Eurovision Song Contest 2016
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| Dates | ||||
| Semi-final 1 date | 10 May 2016 | |||
| Semi-final 2 date | 12 May 2016 | |||
| Final date | 14 May 2016 | |||
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| Venue | Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden | |||
| Executive supervisor | Jon Ola Sand | |||
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| Host broadcaster | Sveriges Television (SVT) | |||
| Participants | ||||
| Number of entries | 40 (provisional) | |||
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| Withdrawing countries | ||||
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| Vote | ||||
| Voting system | Each country awards 12, 10, 8–1 points to their 10 favourite songs. | |||
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 will be the 61st edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It will take place in the Ericsson Globe, located in Stockholm, Sweden, following the country's victory at the 2015 edition with Måns Zelmerlöw performing "Heroes". This will be the third time the city hosts the event, after holding the 1975 and the 2000 editions, with the last also being hosted at the Ericsson Globe. The contest is scheduled to consist of two semi-finals and a final, with official dates for the semi finals being 10 and 12 May, and for the final, 14 May 2016. As of 20 October 2015, forty countries have announced their provisional participation in the contest.
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Location
Sveriges Television (SVT) announced on 24 May that their first choice as host arena for the Eurovision was the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm. However other cities and arenas were still able to apply. After Sweden's win in Vienna, those making a bid had approximately three weeks to submit their offer to SVT. An announcement from the broadcaster regarding the venue was expected by mid summer.[1][2]
The Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, which has a capacity of approximately 16,000 attendees, was announced as the host venue on 8 July 2015.[3] This will be the Globe's second hosting of the contest as the arena was also used for the 2000 contest.[4]
Bidding phase
SVT announced the conditions under which cities and venues had announced their interest in hosting the 2016 contest:[5]
- The host city had to provide a certain number of hotels and hotel rooms to be found in the vicinity of the stadium.
- The arena had to be able to offer lodges adjacent to the stadium.
- A press centre had to be available at the stadium that will have a specific size.
- SVT had to have access to the host venue at least 4–6 weeks before the broadcasts, in order to build the stage, rigging lights and all the technology.
- The host city had to be close to a major airport.
Key
Host venue
| City[5] | Venue | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | Scandinavium | 14,000 | Venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 1985. |
| Ullevi Stadium | 75,000 | Proposal was dependent on the construction of a roof to cover Ullevi Stadium. The idea was rejected due to costs.[6] | |
| Linköping | Saab Arena | 11,500 | — |
| Malmö[7] | Malmö Arena | 15,500 | Venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Withdrew its bid on 11 June 2015, citing unavailability during the rehearsal weeks of the contest.[7] |
| Örnsköldsvik[8] | Fjällräven Center | 9,800 | — |
| Sandviken and Gävle[9] | Göransson Arena | 10,000 | If this option had been chosen, Sandviken would have hosted the main three shows in the Göransson Arena with Gävle hosting the other smaller concerts and shows.[10] |
| Stockholm[11] | Annexet | 4,000 | — |
| Ericsson Globe |
16,000 | Venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 and the Melodifestivalen finals between 2002 and 2012. | |
| Hovet | 9,000 | — | |
| Friends Arena | 65,000 | Friends Arena is the biggest football stadium, and indoor venue, in Sweden and in the Nordic countries. Venue of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Melodifestivalen finals. However, it was reported that Friends Arena was not part of Stockholm's bid.[11][12] | |
| Tele2 Arena | 45,000 | According to media reports, shortly after the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, Tele2 Arena was SVT's first choice of venue.[1][13] It would not be possible to use the arena for Eurovision because of the 4–6 weeks organisation requirement, something which could not be fulfilled due to the pre-scheduled home games of Hammarby Football team.[12] |
Format
The preliminary dates were announced at the Head of Delegations meeting, held on 16 March 2015 in Vienna. The semi-finals being on 10 and 12 May 2016, and the final on 14 May 2016.[14] These were subject to change depending on SVT,[15] but were later confirmed during the announcement of the chosen host city.[3]
