Seven hundred fans that do not get a ticket for the semi-final and final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki on 10th and 12th May respectively, will get the chance to attend a special viewing organised by Viisukuppila in co-operation with City of Helsinki Cultural Office, the Lasipalatsi Film and Media Center and YLE.

At the Bio Rex Cinema, the glamorous ultra modern Helsinki establishment, seven hundred fans will have the chance to watch both the semi and the final together with an exciting warm-up programme. Viisukuppila, the organiser, is also responsible for a series of parties and events leading up to the final on May 12. Stay tuned for more information as it comes in!

The Rex is part of the Lasipalatsi Film and Media Centre, which is conveniently located is the very heart of Helsinki and can be reached easily by tram, bus and the metro. It has 600 regular seats plus a hundred more in private boxes equipped with individual surround-sound loudspeakers for a unique sound experience.

We will present you with more information on availability of invitations as soon as it is released by the organisers.


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