Eurovision 2025 – great joy in Basel after defeating Geneva. The next few days have passed since the announcement of the host city of the contest. After the greatest emotions have died down, we have learned the first organizational plans in the city, also in terms of finances or… a potential performance by Céline Dion. What do we know about the budget, presenters and attractions around Eurovision?
Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time, having previously hosted it in Lugano (1956) i Lozannie (1989) and now it’s time for Basel. We already know some of the city’s plans, some of the work is yet to begin. Here is a compilation of reactions, announcements and speculations about Eurovision 2025 on the Rhine.
Basel, host city of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. / Photo: Pixabay
Table of Contents
- 1 Why did Basel beat Geneva? How do local authorities react?
- 2 Eurovision 2025: Canton plans budget
- 3 Opening Ceremony and attractions for fans. What is it about Stadion Plus? When are tickets?
- 4 Céline Dion a star in Basel? Who will host the contest?
- 5 Eurovision 2025 – what, where, when
- 6 What factors contributed to Basel being chosen over Geneva to host Eurovision 2025?
After the selection was announced, the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR he organized press conference in Basel City Hall. The recording of the broadcast is available HERE. During a meeting with the media, representatives of the Eurovision 2025 organizers and the selected city spoke, among other things, about the details of Basel’s application. It was the nuances in the project, analyzed in terms of over a hundred criteria, that determined that the competition will take place there and not in Geneva. This concerns, among other things, the proposed arenas, which have very similar predispositions, but the Basel hall requires minor infrastructure changes.
The producers of the competition also mentioned differences in the creative approach of cities. Basel wants the competition to take place not only in its zones, but covered the entire city. Various attractions are planned in many places, and the broadcaster was particularly interested in the concept Stadium Plus.
Local authorities and residents celebrate the success, rejoicing that as a symbolic city at the tripoint of borders will be able to welcome fans from all over the world and television delegations from over 30 countries. The benefits for other Swiss cities and the profits that Eurovision will bring to e.g. hotels in borders of France and Germany. Basel politicians do not want to estimate the financial balance for now. They refer to the results published after Eurovision 2023 by Liverpool, which recorded a multi-million income thanks to the arrival of thousands of fans.
Eurovision 2025: Canton plans budget
Even before the host was chosen, local authorities announced the outline of the financial resources they want to allocate for the 69th edition of the show. The government of the canton of Basel has planned expenditures of 35 million francs, tj. ok. 37 mln euro. 14,6 mln francs are intended for Infrastructure issues and possible reconstructions in the St. Jakobshalle area. In turn 7,9 mln is a contribution to safety considerations, in this 500 thousand francs covers cybersecurity. During the aforementioned press conference, the organizers did not provide any information about the expected final cost of securing the entire competition. The discussion and vote on the budget in the local parliament are scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th.
Eurovision 2024: Nemo (Switzerland) during the second technical rehearsal. / Photo: Alma Bengtsson, EBU
Opening Ceremony and attractions for fans. What is it about Stadion Plus? When are tickets?
The locations of individual Eurovision events are now certain. Opening Ceremony z Turquoise Carpet will take place on Sunday 11 houses in the congress center Basel Trade Fair. So 2 in this place, in the evening, there will be a welcome party, closed to the public, with the participation of about 2 thousand guests, mainly all the teams taking part in the competition. In the immediate vicinity there will be traditional attractions for fans: Eurovision Village in Euroclub. But this is not the end of the plans.
The authorities also want to transform the streets of Basel into long strips of Eurovision events. Known for its vibrant nightlife Steinenvorstadt in the very center will turn into Eurovision Street. Performances by local artists will add splendor to the time spent at Kleinbasler Rheinbord – the boulevard along the Rhine – and on the square Barfüsserplatz. In turn, the section between the Badischer Bahnhof and Basel SBB railway stations will be located Eurovision Boulevard.
The decision-makers on Swiss television were also convinced by the proposal Stadion Plus. 20,000-seat football arena St. Jakob-Park does not meet the criteria for organizing Eurovision. However, there is nothing to prevent the broadcasts on May 13, 15 and 17 at the stadium was watched by crowds of fans who did not get tickets to the correct hall.
Thousands of tickets sold for a total of nine concerts (two semi-finals and a final, plus two rehearsals for each evening) will start at the end of the year. As always, there will be several sales waves. There will also be packages available for members of the OGAE Association of Eurovision Song Contest Enthusiasts.
