Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 | |
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Dates | |
Semi-final 1 | 10 May 2022 |
Semi-final 2 | 12 May 2022 |
Final | 14 May 2022 |
Host | |
Venue | PalaOlimpico Turin, Italy |
Executive supervisor | Martin Österdahl |
Host broadcaster | Radiotelevisione italiana (RAI) |
Website | eurovision |
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is set to be the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It will be held at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, following the country's victory at the 2021 contest with the song "Zitti e buoni" by Måneskin. The show, organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Radiotelevisione italiana (RAI), will consist of two semi-finals on 10 and 12 May, and a final on 14 May 2022.[1] This will be the third time that Italy hosts the contest (having previously hosted the 1965 edition in Naples and the 1991 one in Rome), as well as the first EBU event to be held in the country since the last edition of Jeux Sans Frontières in 1999.
Location
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The 2022 contest will take place in Turin, Italy, following the country's victory at the 2021 edition, held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It is the third time that Italy hosts the contest, as well as the first Eurovision to be held in Turin. The selected venue is the 15,657-seat PalaOlimpico, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Santa Rita district, which serves as a venue for events including concerts, exhibitions, trade fairs, and conferences, and (mainly ice rink) sports, and which has previously hosted the ice hockey events at the 2006 Winter Olympics.[2]
Preparations
Preparations for the 2022 contest began on 23 May 2021, immediately after the victory. Martin Österdahl, the executive supervisor of the contest on behalf of the EBU, handed RAI, the Italian participating broadcaster, a stack of documents and a USB drive with tools to begin the work needed to host the next contest.[3]
Bidding phase
Between 23 and 28 May 2021, many cities across Italy expressed interest in hosting the contest. Representatives from the cities of Bologna, Milan, Pesaro, Naples and Turin voiced their interest,[4][5][6] as well as the Mayor of Reggio Emilia, Luca Vecchi, who hoped to host the contest in the new RCF Arena, the largest open-air arena in Europe with a capacity of 100,000 spectators.[7] The mayors of Rome, Rimini and Florence soon after also expressed interest in hosting the contest[8][9][10] and were joined by Sanremo, Verona and Bari.[10][11][12] Marco Di Maio , member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, also suggested that if Rimini were to host the contest, it should be a co-production with San Marino RTV.[13]
On 7 July 2021, Italian host broadcaster RAI and the EBU launched the bidding process and published a list of criteria and requirements for the host city and venue:[14][15]
- The venue had to be available for at least 6 weeks before the contest and one week after the conclusion of the contest;
- The venue had to be indoors with air-conditioning, have a well defined perimeter and an audience capacity in the main hall of around 8,000–10,000 during the event;
- The venue had to have a main hall with the capacity to house the set and all other requirements needed to produce a high level broadcast production and have ample space within easy access of the main hall to support additional production needs, such as: a press centre, delegation spaces, dressing rooms, artist facilities, staff facilities, hospitality, audience facilities, etc.;
- The host city had to have an international airport no more than 90 minutes from the city;
- The host city had to have over 2,000 hotel rooms in the area close to the event.
In the first phase of this process, any interested cities were to present their bid through certified email by 12 July 2021, after which RAI and the EBU would proceed to send all of them a bid book with more detailed requirements for the cities to submit their plans for review.[16]
On 9 July 2021, the city of Turin officially announced its bid.[17] On the same day, the city of Pesaro did the same, proposing the Vitrifrigo Arena as a possible venue to host the event.[18] They were followed by Bologna and Jesolo on 12 July,[19][20] and Rimini and Bertinoro (jointly with Forlì and Cesena) on 13 July.[21][22] On 13 July 2021, RAI announced that 17 cities had submitted their bid for hosting the contest and would be provided the following day with the bid books. They had until 4 August 2021 to draft and submit their detailed plans, which 11 cities did.[23] On 24 August 2021, it was reported that Bologna, Milan, Pesaro, Rimini and Turin would be the cities left in the running to host the contest.[24]
The choice among them was meant to be announced by the end of August;[25][26] however, this did not happen, and in mid-September Stefano Coletta , director of Rai 1, stated that the selection was behind time to ensure "transparency and precision".[27] On 8 October 2021, the EBU and RAI announced Turin as the host city, with the PalaOlimpico as the chosen venue for the contest.[1][28]
Key: † Host venue ‡ Shortlisted Presented the bid book
City | Venue | Notes | Ref. | |
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Acireale | PalaTupparello | — | [29] | |
Alessandria | Cittadella | Proposal was dependent on the construction of a roof to cover the area; would have needed renovation works. | [30] | |
Bertinoro | PalaGalassi | Hosted the 2013 and 2017 Italian Basketball Supercup. Candidacy supported by Forlì, Cesena and the Legislative Assembly of Emilia-Romagna. |
[22][31] | |
Bologna | Fiera di Bologna ‡ | Hosts annually more than 75 trade fairs. | Candidacy supported by the Legislative Assembly of Emilia-Romagna. | [31][32][33][34] |
Unipol Arena | Hosted the 2002 Euroleague Final Four, the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Italian Basketball Cup, the 2021 Italian Basketball Supercup and the grand final of the 2019 Zecchino d'Oro. | |||
Florence | Nelson Mandela Forum | Hosted the 2018 and 2019 Italian Basketball Cup and the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship. Candidacy supported by the Regional Council of Tuscany. |
