Is everyone on schedule? Will they make it? Everyone managed to get a ticket? Has everyone been accomodated? Within four weeks, we will know the answers to these questions. With less than a month to go before the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest semifinal goes on-air, it's time for the final countdown!
The semifinal of the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest is only 29 days away, the final 31. In three weeks, the first delegations and journalists will arrive in Kyiv, where the 50th contest takes place.
Last minute?
For those planning a last minute trip to Kyiv, we wrote a shortlist of important issues.
Some dates
By 21st of April, all broadcasters should have paid their participation fee to the European Broadcasting Union. On 23rd of April all technical equipment for the contest will be delivered at the venue, Kyiv's Palats Sportu. Esctoday.com arrives in Kyiv on 9th May, when the first delegations arrive too. On 11th May the press centre opens, the first rehearsals take place on 12th May. The official welcome reception for delegations and journalists takes place on 16th May. Check out our calendar for more important dates.
