gained massive popularity through his featured verse on Cambo Cypher, a landmark release exceeding 44 million YouTube views, on which his verse was acclaimed as a standout performance.
With successful solo releases like 2 Fingers of Death and prominent appearances on major festival stages such as the Ganzberg Snow Stage, MC PICH continues to elevate Cambodian rap.
Monetrey – I Let You Go
Monetrey is a Cambodian singer and rising figure of the country’s new generation of pop artists. Blending contemporary pop with emotional melodies and a distinctly Cambodian identity, he represents a young generation of artists redefining the sound and image of Khmer music.
Known for his strong visual universe and storytelling-driven approach, Monetrey sees music as more than just a song, each release is built as a complete creative experience, combining music, cinema, fashion and youth culture.
With a rapidly growing audience across Cambodia and millions of views across digital platforms, he has established a strong connection with Gen Z listeners while continuing to develop a more ambitious and internationally minded artistic direction.
