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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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: 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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Revolution at the Top: Meet the New Eurovision Director!

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green will serve as the new Eurovision Director, after the European Broadcasting Union declared that it will make structural changes in the competition's management following the extensive criticism of Eurovision 2024. Following the previous announcements of intentions to make significant changes in Eurovision management after the events of Eurovision 2024, the European Broadcasting Union has now disclosed who will be the Eurovision Director – the new role that will oversee Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The new Eurovision Director will work alongside the existing Executive Supervisor, Martin Österdahl from Sweden, supervising his work and taking on a considerable portion of his tasks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new Eurovision Director who will start his job in November is the British Martin Green. Green’s track record as an executive producer of major events includes the ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and the BAFTA-winning Eurovision...
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Netherlands: 25 Artists to Perform at “Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024” Eurovision Party

Netherlands: 25 Artists to Perform at “Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024” Eurovision Party

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For the fourth time: The Netherlands will host the Eurovision party "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest" this December, featuring 25 well-known and beloved Eurovision participants from various years.  The Dutch Eurovision event "Het Grote Songfestivalfeest" will be held for the fourth time on December 12, 2024, at the 'Ziggo Dome' arena in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The venue can accommodate approximately 17,000 spectators. This spectacular show was first organized in late 2019 to celebrate the Netherlands' victory in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 held in Tel Aviv, and in anticipation of the 2020 contest in Rotterdam, which was ultimately postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic. Edsilia Rombley, who represented the Netherlands in 1998 and 2007 and co-hosted the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, will once again take the helm as the event's host. This time, she will be hosting solo, without her previous co-host Cornald Maas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Star-Studded...
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Today: Deadline for Countries to Withdraw from Eurovision 2025 Without Financial Penalty

Today: Deadline for Countries to Withdraw from Eurovision 2025 Without Financial Penalty

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Today is the last day for registered countries to withdraw from the competition without financial penalty. Today marks a crucial date for Eurovision 2025 participants. October 11 is the last day for countries to withdraw from the competition without facing financial penalties. This deadline comes after the initial registration period, which ended on September 15. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Significance of the Withdrawal Deadline The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) rarely imposes fines on countries that withdraw after the set date. In the past, Ukraine had to withdraw from the 2019 contest when their chosen representative, Maruv, was disqualified for refusing to cancel her performances in Russia. To our knowledge, Ukraine did not face any financial penalties at that time. However, the last known instance of such a fine being imposed was in 2005 when Lebanon was set to compete but refused to broadcast the Israeli performance by singer Shiri Maimon in Kyiv, Ukraine. Confirmed Participants and Potential...
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Eurovision 2025: The Chance for a Referendum Against Hosting Eurovision Events is Low

Eurovision 2025: The Chance for a Referendum Against Hosting Eurovision Events is Low

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The conservative UDF party is collecting signatures to force a referendum in Basel against Eurovision funding, but reports indicate low public interest in signing the petition. In July, it was reported that the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) announced its intention to demand referendums against the funding of Eurovision 2025 by municipalities or cantons comprising the local government in Switzerland. In September, we reported on the party's preparations to collect signatures to enable a national referendum. To force a referendum in Basel, the EDU/UDF needs to collect 2,000 signatures by the end of October. Now, according to reports, with about two weeks left until the deadline, it appears that signature collection is stagnating, and it's not at all certain they will reach the 2,000 signature goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conservative Values vs. Eurovision Content The EDU/UDF is one of the conservative parties in Switzerland. According to their platform, the party is "committed to traditional Christian values." After Basel...
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Basel 2025: The Anticipated Timeline for Eurovision Song Contest

Basel 2025: The Anticipated Timeline for Eurovision Song Contest

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision season has just begun, and we can already anticipate the schedule for the upcoming competition and important dates. So fasten your seatbelts and open your calendars for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Swiss national broadcaster SSR-SRG and the organizers in Basel are already working diligently on the upcoming hosting, and we are left to wait for the competition and all the events and announcements leading up to it. There are details we already know and continue to update here, while for others we will have to wait. We have gathered here an updated list of the future timeline, what we already know and what we will need to wait for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What We Already Know About Eurovision 2025 Since Switzerland's victory at Eurovision 2024 with "The Code" performed by Nemo, various details about the next competition have been revealed. Basel has been chosen to host Eurovision 2025, with the contest dates and venue...
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