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May 10, 2020 · Organisers have helped fans deal with the cancellation by streaming online concerts featuring 2020 acts as well as previous contestants. The BBC has also announced coverage across TV, radio...
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- Steve Holden and Daniel Rosney
- Intention to Honour Eurovision 2020 Songs and Artists
- Statement
- Frequently Asked Questions
We have been overwhelmed with the love that the Eurovision Song Contest family has shared since the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event. The EBU is very aware of how much the Eurovision Song Contest will be missedthis year. The Contest’s values of universality and inclusivity, and our proud tradition of celebrating diversity through music, ...
Over the past few weeks, we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead. However, the uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities - means the European Broadcasting Union (E...
Why are you cancelling the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam?
With the escalating spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities - it is impossible to continue with the live event as planned.
Why not postpone the event?
The current situation across Europe is likely to remain uncertain for the coming months and at this stage we cannot guarantee we would be able to stage an event of this size with this many stakeholders later this year. A Contest later in the year would also reduce the amount of time the winning broadcaster would have to prepare for the following year’s competition.
Could you not have held the contest without an audience?
We are carefully following the advice of the relevant authorities to protect the health and wellbeing of all citizens. Dutch restrictions on gatherings of large numbers of people and international travel restrictions mean that holding the event, even without an audience, is impossible at this time.
Mar 18, 2020 · This year's Eurovision Song Contest will no longer take place due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event was due to take place at Rotterdam's 16,000 capacity Ahoy Arena, with...
May 16, 2020 · With Eurovision 2020 cancelled, the acts who were supposed to perform have recorded a message for fans. Saturday night would have been the live grand final, and some of these artists will not...
Mar 18, 2020 · The EBU answers questions about the cancellation of Eurovision 2020. Earlier today, the EBU announced that they have made the decision to cancel Eurovision 2020 due to coronavirus precautions. This is the first time that the contest has ever been cancelled in its 64-year history.
Mar 18, 2020 · According to the rules, no songs must be publicly available before the 1st of September in the year before the contest they take part in. Rules can of course be changed, which will allow the songs selected this year to be used next year.
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Mar 18, 2020 · The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 has been cancelled for the first time in 64 years due to coronavirus concerns. The popular song contest attracts a TV audience of nearly 200 million people around the world each year.
