EBU Launches Search for Lost 1956 and 1964 Eurovision Footage

EBU Launches Search for Lost 1956 and 1964 Eurovision Footage

by Aviad Berger Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU calls on fans to help locate missing footage from the 1956 and 1964 Eurovision Song Contest for the 70th anniversary Exactly 70 years ago, in 1956, representatives from seven countries gathered for the first time in Lugano, Switzerland, for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest. The winner was the Swiss Lys Assia, but beyond that, little is known about that contest, as all the television footage broadcast across Europe did not survive the years. No trace of the competition remains except for a recording of the winning performance by Lys Assia with her song "Refrain". Over the years, another contest fell victim to European archives: the 1964 competition held in Copenhagen, Denmark. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the contest, the EBU is attempting to honor this lost heritage and is launching an operation to search everywhere where lost footage of those contests might be found. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Mystery of the Lost Eurovisions About a...
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Belgium: VRT to Air Specials on “Israeli Division” Before Eurovision

Belgium: VRT to Air Specials on “Israeli Division” Before Eurovision

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); VRT confirms special broadcasts titled "Why Israel's participation caused a division in Europe" following political controversy involving Gwendolyn Rutten and Essyla. The public broadcasting structure in Belgium, which relies on a fixed annual rotation between the Belgian-Walloon national broadcaster RTBF and the Belgian-Flemish national broadcaster VRT, has generated professional and political controversy surrounding this year's coverage. This year, the responsibility for selecting the entry fell to RTBF, which selected the singer Essyla to represent the nation in the first semi-final. In contrast, the Flemish national broadcaster VRT - which is not responsible for the delegation this year but will broadcast the Contest - has chosen an unusually critical editorial line. The network announced that before each broadcast, it will air a special analysis program titled: "Why Israel's participation caused a division in Europe". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Broadcast Provocations When the subject of the Flemish national broadcaster's coverage first arose this year, they announced that...
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Satoshi Reveals High-Budget Staging Plans for Moldova at Eurovision 2026

Satoshi Reveals High-Budget Staging Plans for Moldova at Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); TRM invests €250,000 in Satoshi’s "Viva Moldova" staging as the national broadcaster prepares to open the first semi-final in Vienna on May 12th. Moldova, which has been granted the honor of opening the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna on May 12th, is planning an ambitious production. Following a decisive victory in the national selection, the singer Satoshi and his team have revealed intense preparations to upgrade the stage performance of the entry "Viva Moldova". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Enhanced Visuals and Special Effects The producer Roman Burlaca, who is leading the project, promises that the version seen on the main stage will be significantly more impressive than the national final performance: “We have completely changed the costumes. The visuals on the LED screens have also undergone improvements to enhance the energy. We have added special effects and a specific moment of 'show' that we call a 'repeatable element' - you will see it...
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Søren Torpegaard Lund Reveal Staging Changes for Eurovision 2026

Søren Torpegaard Lund Reveal Staging Changes for Eurovision 2026

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DR updates Søren Torpegaard Lund's staging for Eurovision 2026 with pyrotechnics and glass, as the Danish national broadcaster begins early 2027 hosting talks. Denmark continues to solidify its position as one of the major favorites to win Eurovision 2026, and it seems things are heating up behind the scenes in Copenhagen - literally. Following an interview given to EuroMix at a pre-party in London, the Danish representative, Søren Torpegaard Lund, uploaded a photo to his Instagram account from the "last rehearsal before traveling to Vienna." In the image, the singer can be seen alongside his dancers practicing inside what appears to be a scaffolding construction, confirming recent reports regarding the planned staging. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DR Enhances Danish Staging for Vienna The manager of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, Erik Struve Hansen, is shedding light on what we can expect to see from within this intriguing "box" structure. According to him, the general concept that secured the victory for...
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Basel’s Eurovision Success Story Sets a High Bar for Vienna

Basel’s Eurovision Success Story Sets a High Bar for Vienna

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One year after hosting the competition, the city of Basel is still reaping the benefits. Tourism figures are soaring, concert halls are filling up, and local businesses are registering profits in the millions. Is Vienna on its way to the same success? In exactly three weeks, the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle. The capital of Austria, which will host the competition, anticipates positive economic impacts from the major event. A look at the success data of Basel, the 2025 host city, where JJ won with "Wasted Love" and brought the Eurovision to Austria, significantly raises the level of expectation and hope among Austrians. The data reveals that the Swiss city continues to profit a year after hosting the event across various sectors in tourism and the commercial market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During May 2025, around the period of the 69th Eurovision, more than...
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Eurovision 2026: Full Rehearsal Schedule Revealed

