[1][better source needed] The show had a similar concept to the current radio song festival with winners being chosen by a professional jury.

[2][3] In November 2011, the ABU announced that they would organize its own TV and Radio Song Festivals to take place in Seoul, the South Korean capital, in time with 49th General Assembly in October 2012.

[6][9] At a press conference held on 18 July 2013 it was announced that Indonesia were submitting a bid to host the ABU TV Song Festival 2015.

[11][better source needed] However, it was announced in August 2014 that Indonesia were making plans to host the ABU TV Song Festival 2016 instead.

[12] Turkey's debut at the 2014 Festival has led to speculation that they are hosting the 2015 alongside the ABU General Assembly which was scheduled to take place in Istanbul.