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Special 50th anniversary show called Congratulations is organized by Danish broadcaster DR was held at Forum Arena on 22nd of October 2005. During this show best Eurovision song of all time was chosen among 14 songs that were participating in the event: 10 of them were chosen by fans via internet voting and 4 added by ESC Reference group.
Televoting and National Jury voting have named Waterloo performed by ABBA as the best song in the history of the contest.
As the band themselves were not present at the event Grand Prix was given to Director General of Universal Music Sweden Marten Aglander, who passed the prize to Bjorn and Benny on October 25th. The only member of ABBA who have commented the win was Benny Andersson, who told journalists that this is nice, but he even didn't watch the show on TV, and considers Volare to be the best song.
You can watch video of the performance of only Russian representative at the contest Alsouhere

**Official website: http://www.congratulations-info.com/**ESCKaz website was officially accredited at the anniversary show, our correspondents were present in Copenhagen to cover all pre and after-contest events.

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Results of the show: ���������� ���:

Winner / ���������� Waterloo (Performer - ABBA), (B.Andersson, B.Ulvaeus - S.Anderson), 1974, Sweden, �� ������ ���������� ����� ���������� �����, you can watch the winning song here

2nd place / 2� ����� Nel Blu Di Pinto di Blu or Volare (Performer - Domenico Modugno), (D.Modugno - F.Migliacci, D.Modugno), 1958, Italy,

3rd place / 3� ����� Hold Me Now (Performer - Johnny Logan), (S.Sherrard), 1987, Ireland, 4 place / 4 ����� My Number One (Performer - Helena Paparizou), (C.Dantis - N.Germanou, C.Dantis), 2005, Greece. 5 place / 5 ����� Save Your Kisses for Me (Performer - Brotherhood of Man), (T.Hiller, L.Sheridan, M.Lee), 1976, UK, 6. Fly on the Wings of Love (Performer - Olsen Brothers), (J.Olsen), 2000, Denmark, 7. Ein Bisschen Frieden (Performer - Nicole), (R.Siegel - B.Meinunger), 1982, Germany, 8. Congratulations (Performer - Cliff Richard), (P.Coulter, B.Martin), 1968, UK, 9. Everyway That I Can (Performer - Sertab Erener), (D.Demirkan, S.Erener - D.Demirkan), 2003, Turkey, 10. Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (Performer - Celine Dion), (A.Sereftug - N.Martinetti), 1988, Switzerland, 11. Eres Tu (Performer - Mocedades), (JC Calderon), 1973, Spain, 12. What's Another Year (Performer - Johnny Logan), (S.Healy), 1980; Ireland, winner; 13. Diva (Performer - Dana International), (S.Pick - Y.Ginai), 1998, Israel, 14. Poupee de Cire Poupee de Son (Performer - France Gall), (S.Gainsbourg), 1965, Luxembourg.

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**Exclusive rehearsal pics: ������������ ���������� � ���������:**pictures: Sergei Ryderholm, Dmitry Fedorovich (ESCKaz) live from Copenhagen
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Nicole and HugoJacob and CharlieRonan Keating

Gallery of the final available at Eurovision.tv click here / ������� ���������� ������ ��� �������� �� ����������� �����

The accredited press will be allowed access to the dress rehearsal Saturday October 22, 15.30 - 19.00.

Cliff Richard will open the show and tell introductory word. Show continues with A-ba-ni-bi in orchestral arrangement and continues into medley of Eurovision songs which ends with the entry of Katrina Leskanich, who starts singing appearing on stage. Later co-host Renars Kaupers appears and presents a flower to Katrina. First entry, Congratulations, is announced by Carola (who is not present at the rehearsal herself though). Entry is shown on a big screens while 6 dancers are performing on stage.

The 14 competing songs will be shown in the original video clippings from when they participated in the ESC, but they will be shortened. When the clip is shown, it will be complemented by dancers, lightshows and other visual effects on stage. Some perfromers will join dancers on stage when their entries will be performed: Dana International, three members of Mocedades, Olsen Brothers, Sertab Erener, Johnny Logan, Brotherhood of Man. Helena Paparizou will perform her entry in full live.

