News for tag: voting

Juries also get 50% stake in Semi-Final result

Published 11 October 2009 at 10:24

After the introduction of professional juries in the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year, it was decided by the contest's Reference Group that music industry professionals will also get a 50 percent stake in the outcome of the Semi-Finals.

Exclusive: Split jury/televoting results out!

Published 31 July 2009 at 14:01

After two independent audits, and in the spirit of transparancy and openess, the European Broadcasting Union is now fulfilling its promise and releases what you've been waiting for; the split jury- and televoting results of the Final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest!

EBU "very satisfied" with televoting

Published 22 May 2009 at 16:44

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is "very satisfied" with the televoting during the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, Executive Supervisor Svante Stockselius said to Eurovision.tv. During the three live broadcasts of Europe's favourite TV show, only four glitches were reported.

Spain to vote in second Semi-Final

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Published 28 April 2009 at 17:29

Spanish broadcaster TVE worked out a detailed promotion plan, including the broadcast of several programmes to promote the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. For scheduling purposes, TVE requested the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest to be allowed to broadcast live and vote in the second Semi-Final, instead of in the first. The group approved TVE's request.

Change makes headlines across Europe

Published 16 September 2008 at 08:20

Media outlets across Europe reported on the re-introduction of national juries in the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. On Sunday, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that a mix between televoting and national jury votes will determine the outcome of the Final in 2009. Read more »