Hundreds of fans will watch Eurovision 2025 broadcasts at the St. Jakob-Park stadium. / Photo: CC Luca-bs – Wikimedia Commons
Céline Dion a star in Basel? Who will host the contest?
Since Nemo’s victory in May, speculation has been rife as to whether he will appear on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Celine Dion. The Canadian music icon graced this year’s Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris. A few weeks ago, unofficial information appeared that the Swiss organizers want the singer, who won Eurovision 1988, to come to next year’s show. For now, We do not know whether the sender has already taken steps in this direction.
In an interview with the daily Basler Zeitung one of the executive producers of the competition, Reto Peritz, confirmed such hopes. The man points out that although such big names may overshadow the contestants, Dion’s presence would be a beautiful symbol and would certainly attract great interest. Recently, TV until She published document Celine Dion: Rise Of A Diva about the backstage of the singer’s debut on stage and her road to victory in the 33rd Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin.
In the same interview, Peritz emphasized that the organizers do not want to hire foreign stars to be the hosts. The names of the people – native Swiss who will greet viewers in May, We will find out right after the New Year.
Céline Dion won Eurovision 1988 for Switzerland. (Photo: Eurovision.tv)
Eurovision 2025 – what, where, when
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Basel after the victory Nemo with the song The Code. The country won for the third time, after victories Lys Assii (1956) i Celine Dion (1988). The slogan will be United By Music – the slogan Eurovision 2023 has remained with us for good. The participation in the competition has been confirmed so far 26 countries.
The preliminary deadline for submitting entries to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) forum is in mid-September. This means that the Polish public broadcaster has the right to make a decision. has less than two weeks left. Lateruntil mid-October interested countries can leave the rate without financial penalty. More information about the current situation in TVP in liquidation was provided HERE.
Eurovision 2025 will take place in Basel. / Photo: EBU – Eurovision.tv
sources: Baseler Zeitung, SRG SSR, Eurovoix, ESC Today, Swiss Info / photo: EBU, Wikimedia Commons
What factors contributed to Basel being chosen over Geneva to host Eurovision 2025?
Eurovision 2025: Great Joy in Basel After Defeating Geneva
The city of Basel, Switzerland, is basking in the joy of being chosen as the host city of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled to take place on May 17, 2025, with Semi-Finals on May 13 and 15 [1[1[1[1]. The announcement has sparked excitement and enthusiasm among the locals, and the city is already gearing up to welcome fans from all over the world and television delegations from over 30 countries.
Why Basel Beat Geneva?
After the selection was announced, the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR organized a press conference in Basel City Hall, where representatives of the Eurovision 2025 organizers and the selected city shared details of Basel’s application <a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/EurovisionSongContest_2025″>[2[2[2[2]. The nuances in the project, analyzed in terms of over a hundred criteria, determined that the competition will take place in Basel and not in Geneva. The Basel hall requires minor infrastructure changes, which tilted the scales in its favor. Additionally, Basel wants the competition to take place not only in its zones but cover the entire city, with various attractions planned in many places, including the concept of Stadium Plus.
Local Authorities’ Reaction
Local authorities and residents are celebrating the success, rejoicing that Basel, a symbolic city at the tripoint of borders, will be able to welcome fans from all over the world and television delegations from over 30 countries. The benefits for other Swiss cities and the profits that Eurovision will bring to hotels in the borders of France and Germany are also expected to be significant. Basel politicians do not want to estimate the financial balance for now, but they refer to the results published after Eurovision 2023 by Liverpool, which recorded a multi-million income thanks to the arrival of thousands of fans.
Budget and Finances
Even before the host was chosen, local authorities announced the outline of the financial resources they want to allocate for the 69th edition of the show. The government of the canton of Basel has planned expenditures of 35 million francs, approximately 37 million euros [3[3[3[3]. Of this amount, 14.6 million francs are intended for infrastructure issues and possible reconstructions in the St. Jakobshalle area, while 7.9 million francs will contribute to safety considerations, including 500,000 francs for cybersecurity. The discussion and vote on the budget in the local parliament are scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th.
Opening Ceremony and Attractions for Fans
Although the exact details of the Opening Ceremony and attractions for fans are yet to be revealed, it is clear that Basel is planning to put on a spectacular show. With the city’s creative approach and the concept of Stadium Plus, fans can expect a unique and unforgettable experience. There is also speculation about a potential performance by Céline Dion, which would add an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Basel is ready to host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with great enthusiasm and excitement. With its unique approach, creative attractions, and well-planned budget, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans from all over the world.