This songs however will be presented: (in order of performances):
Carola (Congratulations), Massiel (What's Another Year), hosts (Diva), Dana International (Eres Tu), Anna Marie David (Ein bisschen frieden), Sandra Kim (Volare), Bobbysocks (Waterloo), hosts (Fly On The Wings Of Love), Emilija Kokic - Riva (Poupee du cire...), Marie Myriam (Everyway That I can), Sertab Erener (Ne partez pas sans moi), hosts (Hold Me Now), Cheryl Baker (Bucks Fizz) (Save Your Kisses For Me), Lys Assia (My Number One). Also in this part of the show Birthe Wilke appeares, and Cliff Richards send his video congratulations. Mieskuoro Huutajat - Mens Shouter Choir from Finland, sings Waterloo as guests.

Medley will be performed by Dana Int, Carola, Alsou, Fabrizio Faniello, Richard Herrey, Marie Myriam and Tomas Thordarson and some of them will perform not own entries, for example Dana International will perform Baccara entry.
Johnny Logan will perform solo and results of first part of the voting will be announced.

Second medley: Gali Atari, Bobbysocks, Anne Marie David, Bucks Fizz, Lys Assia, Sandra Kim.
Nicole and Hugo will perform solo.
Third medley will be performed by: Linda Martin, Charlie McGettigan, Eimar Quinn and Jacob Sveistrup, who also form special choir of the contest and provide back vocals to all performances and Olsen Brothers.

Interval acts will feature performances of Riverdance and Ronan Keating.

During the grand night 5 short video clips will be broadcasted, every one deals with a different aspect of the contest. "Thank you for daring" is one of them for example, and will deal with the bizarre shows on the ESC stage. In charge of the clips the Oscar winning script writher Flemming Klen.
Clips will feature among others Alla Pugachova, Philip Kirkorov, Greenjolly and Zdob Si Zdub.

At the rehearsal as winner was named Sertab Erener, and Ronan Keating performance was full of sound problems, he had to perform for 6 times.

There is a red carpet on which a number of VIP-guests will enter venue. The guests are mostly Danish politicians and former national ESC contestants. This will happen at approx 8 pm. The stars of the show will not enter venue via the red carpet. They are already at venue. Photographers are allowed access inside the foyer of Forum for this photo opportunity.

Saturday October 22, immediately after the show. Press Conference with the winner of the show. The Press Conference will be held at the restaurant in Forum.

Just after the show there will be served a Night Cap at the foyer at the concert hall at Radiohuset (around the corner from the entrance to the press centre) from 23.30-02.00.

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The "Disco a la carte" will be held at "Idraetsfabrikken" - close to the Central Railway Station. The disco will open at 2100 and the party will go on for six hours. The son of Jorgen de Mylius (The Danish Mr. Eurovision) will take care of the music in corporation with the president of OGAE Greece.

OGAE Denmark has organized special welcome party last night, Fabrizio Faniello performed three songs at the party, Sandra Kim, Sertab Erener, Nicole and Hugo, Anne Herdorf and Emilija Kokic were also among the performers. Russian singer Varvara is trying to promote herself in all possible ways, she arrived to Copenhagen specially to perform at the night club, and arrived not alone but brought with her quite a big delegation, which included number of famous Russian journalists, which were due to report about this event and mark Varvara involvement into it in their medias. Her management seems to be eager to spend any money to achive European success, but forgets the rules of fair play, publishing faked reports in their press-releases, stating that Varvara is the only Russian artist to be invited to Copenhagen, and claiming that she is front-runner for the spot of Swiss representative at the contest.
Correspondents of our website asked Varvara herself about her Eurovision ambitions, and she confirmed that she is eager to represent either Russia or any other European coutnry at the cotnest with her new English language song, but she had no information that submission deadline in Swiss and Belgian preselections, which were considered as top options so far, has already passed.
The real only Russian singer invited to participate in anniversary show - Alsou, has arrived in Copenhagen with only two persons - her producer Vadim Baikov and her boyfriend and limited her press-contacts. (ESCKaz)

