For the first time in the history of the greatest song contest of all time, in the Eurovision Song Contest, a “miracle” has happened! Australia, the country that every year, for over 30 years now, celebrates Eurovision with all Europe will participate in the Grand Final! Beyond every imagination, the Australian people are “crazy” with the announcement of EBU and SBS, the National Australian Broadcaster, for this great participation.
    “It’s a daring and at the same time incredibly exciting move. It is our way of saying; let’s celebrate this party together!” says Jon Ola Sand, Executive Supervisor of the contest on behalf of the EBU.
    EBU announced that London will be the lucky country to host the grand celebration for the 60 years of Eurovision’s existence on the 31st of March. The celebration will take place in the London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, the National Broadcaster BBC will host the event and the hosts will be Graham Norton and Petra Mede.
    The press conference for the event it has already scheduled for the 24 th of April at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in London under the name Eurovision Song Contest: 60th Anniversary Conference.

   “Over the last 60 years, the Eurovision Song Contest has become a true European institution that has led the way in TV entertainment. We are delighted that the BBC is launching our diamond jubilee celebrations with this special event and that TV viewers from across Europe and beyond will also get to enjoy it too.” EBU's Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand explains.
   EBU’s Director General Ingrid Deltenre said: "The EBU is immensely proud of the Eurovision Song Contest and the impact it has had in the last 60 years,”. “This is truly an event that builds bridges between nations and encapsulates the values of Public Service Media. In this anniversary year it is with pride that we look back at how the contest has influenced the public sphere in Europe and look forward to the event remaining a huge part of the European cultural landscape for many more years to come.”