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Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam

3 March 2021
Details have emerged of the mode in which, given the pandemic, the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in 2021.

The organizers of Eurovision 2021 said that the show will be held offline, however, both the composition of the delegations and the number of journalists will be reduced.

The decision on the presence of spectators has not yet been made, the question remains open.

“In 2021, the ‘normal’ Eurovision format cannot take place, given the current circumstances. The 65th largest live music competition in the world will take place in a 'B scenario' - a smaller but ambitious version of the competition that will adhere to strict health and safety measures and social distancing requirements. song contest.

Guests of the competition from other countries were advised to self-isolate while traveling to the Netherlands in order to reduce the risk of infection. Guests must test negative for COVID-19 seventy-two hours before departure to Rotterdam. During breaks between filming and rehearsals, contestants are required to stay at the hotel.

The organizers also noted that all stage workers, artists and journalists should be regularly tested for coronavirus infection.

It is indicated that only five hundred journalists will be able to attend at the site at a time. Another 1,000 media representatives will work in the online press center.

Recall that Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam (Netherlands) will be held on May 18, 20 and 22 - the 1st semi-final, 2nd semi-final and final, respectively.

The participant from Russia, who will represent the country at Eurovision in 2021, will be determined as part of the national audience voting on March 8 on Channel One.



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