For party photo gallery please go here

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One day before the contest, here are the latest betting odds:
Skybet: ABBA 1/3, Sertab Erener 11/2, Helena Paparizou 14, Cliff Richars 14, Dana International 14, Brotherhood of Man 16, Celine Dion 16, Olsen Brothers 18, Johnny Logan 1987 20, Johnny Logan 1980 20, Domenico Modugno 20, Nicole 28, Mocedades 33, France Gall 40
Bet 365: ABBA 1/3, Sertab Erener 7, Cliff Richards 10, Helena Paparizou 12, Celine Dion 14, Olsen Brothers 16, Dana International 16, Johnny Logan 18, Domenico Modugno 25, Nicole 28, Mocedades 50, France Gall 66

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Skybet: ABBA 1/3, Sertab Erener 11/2, Helena Paparizou 14, Cliff Richars 14, Dana International 14, Brotherhood of Man 16, Celine Dion 16, Olsen Brothers 18, Johnny Logan 1987 20, Johnny Logan 1980 20, Domenico Modugno 20, Nicole 28, Mocedades 33, France Gall 40
Bet 365: ABBA 1/3, Sertab Erener 7, Cliff Richards 10, Helena Paparizou 12, Celine Dion 14, Olsen Brothers 16, Dana International 16, Johnny Logan 18, Domenico Modugno 25, Nicole 28, Mocedades 50, France Gall 66

On Friday October 21, 14-14.30 journalists and other mass-media representatives will be able to get access to Forum during the dance rehearsals for photo opportunity.

After press conference, the media was allowed to see the rehearsal of the show opening. Cliff Richard starts the show with short message about his ESC experience, then trailer with parts of all songs is shown. After it the orchestra and the choir present a medley, which ends with Dschingis Khan transforming to Love Shine a Light and at the same time host of the show Katrina Leskanic enters the stage, which is full of the flags of all 44 countries. Our reporters have mentioned that not all flags were already there and Belarus flag was still missing, but there was Czech flag though they had never participated in the ESC. (ESCKaz)

For exclusive stage shots photo gallery please go here

The dancers use accessories that are unique to each song: for Modugno�s �Volare�, it�s umbrellas; for Brotherhood of Man, black leather suitcases; for �Diva�, white feathers.
For the performance of Brotherhood of Man�s song, elements from the original choreography are used. And there�s a truly romantic touch to �Hold Me Now� as all 12 dancers embrace each other tightly. Male dancers are dressed like dervishes for Sertab Erener�s �Everyway that I can�. (Eurovision.tv)

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pictures: press-service

On Friday October 21st at 12.30 pm The City Hall of Frederiksberg will host a festive marking of the 50th anniversary of the ESC. The press will have the opportunity to talk to the two hosts of the show, Katrina Leskanich and Renars Kaupers. On this occasion there will also be speeches by Mayer Mads Lebech, TV-Director for DR Lars Grarup and TV-Director for EBU Bjorn Erichsen. There will also be an appearance by the Olsen Brothers and Signe K. The true ESC feeling will be created by the Olsen Brothers who will perform one of their songs at Frederiksberg City Hall. Also the future of the ESC will be celebrated when the 10 year old Signe K. will perform her song "Kaere fru laerer" (Dear mrs. Teacher). Signe K. came in second at the Danish Junior Song Contest just a few weeks ago.

Official reception saw speeches from Mayor, Mads Lebech, who compared Eurovision with European Football Championship, DR TV Director Lars Grarup, who was pround to welcome anniversary show in Copenhagen, EBU Director Bjorn Erichsen, who quoted the article "Where the Eurovision Song Contest goes, Europe follows". Olsen Brothers are celebrating 40th anniversary of their career, had performed 2 songs, Fly On The Wings Of Love and Walk Right Back. Young rapper Signe K continued presentation. Later two hosts were introduced. All participants of the press-conference were asked whom they will vote for, but no one of them has revealed their personal favourite. (ESCKaz)

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You can read interview with Michael, conductor of the orchestra at official website, choreographers Birgitta and Niklas, and impressions of the first rehearsals. Reports from the second rehearsals.

