Introduction to Eurovision 2025

As the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 approaches, hundreds of fans from across Europe and beyond are flocking to Basel to witness the spectacular event. The contest, which will likely be held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for the Semi-Finals and Grand Final respectively, guarantees to be an unforgettable experience for each the live audience and thousands and thousands of viewers worldwide.

The Production Team

The ESC 2025 production team, led by head of production Tobias Äberg, consists of roughly 700 people. About 250 of those team members are directly involved within the production of the live show and TV broadcast. This includes stage crew managing props, camera operators, follow spot operators, and multicamera directors. Äberg’s role encompasses constructing the team for the technical production, in addition to coordinating and managing the complete production, including the published, site, and show.

Camera Setup and Technology

The show will likely be captured in high definition (HD) using a planned camera setup by senior multicamera director Robin Hofwander. This setup will feature 25 cameras, including eight RF cameras, a 3D and 2D system, two cranes, and several other dollies. To capture essentially the most emotional and visually stunning moments from the audience and Green Room, a dedicated crew will focus specifically on these areas, using two handheld cameras and a Steadicam.

Equipment and Software

The production team is utilizing two of NEP’s largest OB trucks as control rooms, equipped with a variety of advanced technology, including:

• Mixer: Grass Valley Karrera/K-Frame
• Cameras: 25x Sony HDC-3500/4300, P50, PXW-Z450, FR7 (with eight wireless cameras)
• Communication: Over 100 Riedel Bolero wireless intercoms and greater than 400 radios
• Signal Routing: Riedel Mediornet
• Automated Camera Scripting: LiveEdit
• Graphics: Caspar-CG

Sound and Audio

This yr’s Eurovision Song Contest will involve 64 wireless microphones for show acts and delegations, plus roughly 48 additional microphones for audience ambience. The show will employ two redundant sound control rooms, each equipped with advanced audio technology. In total, the show will use roughly 300 audio streams, with 46 commentators from 22 countries on site, and the remaining countries providing voice-overs from their home locations.

Delivering the Feeds

Eurovision Services will likely be answerable for delivering the feeds to broadcasters world wide. The signals will likely be transmitted to the delegation countries via satellite, fibre optics, and SRT through multiple paths. This also applies to return feeds from the varied countries throughout the voting phase, with Eurovision Services operating an area switching hub in Basel for this purpose.

Stage Design and Visuals

The stage for Eurovision 2025 will likely be triangular, featuring a 13-metre wide performance area on the front, an 11m catwalk resulting in a ‘Frame Stage’, and various video surfaces. These include a semi-transparent LED back wall, an LED floor covering the complete stage, and projections for scenic mountain backdrops. The Swedish design studio VXO Design will likely be answerable for the visual graphics of the competition, utilizing a strong system based on CasparCG for the realisation of the on-air and in-venue graphics.

Augmented Reality and Sustainability

The show may also include a "small integration" of augmented reality (AR) with tracking cameras, although details of this implementation are being kept under wraps. Sustainability is a key consideration for all departments working on Eurovision 2025, with the production team prioritising energy-efficient lighting. The show will utilise LED lights, in addition to a MAD MAXX from GLP, SVO-PATT from Robe, and Kyalami from Ayrton, incorporating about 26 various kinds of lighting devices, moving lights, Pixel Bars, and camera lights.

Challenges and Conclusion

One of the unique challenges of the Eurovision Song Contest is that it is rarely held at the identical venue, requiring the production team to adapt and make the perfect use of every recent location. Despite these challenges, the team is devoted to delivering an unforgettable experience for each the live audience and viewers at home. With its cutting-edge technology, stunning stage design, and commitment to sustainability, Eurovision 2025 is ready to be an event to recollect. As the competition approaches, fans from world wide are eagerly anticipating the spectacle, and the production team is able to bring all of it together for an unforgettable night of music, entertainment, and unity.