Useful documents & files

Eurovision Song Contest Official Media Handbook (2009 edition!)
Rules of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest Brand Manual

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Terry Wogan and Obama's new media campaign director at Eurovision TV Summit

Geneva, 7 April 2009 - Today the organizers of the Eurovision TV Summit - the largest European gathering of movers and shakers in public service TV- announced that Sir Terry Wogan will be one of the event's keynote speakers. The summit will bring together 600 decision-makers in European public service TV to exchange ideas on common topics in public service broadcasting. Download press release..

Order of performance and voting order

Moscow, 16 March 2009 - On the 30th of January, the participating countries were allocated to one of the two Semi-Finals by draw. On the 16th of March, the participating countries were drawn in order of performance. Both draws took place in Moscow, Russia, and were supervised by European Broadcasting Union officials. Hundreds of media representatives attended each draw event. Download press release..

Georgian song lyrics do not comply with rules

Geneva, 10 March 2009 - Today, the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest announced that the title and lyrics of the selected Georgian entry for this year's Contest do not comply with Section 4 Rule 9 of the Rules of the 54th Eurovision Song Contest, and cannot take part in the competition as such. Download press release..

Results of the Semi-Final allocation draw

Moscow, 30 January 2009 - Today in Moscow, a draw determined which countries will take part in the two Semi-Finals of the 54th Eurovision Song Contest. The 2009 edition of Europe's favourite TV show will be hosted by Channel One Russia and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) at the Olympiyski Arena in Moscow in May. Download press release..

Schwarzkopf & Henkel: Official Hairstyling Partner of Moscow 2009

Geneva, 27 January 2009 - The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) today announced that Schwarzkopf & Henkel (Taft) will be the official hairstyling partner of this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. The three shows - the Semi-Finals on 12 and 14 May and the Final on 16 May - will be televised live by the Russian national broadcaster Channel One. Download press release..

Raiffeisen International Presenting Sponsor of Moscow 2009

Geneva, 7 November 2008 - Today, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the continuation of its partnership with Raiffeisen International for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow. Download press release..