The Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, the governing body of the
contest on behalf of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), has approved
the venue proposed by the host broadcaster, Ictimai TV.
Ictimai TV, Azerbaijan’s public broadcaster and host of the upcoming
Eurovision Song Contest, proposed three potential venues but expressed
its preference for the new concert hall.
The glass and steel structure, commissioned by the City of Baku, is being built at Flag Square at the Bail end of Baku bay
The Baku Crystal Hall will be new multi-purpose venue with expected
capacity of up to 23,000 spectators. Approximately 16,000 people will be
able to attend each of the three Eurovision Song Contest live shows in
May.
Jon Ola Sand, executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest,
commented: "We are excited to hold the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in a
brand new, state-of-the-art concert hall. Now that we have the
assurance that the construction will be ready in time, we can look
really forward to the contest."
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