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Spoiler alert: staging secrets of Eurovision 2025 revealed!

Ep. 155

In an exclusive interview, Contest Producer Christer Björkman reveals all about some of the eyecatching performances we can expect to see in Basel. Speaking to us from his office in Switzerland, he tells us about some of the never-seen-before staging plans certain countries are preparing, and how his role is helping shape this year's Eurovision. Read more about our chat with Christer here.


We're also sticking around in Basel for another opportunity to find out more about this year's host city, plus Niklas Torsell tells us more about the role of a PR Manager, and the importance of building the hype around an artist as Eurovision approaches.


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