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In order of performances / � ������� �����������: 01 Congratulations (Performer - Cliff Richard), (P.Coulter, B.Martin), 1968, UK, 2nd place; 02 What's Another Year (Performer - Johnny Logan), (S.Healy), 1980; Ireland, winner; 03 Diva (Performer - Dana International), (S.Pick - Y.Ginai), 1998, Israel, winner; 04 Eres Tu (Performer - Mocedades), (JC Calderon), 1973, Spain, 2nd place; 05 Ein Bisschen Frieden (Performer - Nicole), (R.Siegel - B.Meinunger), 1982, Germany, winner; 06 Nel Blu Di Pinto di Blu or Volare (Performer - Domenico Modugno), (D.Modugno - F.Migliacci, D.Modugno), 1958, Italy, 3rd place; 07 Waterloo (Performer - ABBA), (B.Andersson, B.Ulvaeus - S.Anderson), 1974, Sweden, winner; 08 Fly on the Wings of Love (Performer - Olsen Brothers), (J.Olsen), 2000, Denmark, winner; 09 Poupee de Cire Poupee de Son (Performer - France Gall), (S.Gainsbourg), 1965, Luxembourg, winner; 10 Everyway That I Can (Performer - Sertab Erener), (D.Demirkan, S.Erener - D.Demirkan), 2003, Turkey, winner; 11 Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (Performer - Celine Dion), (A.Sereftug - N.Martinetti), 1988, Switzerland, winner; 12 Hold Me Now (Performer - Johnny Logan), (S.Sherrard), 1987, Ireland, winner; 13 Save Your Kisses for Me (Performer - Brotherhood of Man), (T.Hiller, L.Sheridan, M.Lee), 1976, UK, winner; 14 My Number One (Performer - Helena Paparizou), (C.Dantis - N.Germanou, C.Dantis), 2005, Greece, winner.

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There will be two televoting rounds during the show. In the first televoting round, lasting around 90 minutes, you will be able to vote for any of the 14 songs.
At the beginning of the show, you will see a table listing your national televoting numbers and number assigned to each song based on the order of performance (see above). The assigned numbers will stay the same in 2nd round of voting too.
So, if you already know which song you want to vote for, you will be able to call or send your SMS straight away. If you have not made up your mind yet, just watch the 14 songs and vote accordingly.

The five songs chosen by viewers and the national juries will go through to the second round of televoting!

In the second round, you will have 10 minutes to vote again for the five Finalists.

In this round, you will be shown a list of the five best songs. By televoting or sending an SMS to the same televoting numbers as before � and using the same running order numbers as in round one � you will be able to decide which song should be named the best Eurovision song ever. If you are still not sure which song to vote for, just watch the recap of the five best songs and vote accordingly. You will have around 10 minutes to place your vote.

After the second televoting round has ended and the votes of the viewers and the national juries have been combined, we will have the big announcement � the songs finishing third, second and� first will be revealed!

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Information on televoting in all European countries, broadcasting the event is available here:
http://www.eurovision.tv/english/2035.htm

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You can find information on TV and satellite broadcasts at the bottom of the page

Hosts/�������

Congratulations show to be hosted by Katrina Leskanich, ex. lead singer of ESC 1997 winner "Katrina and The Waves" and Renars Kaupers, lead singer of ESC 2000 participants Brainstorm.

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Guests/�����

Following names of guests were confirmed by DR: Johnny Logan, Sandra Kim, Bucks Fizz, Gali Atari, Massiel, Alsou, Lys Assia, Olsen Brothers, Tomas Thordarson, Carola, Sertab Erener; Brotherhood of Man, Dana International, Marie Myriam, Mocedades, Bobbysocks, Richard Herrey, Fabrizio Faniello, Emilija Kokic, Helena Paparizou, Nicole and Hugo,
and choir of 4 members incl. Linda Martin, Charlie McGettigan, Eimar Quinn and Jacob Sveistrup.
Also it is confirmed that famous singer Ronan Keating, ex Boyzone, will be also the part of the show.
Some of the artists mentioned above will be presenting the competing songs, and others will in different ways be part of the 2,5 hour long show.
During the show selected ESC stars will also participate in a number of medleys featuring some of the most well-known ESC songs, chosen from the 50 years of ESC history. During the medley, artists can sing part of their song for about 50 seconds.The Danish Radio Concert Orchestra will provide music on stage, and thereby revive the old ESC tradition of a large orchestra on stage.

