Eurovision 2010
Discussion
Jasandjules said:
You see, it has major benefits - being hated by the Europeans.
But anyways, I actually only saw a few minutes of it, but really liked the Belgian entry.
I didn't even realise it was taking place until I accidentally channel hopped onto the voting at the end. Judging by the winning entry the others must have been up to the usual instantly forgettable standard of Eurovision. But anyways, I actually only saw a few minutes of it, but really liked the Belgian entry.
colonel c said:
I didn't even realise it was taking place until I accidentally channel hopped onto the voting at the end.
Me too. Just flicked over during a break from the Million Pound Drop. The winning one I just caught as well, but it seemed a bit naff - I actually thought the Belgian one was much, much better.And I certainly did not know that we spend money on this s**t. Why?
FraserLFA said:
Although we're not hosting it, we put a LOT of money in to it every year. We automatically get through to the final along with spain,France and Germany due to our large contributions that get the show underway. It's not a huge cost to the host country.
The Russians spent £30million on it last year, the Norwegians said they'd spent £20million on this year and if they won again they'd refuse to host again based on cost.MiniMan64 said:
FraserLFA said:
Although we're not hosting it, we put a LOT of money in to it every year. We automatically get through to the final along with spain,France and Germany due to our large contributions that get the show underway. It's not a huge cost to the host country.
The Russians spent £30million on it last year, the Norwegians said they'd spent £20million on this year and if they won again they'd refuse to host again based on cost.FraserLFA said:
MiniMan64 said:
FraserLFA said:
Although we're not hosting it, we put a LOT of money in to it every year. We automatically get through to the final along with spain,France and Germany due to our large contributions that get the show underway. It's not a huge cost to the host country.
The Russians spent £30million on it last year, the Norwegians said they'd spent £20million on this year and if they won again they'd refuse to host again based on cost.EuroVision is their gig. Local country presumably pays to stage the actual show - but the tourist traffic and general increase in awareness of the host city should pay this back, certainly over time. Of the local costs perhaps 50% are spent locally on hotels, taxis, restaurants etc, so is actually put straight back in the home economy.
tubbystu said:
FraserLFA said:
MiniMan64 said:
FraserLFA said:
Although we're not hosting it, we put a LOT of money in to it every year. We automatically get through to the final along with spain,France and Germany due to our large contributions that get the show underway. It's not a huge cost to the host country.
The Russians spent £30million on it last year, the Norwegians said they'd spent £20million on this year and if they won again they'd refuse to host again based on cost.EuroVision is their gig. Local country presumably pays to stage the actual show - but the tourist traffic and general increase in awareness of the host city should pay this back, certainly over time. Of the local costs perhaps 50% are spent locally on hotels, taxis, restaurants etc, so is actually put straight back in the home economy.
Because the EBU is a club that Britain considers could not continue without Britain being at the senior level. Television was invented here and a need for the UK to remain at the forefront of development is seen as paramount.
Standard setting and technological development being the main areas of interest - however now the BBC is decimating its R&D sections there may be no longer be as solid a case.
Colour transmission, Nicam stereo, sub-titles, DVB type Freeview etc are all codified standards created within the EBU.
The Eurovision contest is a minor part of the EBU's operation - but the one most seen by the public. It was originally an excuse for a show (and lets face it it still is an excuse for a show !) to see if & how European wide live TV simulcasts were even possible. It morphed into the beast we have today almost of its own accord.
Standard setting and technological development being the main areas of interest - however now the BBC is decimating its R&D sections there may be no longer be as solid a case.
Colour transmission, Nicam stereo, sub-titles, DVB type Freeview etc are all codified standards created within the EBU.
The Eurovision contest is a minor part of the EBU's operation - but the one most seen by the public. It was originally an excuse for a show (and lets face it it still is an excuse for a show !) to see if & how European wide live TV simulcasts were even possible. It morphed into the beast we have today almost of its own accord.
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