Eurovision 2026: Full Rehearsal Schedule Revealed

by Ido Naman Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EBU and ORF unveiled the full Eurovision 2026 rehearsal schedule in Vienna, detailing all rehearsal rounds ahead of the live shows. The official rehearsal schedule for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna has been unveiled, with the EBU and Austria’s national broadcaster ORF publishing the complete running order for the contest. The detailed plan outlines all rehearsal rounds for the participating countries, marking a crucial stage in preparations ahead of the live semi-finals and Grand Final. The rehearsal timetable sets the official order in which each entry will take to the stage, offering the first indication of how the contest will unfold during the rehearsal weeks. With dozens of delegations preparing their performances, the schedule provides a structured roadmap leading up to the live broadcasts in mid-May. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First rehearsal round Saturday, May 2nd - First rehearsal daySemi-final 1, songs 1-7:10:30-11:00 - Moldova - first rehearsal11:10-11:40 - Sweden - first rehearsal11:50-12:20 - Croatia - first rehearsal12:45-13:15 - Greece -...
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Greece: Fokas Evangelinos Reveals Eurovision Staging Secrets

Greece: Fokas Evangelinos Reveals Eurovision Staging Secrets

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fokas Evangelinos reveals Eurovision staging secrets for Akylas and Parthena Chorozidou as ERT launches an official 8-bit game. Just before the Greek delegation packs their bags and departs for Vienna on May 1st, the Greek national broadcaster (ERT) is ramping up preparations. From staging secrets shared by a legendary director to the launch of an official video game, here is everything you need to know about the preparations for Akylas and the entry "Ferto" (in English: "Bring It") for Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Mask Comes Off: Staging Secrets Revealed The veteran artistic director Fokas Evangelinos recently appeared on a local television program to shed light on what we can expect on stage in Vienna. A major focus of the interview was the role of the well-known actress Parthena Chorozidou, who will accompany the singer on stage. Evangelinos confirmed that a unique and distinct prop will be utilized, though he declined to provide specifics. However, he shared dramatic...
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DARA and Fredrik Rydman Begin Intense Athens Rehearsals for Eurovision

DARA and Fredrik Rydman Begin Intense Athens Rehearsals for Eurovision

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA and director Fredrik Rydman are in Athens preparing Bulgaria’s "Bangaranga" for Eurovision 2026 - aiming for a first-ever victory in Vienna? The man behind the recent Swiss and Swedish Eurovision victories has landed in Athens to direct the Bulgarian entry - "Bangaranga" by DARA. Is Bulgaria on its way to its first-ever victory? And which Eurovision star did the singer share the stage with last night? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is Bulgaria signaling its next victory? Just before Eurovision 2026 kicks off, Fredrik "Benke" Rydman, the Swedish choreographer and artistic director considered one of the most influential in modern contest history, has joined the rehearsals for the Bulgarian representative in Athens. Together with Swedish director Sacha Jean-Baptiste, herself a Eurovision winner, it seems Bulgaria is aiming very high in this year’s competition. Rydman holds a very impressive Eurovision resume. He is the director behind the win of Nemo's "The Code" and the spinning...
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Austria: MQ Kantine Owners Defend Choice to Host Israeli Eurofan Cafe

Austria: MQ Kantine Owners Defend Choice to Host Israeli Eurofan Cafe

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The owners of "MQ Kantine" discuss hosting Israel at their Cafe, fighting antisemitism, and supporting Noam Bettan’s "Michelle" at Eurofan Cafe. With only a few weeks remaining until the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026, preparations in the host city of Vienna are in full swing. Last week, the "Eurofan Cafe" initiative - organized by the Austrian national broadcaster ORF, the media company Echo, and the Association of Viennese Coffee House Owners - was first reported. Throughout the month of May, local cafes across Vienna will transform into meeting points for Eurovision fans from various participating nations. Although the original publication of the event included all 34 other participating countries except for Israel, the organizing company Echo announced a last-minute correction yesterday (Friday). The Israeli fan hub will be "MQ Kantine", located in the city’s central Museumsquartier. Now we publish the contents of a special interview conducted with the Vienna café owners, in which they explained the background behind...
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Helsinki and Tampere Begin Preparations to Host Eurovision 2027

Helsinki and Tampere Begin Preparations to Host Eurovision 2027

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Helsinki and Tampere signal interest in hosting Eurovision 2027 as Finnish favorites Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen lead the 2026 betting odds. Eurovision 2026 has yet to begin, but preparations for the following year’s competition are already underway. Two Finnish cities, representing one of the nations currently favored to win, have begun intensive preparations to host Eurovision 2027. Betting tables suggest that - barring any major surprises - Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen are poised to lift the trophy at the Grand Final on May 16th. A victory would bring the competition to Finland in 2027, exactly 20 years after the country last hosted the event. Consequently, two major Finnish cities have already started planning for this potential scenario. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Helsinki: "We are ready, even the statues are protected" Due to the high probability of a Finnish victory, Helsinki, the capital of Finland, and Tampere, the country's third-largest city, have expressed...
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