Basel Chosen as the Host City for Eurovision 2024
Basel Selected as Host for Eurovision Song Contest 2024
The Swiss city of Basel will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest from May 13 to 17, organizers announced Friday. The mostly German-speaking city on the Rhine River bordering both France and Germany was selected over Geneva in a faceoff that generated buzz and anticipation across Switzerland. “The government council is delighted with the decision and sees hosting the world’s largest music competition as a great opportunity,” Basel’s city council said in a statement. “Basel will do everything in its power to be a good host.”
Criteria for Selection
The Alpine country won the right to host the annual glitzy song-and-dance extravaganza after Swiss singer Nemo won the contest’s 68th edition in May in Sweden. Swiss public broadcaster SSR-SRG said the selection of Basel and the St. Jakobshalle indoor arena was made based on criteria including the hall’s suitability to host the event, sustainability and safety issues, funds made available, and creative ideas for the side events.
- Nemo was the first Swiss winner since 1988
- The contest is organized by the European Broadcasting Union
- Advertising value estimated at 805 million euros
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