澳洲 - 作為第一個非歐洲文化圈的參賽國,澳洲唯一回歸比賽的方法就是贏得2015年歐洲歌唱大賽,並且必須與其中一個歐洲國家合作舉行,外界推測將會是德國[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]
中國 - 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]