Historical changes in the Eurovision voting system: the audience will have more weight

Changes are coming in the Eurovision Song Contest. Starting next year lviewers from all over the worldand not only those of the participating countries, you can vote for your favorite songsas announced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

It is undoubtedly a historical change in the 66 years of existence of this media and international music festival that This will give the audience more decision-making power. when choosing the winner.

The EBU also announced that in the two semifinals prior to the grand finale, the jury of musical experts will be eliminatedTherefore, the choice of the countries that compete to win the crystal microphone of this musical competition will be the responsibility, solely and exclusively, of the votes of the spectators.

immense popularity

Yes indeed, in the final, the current system that combines the votes of the professional jury with those of the audience will be maintainedin force since 2009, although the televoting of viewers will no longer come only from participating countries (European countries, Israel and Australia) but from all over the world.

“These changes recognize the immense popularity of the festivalthe world’s leading live music event, giving the audience more power,” said Martin Österdahl, executive supervisor of the festival in the statement published by UER. A logical step, taking into account the enormous notoriety and reputation that Eurovision has gained throughout its 66-year history.

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Regarding the extension of the vote to non-participating countries, may do it through a secure online platform that will allow them to cast their vote both during the final gala and in the semifinals. To be able to use this it will be necessary to use a credit card. The rest of the voters You will still have the option to do so by SMS, phone and the contest application.

The jury will only be relevant in the final and it will be the public who decides in the previous phases

Eurovision will celebrate its Grand finale the next May 13, 2023 in Liverpool (United Kingdom) and will decide who will be its participants in the semifinals on May 9 and 11. The Spanish candidate will be chosen at the gala of the Benidorm Fest on February 4.

Changes are coming in the Eurovision Song Contest. Starting next year lviewers from all over the worldand not only those of the participating countries, you can vote for your favorite songsas announced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).