He Eurovision Song Contest It is one of the unmissable musical events for European citizens. A spectacular event that has gained weight over the years knowing how to adapt to current times, without completely losing its essence. Now you will surely find yourself with family or friends at home to enjoy Eurovision every year but You probably have no idea of the origins of a festival that has marked history and is already part of our collective imagination..
In this article you will find a summary of the beginnings of the festival of Eurovision, the purpose with which it was born and its current influence in Europe. Because many try to tear it down, but Eurovision is more alive than ever.
What are the origins of Eurovision?
It’s no secret to tell The Eurovision Song Contest has its origins in the Sanremo Festivalheld in Italy since 1951. The main objective of the organization was unite the peoples of europe, using music for this, at the same time as European music is shared with the whole world. However, what few know is that Eurovision was also born to test the limits of technology to broadcast live over long distances.. Imagine that Eurovision was going to see viewers from different countries, something surprising for the time.
Was the May 24, 1956 when the first festival of Eurovisionparticipating in this edition only 7 countries (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, West Germany e Italy). Each country had a two-member jury, each awarding 1 to 10 points to each song, including those from their own country.
Since when does Eurovision have so many member countries?
There European Broadcasting Union (EBU) was responsible for organizing each year Eurovision, an entity to which more and more countries are gradually joining. For example, Spain joined the EBU in 1955, but it will not be in 1961 that it will be part of Eurovision; since then, two victories (in 1968 and 1969) and many disappointments. Without straying from the subject matter, the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s and the takeover of Intervision in 1993 (Eastern European television and radio network similar to the EBU), coupled with the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1992, caused an increase in the number of participants. In 2005, for example, they debuted Bulgaria there Moldovawhile in 2008 they joined Azerbaijan there San Marino.
Obviously, there are countries that have left; For example, Türkiye oh belarus, who left Eurovision for not sharing the values it transmitted at the time. EITHER Russiawho was expelled from EBU because of the armed conflict it has with Ukraine. However, what is most surprising is that Australia continues to be a participant todayall thanks to an exceptional agreement with the EBU. Or that in the past they have been Morocco. And I don’t forget Israel, Cyprus, Georgia oh Armeniacountries which are not as such on European territory.
In summary, Eurovision continues to be a festival to unite the peoples of EuropeI don’t doubt it, but at the same time it’s a musical event in which make the most of the industrywith nearly 40 new songs each year racking up millions of streaming every year.
Why does Eurovision continue to be successful in mid-2023?
Eurovision is still going strong in 2023, no matter how hard they try to tell you otherwise. We are talking about a festival that has sold all its tickets for Liverpool, about ten showin a few minutes. It was practically impossible to buy a ticket for a trial because the request was brutal. And the cities that host Eurovision each year are a mass of tourists who pay what is necessary to stay close to the stadium.
Eurovision is a success, yes. And it’s also in terms of numbers in streaming: Arcadeof duncan laurencecumulates 927 million reproductions in Spotify; Masneskinwhich he won with his shut up and good, adds 384 million views and managed to shape a successful international music career. AND pink line, of Eurovision 2022, failed on stage, but SNAP succeeded in ICT Tacobtaining nearly 600 million reproductions in Spotify. Don’t deny the obvious, because Eurovision interests and does NOT sink careers.