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Israeli songs banned at Eurovision Village in Malmo!

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In an exclusive article, Ynetnews reports that the instructions of the organizers to the DJs who will play music at the Eurovillage, during Eurovision 2024, is not to play any Israeli entries for security reasons.

According to what is mentioned in the relevant article, the directive concerns the events and parties that will be held at the Eurovillage and not the private parties that will be held in clubs and cafes in Malmö, where the DJs are free to play any song they want.

An Israeli DJ who participates every year in the Eurovision events says:

The instruction I received this morning was that in the village itself, Israeli songs must not be played, but in other parties, I can play what I want. I think the reason for the decision is a security concern. There are many Muslims and supporters of Palestinians in Malmo and many of them are expected to come to the Eurovision Village. I suppose the producers wanted to avoid a fuss or anything that would disrupt things in the village.

The EBU and the municipality of Malmö have not yet commented on the above.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates!

Source: Ynetnews

Malmö 2024: Full Programme Unveiled for Eurovision Fans!

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With just a month to go until the excitement kicks off, Malmö has unveiled its comprehensive programme of events set to captivate residents and visitors alike.

Malena Ernman, who represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009, will have the honor of inaugurating the Eurovision Village festivities. The bustling streets of Skåne will come alive with the electrifying energy of Ukraine’s Go_A bringing “Shum” to the shores.

As previously teased, Eurovision Village in Folkets Park will serve as the epicenter of the week-long celebrations leading up to the Grand Final. From the Euphoria Stage to the Dancing Queen Stage, there will be no shortage of entertainment options to immerse yourself in. Friisgatan will transform into Eurovision Street, offering a vibrant mix of performances and culinary delights. Additionally, venues around Malmö Live and Malmö Central Station will host intimate concerts and shows, ensuring that Eurovision fever permeates every corner of the city.

The eclectic lineup promises something for everyone, from ’90s dance acts to global electronica and iconic Melodifestivalen legends. And yes, drag queens will be gracing the stage, adding an extra layer of flair to the festivities.

Highlights include performances by Medina, a sneak peek at Malmö Opera’s upcoming musical Joyride, and an evening dedicated to ABBA’s timeless classics. For those craving more, there’s a lineup of concerts, competitions, and surprises to keep the party going well into the night.

Plus, catch some of your favorite Eurovision stars performing live at Eurovision Village. From 6th to 9th May, the Euphoria Stage will host acts from the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, promising unforgettable performances that will leave you wanting more.

As the countdown to the Live Shows of the Eurovision Song Contest begins, stay tuned for updates on the Village & Euroclub page for even more exciting happenings. Whether you’re streaming the songs or watching the music videos, get ready to experience the magic of Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.

And don’t miss the special evening presented by Malmö Pride featuring Austrian Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst, who will be gracing the stage with a live concert, adding an extra dose of glamor and empowerment to the festivities.

Mark your calendars for May 7 (First Semi-Final), May 9 (Second Semi-Final), and May 11 (Grand Final) for an unforgettable celebration of music and unity. With the full programme now unveiled, Eurovision fans can start planning their itinerary for an immersive and unforgettable experience in Malmö.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest developments regarding the 68th Eurovision Song Contest!

Source: Eurovision.tv

Eurovision 2024: Details on Eurovision Village, Euroclub and Eurovision Street!

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Details of the Eurovision Village, the EuroClub, and for the first time Eurovision Street were revealed today by the Eurovision 2024 host city, Malmö.

The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malmö Arena (next to Hyllie train station), but alongside the telecasts there will be a whole host of activities across the city from 4 to 11 May.

Eurovision Village

The well-known Eurovision Village will be located in Folkets Park, while EuroClub will be hosted in Malmö Live Congress and Concert Hall. Everything is easily accessible by public transport, by bike or on foot, aiming to offer something for all fans, visitors and residents.

“We in Malmö hope to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to our city and we organize this collective celebration together. Now it’s time to show our creative and brave city,” says Karin Karlsson, CEO of City Host Event.

