Greek broadcaster ERT have revealed how much it will cost them to participate in Eurovision 2024.
ERT reveal Eurovision 2024 participation fee
ERT have revealed to Greek outlet iEidiseis that they have paid the EBU €176,647.20 to compete in Eurovision 2024. This information is according to the Board of Directors of Public Radio and Television.
This will not be the final amount ERT will pay to participate. The money that has already been paid by ERT is just the initial participation fee. Expenses for the Greek delegation will be added to this fee at a later date once the team is in Malmö.
This year Greece will be represented by Marina Satti. At the time of writing Marina has not yet settled on a Eurovision song for 2024. Marina’s song will likely be revealed in late February or early March, as per most Greek releases.
Greece’s Eurovision Journey
In 1974, Greece made its debut to the Eurovision Song Contest with “Krasi, thalassa ke t’agori mou” which placed 11th. Since then they have participated on 43 occasions (40 of which made the Grand Final), and have won once, in 2005.
Greece’s most recent Eurovision participation saw them being represented by Victor Vernicos with the song “What They Say”. Following his performance, Greece failed to qualify for the Grand Final, finishing in 13th place in the second semi-final in Liverpool. He earned a total of 14 points from the televote.
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News Source: iEidseis
Photo Source: Marina Satti
Rory Gannon