Voting irregularities during Eurovision 2022 semi-finals prompted EBU to remove juries, says Reference Group member Sietse Bakker
They want to avoid a repeat of Turin…
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Australia: Sietse Bakker says it is still uncertain if Montaigne can travel to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021
It’s easier for participants from EU countries
All Eurovision 2021 tickets will be refunded during the course of February, with option to repurchase at a later stage
Audience numbers won’t be known until later
Eurovision 2021: Producers aim for Scenario B, a socially distanced contest with frequent Covid testing at the venue
…with an on-site press room for 500
Not ashamed to hope: Sietse Bakker says all scenarios for Eurovision 2021 are still under consideration
There is room to scale plans up or down
Sietse Bakker on Eurovision 2021: “This edition has only become better compared to last year’s”
“We won’t let this fall out of our hands”
Eurovision 2021: Decision on scenario for Rotterdam will be made in ‘4 to 5 weeks’
One of four scenarios will be chosen
Eurovision 2021: “This is not the new logo” – Sietse Bakker explains THAT swan logo
“We were surprised by the amount of drama”
Eurovision 2021: The lowdown on the logo – Sietse Bakker confirms design will be revamped for 2021
The colours may change if countries leave or join
Eurovision 2021: Astrid Dutrénit takes over role of Executive Producer as Inge van de Weerd steps down
Sietse Bakker will remain on as the second Executive Producer
Eurovision Song Contest 2021: Organisers join Alliance of Event Builders to create corona-proof event
Scenario planning for next May
Sietse Bakker: “Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light” will celebrate the artists and foster togetherness
They created the event in less than seven weeks
Europe Shine A Light: 14 broadcasters have confirmed their intended participation in the alternative Eurovision broadcast
The show is still being put together
“It was not sustainable”: NPO boss Shula Rijxman and Sietse Bakker reflect on Eurovision 2020 cancellation
“It was a sad moment, because a dream is fading away”
Eurovision 2020: DJ Pieter Gabriel, 15, produces music for grand final flag parade
The 15-year-old calls this the highlight of his career