Discussions between the EBU and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) were held in 2014, regarding the inclusion of performer from the ABU TV Song Festival as a guest star at the Eurovision Song Contest. In July 2015, the EBU confirmed that they are looking into the possibility of the proposal that was discussed at the ABU General Assembly meeting in 2014.[16]
SVT has also been in discussions surrounding moving the start time of the event up an hour from 21:00 CET to 20:00 CET; SVT staff believed that such a change would help to promote family viewing of Eurovision, as the broadcast would not run as late into the night—especially in Eastern Europe.[17]
On 23 September 2015, it was announced that the "Big Five" and the host nation would perform in the semi-final in which they are allocated to vote in, but will remain as automatic finalists. These performances will consist of pre-recorded rehearsal footage instead of music video clips which were previously used.[18]
Presenters
On the night of Sweden's win, Måns Zelmerlöw announced his interest in being one of the hosts of the 2016 contest.[19] Zelmerlöw's previous TV hosting experiences include Melodifestivalen 2010,[20] and the Swedish sing-along show Allsång på Skansen.[21] On 25 May, Christer Björkman told Expressen newspaper that Gina Dirawi, Petra Mede, and Sanna Nielsen were also potential choices as hosts.[22] On 1 June, Expressen revealed that SVT was considering actor Dolph Lundgren and Zelmerlöw as co-hosts.[23] On 1 August Nielsen said she would love to host if SVT asks her.[24] Expressen revealed on 19 August that Mede and Zelmerlöw were SVT's first choice of hosts for the contest.[25]
Provisional list of participants
The following countries have expressed their provisional interest in participating in the 2016 contest (the official list of participants is expected to be publicised by the EBU towards the end of 2015). It has been estimated by the EBU that there could be at least forty countries competing at the 2016 contest; with the deadline to submit their participation applications by 15 September 2015. All applicants will have until 10 October 2015 to decide whether to change their minds without facing a financial fee.[26]
Semi-final 2
Germany will vote and perform in this semi-final.[27]
| Country | Language | Artist | Song | English translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Other semi-finalists
| Country | Language | Artist | Song | English translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD 27 December 2015[31] | TBD 27 December 2015[31] | |||
| Iveta Mukuchyan[33] | ||||
| TBD 26 February 2016[35][36] | TBD 26 February 2016[35][36] | |||
| TBD 13 February 2016[44] | TBD 13 February 2016[44] | |||
| TBD 5 March 2016[46] | TBD 5 March 2016[46] | |||
| TBD March 2016[48] | TBD March 2016[48] | |||
| TBD 20 February 2016[53] | TBD 20 February 2016[53] | |||
| TBD 28 February 2016[56] | TBD 28 February 2016[56] | |||
| TBD January 2016[60] | TBD January 2016[60] | |||
| TBD 27 February 2016[62] | TBD 27 February 2016[62] | |||
| Highway[64] | ||||
| Douwe Bob[66] | TBD February 2016[66] | |||
| TBD February 2016[69] | TBD February 2016[69] | |||
| TBD 13 February 2016[75] | TBD 13 February 2016[75] | |||
Finalists
| Country | Language | Artist | Song | English translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD 13 February 2016[80] | TBD 13 February 2016[80] | |||
| TBD 12 March 2016[83] | TBD 12 March 2016[83] | |||
Other countries
For a country to be eligible for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, it needs to have a broadcaster that has an active EBU membership, which will be able to broadcast the contest via the Eurovision network.[85] The EBU issue invitations to participate in the 2016 contest to all 56 active members.[85] Several countries have already announced their provisional participation. The following countries have, thus far, announced their plans for 2016:
Active EBU members
Andorra — The Andorran broadcaster Ràdio i Televisió d'Andorra (RTVA) confirmed that Andorra would not return to the contest in 2016.[86]
Bosnia and Herzegovina — After initially sending a preliminary application to compete,[87] on 9 October 2015 Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) announced its withdrawal, but that they will still look for financial help until the end of the month.[88]
Croatia — Despite circulating rumours that Croatia could return in 2016 and send the winner of The Voice – Najljepši glas Hrvatske, Nina Kraljić, as their entrant,[89] the Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) said on 9 October 2015 that its return to the contest looks highly unlikely.[90] However, they later claimed that they were still undecided on 2016 participation.[91] Eurovision winner Emilija Kokić, who represented Yugoslavia as part of the band Riva in 1989, stated in an interview that she hoped to see Croatia back in Eurovision.[92]
