澳大利亚 - 作为第一个非欧洲文化圈的参赛国,澳洲唯一回归比赛的方法就是赢得2015年欧洲歌唱大赛,并且必须与其中一个欧洲国家合作举行,外界推测将会是德国[4][5][6] It was revealed in May 2015 that Australia might become a permanent participant following some reports by Jon Ola to the Swedish broadcaster.[7]
中国 - Chinese private television channel Hunan TV has confirmed its interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest. The EBU has responded saying "we are open and are always looking for new elements in each Eurovision Song Contest".[8]