The first meeting of the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest
was held in Baku on August 31 and September 1. At the meeting the Public
Television informed the members of the Reference Group on the
preparative to the 57th “Eurovision” Song Contest which will be held in
May next year. They also discussed the works carried out on
“Eurovision-2012” Song Contest as well as the organizational issues. The
Reference Group was also informed about Heydar Aliyev Foundation, which
accepted the proposal of Public TV and Radio in connection with the
organization of “Eurovision” Song Contest.
Chairman of the Reference Group Frank-Dieter Freiling reminded his first
visit to Azerbaijan 5 years ago and noted progress in the country and
Baku city’s changing.
Director of the “Eurovision TV” Jorgen Frank expressed satisfaction with
the bilateral cooperation between EBU and Public TV and said that his
cooperation wouldn’t be finished with the “Eurovision” Song Contest. "I
am sure that we will witness a grandiose show in Baku next year"? he
said.
Members of the Reference Group got acquainted with the technical
capabilities of the Public TV. The guests exchanged view on “Eurovision”
Song Contest at the meeting with the creative team.
Semi-final of the “Eurovision-2012” Song Contest will be held on may 22-24, final – on May 26 in Baku.