Sam Ryder's Former Manager Leads British Eurovision Selection Process

The BBC taps Sam Ryder's former manager to overhaul the United Kingdom Eurovision entry for 2027.

The BBC has appointed music executive David May to lead the selection process for the United Kingdom entry in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster aims to attract top contemporary British musical talent for the 2027 competition. This move follows previous efforts to revamp the national selection strategy for the song contest.

• The appointmentDavid May, who previously managed Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder, will head the search team.
• The goalThe broadcaster seeks to feature high-calibre modern British musical acts for the upcoming contest.