Just like the Netherlands, Norway is presently ready to decide to collaborating within the subsequent Eurovision Music Contest. Stig Karlsen, head of the Norwegian Eurovision Music Contest delegation, tells the newspaper ‘Aftenposten’ that the Norwegian broadcaster NRK first needs to listen to from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) what enhancements the organizer needs. to do
“We can not go into one other yr with a lot battle and protest”
Stig says Norway plans to take part once more in 2025, however adjustments are wanted. “We’ve got not confirmed our participation but,” he stated. In keeping with the Norwegians, the results of the continuing investigation of the final version of the Eurovision Music Contest is necessary. “We can not enter one other yr with so many conflicts and complaints,” stated Stig.
NRK has requested the EBU, amongst different issues, to contemplate the participation of nations in the course of armed battle, reminiscent of Israel. “Possibly international locations like that that trigger noise ought to step apart for some time,” Stig suggests.
On Thursday, AVROROS and the NPO introduced that the Netherlands will solely take part subsequent yr if the EBU implements or agrees to a number of adjustments. Earlier this week, the European broadcasting affiliation introduced an impartial investigation into a number of complaints about an unsafe environment on the occasion in Malmö.
The final version of the Eurovision Music Contest in Malmö, Sweden, was an attention-grabbing one. For instance, some didn’t agree that Israel was allowed to take part regardless of the conflict in Gaza, which led to demonstrations in Malmö, amongst different locations. Some delegations didn’t all the time really feel secure or felt a way of pressure. A number of international locations filed complaints with the EBU and artists, together with the Norwegian band Gåte, thought-about withdrawing.
2024-06-07 18:56:00
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