Eurovision 2025: The first official meeting for its hosting!
Switzerland’s national broadcaster SSR SRG kicks off proceedings for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest today in Bern.
A working group has already been formed and is due to hold its first meeting on the details of the competition.
Three cities eager to host Eurovision 2025
So far three cities in Switzerland have expressed their intention to host Eurovision 2025. As we informed you yesterday with our article (here), the first city that has expressed interest is Geneva. Basel and Saint Gallen followed later who also wish to host the European competition.
Conradin Cramer, president of the canton of Basel-Stadt, said that “Basel is ready” and that “it would be wonderful and an honor if Basel could host the next edition of this world-famous song contest for Switzerland.” Their strategy will be based on three main arguments – infrastructure, accessibility and hosting. Cramer made no direct reference to any specific arena or hall that could host the contest.
Herzliche Gratulation an Nemo zum grossartigen Sieg beim #ESC2024 in Malmö! Nun wird die Schweiz den #ESC2025 austragen. Als Austragungsort eignet sich #Basel hervorragend. Und wir sind parat: mit unserer Infrastruktur, Erreichbarkeit und Gastfreundschaft. #ESC2025Basel
— Conradin Cramer (@ConradinCramer) May 12, 2024
Christine Bolt, head of the Olma agricultural exhibition in eastern Switzerland, supports holding the Eurovision Song Contest in Saint Gallen. “Now we are in demand,” he told Swiss broadcaster SRF, adding that the new Olma Hall would be perfect for such events. The new Olma Hall was inaugurated at the beginning of March and offers space for up to 12,000 people.
The decision on the city that will host Eurovision 2025 is expected in September.
Source: SRF
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