In the last months there were a lot of rumour about the 'Eurovision 60th Anniversary Event' about where it could be and - of course - when will it be. Now the speculations came to an end.. BBC will host the show in London on 31st of March and the show title is 'Eurovision's Greatest Hits'.
Read the official announcement here:“Over the last 60 years, the Eurovision Song Contest has become a true European institution that has led the way in TV entertainment. We are delighted that the BBC is launching our diamond jubilee celebrations with this special event and that TV viewers from across Europe and beyond will also get to enjoy it too.” said Jan Ola Sand (EBU, Executive Supervisor)
'Eurovision's Greatest Hits' - Show Details:
- Where? => London (UK)
- When? => 31st of March 2015
- Venue? => Eventim Apollo Hammersmith (London)
'Eurovision's Greatest Hits' - Hosts
- Graham Norton (BBC commentator)
- Petra Mede (ESC Host 2013, Malmö)
“I love Eurovision and am honoured to be co-hosting this special show. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate 60 years of the greatest song contest in the world!” said Graham Norton.
"I am so looking forward to participating in this concert, this true celebration of a contest that has been a part of, not only my, but so many people´s lives. And it is an honour to co-host the show with Graham, who is fast becoming a Eurovision legend himself." said Petra Mede.
'Eurovision's Greatest Hits' - Confirmed acts
- Conchita Wurst (ESC Winner 2014, Austria)
- The Herreys (ESC Winner 1984 for Sweden with 'Diggi-Loo, Diggi-Ley')
- Natasha St-Pier (ESC 2001, France, 'Je N'ai Que Mon Âme')
Ticket sale starts on Friday, 6th of February 2015 at 11:15 am (cet).
In the next days a lot of more acts will be confrimed and more details announced. Stay tuned..
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