Today in History: The General Assembly that Gave Birth to the First Eurovision

Today in History: The General Assembly that Gave Birth to the First Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 69 years ago today – the European Broadcasting Union announced the establishment of Eurovision at the General Assembly in Rome – the story of the competition's birth. Rome, Italy, October 19, 1955: The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) convenes in the Eternal City. During this assembly, held as part of efforts to unify television broadcasting in Europe, one of the most significant decisions in European cultural history was made – the establishment of a pan-European song contest to encourage original creation and cooperation between countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Founding of the European Broadcasting Union The EBU was established on February 12, 1950, when the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) hosted a conference in Torquay, England, with representatives from 23 different European broadcasting bodies. The conference focused on promoting creative collaboration and the exchange of television programs. Four years later, in October 1955, the Union's representatives decided to advance the idea of a pan-European song contest...
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Eurovision 2025 Preparations: Challenges and Innovative Initiatives in Basel

Eurovision 2025 Preparations: Challenges and Innovative Initiatives in Basel

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, will be an event-packed spectacle requiring round-the-clock efforts from numerous teams during the week of the competition. How is the city of Basel planning to tackle this task? Organizing Eurovision, an enormous event in every aspect, can be complex for a modestly sized city like Basel. Having never hosted events of this magnitude before, Basel has appointed a core team of 20 officials responsible for organizing the event from a municipal perspective. Leading this project is Beat Läuchli, founder and manager of Belco Consulting GmbH, a company with a track record of producing and organizing numerous events in Basel, including festivals, concerts, and sporting events. Läuchli brings 18 years of experience to the table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tackling Major Challenges: Transportation and Security Among the many challenges Läuchli describes are coordinating and reinforcing public transportation, and of course, the heavy security required for an event of this...
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Ukraine 2025: Ziferblat Will Try to Compete in the Eurovision National Final!

Ukraine 2025: Ziferblat Will Try to Compete in the Eurovision National Final!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian band, Ziferblat, will try to compete in the Eurovision national final this year as well, after ranking second last year. Vidbir is Ukraine's Eurovision national selection process, used to choose the country's representative and song for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2016, when singer Jamala won the competition. Last year's selection will likely be remembered vividly by viewers and participants, as the voting app crashed during the broadcast, forcing the Ukrainian national broadcaster to postpone the results announcement until the following day. After 24 tense hours, the duo Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona won the selection, while the band Ziferblat missed the opportunity to perform at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, despite being ranked first by the juries with their song "Place I Call Home". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ziferblat's Eurovision Ambitions This week, the band's guitarist, Valentyn Leshchynskyi, was interviewed on the Vidbircast podcast. He described the experiences and confusion from that evening and revealed that the band...
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Royal Caribbean to Sponsor Eurovision 2025 and Offer Unique Cruises for Fans

Royal Caribbean to Sponsor Eurovision 2025 and Offer Unique Cruises for Fans

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The major cruise company Royal Caribbean will continue to sponsor the Eurovision in 2025, now offering a new and unique cruise experience for contest fans in Europe! The major cruise company Royal Caribbean will continue to sponsor the Eurovision Song Cntest in 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. In addition to being a sponsor, the company is now announcing the launch of two unique cruises designed for dedicated contest fans of all ages, combining a tour of leading European destinations with one big, special Eurovision celebration dedicated entirely to Eurovision 2025. Contest fans will be able to enjoy a variety of unique experiences during the cruise, which will celebrate the famous music event through entertainment, dining, tours, and more. Nightlife enthusiasts can enjoy themed parties, Eurovision song karaoke nights, competitions, a gala dinner, and even live performances by surprise artists (to be announced later). All this while visiting various destinations in the Middle East, UK and...
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United Kingdom: TNA Wrestler Joe Hendry Aims to Conquer the Eurovision Stage

United Kingdom: TNA Wrestler Joe Hendry Aims to Conquer the Eurovision Stage

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Joe Hendry, the British wrestler who has taken the music world by storm, announces that he has set his sights on Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland, where he will attempt to represent the United Kingdom. After the British national broadcaster revealed that it would once again choose the country's Eurovision representative through an internal selection, we received an interesting and unusual name interested in representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Joe Hendry, the British TNA wrestler, announced that he would submit his song "I Believe in Joe Hendry" to the committee selecting the UK's representative, following the song's surprising success in local music charts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Next Stop – Basel? The song, originally released in 2019 and given a new music video in 2023, is the wrestler's official theme song in Impact Wrestling. After gaining momentum, it reached a peak position of fourth on the British music charts. However, the original song is only...
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Greece Opens Registration for Eurovision National Selection

