YouthWidely following the Eurovision Song Contest, They were the ones who decided with their votes. Ukraine winsThis Sunday, Marinella Soldi, head of Italian state television (RAI), said she was the organizer of the 66th edition this Saturday in Turin (northern Italy).
“It was especially young people who followed the competition passionately, On TV, radio, streaming and social mediaand those who decide by tele-voting, victory Ukraine: It is an election that reflects the will of the European peoples for peace, together with the appreciation given to the participating song.”
According to Soldi, Eurovision 2022 “He managed to capture the spirit of the moment precisely and hearing results -all your evenings and especially the finale- show clearlyHe explained that the final premiere in Italy reached an average of 6.6 million viewers, and the audience rate in the 20-24 age group reached 42%, which reached 62%.
Ukrainian music group ‘Kalush Orchestra’ won first place in Turin with the song interpreted as a patriotic hymn and the condemnation of the war with the start of the Russian invasion on February 24.
In addition, the RAI was willing to join a “call” for the next edition.
“In case of a collective call for the Ukrainian edition, RAI will make its know-how and great experience available in this edition.“, according to local media, said the director of the first public television channel Stefano Coletta.
Spanish state television (RTVE) Spain will host the Eurovision 2023 celebrations if necessary.
MarÃa Eizaguirre, Director of Communications for the public agency, said: “What is offered is that we offer ourselves as the hub if Ukraine does not host, but the first goal is to assist them with whatever they need.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his determination to host Eurovision celebrations next year, despite the war, after his country’s victory.
“Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision. We will do everything we can to host Eurovision participants and guests one day in a Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful and rebuilt!” said Zelensky.
Source: Informacion