[35][36] | |
Genoa | Palasport di Genova | Hosted the 1992 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the 2001 and 2002 Italian Basketball Supercup. Is undergoing renovation works. |
[37] | |
Jesolo | Palazzo del Turismo | Hosted the grand final of Miss Italia; did not meet the EBU requirements of size. | [20][38] | |
Piave Vecchia Lighthouse area | Proposal was dependent on the construction of a roof to cover the area. | |||
Matera | Cava del Sole | Proposal was dependent on the construction of a roof to cover the area. | [25][39] | |
Milan | Mediolanum Forum | Hosted the 1998 and 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards, the 2014 Euroleague Final Four, the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships, the 2013, 2014 and 2016 Italian Basketball Cup, the 2016 Italian Basketball Supercup, the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship and the 2021 Italian Basketball Cup; it will also host the upcoming EuroBasket 2022 and the 2026 Winter Olympics. | Candidacy supported by the regional government of Lombardy. | [40][41][42] |
Palazzo delle Scintille ‡ | Would have needed adjustment works. | |||
Palazzolo Acreide | Ad hoc arena to be built | Would have needed the cooperation of other municipalities in Syracuse. | [43][44] | |
Pesaro | Vitrifrigo Arena ‡ | Hosts the Rossini Opera Festival; hosted the 2017 FIG World Cup, 2017 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships and the 2020 Italian Basketball Cup; it will host the latter tournament again in 2022. | [45][46][47] | |
Rimini | Rimini Fiera ‡ | Hosts Rimini Meeting, RiminiWellness and Sigep; hosted the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League. Candidacy supported by the Legislative Assembly of Emilia-Romagna. |
[31][48] | |
Rome | PalaLottomatica | Hosted the 1960 Olympic basketball tournaments, the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships and the final draw for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. | [8][49][50] | |
Fiera di Roma | Hosts annually various trade fairs; did not meet the EBU requirements of capacity. | |||
Sanremo | Mercato dei Fiori | Hosted the 1990 Sanremo Music Festival. | [51][52] | |
Trieste | PalaTrieste | Did not meet the EBU requirements of size. | [25][53] | |
Stadio Nereo Rocco | Hosted the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship; proposal was dependent on the construction of a roof to cover the stadium. | |||
Turin | PalaOlimpico † | Hosted the ice hockey events at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the opening ceremony of the 2007 Winter Universiade; from 2021 to 2025, it will host the tennis ATP Finals. Candidacy supported by the Turin city council and the Regional Council of Piedmont. |
[54][55][56] | |
Viterbo | Fiera di Viterbo | Did not meet the EBU requirements of size; would have needed renovation works. | [57][58] |
Other sites
The Eurovision Village is the official Eurovision Song Contest fan and sponsors area during the event weeks, where it was possible to watch performances by contest participants and local artists, as well as the live shows broadcast from the main venue. It is set to be located in Piazza San Carlo.[59][60][61]
Format
Entries
On 3 September 2021, Icelandic broadcaster RÚV first released the rules of the 2022 contest, revealing that, for the second year in a row, delegations would have the option to use pre-recorded backing vocals. Each delegation could still choose to use backing singers, whether on or off stage, or a combination of live and recorded backing vocals. All lead vocals performing the melody of the song must still be live, according to the rules.[62][63]
Provisional list of participating countries
Participating countries had until 16 September 2021 to submit their applications for participation in the contest, and until 11 October to withdraw them without facing financial sanctions.[64]
As of 12 October 2021,[update] the broadcasters of the following 33 countries have confirmed their intention to participate in the 2022 contest:
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TBD 26 February 2022[66] | |
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Jérémie Makiese[69] | |
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TBD December 2021[73] | |
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TBD 5 March 2022[75] | |
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TBD 12 February 2022[77] | |
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TBD February 2022[79] | |
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TBD 5 March 2022[85] | |
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TBD January 2022[88] | |
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TBD 5 February 2022[89] | |
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TBD February 2022[91] | |
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TBD 19 February 2022[97] | |
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TBA by 2 January 2022[99] | |
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TBD March 2022[100] | |
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TBD 19 February 2022[102] | |
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TBD February 2022[103] | |
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TBD January 2022[106] | |
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TBD 12 March 2022[108] | |
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TBD by December 2021[110] | |
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TBD by 4 March 2022[112] |
Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership that would be able to broadcast the contest via the Eurovision network. The EBU has issued invitations of participation in the contest to all active members. Associate member Australia does not need an invitation for the 2022 contest, as it had previously been granted permission to participate at least until 2023.[113]
Austria, Cyprus, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia and the United Kingdom all participated in 2021 but have not yet released information regarding their 2022 participation.
