Results of
the Semi-Final Allocation Draw
Kyiv,
Ukraine - Earlier today the Semi-Final
Allocation Draw, to determine which country will participate in which
Semi-Final of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest took place in host city Kyiv.
During the ceremony, Mrs Eva-Louise Erlandsson Slorach, President of the City
Council in Stockholm, handed over the Host City Insignia to Kyiv City Mayor
Vitaliy Klychko. Previous Ukrainian winners of the Eurovision Song Contest,
Jamala (2016) and Ruslana (2004) also participated in the ceremony. You can
watch the show again on YouTube
At the
request of German broadcaster ARD, and following approval from the Reference
Group, the governing body of the Eurovision Song Contest, Germany will
broadcast and vote in the Second Semi-Final on Thursday 11th May. At the request
of Swiss broadcaster SRF and approved by the Reference Group, Switzerland will
participate in the Second Semi-Final which will have 19 participants and the
First Semi-Final 18 participants.
Semi-Final
Allocation Draw
The results
of the Semi-Final Allocation Draw
First
Semi-Final
First half
•Montenegro
•Finland
•Georgia
•Portugal
•Belgium
•Sweden
•Albania
•Azerbaijan
•Australia
Second half
•Cyprus
•Slovenia
•Armenia
•Moldova
•Czech
Republic
•Latvia
•Iceland
•Greece
•Poland
Second
Semi-Final
First half
•F.Y.R.
Macedonia
•Malta
•The
Netherlands
•Serbia
•Denmark
•Russia
•Romania
•Hungary
•Austria
•Ireland
Second half
•Switzerland
•Estonia
•Israel
•Bulgaria
•San Marino
•Lithuania
•Croatia
•Norway
•Belarus
The Big
Five and the host country are directly qualified to the final. Italy, Spain and
the United Kingdom will vote in Semi-Final 1. Germany, Ukraine and
France will vote in Semi-Final 2.
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Stage
design revealed, eyes on Kyiv before Host City Insignia Exchange
Kyiv,
Ukraine - Today marks a major milestone
in the lead up to the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest as Stockholm will officially
handover the Host City Insignia to Kyiv. The Semi-Final Allocation Draw will
also take place during the ceremony which will be held at 11:00 CET this
morning in the Column Hall of Kyiv's City State Administration. The programme
will be hosted by popular television Timur Miroshnychenko and will be streamed
internationally on YouTube. Meanwhile, the stage design for the 2017 Eurovision
Song Contest has been revealed!
Mrs
Eva-Louise Erlandsson Slorach, President of the City Council in Stockholm, will
formally hand over the Host City Insignia to Kyiv City Mayor Vitaliy Klychko
this morning. Jamala, winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest and Ruslana,
Ukraine's winner from 2004, will also appear during the ceremony
The draw:
How it works
The first
part of the draw will determine on which semi-final each of the six
pre-qualified countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and
host country Ukraine) will broadcast and vote. At the request of German
broadcaster ARD, and following approval from the Reference Group, the governing
body of the Eurovision Song Contest, Germany will broadcast and vote in the
Second Semi-Final on Thursday 11th May.
The second
draw will then decide in which semi-final each of the other participating
countries will perform. At the request of Swiss broadcaster SRF and approved by
the Reference Group, Switzerland will participate in the Second Semi-Final
which will have 19 participants and the First Semi-Final 18 participants.
As in
previous years, the exact running order will be determined by the producers of
the show. From each Semi-Final, ten countries will proceed to the Grand Final
on 13th May, joining the six pre-qualified countries. In total, 26 countries
will be represented in the Grand Final.
The
allocation draw pots
The 37
Semi-Finalists have been allocated into six pots, based on historical voting
patterns as calculated by the contest's official televoting partner Digame.
Drawing from different pots helps to reduce the chance of so-called neighbourly
voting and increases suspense in the Semi-Finals. Read more about the
allocation draw pots for 2017.
Celebrate
Diversity
Celebrate
Diversity is the central message for this year’s event and is complimented by a
creative logo design based around a traditional Ukrainian bead necklace known
as Namysto. Both the slogan and artwork of the event give an insight into
Ukrainian culture and a hint at what might be to come when fans visit the city
in May.
