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The '''Eurovision Song Contest 2019''' is scheduled to be the 64th edition of the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]. The contest |
The '''Eurovision Song Contest 2019''' is scheduled to be the 64th edition of the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]. The contest will take place in [[Israel]], following [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018|their victory]] at the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2018|2018 contest]] in [[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]] with the song "[[Toy (song)|Toy]]", performed by [[Netta Barzilai]]. This would be the third time the contest takes place in Israel, after {{Escyr|1979}} and {{Escyr|1999}}. |
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As of {{date}}, sixteen eligible countries have confirmed their intentions to participate in the contest. |
As of {{date}}, sixteen eligible countries have confirmed their intentions to participate in the contest. |
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Revision as of 14:27, 16 May 2018
| Eurovision Song Contest 2019 | |
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| File:Eurovision Song Contest 2019 logo.svg | |
| Dates | |
| Semi-final 1 | TBD May 2019 |
| Semi-final 2 | TBD May 2019 |
| Final | TBD May 2019 |
| Host | |
| Venue | TBD, Israel |
| Host broadcaster | Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) |
| Website | eurovision |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 16 (to date) |
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| Vote | |
| Voting system | Each country awards two sets of 12, 10, 8–1 points to their 10 favourite songs: one from their professional jury and the other from televoting. |
The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 is scheduled to be the 64th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The contest will take place in Israel, following their victory at the 2018 contest in Lisbon, Portugal with the song "Toy", performed by Netta Barzilai. This would be the third time the contest takes place in Israel, after 1979 and 1999.
As of 7 September 2024, sixteen eligible countries have confirmed their intentions to participate in the contest.
Standort
Locations of the four possible candidate cities in Israel.
The contest will be taking place for the third time in Israel, following the country's victory in the 2018 edition with the song "Toy", performed by Netta Barzilai.
Potential host venues
After Israel's victory in Lisbon, both Barzilai herself and the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the 2019 contest would be held in Jerusalem, but this is yet to be confirmed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).[1][2] Israeli finance minister Moshe Kahlon also stated in an interview that the event would be solely held in Jerusalem and estimated its cost at 120 million Israeli shekels (approximately 24 million euros).[3] The mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, mentioned Jerusalem Arena and Teddy Stadium as possible venues to host the event.[4] The municipality of Jerusalem has also confirmed that the contest would not be held at the International Convention Centre, which hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 and 1999, due to its insufficient capacity.[5]
Another possible location could be the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv. However, on 13 May 2018, the city's mayor Ron Huldai announced that Tel Aviv is ruling out of hosting the event, suggesting the arena in Tel Aviv relatively being smaller, and the contest would take place in Jerusalem.[5]
Other possible locations include Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa and Turner Stadium in Beersheba. Along with the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, all three proposals are dependent on the construction of a temporary or permanent roof to cover the stadiums, as a requirement from the EBU.
| City | Venue | Capacity | Notes |
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| Beersheba | Turner Stadium | 16,126 | All three proposals are dependent on the construction of a temporary or permanent roof to cover the stadiums. |
| Haifa | Sammy Ofer Stadium | 30,870 | |
| Jerusalem | Teddy Stadium | 31,733 | |
| Jerusalem Arena | 15,654 | — | |
| Tel Aviv | Menora Mivtachim Arena | 5,941 | On 13 May 2018, city's mayor announced that Tel Aviv is ruling out of hosting the event. |
Provisional list of participating countries
The following countries have expressed their provisional interest in participating in the contest:
Semi-finalists
| Land | Artist | Song | Sprache |
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 Bulgarien[6]
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 Dänemark[7]
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 Estland[8]
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 Finnland[9]
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 Island[10]
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 Norwegen[11]
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 Polen[12]
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 San Marino[13]
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 Serbien[14]
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 Schweden[15]
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 Schweiz[16]
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 Ukraine[17]
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Finalists
| Land | Artist | Song | Sprache |
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 Frankreich[18]
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 Deutschland[19]
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 Israel[20]
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 Spanien[21]
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Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership that will be able to broadcast the contest via the Eurovision network. The EBU will issue an invitation of participation in the contest to all fifty-six active members. It is unknown whether an invitation will be issued to associate member Australia.
