Eurovision Song Contest 2025: A celebration for all
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The ESC 2025 will become an event for the whole of society through projects and events and is therefore more than just the shows in the arena. What exactly does that mean? You can find an overview of the projects which contribute to this public value here.
Multimedia Production Students Produce two Major ESC Events
The Project: Students of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons FHGR will have the opportunity to create the concepts for the ‘City Handover & Semi-Final Allocation Draw’ and ‘Turquoise Carpet & Opening Ceremony’ events for the ESC. With the support of SRG they take over the recording and transmission (the international multilateral signal) of these events. Students will be creatively involved in live productions and experience the process from start to finish – from early concept meetings, preparatory work and budget work through to technical test sessions, live production and post-production.
Goal: Students will benefit from hands-on experience on one of the world’s largest TV productions and make valuable contacts which could benefit them in their careers. They furthermore receive a broad national and international stage to showcase their work.
Period: January – May 2025
Source: FHGR
Students Create Content for the Official Social Media Channels
The Project: Students of journalism, communication and audiovisual storytelling of the Zurich University of the Arts ZHdK and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW create content for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG and EBU social media channels according to a concept and under professional guidance. They work on site coached by the ESC Public Value team to develop content which portrays the social added value of the ESC. This content is then distributed on the SRG channels and made available to the EBU.
Goal: The students from both universities can deepen their knowledge, strengthen their skills and gain important professional experience thanks to individual support in the run-up to the event. They furthermore receive a broad national and international stage to showcase their work.
Period: April – May 2025
Partners: The Zurich University of the Arts ZHdK and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW
School Kit – The ESC Comes to Classrooms in Switzerland
The Project: Teachers throughout Switzerland gain access to school documents to treat the topic of the ESC in their classes at the appropriate level. The material is available in the four national languages.
Goal: Students in grades 1 to 9 throughout Switzerland learn about the background of the major international event ESC and can for example develop an understanding of its history. They can acquire new skills such as song analysis.
Period: The material is available from mid-February
Partners: SRF school, RTR Uffants, RTS Découverte, RSI Edu
ESC Mascot – Students from Basel Compete for the Winning Design
The Project: An ESC mascot, made in Switzerland! 1400 students and apprentices of the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW and the Basel School of Design can submit their character design and story for the ESC mascot until January 31, 2025.
A jury selects the best idea and work on it together with the winner. The winner receives a prize of CHF 5,000, which includes the purchase of the rights to the entire design. The top five each receive two tickets to an ESC rehearsal show. The Top Five and the winner will be presented at an event in February. Where possible, the development and production of the mascot will be realised with local stakeholders.
Goal: Young talents gain professional experience in developing a design from the idea to the production. The Top Five and especially the winner receive a broad national and international stage to showcase their work.
Period: November 2024 – April 2025
Partners: Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, Basel School of Design
Songwriting in Schools – Create Your Own Song
The Project: Around 20 school classes participate in workshops to develop their own song under professional guidance by SUISA members. The workshops give the pupils exciting insights into songwriting, music production, and performing. As a grand finale, the participating classes perform their song on the public stage on Barfüsserplatz in Basel on 15 May 2025 and present their message to the audience.
Goal: Students in grades 4 to 9 throughout Switzerland can practice teamwork and increase their team spirit while learning new skills in songwriting, playback production and choreography. They can strengthen their individual talents and develop a passion for music.
Dates:
Workshops: February/March
Performance: May 15, 2025, 14h00-17h00
Partner: SUISA
Video Song Contest for Schools
The Project: A chance to showcase your creativity and musical talents! Interested school classes and school bands choose a song and perform and sing it while filming themselves. The resulting videos are collected and published on the SRF school platform. The audience and jury votes for the best performance. The five winning classes can perform their ESC song on the stage at Barfüsserplatz in Basel during the Eurovision week in May.
Goal: The musical education, creativity, and passion for music of students in Swiss Secondary Schools on level I and II is promoted (approx. ages 12-19). The project also strengthens team spirit and cooperation within the classes or school bands.
Dates:
Call for action: February/March
Voting: April
Performance of the five winning classes: May 14, 2025, 16h00-17h00
Partners: SRF school, SRF 3
A World Record Attempt at the Biggest Over-60s Disco of all Time
The Project: Like nothing you have seen before! We are in evaluations with our partners Pro Senectute beider Basel and Pro Senectute Switzerland to realise an Over-60s party for up to 1,000 people in Basel in early May.The disco will further boost anticipation for the ESC. The needs of the target audience are considered, and emphasis is placed on accessibility.
Goal: Opportunities to socialise decrease with age. This party is designed to give people aged 60 and over the opportunity to meet up and celebrate together, improving mental health among other things. At the same time, physical health is promoted through exercise. Joy is spread through music and dance, as with the many other courses offered by Pro Senectute.
Date: May 2025
Potential partners: Pro Senectute beider Basel, Pro Senectute Switzerland
Supporting Children through Music
Project: The Superar Suisse children choir and orchestra will bring smiles to retirement homes in Basel. The non-profit organisation Superar Suisse gives children and teenagers from disadvantaged social backgrounds free access to musical education.
Goal: Bring generations together through the shared joy of music. Promote mental health using music’s ability to reduce depression among seniors. Increase visibility for the impactful work of the non-profit organization Superar Suisse.
Time period: approx. April 2025
Partner: Superar Suisse
Sponsor: Novartis
Urban Art Initiative
The Project: Local street art talents create a piece of art in a prominent location in Basel.
Goal: After the shows this Urban Art serves as a long-term memory of the ESC. Due to its great visibility, local street art talents receive the opportunity to show their work to a broad national and international audience.
Time period: April/May 2025
More information to follow soon.
Special Exhibitions
The Project: Exhibitions bring the ESC to public spaces in Basel. Locals and visitors can learn about the history and development of the ESC including original souvenirs and reports by eyewitnesses.
Goal: Locals and visitors become more familiar with the ESC and its history. The visibility of ESC in the city further boosts anticipation for the ESC week in May.
Time period: April/May 2025
More information to follow soon.