The stage
is set
Host
Broadcaster UA:PBC and the Reference Group, the governing body of the
Eurovision Song Contest, have both been candid in stating that there have been
challenges with organising the forthcoming competition in Ukraine. On Monday
the Reference Group met again and received an update on how the plans were
proceeding. Today we can give you a sneak peek of the stage design for Kyiv
2017. The concept has a circular footprint, which exemplifies the theme for the
contest this year; celebrating diversity.
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The stage
was created by Florian Wieder, who created the concepts for three previous
contests. The design for 2017 symbolises Ukraine being the centre of Europe in
May and allows fans to be as close to the performers as possible. The dynamic
stage design, which incorporates multiple media surfaces, will create a unique
setting for each act, allowing every performer to shine on the night.
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Ukraine is
ready to Celebrate Diversity in 2017
Kyiv,
Ukraine - The Public Broadcasting
Company of Ukraine (UA:PBC) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), today
revealed the much-anticipated theme of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest;
Celebrate Diversity. The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Ukrainian
capital Kyiv with 43 countries participating. Both the slogan and artwork of
the event give an insight into Ukrainian culture and a hint at what might be to
come when fans visit the city in May.
Executive
Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, Jon Ola Sand said: "The notion
of celebrating diversity builds on last year’s theme of ‘Come Together’ and is
at the heart of Eurovision values: it is all-inclusive and all about countries
around Europe, and beyond, joining together to celebrate both our common ground
and our unique differences, as well as some great music".
Celebrate
Diversity is the central message for this year’s event and is complimented by a
creative logo design based around a traditional Ukrainian bead necklace known as
Namysto. More than just a piece of jewellery, Namysto is a protective amulet
and a symbol of beauty and health. It is made up of many different beads, each
with its own design and celebrates both diversity and individuality.
Jon Ola
Sand continued, "Incorporating this beautiful and meaningful logo based on
a traditional amulet gives not only a sense of history and heritage but also a
modern look and feel. As the production grows from these themes, we are very
much looking forward to seeing what is sure to be a fantastic event in
May".
Executive
Producer for UA:PBC Victoria Romanova said: "The logo cleverly combines
traditional and modern elements, reflecting Ukrainian society and the main
leitmotif of Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv. We are delighted that two of Ukraine’s
best creative agencies, Republique and Banda, united to produce this year’s
slogan and design".
Namysto -
the basis of the theme artwork for 2017 EBU/UA:PBC
Using
Namysto as the basis of their logo, the design agencies took a traditional
piece and gave it a modern twist with the help of bright colours and vivid
patterns. Each bead on this necklace has its own unique design and shape to
symbolise a message that resonates throughout the Eurovision Song Contest; all
of us are truly unique, and entwined by the common connection of our love for
music.
Celebrating
Diversity will be the key theme in all aspects of the Eurovision Song Contest
from the communications, production and even the artists themselves. This year
Ukraine will celebrate a collaboration of culture, technology and the
individual creative flare of all 43 artists.
The
official logo of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest EBU/UA:PBC
Executive
Producer Oleksandr Kharebin commented; "This year, artists from over 40
different countries will come to Kyiv and contribute their music and culture to
the show and we will add our unique Ukrainian flavour, together creating a
celebration of Diversity and an amazing and truly memorable 2017 Eurovision
Song Contest".
The
Eurovision Song Contest has had an official logo since 2004, and Host
Broadcasters are encouraged to develop an inclusive theme that captures the
identity of their country and the show production.
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Semi-Final
Allocation Draw
The
Semi-Final Allocation Draw and the Host City Insignia Ceremony will take place
in the Column Hall of Kyiv City State Administration on Tuesday 31st January at
11:00 CET. Mrs Eva-Louise Erlandsson Slorach, President of the City Council in
Stockholm, will formally hand over the Host City Insignia to Kyiv City Mayor
Vitaliy Klychko. The ceremony will see the passing of Eurovision key and marks
the official hand over and celebrations of the Eurovision Song Contest in
Kyiv.
Further
announcements about the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will be made soon. Don't
forget to check out the official social media channels of the Eurovision Song
Contest:
Further
announcements about the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will be made soon. Don't
forget to check out the official social media channels of the Eurovision Song
Contest:
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