The following countries participated in 2018, but there have been no reports regarding their participation in 2019:
Active EBU members
Albanien – Although not confirming Eurovision participation, Albanian broadcaster RTSH has made a call for song submissions for the 57th edition of Festivali i Këngës, the national selection event.[22][23]
Andorra – Despite being absent for 10 years, local media reported that RTVA was still interested in returning to the contest, but the principality's failure to make the final along with the cost was discouraging the broadcaster from participating. In order for a return to take place, RTVA would need funding from the Andorran Government.[24] It is currently unknown whether Andorra will receive this funding from the government and whether they will be able to return to the contest.
Russland – Despite no official confirmation of participation, Russian-Tajikistani singer Manizha stated during an interview at the Moscow Pre-Party for the 2018 contest that she may represent Russia in the 2019 contest with an unreleased song, titled "I Am Who I Am".[25] Likely next year Russia will take part under the turn of the VGTRK channel, after an agreement of both channels in March 2017 stating that if Julia Samoylova was banned from participating in Eurovision 2017, then Pervy Kanal could send her the following year; and in 2019 VGTRK was going to be in the charge of Russian selection for Eurovision 2019.[26]
Associate EBU members
Kasachstan – On 22 December 2017, it was claimed that Channel 31 had finalised negotiations with the EBU, allowing Kazakhstan to debut in 2019;[27] however, on 23 December 2017, the EBU told Esctoday that "Channel 31 Kazakhstan has indeed expressed interest in becoming a member of the EBU and hence participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, since Channel 31 is outside the European Broadcasting Area and is also not a member of the Council of Europe, it is not eligible to become an active member of the EBU".[28][29]
Non-EBU members
Liechtenstein – On 4 November 2017, 1 FL TV, the national broadcaster of the Principality of Liechtenstein, confirmed that the country were planning a debut in the 2019 contest, and that they were currently in the process of applying for EBU membership and are "in [the] process of complying all requirements".[30] They also reiterated their intention to select the participant through a national selection process in the form of Liechtenstein Music Contest "open to any form of music".[31]
Kosovo – According to EBU guidelines, Kosovo's participation in 2018 would have been possible due to Portugal recognizing Kosovo as a state.[32] Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) decided not to participate, however still broadcast the contest in 2018.[33] Israel does not recognize Kosovo, but both states foster good relations.[34]
Incidents
Calls for boycott
Due to the contest being held in Israel, and potentially Jerusalem for a third time, some have expressed their discontent and called for a boycott, as part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
Island – Although Iceland confirmed provisional participation in the 2019 contest, 17,000 Icelanders signed a petition calling on the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV to boycott the event.[35] Icelandic musician Daði Freyr stated that he would no longer participate in the Icelandic national selection Söngvakeppnin and called upon RÚV to boycott the event tweeting "We can’t imagine taking part in the fun that is Eurovision with a clear conscience while the Israeli state and their army use such terrible violence against the Palestinian people."[36] Iceland previously competed in the 1999 contest, also held in Jerusalem, where they finished second with Selma and "All Out of Luck."
Irland – Lord Mayor of Dublin Mícheál Mac Donncha stated that Ireland should withdraw from the 2019 contest due to it taking place in Israel.[37] Councillor Mac Donncha, who is banned from entering Israel due to his support for the boycott campaign, stated that "I think the horrific ordeal of the Palestinian people needs to be highlighted. There needs to be solidarity just as there was with the people of Südafrika with the apartheid regime." Sinn Féin politician, Lynn Boylan also called for a boycott tweeting on social media site Twitter "Israel wins Eurovision so let’s make BDS more successful than ever in 2019". Shortly after, Nessa Childers MEP also expressed her agreement with Boylan and stated "Jerusalem? The mind boggles. I thought Tel Aviv". Fellow Sinn Fein Member Órla Nic Biorna also expressed her discontent. The Irish Alternative also stated their encouragement to boycott the event.[38]
Schweden – Although they also confirmed provisional participation, The Left Party of Malmö suggested that Eurovision Song Contest shouldn't take place in Israel. Their statement is that "It is absolutely unreasonable for Israel to host this gigantic music contest while the occupation is in progress. We want Israel to be excluded from Eurovision on humanitarian grounds. We can not continue dancing while the persecution of the Palestinian people continues. Boycott Israel now!"[39] Sweden competed in both the 1979 and 1999 contests, winning the latter with Charlotte Perelli and "Take Me to Your Heaven."
