EBU: Changes in the Eurovision Reference Group Members

How Music Can Create Unexpected Bridges Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

In less than two months the Eurovision Song Contest will be held once more, this time in Switzerland. The competition, established by the European Broadcast Union in 1956, has many detractors but also many loyal fans. Intended to bring the countries of the European Broadcasting Area (EBA) together, the event is meant to be a celebration of cultural diversity and creativity. That hasn’t always been the case, however, especially when the acts are …

A stronger ethnic sound in the bridger and more orchestral string instruments – these are the major changes made to the Armenian contribution "Survivor" by Parg. The title's revamp was released on Friday in the form of an official lyric video and is intended to increase the country's chances for the finale of the Eurovision Song Contest [...]

The New Eurovision Reference Group, And Its Geographical Diversity - ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

The newly elected Eurovision Reference Group is overwhelmingly Western European, with no guaranteed representation from the contest’s eastern half. As Eurovision champions diversity and inclusion, questions must be asked about whether its leadership reflects the full breadth of the continent it looks to unite. The post The New Eurovision Reference Group, And Its Geographical Diversity appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovi…

EBU: Changes in the Eurovision Reference Group Members

Earlier this week, the EBU organized its annual TV committee meeting in Brussels, Belgium.During the meeting, the TV committee representatives voted for new members of the Eurovision Reference Group.The changes in the group will start effectively in June 2025 (just after Eurovision 2025 will end). Ana Maria Bordas (Spain) will be the new chairperson. She will take the place of Bakel Walden from Switzerland. Ana was the Executive Producer of the …