Eurovision 2021: Stage contruction kicks off at Rotterdam Ahoy 9 views
The 2021 Eurovision technical crew has moved into the Rotterdam Ahoy and the stage construction officially kicked off yesterday at the Eurovision venue.
Rotterdam is all set to welcome the Eurovision bandwagon next month when 39 delegations land in the host city for the our beloved contest.
Sietse Bakker (Eurovision 2021 Executive Producer) and
Jolanda Jansen (CEO Rotterdam Ahoy) officially kicked off the stage construction for Eurovision on Sunday when the first technical trucks drove into the venue.
Hence from now until the
28 of April the ESC 2021 technical team and crew will be working round the clock in accordance with the strict COVID 19 safety protocol in order to construct the Eurovision 2021 stage, the backstage area, press center and all surrounding areas for the most complex TV production in Dutch history.
March 3rd, 2021 By David Knox 7 commentsFiled under: Coronavirus, Eurovision, News,
Eurovision organisers overnight “re-affirmed” a Plan B for the event in Rotterdam in May.
One of 4 previously outlined strategies, Plan B allows for all artists Live in Rotterdam, but with limited or no audience members, subject to government regulations.
A COVID-safe plan will include regular testing, social distancing observed, with 500 journalists (a further 1000 in a new online press centre) and scaled-back events in the city of Rotterdam.
All those attending from abroad are recommended to go into quarantine for 5 days before departure to the Netherlands and they must test negative for COVID-19 at most 72 hours before they fly.
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