The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have announced that the #SayHi campaign will not be returning for a 2025 edition. The objective of the #SayHi campaign , was for the largest number of children in Europe to simultaneously participate in a dance that symbolises inclusion and friendship, which […]
The NEW Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group has commenced following the 2025 Contest in Basel and the departure of Bakel Walden. Ana Maria Bordas has started her role as the Head of the Reference Group and will last for two years, before election for the role takes place […]
ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster and the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have met in Vienna to share and discuss information surrounding the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. From ORF, Roland Weißmann (Director-General of ORF), Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz (Head of Programming at ORF), Eva Schindlauer (Commercial Director at ORF), Harald Kräuter […]
13 MEP’s, from across seven countries, have written an open letter to the EBU, in regards to the “credibility crisis” surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest. The 13 MEP’s come from Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain. The open letter from the EU to the EBU reads […]
This afternoon, the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, released record breaking figures from across all platforms, for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel. The Eurovision Song Contest has delivered its biggest impact yet – across TV, digital platforms, and streaming charts – cementing its place as one […]
RTVSLO, the Slovenian national broadcaster, have released a statement regarding their future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. RTVSLO, has sent a letter to the EBU calling for action to address its concerns regarding the competition. The Director of Televizija Slovenija has stated it will consider its participation […]
The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have confirmed discussions on Israeli participation will take place. The European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) media director, Jean Philip De Tender, has confirmed the discussions following requests from a number of national broadcasters. Jean Philip De Tender had the following to say: “It’s […]
This morning, the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, published an open letter composed by Martin Green CBE, the Eurovision Song Contest Director. Amongst the topics in the open letter includes voting, which many broadcasters wish to have conversations about. Martin Green CBE wrote the following: “Dear trusted and […]
SRG SSR, the Swiss national broadcaster, along with the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have revealed the new Semi Final Qualifier Announcement format ahead of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel. In a split screen for viewers, three countries will be shown at a time, with one […]
The new Director of the Eurovision Song Contest for the European Broadcasting Union, Martin Green, has spoken about how the Eurovision Song Contest format can be repeated worldwide – without mentioning specific formats in the planning. Speaking to Deadline, Martin Green had the following to say: “I’m fascinated […]
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