Vereinigtes Königreich - Members of the "We Support Jeremy Corbyn" group also called for the UK to boycott the event, although Corbyn himself is yet to release an official statement.[40]
Notes and references
Notes
References
- ^ Stern, Itay; Tucker, Nati; Lerner, Davide (13 May 2018). "Israel's Netta Wins 2018 Eurovision Song Contest With 'Toy'". Haaretz. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Eurovision 2019 à Jérusalem? Netanyahu s'attire les foudres de Twitter" (in French). Sputnik France. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Ziv, Yaakov (13 May 2018). "כחלון: "האירוויזיון הבא יהיה רק בירושלים, ויעלה כ-120 מיליון שקלים"" (in Hebrew). Maariv. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "אירוויזיון 2019 בישראל: מירי רגב, בירוקרטיה והחרם הבינלאומי" (in Hebrew). Time Out Israel. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Israel mulls venue for hosting Eurovision 2019 Finals". Globes English. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "BNT Eurovision on Twitter: "Joana Levieva-Sawyer, HoD of Bulgaria: 'BNT will continue to take part at #Eurovision and to help in all possible ways our musicians to take advantage of that big stage. Our goal is to continue contributing to the quality of the contest as much as we can' #Eurovision"". BNT Eurovision. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "DR: This is how we do it in Eurovision 2019". DR. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Estonia: ERR Begins Search For New Head of Eesti Laul - Eurovoix". Eurovoix. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "Viisuvuosi 2019 tulee - anna palautetta ja sisältöideoita". yle.fi (in Finnish). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Iceland to take part in Eurovision in Israel next year". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (31 January 2018). "Norway: Confirms Eurovision Song Contest 2019 Participation". eurovoix.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Poland: Preliminary Confirmation of Participation in 2019". 4 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "San Marino: 1 in 360 to Return Next Year? - Eurovoix". Eurovoix. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "Serbia: Beovizija To Return in 2019". Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "The date for submitting songs to Melodifestivalen 2019 is announced in the summer of 2018". Svt (in Swedish). 26 March 2018.
- ^ https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/15/switzerland-srf-will-continue-eurovision-participation-despite-run-of-poor-results/
- ^ "СТБ и UA:ПЕРШИЙ: Результат нашої співпраці за конкурсом Євробачення вражає".
- ^ "Delphine Ernotte, présidente de France Télévisions : "On a bien l'intention de continuer Destination Eurovision"" (in French). 13 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "ESC-Frühstücksfernsehen mit Alina Stiegler aus Lissabon" (in German). 13 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (11 April 2018). "Israel: Confirms Eurovision Song Contest 2019 Participation". eurovoix.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Spain: TVE confirms Operación Triunfo 2018; platform for Eurovision 2019". Esctoday. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "Albania: Call for Participants for Festivali i Kenges 57". Eurovoix. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Albania: RTSH calls for artists for Festivali i Këngës 57". esctoday. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (17 December 2017). "Andorra: Return to Eurovision Dependent on Government Support". Eurovoix. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
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- ^ http://esckaz.com/2017/rus.htm
- ^ Malam, Luke (22 December 2017). "Kazakhstan's Channel 31 claims: "We will participate in Eurovision 2019!"". ESCXTRA. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (23 December 2017). "The EBU's statement regarding Channel 31 and Kazakhstan's participation in Eurovision". ESCToday. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Gallagher, Robyn (23 December 2017). "EBU clarifies potential participation of Kazakhstan at Eurovision 2018". wiwibloggs.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (4 November 2017). "Liechtenstein: 1 FLTV Plans Eurovision Debut in 2019". eurovoix.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (6 November 2017). "Liechtenstein: 1 FL TV applies for EBU membership; sets its eyes on Eurovision 2019". esctoday.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Kosovo und Kasachstan in Lissabon dabei?". eurovision.de. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "ISRAEL WINS 63RD EUROVISION SONG CONTEST". ebu.ch. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Beziehungen Israel-Kosovo". mussenstellen.com. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Iceland: Daði Freyr Will Not Participate in 2019 Contest as Thousands Sign Petition For Eurovision Boycott - Eurovoix". Eurovoix. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Daði Freyr on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Farren, Neil (13 May 2018). "Ireland: Dublin Lord Mayor Calls for Boycott of Eurovision 2019". Eurovoix. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
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- ^ Martinez, Banesa (13 May 2018). "Vänsterpartiet Malmö - Bojkotta Israel". vmalmo.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 14 May 2018.
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