Nyendra will represent Bhutan with the song Lhayi Semo
The inaugural edition of Rhythm of Bhutan has produced its very first winner! A vote that extended all across the globe has selected Nyendra as the champion; the artist that will sing for Bhutan at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.
In the two-hour National Selection Show broadcast locally and on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel, five songs were performed by established Bhutanese talents.
Broadcaster BBS, as well as the five competing acts, were enthusiastic about showcasing Bhutanese music on a brand-new international stage. And for viewers this was an extra bonus to enjoy in addition to the main purpose of Rhythm of Bhutan, which was to find the nation’s song for Bangkok 2026.
And Bhutan now has its song!
The scores came from three sources. A professional jury accounted for 40% of the points, while viewers voting at home in Bhutan contributed another 40%. The remaining 20% came from a Rest of the World vote.
Nyendra will perform Lhayi Semo (‘The Angel’) at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, on Saturday 14 November.
In second place after the vote was The Sangay Lhaden Band performing Pemi Tshewang Tashi and finishing in third was Baeyul301 with the song Drenpa.
About Nyendra
Thukten Nyendra, known professionally as Nyendra, is a 24-year-old Bhutanese singer-songwriter and producer who creates music across the pop, folk-pop, acoustic and R&B genres. The multi-talented musician is also a graduate in mass communication and journalism from the Royal Thimphu College!
After moving to Thimphu to pursue his passion for music, the talent now independently writes and produces his own songs, performing in both English and Dzongkha. By now, Nyendra has built a strong following, with tunes such as Oh No and Tell Me amassing large numbers of streams across digital platforms.
In other Eurovision Song Contest Asia news, we have the lineup of artists that will compete in the next National Selection Show. Philippine Selection Night is happening on Sunday 30 August and you can already get to know the ten artists that will be taking part.
Their songs will be released on Monday 17 August.