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CD/DVD

Congratulations double CD 1 contains all the winners from 1956 to 1980: 28 winners in total, as 1969 had a four way tie and 22 favourite non-winners from the same period.
Congratulations double CD2 contains all the winners and selected favorites from 1981 to 2005; 25 winners and 25 favourites.
Congratulations double DVD1 contains the videos of all the winners from 1956 to 1980 and 22 additional "favourite" non winners from these years.
Congratulations double DVD2 contains the videos of all the winners from 1981 to 2005 and 25 additional favourite non winners from these years.
Congratulations Box set This has both double CDs and both DVDs - 4 CDs and 4 DVDs in total.
All the items are available to order from www.eurovisionshop.tv

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CONGRATULATIONS EUROVISION 1956-1980

CD1
01: Instrumental
02: Lys Assia � Refrain
03: Corry Brokken � Net Als Toen
04: Andre Claveau � Dors Mon Amour
05: Domenico Modugno � Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu
06: Teddy Scholten � Een Beetje
07: Domenico Modugno � Piove
08: Jacqueline Boyer � Tom Pillibi
09: Jean-Claude Pascal � Nous Les Amoureux
10: Isabelle Aubret � Un Premier Amouor
11: Conny Froboess � Zwei Kleine Italiener
12: Grethe and Jorgen Ingmann � Dansevise
13: Esther Ofarim � T�en Vas Pas
14: Nana Mouskouri � A Force De Prier
15: Ronnie Carroll � Say Wonderful Things To Me
16: Gigliola Cinquetti � Non Ho L�eta
17: Udo Jurgens � Warum Nur, Warum ?
18: France Gall � Poupee De Cire Poupee De Son
19: Udo Jurgens � Merci Cherie
20: Ase Kleveland � Intet Er Nytt Under Solen
21: Sandie Shaw � Puppet On A String
22: Vicky Leandros � L�amour Est Bleu
23: Massiel � La La La
24: Cliff Richard � Congratulations
25: Lenny Kuhr � De Troubadour
26: Lulu � Boom Bang A Bang

CD2
01: Salome � Vivo Cantando
02: Frida Boccara � Un Jour Un Enfant
03: Muriel Day � The Wages Of Love
04: Dana � All Kinds Of Everything
05: Severine � Un Banc Un Arbre Une Rue
06: Clodagh Rodgers � Jack In The Box
07: Vicky Leandros � Apres Toi
08: The New Seekers � Beg, Steal or Borrow
09: Anne-Marie David � Tu Te Reconnaitras
10: Mocedades � Eres Tu
11: Cliff Richard � Power To All Our Friends
12: Ilanit � Ey Sham
13: Abba � Waterloo
14: Olivia Newton John � Long Live Love
15: Mouth & McNeal � I See A Star
16: Teach-In � Ding Dinge Dong
17: Joy Flemming � Ein Lied Kann Eine Brucke Sein
18: The Shadows � Let Me Be The One
19: Brotherhood of Man � Save Your Kisses For Me
20: Marie Myriam � L�Oiseau et L�Enfant
21: Monica Aspelund � Lapponia
22: Izhar Cohen & Alphabeta � A-Ba-Ni-Bi
23: Milk & Honey with Gali � Hallelujah
24: Dschingis Khan � Dshinghis Khan
25: Johnny Logan � What�s Another Year

