The Eurovision song contest is being brought to Asia, with 11 countries competing in a single final in Bangkok on 14 November, in what organisers intend to be the first of many regional editions.

So, which countries will be belting their hearts out? Will there still be tactical voting? Will the contest’s gloriously camp traditions survive the journey across to Asia? Here’s all you need to know.

Which countries are taking part, and which ones aren’t?

Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

All 11 acts have been chosen , including some who are already big names at home, including Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên and Malaysia’s Aina Abdul .

Negotiations with China and Japan ran past the production deadline, according to the show’s executive producer, Assaf Blecher, who says he is “very, very optimistic” both will take part next year.

Will the format be the same as the European Eurovision?

The format essentially follows the European original.…