EBU intends to honour 2020 songs

A few days after the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest, the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) brought out a new statement regarding the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest and it’s entries:

We have been overwhelmed with the love that the Eurovision Song Contest family has shared since the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event.

The EBU is very aware of how much the Eurovision Song Contest will be missed this year. The Contest’s values of universality and inclusivity, and our proud tradition of celebrating diversity through music, are needed now more than ever.

As such, the EBU and its Members are currently exploring alternative programming, but not a competition, to help unite and entertain audiences around Europe during these challenging times.

It is our intention with this programming, and on our online platforms in the coming months, to honour the songs and artists which have been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020.

With that in mind, the Reference Group, the Song Contest’s governing board, has decided that, in accordance with the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest, this year’s songs will not be eligible to compete when the Contest returns in 2021.

At their discretion, Participating Broadcasters may decide which artist(s) to send in 2021, either this year’s representative or a new one.

We ask for your continued patience while we work throught practical implications of these ideas in the coming days and weeks.

 

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She won Idol in 2023. date: 21 februaryPlace: Malmö Arena, MalmöHosts: Gina Dirawi & Hampus Nessvold 1 Cimberly Eternity Final       l & m: Cimberly-Malaika Wanyonyi, David Lindgren Zacharias, Dino Medanhodzic & Melanie Wehbe         2 Timo Räisänen Ingenting är efter oss Eliminated       l & m: Andreas “Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Lina Räisänen, Linnea Deb & Timo Räisänen         3 Meira Omar Dooset daram Qualified for Final Qual       l & m: Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Laurell Barker & Meira Omar         4 Felix Manu Hatar att jag älska dig Eliminated       l & m: Axel Schylström, Felix Manu, Fernand MP & Karl Flyckt         5 Erika Jonsson Från landet Eliminated       l & m: Amir Aly, Erika Jonsson & Mikael Karlsson         6 Smash Into Pieces Hollow Final       l & m: Benjamin Jennebo, Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye, Per Bergquist & Philip Strand           1st heat date: 31 JanuaryPlace: Saab Arena, LinköpingHosts: Gina Dirawi & Hampus Nessvold 1 Greczula Half Of Me       final l & m: Andreas Werling, Karl Ivert, Kian Sang & Kristofer Greczula         2 Jacqline Woman       Final qual l & m: Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker & Thomas G:son         3 Noll2 Berusade ord       eliminated l & m: Fredrik Andersson, Jakob Westerlund & Wilmer Öberg         4 Junior Lerin Copacabana Boy       eliminated l & m: Fredrik Andersson         5 Indra Beautiful Lie       eliminated l & m: Anderz Wrethov, Indra Elg, Kristofer Strandberg, Laurell Barker, Robert Skowronski         6 A*Teens Iconic       final l & m: Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Lina Hansson, Moa Carlebecker & Thomas G:son           2nd heat date: 7 februaryPlace: Scandinavium, GöteborgHosts: Gina Dirawi & Hampus Nessvold 1 Arwin Glitter Eliminated       l & m: Arwin Ismail, Axel Schylström, Dino Medanhodzic, Melanie Wehbe & Robert Skowronski         2 Laila Adèle Oxygen Eliminated       l & m: Jonas Thander, Laila Adèle & Marcus Winther-John         3 Robin Bengtsson Honey, Honey Qualified for Final Qual       l & m: Gavin Jones, Petter Tarland, Pär Westerlund & Robin Bengtsson         4 Felicia My System Final       l & m: Audun Agnar, Emily Harbakk, Felicia Eriksson, Julie Bergan & Theresa Rex         5 Klara Almström Där hela världen väntar Eliminated       l & m: Fredrik Sonefors, Jimmy Jansson & Klara Almström         6 Brandsta City Släckers Rakt in i elden Final       l & m: Anderz Wrethov, Elin Wrethov, Kristofer Strandberg & Robert Skowronski           3rd heat date: 14 FebruaryPlace: Kristiansand Arena, KristiansandHosts: Gina Dirawi & Hampus Nessvold 1 Patrik Jean Dusk Till Dawn Eliminated       l & m: David Lindgren Zacharias, Joy Deb, Melanie Wehbe & Patrik Jean         2 Korslagda King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Eliminated       l & m: Andreas Werling, Kristofer Strandberg, Pedro Sanchez & Stefan “UBBE” Sjur         3 Emilia Pantić Ingenting Eliminated       l & m: Emilia Pantić, Fredrik Andersson, Jakob Westerlund, Theodor Ström & Wilmer Öberg         4 Medina Viva L’Amor Final       l & m: Ali Jammali, Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt & Sami Rekik         5 Eva Jumatate Selfish Qualified for Final Qual       l & m: Eva Jumatate, Herman Gardarfve, Marlene Strand, Ruth Lindegren         6 Saga Ludvigsson Ain’t Today Final       l & m: Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Johanna “Dotter” Jansson, Saga Ludvigsson         Sweden selects its song through Melodifestivalen. 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After the 5th heat, 2 songs from that contest will be added to the final, which contains 12 songs. 5th heat date: 28 FebruaryPlace: Gärdehov Arena, SundsvallHosts: Gina Dirawi & Hampus Nessvold 1 AleXa Tongue Tied         l & m: AleXa, Ellen Berg, Jonatan Gusmark, Ludvig Evers & Moa Carlebecker         2 Juliett Långt från alla andra         l & m: David Själin, Elias Kask, Herman Gardarfve, Ludvig Alamanos, Romeo Er-Melin, Valter Wigren         3 Bladë Who You Are?         l & m: Isa Tengblad & Josefina Carlbom         4 Lilla Al-Fadji Delulu         l & m: Daniel Réhn, Edward af Sillén, Fredrik Sonefors, Lilla Al-Fadji, Melanie Wehbe & Mikaela Samuelsson         5 Vilhelm Buchaus Hearts Don’t Lie         l & m: David Zandén, Isa Molin & Vilhelm Buchaus         6 Sanna Nielsen Waste Your Love         l & m: Jimmy Jansson, Peter Boström & Thomas G:son         After the 5th heat, 2 songs from final qual will be added to the final, which contains 12 songs. final qual date: 28 FebruaryPlace: Gärdehov Arena, SundsvallHosts: Gina Dirawi & Hampus Nessvold * Jacqline Woman         l & m: Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker & Thomas G:son         *

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