The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) has announced that George Perris will represent Cyprus at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, in May 2027.
His selection, it added, was carried out through a process organised by CyBC, with the participation of special committees from Cyprus and abroad.
The Corporation said that the song with which Perris will compete will be selected following an open invitation to composers, lyricists and creators from Cyprus and abroad to submit their songs. Interested parties can submit their proposals in the electronic platform until Sunday, 13 December, 2026, at 23:59 (Cyprus time).
Furthermore, it is noted that after the completion of the submission, the songs that will qualify for the final phase will be presented in a special live television broadcast during which the song that will represent Cyprus in the competition will be selected.
The final selection will be made by a combination of the vote of the television audience (50%) and a special committee (50%).
More information on how to submit proposals is available at https://corporate.rik.cy/esc-2027-song-selection/
George Perris
George Perris is a Greek-French singer born in Athens in August 1983 to a Greek father and a French mother. He sings in Greek, French, English and Spanish.
He began studying piano as a child and later studied Greek literature at the University of Athens. His early career included working with composer Mimis Plessas and tenor Mario Frangoulis.
Perris released his first French-language album, 'Un Souhait,' in 2012, featuring 'Ma solitude,' a duet with Lara Fabian. His first English-language album, 'Picture This,' followed in 2014. He has also worked with Michel Legrand, Plácido Domingo and Tina Arena.
His concert programmes have been broadcast by PBS in the United States, including 'A Sunset in Greece,' filmed at the Temple of Aphaea on Aegina. In 2021, he performed 'No Armor' for the Recording Academy’s Global Spin series.
His recent releases include the album 'Mazi I Kanis' in 2025 and the live EP In Concert in 2026.
Outside of music, Perris became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Greece in June 2022, focusing on combating violence against children. He has also been awarded the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.
