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Eurovision Song Contest 2021 organizers determined yet realistic on plans for May
3 scenarios still in play for Eurovision Song Contest 2021
Event will definitely take place on 18, 20, 22 May
Health and safety of all participants top priority
With just over 3 months to go, the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 have agreed a determined, yet realistic approach in the final phase of preparations.
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Dutch Host Broadcasters NPO, NOS and AVROTROS and the City of Rotterdam have ruled out that the 65th Contest can take place “as normal” in 2021.
The organizers will now focus their efforts on Scenario B, hosting a socially distanced event with artists performing in Rotterdam, while realistically keeping downscaling options on the table for the weeks to come.
Ahoy Arena
Photo: Rotterdam Ahoy
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
Ahoy Arena Photo: Rotterdam Ahoy
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
Updated / Thursday, 4 Feb 2021
08:20
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Eurovision Song Contest organisers have said that the event will definitely take place across the three nights, May 18, 20 and 22, in Rotterdam, and that they have agreed upon a determined, yet realistic approach in the final phase of preparations .
At a press conference this afternoon, they announced that three possible scenarios now remain under consideration for the hosting of this year s event.
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!