“We are really looking forward to Eurovision week in Malmö. All the events in the city perfectly complement the event in the arena,” says Ebba Adielsson, Executive Producer Eurovision Song Contest 2024 at SVT.

Full details will be revealed at the end of March on Malmö’s website and Eurovision.tv.

Eurovision Village

Sweden’s oldest “people’s park” and one of the busiest places in Malmö, will be transformed into the Eurovision village from 4 to 11 May.

There will be two stages, the big and the small stage, which will offer a varied program for all fans.

Eurovision Street

Friisgatan, a popular car-free street in Malmö that is full of restaurants and cafes, turns into Eurovision Street – the busy area between Triangeln station and the Eurovision village.

On your walk down the street you will have the opportunity to meet musical surprises and food from all over the city and the world.

Eurovision Street will not only be a path in the City of Malmö, but also a place to stop and live and socialize during the enjoyable days in the contest period. It is the first time that the Eurovision Road has been established.

Malmo Live – Euroclub

Malmö Live Congress and Concert Hall will be a full party club during the Eurovision Song Contest.

Malmö Live will also host the Turquoise carpet.

Malmö Live’s location, a stone’s throw from Malmö Central Station, offers a quick train ride to and from Malmö Arena and Eurovision Village.

The Swedish organizers are once again expected to surprise us all with everything they are preparing and give us an unforgettable competition for the seventh time.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates!

Source: Eurovision.tv

 

Eurovision 2024: Ensuring thousands of fans and 600 volunteers are safe is a top priority!

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The organisers behind Eurovision Song Contest are currently looking for around 600 volunteers to welcome artists and Eurovision fans to Malmö next year, while applications for the various roles open on Friday. Johan Rönning, who is the event’s volunteer coordinator, was interviewed by Sara Assarsson and Sveriges Radio on the volume of people visiting Malmö, the volunteers as well as the security in place:

“It’s been a big interest from volunteers, from 2013 and from other events that have been in between, not only from Eurovision, And also a lot of Eurovision fans that want to be part of it, but the application is open this Friday. So it will be interesting to see how many application we get the first few days.”

As well as welcoming delegations from all the participating countries volunteers are needed for the Eurovision Village and to work as ambassadors for the city of Malmö. Others are needed backstage or to help with accreditations and other types of admin. Malmö hosted Eurovision back in 2013 and has also hosted, several international sports events such as the World Handball Championships, and the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Johan Rönning says the experience from running these events will come in handy when the city welcomes more than a hundred thousand Eurovision fans in May. Having been asked if Johan is worried that Malmö won’t find enough people he responds:

“Not at this moment. We know there is big interest and we have we have a good volunteer experience in Malmö as well and know that we have a lot of people that’s used to work in these kinds of events.”

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteers must be at least 19 years old, or turning 19 next year. They also need a good grasp of Swedish and English, as well as having access to Swedish digital ID, such as Bank ID or Freya eID, speaking an additional language is favourable, says Johan Rönning:

“We will welcome 37 delegations from the whole Europe and Australia but also fans from the whole world. So if you know an additional language, it will be a big plus.”

Fan and Volunteer Safety

Ensuring the fans and volunteers are safe at all times, is a top priority, he says. All applicants must register by using digital ID and will also be subject to digital security check:

“With many people getting in one place during Eurovision, security measures are important for us to ensure the safety for the visitors and volunteers.”

On December 15 at 10 a.m., the opportunity to apply will open at malmo.se, and recruitment will continue until January 7.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is organized in collaboration with the city of Malmö and will be broadcast from Malmö Arena on Tuesday 7 May (semi-final 1), Thursday 9 May (semi-final 2) and Saturday 11 May (final) after Loreen won for a second time in Liverpool with the song “Tattoo“.

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Source: Sara Assarsson/Sveriges Radio

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Sweden: Malmö city hall reveals Eurovision Village location!

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A few hours ago, the city hall of Malmö published a public call for volunteers who would be absorbed in several Eurovision activities, when the city gets to host the Eurovision Song Contest next May.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be a festival where music, creativity and care for everyone will be celebrated. On Friday, December 15, the recruitment of 600 volunteers who want to contribute will begin.

