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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Insurance group Helvetia has announced that it will serve as an additional sponsor for Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland, joining the Basel Cantonal Bank and Novartis on the list of sponsors. Swiss insurance group Helvetia has officially announced that it will serve as an additional sponsor for Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland. This announcement follows the declarations of Basel Cantonal Bank (Basler Kantonalbank - BKB) and Novartis as official sponsors of the competition, the latter replacing TikTok after three years in this role. Unlike the other sponsors who are local to Basel, Helvetia's headquarters are located in St. Gallen in northeastern Switzerland. The company's CEO, Martin Jara, enthusiastically declared: "We are proud to contribute to an unforgettable festival in the city." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Helvetia's Unique Contribution to Eurovision 2025 Helvetia is a leading international insurance group founded in 1858, operating in over 20 countries worldwide. The company plans to open a unique venue called "Campus Basel"...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision Fans Awards 2024 voting is now open! Discover which artists are nominated in each category! Full details are below. Before the Eurovision 2024 season in Malmö concludes, the official Eurovision website has launched its annual Fans Awards survey. This year, the survey features 12 categories aimed at honoring Eurovision artists from the past season. Everyone is invited to vote and make their voices heard! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The voting for the Eurovision Fans Awards 2024 opened today and will remain active until Friday, December 13, at 10:00 AM CET. Fans can cast their votes through the official Eurovision app. The full results will be revealed on December 31 via the official Eurovision YouTube channel.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏     Eurovision Awards 2024 Categories:   Artistic Vision 2024 Bambie Thug Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil Slimane Nemo Vocal Powerhouse 2024 Nemo ISAAK Gåte Iolanda Miss Congeniality 2024 "A pleasure to have in class" Windows95man Marcus & Martinus Angelina Mango Baby Lasagna Onstage Ensemble 2024 Marina Satti 5MIINUST x Puuluup LADANIVA Nebulossa Luscious Locks 2024 MEGARA Nebulossa TEYA DORA Silvester Belt Style Icon 2024 Bambie...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR announced it will reveal the graphic package, music, and stage design for Eurovision 2025 at a special event on December 16th, along with details on ticket sales for the various shows. Renowned stage designer Florian Wieder will be responsible for the Eurovision stage design again this year. In about a week and a half, on Monday, December 16th, the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR will unveil the graphic package, logo, stage design, and theme music for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in May in Basel. The event will also reveal details about ticket sales for the upcoming Eurovision. German stage designer Florian Wieder, who has previously designed stages for many Eurovision editions, will be responsible for the Eurovision stage design in Basel for the ninth time this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Monday, December 16th, as is customary every year around December-January, the graphic package for the Eurovision Song Contest will...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Basel Cantonal Bank (BKB) announced its sponsorship of Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland, joining Novartis. The bank aims to support the event's local impact and cultural significance in Basel. Basel Cantonal Bank (BKB) has officially announced its role as an additional sponsor for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. This announcement follows the declaration of Novartis as the official sponsor of the competition, marking the first time in three years that TikTok is not serving in this capacity. BKB, operating in Basel, recognizes the importance of financial support for Eurovision, which will be held in Basel for the first time, to ensure that the local population can experience and celebrate this unique moment in the region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Platform for Creativity and Cultural Diversity In their statement, BKB, founded and operating since 1899, emphasized that the Eurovision Song Contest is not merely a music competition but a platform that strengthens creativity, cultural diversity, and a sense of community....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The threat has been removed: The results of the referendum in Basel on approving the Eurovision budget indicate that residents want to host Eurovision and fund the event with public money. Today, a referendum was held in Basel on the question of the Eurovision budget. After two weeks of postal voting, the initial sample shows that Basel residents are interested in hosting Eurovision, with about two-thirds voting in favor of funding the event and only one-third voting against. The referendum was initiated after the Swiss Federal Democratic Union party (EDU/UDF) unexpectedly managed to gather enough signatures for it to take place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In Switzerland, citizens participate directly in the legislative process, enabling a party to call for a referendum if sufficient public support is demonstrated. As early as July, the EDU/UDF, in collaboration with the Federation of German Taxpayers, demanded a referendum against funding Eurovision 2025 through municipal or cantonal budgets in Switzerland. The EDU/UDF, known...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite a tense and chaotic season that ended with the city announcing it would not host the competition again, Malmö reports high profits from Eurovision 2024. How did the event that stirred up the city become so profitable despite everything? One of the biggest incentives for countries to host Eurovision is the large number of visitors the competition attracts and the long-term positive effect the event brings to the host city. After Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, hosted Eurovision for the third time in its history in 2024, and following a tense season where the city had to deal with chaos in its streets, pro-Palestinian demonstrations, high security expenses, rising violence and tension in its surroundings, Malmö announced that it would not host the competition again in the future. Nevertheless, in a recent report, Malmö's Department of Commerce and Tourism summarizes the high revenues and the even greater economic leap from hosting Eurovision in Malmö in 2024 compared...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland's national broadcaster, SRG SSR, has confirmed that there are no plans to cancel the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals. This statement comes in response to rumors and concerns sparked by a referendum in Basel regarding Eurovision's funding. In recent months, Switzerland's Federal Democratic Union Party (EDU/UDF) has gathered over 4,000 signatures to initiate a referendum opposing Eurovision's funding. The party, known for its Christian-conservative views, argues that the Eurovision Song Contest contradicts its values and represents a misuse of public funds. The referendum, set to take place this Sunday, could present significant challenges for the event's production if the decision opposes funding. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid growing concerns, Switzerland's national broadcaster, SRG SSR, was quick to address the situation, assuring reporters that there are no plans to cancel the semi-finals. This clarification underscores the organizers' commitment to delivering a complete and successful competition despite the numerous obstacles. If the referendum approves the budget, Basel will proceed with its preparations...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The referendum in Basel on funding Eurovision events will take place this Sunday, November 24, deciding whether the city will continue preparations as planned or if the competition will proceed in a more limited format this year. This Sunday, November 24, Basel will hold a referendum on the Eurovision budget. The referendum holds significant influence over Basel's hosting of Eurovision 2025. It follows an unexpected development in which the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland (EDU/UDF) succeeded in gathering enough signatures to initiate a referendum that could jeopardize the planned auxiliary events for Eurovision in Basel this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In Switzerland, citizens participate directly in the legislative process, enabling a party to call for a referendum if sufficient public support is demonstrated. As early as July, the EDU/UDF, in collaboration with the Federation of German Taxpayers, demanded a referendum against funding Eurovision 2025 through municipal or cantonal budgets in Switzerland. The EDU/UDF, known as a conservative Christian...