Broadcasters who want to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next year will only have to confirm their participation at the end of this year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has moved the Deadline for registration to mid -December, reports the Omroepenkoepel to the ANP .
Songfestival director Martin Green emphasizes that this year the EBU offers “extra flexibility” to participating broadcasters. An exact reason for the change is not mentioned. But the decision about Israel, whose participation is uncertain because of the war in Gaza, may play a role.
A judgment is expected “in winter” about Israel’s participation. According to Green, shifting the deadline has no consequences for the planning of the seventieth edition of the festival, which takes place in Vienna in May.
The original registration period ran until 15 September, after which broadcasters had another month to withdraw without financial consequences. That period now runs until the end of the year.
AVROTROS is already preparing for Dutch participation in Vienna. Registration for artists and songwriters has recently been closed, but the broadcaster does not yet announce any figures on the number of entries. As long as the conversations about the future of the festival are running, AVROTROS makes no further announcements.
The participation of Israel is controversial. After this year’s edition in Basel, where Israel almost won, several broadcasters asked the EBU to exclude the country. The EBU emphasizes that the festival is a “non-politics event” and not a competition between governments.
Broadcasters Who Want to Participate in the Eurovision Song Contest Next Year Don’t have to confirm their participation Until the End of this year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Has Moved the Registration Deadline to Mid-December, The Broadcasting Association Reports to the ANP .
Song Contest Director Martin Green Emphasizes That the Ebu is offering “Extra Flexibility” to Participating Broadcasters This Year. An Exact Reason for the Change is not mentioned. But the decision about Israel, Whose Participation is Uncertain Due to the War in Gaza, May Play a Role.
A Judgment on Israel’s participation is expected “in the winter.” Accordance to Green, Shifting the Deadline Will Not Affect the Planning of the Seventith Edition of the Festival, which Will Take Place in Vienna in May.
The Original Registration Period Ran Until September 15, after which Broadcasters had One Month to withdraw without Financial CONSQUESCES. That period now runs until the end of the year.
AVROTROS is Already preparing for the Dutch participation in Vienna. Registration for artists and songwriters has recently closed, but the broadcaster has not yet announced figures on the number of entries. As long as discussions about the future of the festival are on -and -oning, avrotros will not make any further announcements.
Israel’s participation is controversial. After this year’s edition in Basel, where Israel Almost won, Several Broadcasters Asked the Ebu to Exclude the Country. The Ebu Emphasizes That The Festival is a “non-political event” and not a competition between governments.