The tasks for the volunteers during the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö will vary – everything from guiding invited guests around the city and hosting the Eurovision Village in Folkets Park to building décor, helping the different countries’ delegations and contributing time and commitment to be Malmö‘s face to the outside world.

On December 15 at 10 a.m., the opportunity to apply will open at malmo.se, and recruitment will continue until January 7.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is organized in collaboration with the city of Malmö and will be broadcast from Malmö Arena on Tuesday 7 May (semi-final 1), Thursday 9 May (semi-final 2) and Saturday 11 May (final) after Loreen won for a second time in Liverpool with the song “Tattoo“.

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Source: malmo.se

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Eurovision 2023: Full lineup of Eurovision Village announced!

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Visit Liverpool has announced the full lineup of artists set to perform at this year’s Eurovision Village.

There are plenty of events planned at this year’s Eurovision Village, scheduled from 5 to 13 May, with live acts, dancers and many more every day.

The Eurovision Village at the Pier Head will have a capacity of 25,000 people who will be able to watch the contest live. Entering on all days will be ticket-free, with the exception of the final night, where there will be a £15 ticket.

The Eurovision Village will consist of the main stage, but also a special area called “Discover Ukraine”, which will be dedicated to Ukrainian creations.

The complete lineup of Eurovision Village is as follows:

  • May 5 – 17:00 – 23:00 – Welcome to Eurotopia

The Eurovision Village will open with a performance from last year’s  Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra.

  • May 6 – 10:30 -23:00 – A Royally Good Party

To mark the King’s Coronation, the Eurovision Village will offer live viewing of the event alongside a range of live performances from Eurovision acts.

  • May 7 – 12:00 till TBC – Firstival

The day will start with A children’s festival will occur with live performances and appearances from the BBC kid’s channels (CBBC and CBeebies) shows. Later local emerging artists presented by the LIMF academy will perform, including Ni Maxine and vocal harmony band Mic Lowry and the House Gospel Choir.

  • May 8 – 12:00 – 23:00 – This is Ukraine

Live performances with new music the BBC Introducing and a lineup of Ukrainian music from acts, including Antytila, Go_A, Alyona and Jerry Heil.

  • May 9 – 12:00 to 23:00 –  Night at the Opera and Semi-final 1

The day will start with the English National Oprea dose Eurovision, conducted by Stephen Bell and joined by former Eurovision contestants. This will be followed by a live screening of Semi-Final 1.

  • May 10 – 12:00 to 23:00 – United by Music

The National Lottery presents United by Music. Live performances from break-out stars and music icons, including Michael Aldag, The Lightening Seeds, Miles Kane and Girls Don’t Sync.

  • May 11 – 12:00 to 23:00 – Jamala presents QIRIM and Semi-final 2

2016 Eurovision winner Jamala will premiere her new album QIRIM, inspired by the folk songs of Jamala’s native Crimea.  The BBC Philharmonic will join the singer orchestra. A live showing of semi-final 2 will also take place.

  • May 12 – 12:00 to Midnight – EuroEve

The stage will be used for Tik Tok’s Eurovision Legends, while later in the day, an all-female lineup will feature live performances from acts such as Sophie Ellis and other pop stars. Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon will perform its very last show at this event.

  • May 13  – 14:00- 02:00 – Eurovision 2023 Final

The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be shown live. The preshow will include acts such as Katrina (Katrina and the Waves) and The Vengaboys. This is the only ticketed event in the Eurovision Village.

You can watch the EurovisionFun team, reacting to the song representing the United Kingdom in Eurovision 2023:

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Source: BBC και Visit Liverpool

Eurovision 2023: Eurovision Village ticket prices have been announced!

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For the first time, it has been decided that access to the Eurovision Village to watch the Grand Final will not be free of charge, in order to manage the number of viewers.

It has been announced that a ticket to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final live on the Liverpool waterfront will cost £15.

