It’s only a matter of days now. Very soon (“late July/early August”) we will get to know the host city of the 60th Eurovision Song Contest that will either take place in Vienna, Innsbruck or Graz. Whereas Innsbruck looked like a dark horse for quite a while, Austrian media seem to suggest Vienna is the big favourite now. We asked …
2015: Final to take place on 23 May!
In an interview with the newspaper Vorarlberger Nachrichten, the general director of the Austrian broadcaster ORF Alexander Wrabetz revealed that the dates for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest have already been decided on – therefore the grand final will take place on 23 May with the respective semi finals being scheduled for 19 and 21 May. However, a decision regarding …
2015: New arena in Vienna?
It’s still being discussed where the 60th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place next year. Previously, three cities have been shortlisted for hosting the event: Vienna, Innsbruck and Graz. We also took a closer look at the candidates. Neu Marx: New hall in Vienna? It seemed like Wiener Stadthalle was eventually the only option left in Vienna. …
Graz vs. Innsbruck vs. Vienna – Candidate cities in the spotlight!
The views expressed in this editorial are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of ESC United, its editorial board, its readers, or any other person, entity, or organization. We might just be a few weeks away from getting to know where the 60th Eurovision Song Contest will take place! While we’re waiting, …