The Eurovision Song Contest (EBU) organisation is making a number of organisational adjustments in the run-up to the next edition. The changes follow the results of an independent investigation into the last edition in May in Malmö, Sweden.
Among other things, a new director will be appointed, who will oversee the work of the show’s current executive supervisor, Martin Österdahl. The organisation announced this in a press release on Monday.
In addition to appointing the new director, the EBU will also focus on clarifying the rules for delegations, working more with fan clubs and influencers and strengthening security measures.
Several participants, including Swiss winner Nemo and Irish Bambie Thug, were critical after the Song Contest in Sweden. The atmosphere behind the scenes was said to have been “very intense”. The EBU was also criticised for the disqualification of Dutch participant Joost Klein after an incident with a camerawoman. In addition, the Israeli entry reported bullying behind the scenes.
AVROTROS says it is pleased that serious recommendations are being made. “It seems that the EBU wants to make serious work of structural changes,” says a spokesperson for the broadcaster. “We will closely monitor whether words are converted into actions in the coming period and will consider our participation in 2025 on that basis.”
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