European fans of spandex, spangles and pop kitsch will not be denied.
18.03.2020 - 17:47 / nypost.com
The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest has been canceled.
Organizers confirmed the news that the 65th annual edition, which was due to take place on May 16 in Rotterdam, has been called off due to the coronavirus outbreak.
“Over the past few weeks, we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead,” a statement read.
“However the uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the
European fans of spandex, spangles and pop kitsch will not be denied.
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The 2020 Eurovision song contest has been cancelled. The event’s 65th edition was to take place in Rotterdam from May 12-16 and be broadcast live globally. “We, like the millions of you around the world, are extremely saddened that it cannot take place in May,” organize
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 has been cancelled due to Coronavirus.
By Tom Grater
It is the first time the contest has been cancelled in its 64-year history.