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Eurovision 2021 organizers set determined yet realistic plans for May
03 February 2021 at 13:00 CET
We can now confirm that 1 scenario has been ruled out for the competition leaving 3 potential scenarios still in play for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. This is what we know so far.
Last year, it was announced there’d be 4 potential scenarios in which the Contest could take place in 2021. As the Contest gets closer and closer, it has become apparent which one is no longer viable.
What we do know:
The event will definitely take place on 18, 20, and 22 May. With just over 3 months to go, the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 have agreed upon a determined, yet realistic approach in the final phase of preparations.
EBU cancels Scenario A, still wants artists & audience in Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021
EBU cancels Scenario A, still wants artists & audience in Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021
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The EBU and host broadcaster AVROTROS have given an update about the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. The organisation now fully focuses on getting as many artists as possible live on stage in Rotterdam.
Scenario A cancelled: “Regrettably impossible”
The option all Eurovision fans would have wanted most, the so-called Scenario A, is now off the table.
“Of course, the health and safety of all participants is the top priority,” said Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest. “In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) together with Dutch Host broadcasters NPO, NOS, and AVROTROS and the City of Rotterdam have ruled out that the 65th Contest can take place ‘as normal’ this year. This means
Eurovision to go ahead in best and safest way possible
Organisers are looking at a number of scenarios to ensure the song contest goes ahead in Rotterdam in May
Singer Lesley Roy, who was due to represent Ireland last year, will return with a new song.
Wed, 03 Feb, 2021 - 13:55
Alex Green
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Rotterdam in May, organisers have said, but the usual format will be impossible .
The European Broadcasting Union, which produces the annual competition, said it was looking at a scenario B , featuring in-person performances and socially distanced audiences.
The 65th edition of Eurovision was one of the first high-profile cancellations of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Rotterdam in May, organisers have said, but the usual format will be “impossible”.
The European Broadcasting Union, which produces the annual competition, said it was looking at a “scenario B” featuring in-person performances and socially distanced audiences.
The 65th edition of Eurovision was one of the first high-profile cancellations of the coronavirus pandemic.
The @EBU HQ, @PubliekeOmroep, @NOS, @AVROTROS & @rotterdam have agreed a determined, yet realistic approach to #ESC2021.#Eurovision will definitely make its welcome return in May!
The 41 acts scheduled to compete eventually featured in a non-competitive virtual show on the weekend the final would have taken place.