21 September 2009 → Minsk Arena deemed fit for EurovisionThe entertainment and sports complex Minsk Arena meets all the requirements for holding the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010. The statement was made by Bjorn Erichsen, Director of the Television Department of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), at a press conference in Minsk on 18 September. “I’ve been to Minsk Arena today and saw that it was very large. It is possible to hold three song contests there. Besides, the equipment that Minsk Arena has is fit for holding the senior Eurovision,” believes the EBU representative. “After ascertaining several details I’ve made sure that the complex is fully compliant with EBU requirements”. Deputy President of the Belarusian Teleradiocompany Alexander Martynenko told media that the concept of holding the Junior Eurovision in Minsk has been created and the team for implementing it has been recruited. “We are in active negotiations with UNICEF about possible partnership. With UNICEF’s aid we plan to invite famous ambassadors of good will for holding master classes. The Swedish television will be our partners for setting the stage,” said Alexander Martynenko. Apart from that, a special team of professionals recruited from EBU member-states will help stage the show. These professionals have taken part in arranging all the Eurovision contests. The Supervisory Board, which includes nine EBU members, has decided that the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010 will take place in Minsk. “Through the tender Belarusian Teleradiocompany came up with the best offers regarding the marketing, organization and other aspects. Apart from that you have a new facility fit for holding the contest. The number of victories was not the determining factor for making the decision,” explained Bjorn Erichsen. In 2009 Belarusian Teleradiocompany will become a member of the Supervisory Board because the contest will take place in Belarus next year. Together with eight other countries Belarus will hold a tender among broadcasting companies willing to hold the contest in their own countries. The Russian TV channel RTR was the main competitor of Belarusian Teleradiocompany for holding the Junior Eurovision 2010. News provided by Agency 'BelTA' Read similar newsGerman-language programs of Belarus radio station to be aired live in GermanyCommittee for celebration of Chopin Year set up in Belarus Foreigners might stay unregistered in Belarus up to one week New Children of Chernobyl project launched in Belarus IOM, Belarusian and Latvian border services to discuss programs of voluntary return of migrants |
