November 9, 20159 yr Author I'm guessing it's the 39 we expect plus Bulgaria and Croatia, although I think Croatia will officially pull out pretty soon - Bulgaria are probably 50/50.
November 9, 20159 yr Author I'd like Australia but I feel like it'd be a special late announcement again if they were coming back, the 39 plus Bulgaria and Australia would seem quite likely but I'm not sure.
November 11, 20159 yr Author A recent Expressen article is claiming the following regarding Mans and Petra hosting Eurovision: "There are things booked there, but we will be able to move them, says Sandra Miller Kinge from the singer's management." "No written contract yet, but it will only be a matter of time before the duo is asked officially and the ink end up on paper." I'd love those two! :cheer:
November 17, 20159 yr Confirmed this morning that Australia are coming back!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
November 17, 20159 yr Author Yassss!!! I'm so pleased, although I know not everyone will be! Full press release: Australia to return to the Eurovision Song Contest! After placing 5th in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, Australia will compete in the semi finals in 2016 Geneva, Switzerland History was made in Vienna earlier this year when Australia debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest. Initially envisaged as a one-off to celebrate the event's 60th anniversary and Australia's long tradition of broadcasting the show, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Australian broadcaster SBS are proud to announce that Australia will participate again in 2016. "The feedback we got from viewers, fans, press and the broadcasters after Australia's participation in Vienna was overwhelmingly positive," says Jon Ola Sand, Executive Supervisor of the contest on behalf of the EBU. "We strongly believe the Eurovision Song Contest has the potential to evolve organically into a truly global event. Australia's continued participation is an exciting step in that direction, "It remains to be seen what such an event may look like in the long run," Sand continues. In Vienna, Australia was guaranteed a spot in the final. Next year, Australia will have to compete in one of the two Semi-Finals. Australia's participation is secured for 2016, but it is yet to be decided whether Australia will become a permanent participant in the contest. "SBS is thrilled to have secured this opportunity for Australia to compete at Stockholm in 2016 and thank the European Broadcasting Union for their invitation. The Eurovision Song Contest is a wonderful example of cultural diversity and social inclusion and our continued participation offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase Australian musical talent in a truly international multicultural celebration. Production partner Blink TV have been integral in supporting our ambition to build Australia's presence on the world's biggest stage and together we look forward to again bringing the Eurovision experience to our screens." says CEO and Managing Director SBS, Michael Ebeid. Earlier this year, Australia was represented by megastar Guy Sebastian who finished 5th in the Grand Final with Tonight Again. The EBU Reference Group, the governing body of the Eurovision Song Contest, voted unanimously in favour of Australia's participation. The group consists of three elected representatives from the participating broadcasters, the Executive Producer of the upcoming contest, the Executive Producers of the previous two contests, the EBU Executive Supervisor and a Chairman. "Europe and Australia have a lot in common in regards to cultural values and when a broadcaster is so committed to bring great acts to the contest, the only right thing to do is to be inclusive," says Dr. Frank Dieter Freiling, Chairman of the Reference Group. “This is also a way for many Australians to re-connect with their European roots, and celebrate our shared cultural values and understanding through music”, he added. In case Australia wins the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, the 2017 contest will be co-hosted by Australian broadcaster SBS and another European public broadcaster, somewhere in Europe. The next Eurovision Song Contest will take place on 10, 12 and 14 May, 2016, in Stockholm's Globe Arena, co-hosted by Swedish public broadcaster SVT and the EBU. 41 countries are expected to take part. In addition to this exciting news, Australia will make its debut in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Sofia, Bulgaria this coming Saturday when Bella Paige will perform her entry My Girls. The 13th Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted by Poli Genova, who represented Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with her song Na inat. Follow all the action over on the website of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision.tv Not sure who they are trying to fool with the "not decided whether they will be a permanent participant" comment, but it is nice to see the 41 countries confirmed meaning I guess it is the 38 from last year (minus Portugal) plus Ukraine, Australia and Bulgaria! Although the latter are making an official announcement following Junior Eurovision so we will see.
November 17, 20159 yr Author I hope Delta is now a possibility after her involvement in Junior Eurovision! :wub:
November 17, 20159 yr Author I've seen that on ESC Today's Facebook page, but I'm not sure how they would get an exclusive - especially considering it is perhaps the worst of the main Eurovision fansites these days. I can't see them going with China or anyone else, none of them have the Eurovision heritage that it does in Australia. I'm perfectly happy with Australia, but I think having China or anyone else at this stage is pushing it. Although I feel like Kazakhstan should possibly be let in as I know they've shown interest and they do fulfil some of the criteria to participate I think with a small part of the country being geographically in Europe.
November 19, 20159 yr Author Apparently Bulgaria are out after all, so we could just end up with 40 again, a straight swap of Portugal with Ukraine. I assume Jon Ola was jumping ahead when he said "41 so far", unless we have a surprise return. Maybe Bosnia & Herzegovina finally found some funding?
November 23, 20159 yr Tickets on sale at 9am on Thurs 26th THIS IS NOT A DRILL I was literally now coming onto this thread to ask if anyone had any news on when the tickets would come out. Anyone know what website is the best one to get them from? Or at least try to considering it will probably be hard to get them. Edited November 23, 20159 yr by simonf
November 23, 20159 yr As far as I know there's no universal Eurovision ticket site or anything. It should be up to the host to organise this shit.
November 23, 20159 yr I'm glad im off work on thursday. I will be aiming to get some final tickets. Are they usually seated or standing or a mix?
November 24, 20159 yr http://www.globearenas.se/en/events/all-events/buy-tickets For those who want dem ticketses
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