As every contest, the Eurovision Song Contest also has Rules all the participants have to follow.

You can read the English version of the rules (PDF) of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest or read the Rules of the 2013 contest in French (PDF).

HOST BROADCASTER - Azerbaijani broadcaster, İctimai TV, will be the Host Broadcaster in 2012

REFERENCE GROUP - The Expert Committee controls and guides the Eurovision Song Contest.

22 May - First Semi-Final
24 May - Second Semi-Final
26 May - Grand Final

WATCH - You can see all the Shows live right here on Eurovision.tv, in our WebTV!

BAKU - 57th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the fast developing city of Baku

AZERBAIJAN - Find out all about the host country of the 2012 contest - Azerbaijan!

TICKETS - Tickets are on sale already. Get yours now!

ARENA - The 57th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Baku

WHEN? - Check out exactly when do all the Participating Broadcaster hold their national selections!

WATCH - You can see many of the national selections right here on Eurovision.tv's WebTV, live or on-demand!

Where?

Shows • All participants • Malmö • Sweden • Arena • Tickets

When & how?

National selections • Calendar • How can I take part?

Who?

News • Organisers • Fans