CONGRATULATIONS EUROVISION 1981-2005

CD1
01: Instrumental
02: Bucks Fizz � Making You Mind Up
03: Peter, Sue & Marc � Io Senza Te
04: Nicole � Ein Bisschen Frieden
05: Corinne Hermes � Si La Vie Est Cadeau
06: Carola � Framling
07: Daniel � Dzuli
08: Herrey�s � Diggi Loo Diggi Ley
09: Alice & Franco Battiato � I Treni Di Tozeur
10: Maribelle � Ik Hou Van Jou
11: Bobbysocks � La Det Swinge
12: Wind � Fur Alle
13: Sandra Kim � J�aime La Vie
14: Johnny Logan � Hold Me Now
15: Umberto Tozzi & Raf � Gente Di Mare
16: Celine Dion � Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi
17: Riva � Rock Me
18: Birthe Kjaer � Vi Maler Byen Rod
19: Toto Cutugno � Insieme: 1992
20: Azucar Moreno � Bandido
21: Joelle Ursull � White And Black Blues
22: Carola � Fangad Av En Stormvind
23: Amina � Le Dernier Qui A Parle
24: Dulce � Lusitana Pixao
25: Linda Martin � Why Me
26: Niamh Kavanagh � In Your Eyes

CD2
01: Ruth Jacott - Vrede
02: Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan � Rock And Roll Kids
03: Edyta Gorniak � To Nie Ja
04: Secret Garden � Nocturne
05: Anabel Conde � Vuelve Conmigo
06: Aud Wilken � Fra Mols til Skagen
07: Eimar Quinn � The Voice
08: Gina G. � Ooh Aah..Just A Little Bit
09: Maarja-Liis & Ivo Linna � Kaelakee Haal
10: Katrina & The Waves � Love Shine A Light
11: Dana International � Diva
12: Danijela � Neka Mi Ne Svane
13: Charlotte Nilsson � Take Me To Your Heaven
14: The Olsen Brothers � Fly On The Wings Of Love
15: Brainstorm � My Star
16: Tanel Padar & Dave Benton � Everybody
17: Antique � Die For You
18: Natascha St. Pier � Je N�ai Que Mon Ame
19: Maria N. � I Wanna
20: Sertab Erener � Everyway That I Can
21: t.A.T.u. � Ne Ver, Ne Bojsia
22: Ruslana � Wild Dances
23: Athena � For Real
24: Helena Paparizou � My Number One
25: Chiara - Angel

List of the countries and broadcasters which will be showing the event:

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1. Andorra (RTVA)
2. Austria (ORF)
3. Belgium (RTBF/VRT)
4. Bosnia & Herzegovina (PBSBiH)
5. Croatia (HRT)
6. Cyprus (CyBC)
7. Denmark (DR)
8. Finland (YLE)
9. Germany (SWR, WDR)
10. Greece (ERT)
11. Iceland (RUV)
12. Ireland (RTE)
13. Israel (IBA)
14. Latvia (LTV)
15. Lithuania (LRT)
16. FYR Macedonia (MKRTV)

17. Malta (MT/PBS)
18. Monaco (TMC)
19. Netherlands (TROS)
20. Norway (NRK)
21. Poland (TVP)
22. Portugal (RTP)
23. Romania (TVR)
24. Russia (C1R) ������ (������ �����)
25. Serbia & Montenegro (YRT/RTS/RTCG)
26. Slovenia (RTVSLO)
27. Spain (RTVE)
28. Sweden (SVT)
29. Switzerland (SFDRS)
30. Turkey (TRT)
31. Ukraine (NTU) ������� (����)

Unfortunately only viewers in European part of Russia will be able to watch the show live on Channel One and take part in voting. Other parts of Russia will be feeded at the same time by MTV awards ceremony 2005. Recorded show for the other regions of Russia will be broadcasted on October, 28th, 00.20 Moscow time.

Hotbird viewers will be able to watch show FTA on following channels: ERT Sat (Greece), TVR Int (Romania), RTS (Serbia), RTVSlo (Slovenia), TRT Int (Turkey), TVE Int (Spain). Other channels available on Hotbird are TMC (Monaco), TSR 1 (Switzerland)
RTVSlo 2 will broadast show recorded next day.
Transponder info: www.kingofsat.net

Eurovision.tv will not broadcast show online, but you can watch online broacasts of TV Slovenia, ERT, TVR, TRT Int, RTS, ATV

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