On all other days that the Eurovision Village is open, from 5 to 12 May, access will be free of charge and ticket-free. More details will be announced in mid-April.

The Eurovision Village will be located in Pier Head, a district close to the arena and the city centre, and will have a capacity of 25,000 people, who will watch the contest live on the iconic Mersey River waterfront. Pier Head was the departure point for Trans-Oceanic liners to cities such as Boston, New York and Cape Town.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest developments!

Source: Visit Liverpool

Eurovision 2022: The programme of this year’s Eurovision Village!

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The Eurovision Village will open its gates between Saturday 7 May and Saturday 14 May in the stunning Parco del Valentino.

Free and open to everybody, the Eurovision Village has been designed to offer something for everyone – from young people and families, to the hardened Eurovision veterans, and all those wanting to experience the atmosphere of the fabulous international event that Turin is preparing to host.

Every day from 17:00 CEST, the stage will be filled with a selection of over 200 different star turns, sponsors and speakers.

Rosanna Purchia, Deputy Mayor for Culture, had this to say:

‘Turin is a city full of cultural activities and events. The Eurovision Village celebrates music while respecting the environment. We want to promote the strong artistic vocation of the city to liven up and turn the lights on our territory, in the name of peace. The voice of the youth will be the symbol of hope in our future.’

Domenico Carretta, Deputy Mayor for Big Events, added:

‘An occasion to live once again the atmosphere of the Olympic Games of 2006’ – emphasises Domenico Carretta, Deputy Mayor for Big Events. The Eurovillage will be the heart of the Eurovision days with events open to all citizens, in the scenery of the Parco del Valentino, a large space suitable to all the requirements of the Village, including security measures.’

From rock to hip-hop, world music to electro, the live area will host over 40 hours of concerts, debates and shows.

Following the example of Lisbon in 2018 and Tel Aviv in 2019, the Eurovision Village in Turin will develop a thematic daily programme.

  • The opening day, on Saturday 7 May, is in the name of peace. A lineup of concerts and testimonies against war will host emerging artists sharing the stage with great performers such as the Turin techno-jazz trio Tun and the Australian musician Dub FX.
  • Sunday 8 May is dedicated to civil rights and to the LGBTQ+ community, with Karma B, Elasi and Plastica, Cristina D’Avena feat. Gem Boy. Over six hours of concerts with artists from all over Italy.
  • Monday 9 May is Europe Day, the date that marks the anniversary of the declaration that Robert Schuman addressed in 1950 to the European countries to build new and peaceful relations after the two world wars. This year ‘Europe for Peace’ will be the occasion to think over the present role of the united Europe in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. The event will feature a rich schedule of performances (among which Melancholia + Little Pieces of Marmelade, Legno and Negrita) and speeches by Ukrainian journalists, the Vice President of the European Parliament Pina Picierno, and the European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli. The initiative is organised in collaboration with the Representative Office of the European Commission in Milan, the Italian Office of the European Parliament and the Red Cross.
  • Wednesday 11 May is ‘Torino Calling’ day. A real ‘call to the arts’ for Turin’s artistic community. Bandakadabra will be the backing band, playing with an exceptional hip-hop crew, made up of the best young local rappers and the extraordinary Motel Connection. The involvement of Turin artists, alongside national and international stars, will be one of the distinctive features of the Eurovision Village programme.
  • Friday 13 May is dedicated to World Music. Once again a Turin band, The Sweet Life Society, will play with artists like Roy Paci, Davide Shorty and many others.

Every day from 17:00 to 20:30 CEST local artists and projects will take to the stage, such as Pagella Non Solo Rock.

Large screens will be set up in the park on Tuesday 10 May, Thursday 12 May and Saturday 14 May, allowing visitors to watch the live broadcast of the Semi-Finals and the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The Eurovision Village 2022 is implemented by the Fondazione per la Cultura Torino, instrumental entity of the City of Turin, and a complete programme of events will be presented at the end of April.

Stay tuned in EurovisionFun for all the updates regarding Eurovision 2022!

Source: eurovision.tv