Eurovision Song Contest Transfers to SWR, Yet NDR Secretly Reclaims Eurovision Song Contest Responsibility
Headliner:Eurovision Song Contest: NDR goes Mysterious
By: Simon Krug
Tale of the Tape
The Eurovision Song Contest is passing the baton from NDR to SWR, but the former isn't letting go just yet. Here's the lowdown on their devious plan to keep the music and the drama alive.
Hamburg - The North German Broadcasting (NDR) is bidding farewell to the Eurovision Song Contest leadership after nearly three decades. By next year, the Southwest Broadcasting (SWR) will claim the reins for the global music extravaganza. But, the savvy NDR isn't ready to wave goodbye – they've got a plot in the works.
Dancing Through the Drama: NDR Keeps the ESC in Step
Before handing over the torch, the NDR is cookin' up a gone-wrong-at-the-ESC murder mystery series, "Eurovision Murder Mystery," in cahoots with the Dutch broadcaster BNNVARA. This gripping series blends the glamorous world of the Eurovision Song Contest with a pulse-pounding whodunit. Sleuths must crack the case, and with Europe's fate hanging in the balance, they've got 72 hours to solve the crime.
Status: DevelopmentDetails: Official approval pending from NDR committeesTiming: Launch planned for 2023, coinciding with SWR's formal takeover
Closing the Case: NDR and Crime on the Dance Floor
The Eurovision crime series is part of a broader, European-focused collaboration between NDR and BNNVARA. They're also teaming up to produce the thriller "Dark Numbers," revolving around drug trafficking in Hamburg and Rotterdam. NDR program director, Frank Beckmann, drops this bomb: "We thirst for viewership from a European perspective, standing opposed to productions catering to the global market. These cross-broadcaster efforts will grab our viewers' attention, offering an insight into the power and creativity spurred by European teamwork."
The Gig's Still On: NDR Deep-Rooted in Eurovision
While officially handing over the Eurovision Song Contest reigns, NDR makes it crystal clear that they haven't lost their love for the musical contest. With the crime series, they could be keeping the ESC's spotlight burning all year round – instead of relying on the yearly event. By the way, Europeans, mark these dates for the next Eurovision Song Contest in Austria! (sk)
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- Alongside the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest under SWR, NDR plans to keep the entertainment alive by producing a captivating murder mystery series titled "Eurovision Murder Mystery," in collaboration with BNNVARA.
- In a strategic move to appeal to European viewership, NDR, in cooperation with BNNVARA, is also set to release the thriller "Dark Numbers," exploring drug trafficking in Hamburg and Rotterdam, as part of their broader plan to maintain a strong presence in European entertainment.
