For many years, the United Kingdom participated in the Eurovision Song Contest with artists and songs selected through a public voting process. This democratic approach allowed the British public to play a direct role in choosing a performance that truly represented the nation on the international stage. However, this process was abolished in favor of selection by a panel of judges due to previously poor results.

Despite the change, recent results at Eurovision have not improved. In fact, many would argue that the songs chosen by the panel have underperformed compared to those selected through public voting. It's time to acknowledge the discontent and the desire for change by reinstating public voting for selecting our Eurovision Song Contest entries.

The UK public deserves the right to have their voices heard in choosing who represents us in one of the world's largest and most celebrated music competitions. Public involvement in the selection process ensures that the chosen song and artist resonate with the wider audience and reflects the diverse musical tastes of our country.

We call upon the UK's Eurovision committee and national broadcasters to reinstate publicly voted selections for our next Eurovision entry. It's time to engage the public once again and let the people's voice be heard.

Sign this petition to bring back public voting for the UK's Eurovision Song Contest entry and make a real impact in our representation at Eurovision. Let's take back our right to choose who represents us with our music and show Europe what the UK is truly capable of contributing to this international celebration of music and culture. Sign today!