Who funds the Eurovision Song Contest – and how much does the UK contribute?
dailystar.co.ukEurovision grand final, a question that is on many a Brits' lips is who actually funds Eurovision and – how much does the UK actually contribute?The annual event is organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EUB), the largest union of public service media in the world.The EBU also co-produces the Eurovision Song Contest along with its member broadcasters and the public broadcaster of the preceding winning country, the host broadcaster.The BBC are the UK’s official representative in the competition.According to the official website Eurovision is funded by participating broadcasters and this contribution is a total of €6.2 million (£5.2 million), combined.This year, 39 countries including Australia, who have broadcast the show for the past.
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