Lebanon — Tele Liban has not ruled out participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, stating in an email "We are not sure yet, however we are working on it and will keep you updated" [93]
Luxembourg — RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg (RTL) confirmed on 4 September 2015 that Luxembourg would not be returning to the contest in 2016.[94]
Monaco — The Monegasque broadcaster Télé Monte Carlo (TMC) confirmed that Monaco would not return to the contest in 2016.[95]
Portugal — The Portuguese broadcaster, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP), had been encouraging their followers to suggest changes for their national selection, assuming they had chosen to participate in the 2016 contest. The Portuguese have failed to qualify for the grand final since 2010, and the majority of the Portuguese public have been under the impression that it is because of the country's current selection format, Festival da Canção.[96] Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Kátia Aveiro, had also launched a Twitter campaign asking fans to back her bid to represent Portugal.[97] But later, on 7 October 2015 it was announced that Portugal would withdraw from the contest, while RTP also stated that the selection format will be undergoing restructuring and that it looks forward for a return to the competition in 2017. [98]
Slovakia — Radio and Television Slovakia (RTVS) returned the Eurovision Young Dancers 2015, and the decision for Slovakia to come back to the contest had been explained by the broadcaster as supporting domestic production and promoting national culture at a European level. At the end of September, the Slovakian national broadcaster confirmed that Slovakia would not return to the contest in 2016.[99]
Turkey — Despite some information announcing a Turkish return to the contest, on 2 October, the EBU announced that the Turkish broadcaster, TRT, had yet to decide on its participation.[100]
Associate EBU members
Australia — The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has confirmed its interest in participating after being invited as a one-time guest to compete at the 2015 contest. Jon Ola Sand and the EBU stated in February 2015 that Australia can only return if they win the 2015 contest and choose to jointly host the 2016 contest with a European country.[101] It was revealed in May 2015 that Australia might become a permanent participant following some reports by Sand to the Swedish broadcaster.[102] SBS has said they are involved in more lobbying for future participation, but a formal decision on whether they will compete in 2016 or if they will withdraw has not been announced yet.[103]
Require EBU membership
China — Chinese provincial television channel Hunan Television confirmed its interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest. The EBU responded saying "we are open and are always looking for new elements in each Eurovision Song Contest".[104] However, on 3 June 2015, the EBU denied that China would participate as a guest or full participant in 2016.[105]
Faroe Islands — The Faroese publication Portal reported on 9 June 2015 that the local broadcaster, Kringvarp Føroya (KVF), had explored Eurovision participation in 2010, by applying for active EBU membership, but it was rejected due to the islands being part of the Danish Realm. The education minister of the islands, Bjørn Kalsø, supported participation, saying, "the justification so far has been that the countries have to be acknowledged by the United Nations as independent in order to participate. But there is no doubt that we could easily overstep those barriers, if we’re absolutely determined to reach this goal ... it is completely up to Kringvarpið ... to renew the application regularly, and show the EBU that the Faroe Islands are an equal match to other countries when it comes to participation in the Eurovision Song Contest."[106][107]
Kosovo — The Foreign Minister of Kosovo tweeted that his country (not recognised by fifteen states in Europe and still not an active member of the EBU) will participate in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, making its début. The tweet said that the foreign minister is confirming participation but cannot say how.[108] However, on 3 June 2015, the EBU denied that Kosovo would compete in 2016, as the national broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), has neither an associate nor active membership.[105]
Liechtenstein — The first national television broadcaster of Liechtenstein, 1 Fürstentum Liechtenstein Television (1FLTV), confirmed that the nation will not be able to make its début in Stockholm, due to lack of funds to join the EBU.[109]
International broadcasts and voting
Commentators
France – Marianne James and Stéphane Bern (France 2, final)[110]
Italy – TBA (Rai 1, final)[111]
Poland – TBA (TVP 1 and TVP Polonia (live); TVP Rozrywka (one day delay), all shows)[112]
See also
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