Eurovision Song Contest: Malmö hands over to Basel
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Joint announcement from the Presidential Department of the Canton of Basel-Stadt and SRG SSR.
The official Eurovision insignia were handed over from Malmö to Basel at the traditional Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final Draw ceremony today. The Swedish team handed over a specially created gown to Conradin Cramer, president of the Basel Cantonal Council. The draw was subsequently held to allocate the participating countries to one of the two Semi-Finals. The ceremony was broadcast live all over the world.
The official handover of the Eurovision Song Contest from Malmö to Basel took place at the Basler Kunstmuseum today. The ceremony was attended by around 140 guests, including well-known representatives of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, SRG and the EBU, as well as the Swedish ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser, and a dozen guests from Sweden. The draw allocated the 37 country delegations taking part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest to one of the two Semi-Final line-ups. The Semi-Final shows will take place on 13 and 15 May 2025. Click this link to see the full outcome of the draw: https://eurovision.tv
Handing over in style: Malmö presents Basel with the Eurovision robe
As part of the handover, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Malmö Carina Nilsson handed over a specially-created robe to Conradin Cramer, president of the Basel Cantonal Council. The brightly coloured robe was originally created by Malmö designer Pampas and worn by Nemo in 2024. It has since been adapted and adorned with original Eurovision advertising banners from Malmö. "The coat bears the words 'creativity', 'democracy' and 're:used citydress', symbolising important values and sustainability initiatives that we embraced in Malmö and throughout Sweden during the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024," explains Karin Karlsson, managing director of last year's event in Malmö. At the same time, the coat underscores the connection between the two host cities. This symbolic gesture marks the official handover of the honour and responsibility for hosting Eurovision from the last host country to Basel. Cantonal Council President Conradin Cramer says: "Basel accepts this gift and the associated task with great enthusiasm and commitment, and looks forward to making Eurovision 2025 an unforgettable experience."
A public value project: students from a Swiss university produce today's show
The concept for today's show, the stage design, video clips, recording and broadcasting were created, designed and managed by 14 students from the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, with the support of experts from SRG SSR. This is a first for Eurovision. The programme was broadcast on YouTube and in at least eight countries simultaneously, while the signal was made available to another 140 countries.
The participation of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons is part of the extensive Public Value Programme running alongside this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The students will also produce the signal for the official Opening Ceremony and the associated Turquoise Carpet on 11 May. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the students to gain practical experience at one of the world's biggest television productions. Find out more about the Public Value Programme accompanying this year's Eurovision Song Contest here: Eurovision Song Contest 2025: A celebration for all - SRG
A firm fixture on the Eurovision calendar
The Semi-Final Draw ceremony is an established and important part of the official preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest. It is a firm fixture in the run-up to the contest as it allocates the countries to one of the two Semi-Finals and therefore lays the foundation for the planning and hosting of the event. It offers participating countries and fans an initial opportunity to find out a bit more about this year's contest and to get a feel for the upcoming event. The ceremony is traditionally held in the host country as a celebration incorporating elements of the national character and cultural identity of the host city. It is a an eagerly anticipated highlight for Eurovision fans all over the world.
Pictures of the event will be available to download at the following link from 1.45pm: Semi Final Draw & Handover
Contact:
Maja Hartmann
Media Relations ESC Host City
+41 79 859 10 75
esc-media@bs.ch
www.eurovision-basel.ch