Category: Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The preperations to Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, are in full swing. Ticket pre-registration attracted about 500,000 sign-ups so far, with organizers suspecting between one-third to half of accounts are fake. This year, unlike previous years, the official Eurovision website announced that to purchase tickets, individuals needed to first register for the ticket mailing list through the TicketCorner website by January 11th. This registration process was implemented to prevent ticket resale, a common issue that often hinders fans from acquiring tickets to live performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thomas Pittino, the marketing manager for the Eurovision contest, revealed in an interview with local Swiss media (SRF) that between one-third to half of these registrations are suspected to be bots or fake accounts. He stated: "Between a third and half of these registrations are suspected to be bots or fake accounts." Efforts are underway to filter out these inauthentic registrations, as the purpose of the pre-registration is to allow genuine fans...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Swiss media reveals new details about the vigorous preparations for the contest in Basel. Information about the host venue, Eurovision Village, and EuroClub has been disclosed. Preparations for Eurovision continue at full speed, with new details about Basel's plan to host the competition continuing to emerge. In a program on Swiss national television, new information was revealed about the host venue, Eurovision Village, EuroClub, and additional details regarding the city's preparations to secure and host the many tourists expected to arrive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Host Venue Preparations Thomas Kastl, manager of the St. Jakobshalle arena, disclosed the venue's schedule during the Eurovision period, stating that the arena will be reserved exclusively for the competition for 7 and a half weeks. Work on the venue will begin on April 7 and will include upgrading the arena's roof, which currently can support 120 tons of equipment but will need to support 280 tons of technical equipment during Eurovision....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: The Swiss Hotel Association takes action against exorbitant accommodation prices in Basel during the Eurovision period! The Swiss Hotel Association has decided to act against the inflated hotel prices in Basel during the Eurovision period, which we previously reported on. The Eurovision event is expected to bring a massive number of tourists from around the world to the city, indirectly causing a rise in accommodation prices due to increased demand and limited supply. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Swiss media, the Basel branch of the Swiss Hotel Association has introduced a new regulation to prevent excessive pricing among its member hotels. In a meeting held last November, it was decided that during the competition week, room prices in hotels would be capped at double their standard rate as determined by the Basel Tourism Authority. In practice, this means that a room with a standard price of 200 Swiss francs per night will cost up to 400...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The branding and logo for Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland were unveiled last week, featuring a red heart. This design combines current trends with Swiss culture and echoes recent Eurovision messages of unity. The visual aspect of Eurovision 2025 in Basel has been revealed as one that combines contemporary trends with an attempt to connect them to Swiss culture and echo messages of brotherhood common in recent Eurovision contests. Art Director Artur Deyneuve is leading this year's visual design. Similar to last year, a designer with international experience was chosen, having worked for various agencies worldwide and currently working in the host country. Deyneuve, born in South Africa and raised in Portugal, where he studied marketing, later worked as an art director in London. In 2019, he moved to Switzerland and led, among other projects, the rebranding of SWISS Airlines. This year, he was chosen to lead the design team for Eurovision 2025 as the art director. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The producers of the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR reveal expected changes for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland, in an attempt to create more interest among viewers during the semi-final stage. The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR has been tasked with organizing the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 35 years, and its producers are determined to leave their mark on the competition. This week, Eurovision fans got their first glimpse of what awaits them in the May 2025 contest, with the unveiling of the competition logo, stage design, and details about ticket sales for the shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Proposed Changes to Semi-Final Results Swiss producers Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz discuss their intentions to change the semi-final results announcement in an interview. They state, "We are thinking of changes for the Semi-Finals, the voting is amazing in the Grand Final – there are a lot of emotions. For the Semi-Finals it’s not that exciting because you just...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will start on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 CET. How to order a ticket? How much will a ticket cost? All details in the article. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, have announced that ticket sales for the competition will begin on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 CET, one day after the semi-final draw. This year, unlike previous years, to purchase tickets, one must first register for the ticket mailing list through TicketCorner. This registration is intended to prevent ticket resale, a common phenomenon that makes it difficult for many fans to purchase tickets for live performances. Early registration opened and will be available until 10 January 2025 at midnight (23:59 CET). It will not be possible to purchase tickets without pre-registration, so it is recommended to register as soon as possible, and at the same time, open an account on the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The European Broadcasting Union and Swiss national broadcaster have released the official logo and stage design for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel! What do they symbolize? The European Broadcasting Union and the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, have unveiled the branding for Eurovision 2025, centered around the theme "Unity Shapes Love". The competition's logo is composed of many small hearts, intended to represent unity. The logo is accompanied by the slogan "United By Music" – which has been used for all competitions since 2023. This exact slogan accompanied the contest in Liverpool, UK, and in Malmö, Sweden. Additionally, the stage design for the competition has been revealed, incorporating many Swiss elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swiss Democracy Inspires Eurovision 2025 Design The design is influenced by Swiss direct democracy, which revolves around listening and constant dialogue between elected officials and the people. Artur Deyneuve, the artistic director responsible for the design, explains: "In the design, we tell the story of...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More details about Eurovision 2025 are being published at any moment, and soon we will discover who the hosts of Eurovision in Basel will be – with the reveal in January! Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland is taking shape as we enter the peak season, with one of the most important details – the Eurovision hosts – set to be announced during January! This announcement follows the release of the list of participating countries in Eurovision 2025, which includes 38 nations, and the announcement of the date for the semi-final allocation draw and host city insignia exchange ceremony, scheduled for January 28. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Edi Estermann, spokesperson for the Swiss national broadcaster SRG, reported that they are now in the final stages of signing contracts with the designated hosts. They sought professional candidates who fit the spirit of Eurovision and also speak English at a high level. Additionally, Estermann describes the hosting role as currently the...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Semi-Final Allocation Draw and Host City Insignia Exchange Ceremony will be held on January 28. During the draw, it will be determined which country will compete in the first and second semi-final. The Semi-Final Allocation Draw and Host City Insignia Exchange Ceremony is the first Eurovision event of the year organized by the national broadcaster, this year Switzerland's SRG SSR. During the event, the 38 participating countries will be divided into two semi-finals, each with 16 participants. The first semi-final will take place on May 13, and the second on May 15. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 32 countries participating in the semi-finals will be divided into two groups, with each country allowed to vote only in the semi-final in which it participates. Prior to the draw, they will be divided into five or six groups based on historical voting patterns. For example, former Yugoslav countries (Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia) will be allocated to the same pot....

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 38 countries will participate in Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15, and 17. The list includes all 37 countries from Eurovision 2024, plus Montenegro, which returns after a two-year absence. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has revealed the list of countries participating in Eurovision 2025, which includes 38 countries. This number is an increase from the 37 countries that participated in Eurovision 2024, with Montenegro returning to the competition after a two-year absence. Israel is also among the participating countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Non-Participating Countries Countries which will not participate in Eurovision 2025 include Turkey, which last competed in 2012; Bosnia and Herzegovina, which last participated in 2016; Hungary, which last competed in 2019; and Russia and Belarus, which have been suspended from the EBU and have not participated since 2021 (Belarus) and 2022 (Russia). Despite rumors of a possible return, Bulgaria and North Macedonia will also not participate this year. Deliberations on Participation Several countries were...