How Much Does Eurovision Cost: Basel Has Made a Record Investment and Is Counting on a Multiple Return

Louane is one of the three favourite artists to win Eurovision this Saturday evening. If France won, can we afford to organise the competition next year? How much does the Eurovision organisation cost?

Registration fees, salaries of members of the delegation, artists and commentators, travel expenses, accommodation and catering... Take part in the contest has a prize for the public service.

Eurovision is becoming more and more a strategic tool for developing cities and promoting national brands, rather than just a musical spectacle.

The ESC costs money – a lot of money.The 69th edition of the competition, which takes place for the third time in history in Switzerland, costs around 60 million francs (about 64 million euros), as reported by the Swiss Radio and Television Company (SRG).This sum is distributed on several shoulders.The SRG contributes about 20 million francs, while the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) contributes another six million, which are taken by the part…

Tonight is the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Besides the fact that we are curious about how Claude is doing, Quote wonders: how much does that party cost?