Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

RTP and EBU have reveaaled the slogan and variations of the logo and this blogger is liking it! In recent years the logos have been rather dark and gloomy, and this is the first time since Helsinki 2007 there are bright colors and something fresh and new. The sea aspect was expected and fits Portugal and Lisbon so well. All aboard, let's sail away! And yes, 42 it is. The curse of 43 strikes again , Macedonia stays home.... :-(

The slogan and the logo are out: Celebrate diversity! At first this blogger was like "Meh, it's already such a celebration of diversity, do we have to underline it?!" but then again.... maybe it works. Not so convinced yet. However this is what EBU has to say about it: Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, Jon Ola Sand said: "The notion of celebrating diversity builds on last year’s theme of ‘Come Together’ and is at the heart of Eurovision values: it is all-inclusive and all about countries around Europe, and beyond, joining together to celebrate both our common ground and our unique differences, as well as some great music. Incorporating this beautiful and meaningful logo based on a traditional amulet gives not only a sense of history and heritage but also a modern look and feel. As the production grows from these themes, we are very much looking forward to seeing what is sure to be a fantastic event in May". The creative logo design is...

The symbol consists of a variety of sparkling seeds, which are combined into one unit. - The symbol carries with it a lot and you can interpret it in different ways, but the idea was to start from a dandelion was something we liked. Most people can relate to it. It has an enormous growth potential, it is widespread across Europe and it can move, says Lotta Loosme, Communications Manager for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. The idea generation process reverts to the original idea of ​​the Eurovision Song Contest, which was born in a post-war in the 1950s. Meanwhile the new technical possibilities, where it is now going to send out a signal with sound and moving image that people in different countries could gather for. The idea then was born to fill this signal with a unifying message, with singing and artistry, and affirming European diversity. - We want to bring with us all the nice keynote that Eurovision is based on - it was important then and is just as important now, sa...

It has been quite awhile now that the host city insignia exchange and the allocation draw, or rather the draw in which semifinal each country will perform in, will happen in Stockholm on January 25, 2016. That's next Monday, folks! Now it's also clear SVT will also reveal the slogan and the logo for the contest at the same occasion. The logo is made by INGO Stockholm . Both SVT and INGO team seem to be rather excited about the project.  From a modern fairytale to Magical rendezvous Under the same sky. Having an Awakening while Feeling the rhythm in True fantasy and the Confluence of sound. Sharing the moment, Feeling your heart beat, lighting your fire, We are one. #JoinUs Building bridges .... what's next? Fredrik 'Benke' Rydman is again the head of choreography. He's familiar with the job as he did it also in 2013, and even in 2000 he choreographed the interval act in the final. Now he's the boss for both semifinal and the final's opening ...

Today ORF let us see the art work for the sublogo for the 2015 Eurovision song contest to match with the chosen slogan "Building Bridges". The slogan may not be the most innotative ever but if you take it with more imagination, as bridge between east and west, south and north as Vienna sits nicely in the middle of Europe it makes more sense. This blogger isn't exactly over the moon for it as it reminds the Oslo 2010 one, that I found the most unusable one ever in my work..... But who knows, once we get to see more example than this one black one.... The official Eurovision website writes: The theme art work's use of spheres and its wave-shape symbolises being united as well as diversity. The colours reflect the individualism and at the same time building musical bridges, the diversity of the artists, variety of songs and also the diverse audience. "It is a great logo, a strong sign with recognition value and endless possibilities," says Jon Ola Sa...

While Eurovision song contest is heading for it's 60th edition EBU has decided to give a little face lift for its generic logo. Until 2003 there was no generic logo and broadcasters created their own ones instead and it was a bit confusing really.... Then in 2004 the heart shaped "v"logo was introduced for Istanbul contest. Ever since that logo has branded all Eurovision song contest events and merchandising along with annual broadcaster's own event sub logos and themes from Under the same sky to Feel the rhythm, True fantasy and #JoinUs . All matched together with the generic logo. What do you think? On top the new one with the next host's flag and and below the first one featuring the Turkish flag.... This blogger likes the simplified and cleaner logo and the change of the letter type to Gotham. Well done!

Apparently not but a fake. But just the thought about it was so funny, or rather some comments I read on internet. This is supposed to be Aurora Borealis, that I believe isn't very common wonder of nature in south of Sweden but who cares if it makes a good logo? Anyways, some see it as Loreen's hair. And now it all makes sense as if the 2000 logo was Charlotte's botoxed lips, the 2013 logo should be Loreen's colored hair? Right? If this is so, I'm afraid to think what comes next when Sweden wins again....