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- What's the point of Eurovision?
- Why is the US not in Eurovision?
- Why is the Eurovision Song Contest so popular?
- Why is Turkey not in Eurovision?
What's the point of Eurovision?
Modelled on Italy's Sanremo Music Festival – inaugurated in 1951 and held in Liguria every year since – the contest was intended to serve as a bonding exercise in the difficult post-war years, bringing European neighbours together in the spirit of harmless fun while testing the capabilities of live broadcast television ...
Why is the US not in Eurovision?
The Eurovision Song Contest has been an institution throughout Europe since 1956, but, unfortunately, due to the geographical rules of the competition, the United States has not been allowed to compete.
Why is the Eurovision Song Contest so popular?
It's the world's longest running international TV contest, with over 65 years of history. Around 200 million people across Europe and the world watch it on TV every year. It spreads a global message of unity, acceptance and diversity, and it's inspired thousands of original songs, costumes and drinking games.
Why is Turkey not in Eurovision?
TRT announced their withdrawal from the 2013 contest on 14 December 2012, citing dissatisfaction with the rules of the competition; they have yet to return. The TRT cited the changes to the televote voting system, in which a jury was introduced and the significance of televoting decreased by 50%.