Active EBU members
Andorra – On 1 August 2020, during an interview on Eurovision fansite Wiwibloggs' podcast, the 2009 Andorran representative Susanne Georgi revealed that she had held a meeting with Prime Minister of Andorra Xavier Espot Zamora, during which they called for the country to make a return in 2022, having not returned for the previous year's contest due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic.[114] However, on 19 June 2021, the Andorran broadcaster RTVA stated that the principality would not return in 2022.[115] Andorra last took part in 2009.
Armenia – On 23 June 2021, David Tserunyan, head of delegation for Armenia in the contest, expressed in a Facebook post his satisfaction upon being re-elected to the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, and anticipated "great news" would be revealed soon, reportedly hinting at a possible return of the country to the competition.[116] However, the Public Television Company of Armenia (AMPTV) is yet to make a public announcement about its participation in 2022. Armenia last took part in 2019, though it was meant to compete in the cancelled edition of 2020 and in that of 2021, before withdrawing at a late stage.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – In June 2021, Bosnian broadcaster Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) stated that it was unlikely that the country would return to the contest in the upcoming years, unless sufficient funding to do so is secured.[117] On 12 October 2021, BHRT confirmed that Bosnia and Herzegovina would not return in 2022.[118] Bosnia and Herzegovina last took part in 2016.
Cyprus – On 24 September 2021, it was announced the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) will organize a national selection for the 2023 contest jointly with label Panik Records.[119] However, the broadcaster is yet to make a statement regarding its 2022 participation.
Hungary – On 11 October 2021, MTVA published the rulebook for the 2022 edition of A Dal, which had been used as the national selection process between 2012 and 2019. The rulebook did not mention Eurovision, and also included song submission rules that violate the standard Eurovision rules, therefore making A Dal unsuitable for the Hungarian national selection.[120] However, the broadcaster is yet to make a public statement regarding its 2022 participation. Hungary last took part in 2019.
Luxembourg – On 18 August 2021, RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg confirmed that Luxembourg would not participate in 2022.[121] Luxembourg last took part in 1993.
Monaco – On 30 August 2021, Monégasque broadcaster TMC confirmed that the country would not participate in 2022.[122] Monaco last took part in 2006.
Romania – On 5 July 2021, Marina Almășan, a former Romanian head of delegation, hosted a special on TVR 1, titled Eurovision... pe șleau! ("Eurovision... frankly!"), where personalities of the national music industry and previous contestants for Romania discussed the approach the country should take to future contests, implying its participation in the next edition.[123][124] However, Televiziunea Română (TVR) is yet to make an official statement regarding its 2022 participation.
Slovakia – In June 2021, Radio and Television of Slovakia (RTVS) confirmed that they would not participate in 2022.[125] Slovakia last took part in 2012.
Turkey – In June 2021, it was confirmed by both the EBU and İbrahim Eren, the director general of Turkish national broadcaster Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), that they were in talks about the country potentially returning to the contest in 2022. Turkey last took part in 2012.[126]
Non-EBU members
Belarus – On 28 May 2021, the EBU Executive Board agreed to suspend the membership of Belarusian broadcaster BTRC as a result of its use by the Belarusian government as a propaganda tool. The broadcaster was given two weeks to respond before the suspension came into effect, but did not do so publicly.[127] BTRC was expelled from the EBU on 1 July for a period of three years, therefore losing the rights to broadcast and participate in any Eurovision event until 1 July 2024;[128] the broadcaster subsequently released a statement affirming that they would not be supporting Belarus' participation in upcoming years, including 2022.[129][130] Belarus last took part in 2019, having intended to compete in the cancelled 2020 contest and having been disqualified from the 2021 contest.
Liechtenstein – In August 2021, Liechtensteiner broadcaster 1 FL TV announced that they would not debut in 2022. The broadcaster had attempted to become an EBU member in the past but halted its plans when its director, Peter Kölbel, unexpectedly died. It would also need the backing of the Liechtenstein government to be able to carry the cost of becoming an EBU member and paying the participation fee for the contest.[131]
Broadcasters, commentators and spokespersons
Broadcasters and commentators
All participating broadcasters may choose to have on-site or remote commentators providing an insight about the show and voting information to their local audience. While they must broadcast at least the semi-final they are voting in and the final, most broadcasters air all three shows with different programming plans. Similarly, some non-participating broadcasters may still want to air the contest. These are the broadcasters that have confirmed their broadcasting plans and/or their commentators:
Country | Show(s) | Broadcaster(s) | Commentator(s) | Ref(s) |
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All shows | La Une | French: TBA | [132] |
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Both semi-finals | Culturebox | Laurence Boccolini | [133][134] |
Final | France 2 | Stéphane Bern and Laurence Boccolini | ||
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Final | Das Erste | TBA | [135] |
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Final | Rai 1 | [136] | |
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All shows | TVR 1 | [137] | |
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All shows | La 1 | [138][139] |
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All shows | Peacock | TBA | [a] |
Notes
- ^ Peacock is an over-the-top video streaming service owned by NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, which also owns NBC who is an Associate Member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for the United States. After announcing that NBC would broadcast the American Song Contest in 2022, the EBU later announced that Peacock acquired rights to distribute both the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 and 2022 in the United States.[140][141] The contest will be streamed live with video-on-demand viewing available afterwards.[142]
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