Greece Opens Registration for Eurovision National Selection

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the festive announcement and after many artists showed their interest in participation, the Greek national broadcaster opened the registration and published the rules of the Eurovision national final. Greece has officially opened the registration window for its Eurovision national selection, marking a significant return to this format after 22 years. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has released the rules and guidelines for participants. The national selection will consist of a single evening event, with the winner determined by an equal split between public voting and professional judges (50-50). Twelve artists will compete in the final, with three additional songs selected as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eligibility and Submission Process Participation is open to artists with Greek citizenship or those with at least one parent of Greek origin. However, songwriters and composers can be from any country worldwide. Interested participants can submit their entries through the official link, along with a short...
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Sweden: Annika Wickihalder and Tennessee Tears Join Melodifestivalen

Sweden: Annika Wickihalder and Tennessee Tears Join Melodifestivalen

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While the official list of contestants for Melodifestivalen 2025 has not yet been revealed, rumors about the participants' identities continue to circulate. Which well-known stars might try their luck?  Sweden's Eurovision national selection, Melodifestivalen, is one of the most important events for local music lovers and undoubtedly one of the most watched national selections among Eurovision fans in Europe and around the world. We have already written several articles on our site about various artists who have expressed their desire to participate in the Swedish national selection, including the 2015 Eurovision winner. However, at this stage, nothing is official, and we don't know for certain who will take part in Melodifestivalen 2025. The Swedish newspaper "Aftonbladet" published yesterday (Thursday) four new names that may take part in Melodifestivalen. Although this is not an official report, the newspaper reports on the names of the contestants every year before the official announcement by the Swedish national broadcaster, and is usually...
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United Kingdom: A Huge Pre-Party is Planned Prior of Eurovision 2025

United Kingdom: A Huge Pre-Party is Planned Prior of Eurovision 2025

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision is coming to Manchester in April 2025 for the "MancHagen" event, featuring two main concerts, stars from past competitions, and special guests!  The MancHagen Eurovision Festival is set to arrive in Manchester in April 2025, featuring a series of unique performances and festive celebrations. Scheduled for April 11-13, the event is a collaboration between Manchester's Eurovision Festival and its Copenhagen counterpart. The festival will include two main concerts featuring some of the competing artists from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Switzerland, along with well-known artists from past competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Three Days of Eurovision Extravaganza The event will span three days, offering a variety of performances, parties, and activities throughout Manchester, including two famous performance venues in the city. The festival events will be held in collaboration with the Ukrainian cultural organization "United By You", and will include a celebratory yellow carpet parade featuring the various artists participating in the event. Star-Studded Hosting...
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“Eurovision on Tour” Concert Series Kicks Off Next Week

“Eurovision on Tour” Concert Series Kicks Off Next Week

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Beloved Eurovision artists to participate in new "Eurovision on Tour" concert series from late October 2024 to January 2025, performing in six European cities and three Australian venues. For many Eurovision fans, the calendar year begins and ends in May. We're currently in the quietest and most relaxed period of the year. Truth be told, not much is happening – it's been several months since the drama of the last contest, and the excitement surrounding the Eurovision pre-selection season won't begin for a few more months. This makes it the perfect time for a tour featuring iconic Eurovision artists, including several winners of the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Eurovision on Tour": Bringing Eurovision Magic to Fans Worldwide Eurodrama Entertainment, the group behind the "Nordic Eurovision Party" and the "Barcelona Eurovision Party," is now producing a tour of top past contestants in major European and Australian cities. Their goal is to bring live performances of the most beloved Eurovision...
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Eurovision Choir: The Competition Will Not Return in 2025

Eurovision Choir: The Competition Will Not Return in 2025

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After being held for the second and last time in 2019 and cancelled in 2021, the EBU announces that the Eurovision Choir competition will not take place in 2025 either. The future of this Eurovision spin-off competition is unclear. In 2017, the first Eurovision Choir competition took place in Riga, Latvia. Two years later, in 2019, the contest was held in Gothenburg, Sweden. Originally planned as a biennial event, similar to the Eurovision Young Musicians, the 2021 edition was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has now announced that the competition will not return in 2025 either. This decision raises questions about the future of Eurovision Choir. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Spin-offs: A Mixed Bag of Success Eurovision Choir is one of several spin-off competitions created by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) following the success of the Eurovision Song Contest. Other notable spin-offs include: Junior Eurovision Song Contest (ongoing since 2003) Eurovision...
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