Eurovision Song Contest announces major new project to celebrate 70th anniversary
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest released a special tribute film on its official YouTube channel to celebrate the competition's 70th anniversary.
- The competition first launched on May 24, 1956, at the Teatro Kursaal in Lugano, Switzerland, and has grown into the world's largest live music event.
- European Broadcasting Union officials collaborated with Swiss broadcaster RSI to restore the only known surviving footage of first winner Lys Assia performing her winning song, "Refrain."
- Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said the event shows what's possible when broadcasters unite with "shared purpose: to create moments of joy, emotion and connection."
- The EBU recently launched the Eurofan Voice initiative, a survey inviting fans to share feedback and help shape the future direction of the contest.
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lrytas.ltThe Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary and is presenting a film to commemorate the past seven decades united by music.
The competition that "no one is watching", and about which everyone has an opinion and knows every detail - "Eurovision Song", was held for the first time on this day 70 years ago. In Lugano in 1956, with only seven countries, a festival began which, during its seven decades of long history, both united and divided Europe.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday. In honor of the anniversary, the European broadcasting umbrella organization has put restored footage of the first edition online, among other things.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday. In honor of the anniversary, the European broadcasting umbrella organization has put restored footage of the first edition online, among other things.
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Eurovision Song Contest announces major new project to celebrate 70th anniversary
The Eurovision Song Contest is marking its 70th anniversary with a tribute film.
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