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Potential Venues In Jerusalem
There are 2 pontential venues in Jerusalem which can host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest ; the Jerusalem Pais Arena and the Teddy Stadium. Both venues are located next to each another in Jerusalem’s Malha district
Pais Arena
The Jerusalem Pais Arena is one of the potential venues in Jerusalem and a strong contender to host the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The indoor arena was inaugurated in 2014 and can accomodate between 11,000-15,000 persons. The venue has hosted numerous musical concerts, sports events, cultural shows etc. It is the largest indoor venue in Jerusalem
Teddy Stadium
The Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem is another strong candidate to host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with a capacity of circa 30,000 persons. The stadium lacks a roof, but the City of Jerusalem is ready to cover the premises and build a roof if the stadium ends up being chosen as the 2019 Eurovision venue.
This would not be the first time that the Eurovision Song Contest would be held in a soccer stadium as the 2001 and 2011 editions were both held in a soccer stadium. In 2001 Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium built a roof specially to host the Eurovision Song Contest
Other Potential Host Cities
Tel Aviv
Menora Mitvachim Arena (former Nokia Arena) in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, known to many the as partying city of Israel, can very well host the competion at the Menora Mitvachim Arena. The venue can accomodate circa 10,000 persons. Tel Aviv has both an international airport and a large hotel capacity to accomodate the Eurovision bandwagon and fans. The city boasts with a grand variety of restaurants and is one of the hottest nightlife hubs in the country, often described as the city that never sleeps!
Tel Aviv would be an ideal host city as it is internationally acclaimed for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful seafront promenades, sandy beaches and happening party scene. The city is very popular amongst youngsters!
The Menora Mitvachim Arena, formerly known as the Nokia Arena, is located in southern Tel Aviv. The arena was constructed in 1963 and has hosted many sports events and musical concerts
Haifa
Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa
The seaside port city of Haifa, located in the north of Israel could also be another potential host city. Haifa’s Sami Ofer Stadium has a capacity of circa 30,000 persons. The stadium as the Teddy Stadium in Tel Aviv also lacks a roof, one of the key requirements of the EBU is that the Eurovision Song Contest can only be held in an indoor covered venue. The Sami Ofer Stadium was inaugurated in 2014 and has hosted many soccer matches in the country
Be’er-Sheva
Be’er Sheva can also be another option to host Europe’s favorite television show at the Turner Stadium, which has a capacity of circa 16,000 persons. Then again this venue as Haifa’s Sami Ofer Stadium and Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium would require a roof in order to host the competition. The Turner Stadium is relatively a new venue, having opened its doors in 2015
Eurovision 2019 Dates And Host City
The EBU and 2019 Eurovision host broadcaster Kan are yet to officially announce the dates for the fothcoming 2019 Eurovision Song Contest and the name of the host city. It is unclear if there will be a bidding competition in order to determine the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest host city as has been the case in the past years
The EBU’s Eurovision Committee ie Reference Group will be travelling to Israel in due course to kick off discussions and preparations for the forthcoming 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
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We must not forget that in order to host the competition the host city is required to fulfill various requirements including the following:
International airport with international flight connections
Arena with a capacity of circa 10,000 persons
A good and efficient transport system
Hotel capacity to accomodate delegations, press, fans etcSocial program for Eurovision side events
Venues to house the Euroclub, Eurovision Village, Press Centre etc
Logistics and infrastructure to host the event
Security measures guaranteeing the safety of delegations, fans, journalists, visitors during the ESC period
Tel Aviv Vs Jerusalem
Both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem can very well host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest as both cities have a large hotel capacity, the required infrastructure and logistics, transport system and venues ready to host the competition. Ben Gurion International Airport lies 15 km south of Tel Aviv and is next to the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway, thus offering great connections with both cities. The airport is well connected to both cities via the Israeli Rail System, enabling travellers to access Tel Aviv and Jerusalem easily
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Potential Venues In Jerusalem
There are 2 pontential venues in Jerusalem which can host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest ; the Jerusalem Pais Arena and the Teddy Stadium. Both venues are located next to each another in Jerusalem’s Malha district
Pais Arena
The Jerusalem Pais Arena is one of the potential venues in Jerusalem and a strong contender to host the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The indoor arena was inaugurated in 2014 and can accomodate between 11,000-15,000 persons. The venue has hosted numerous musical concerts, sports events, cultural shows etc. It is the largest indoor venue in Jerusalem
Teddy Stadium
The Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem is another strong candidate to host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with a capacity of circa 30,000 persons. The stadium lacks a roof, but the City of Jerusalem is ready to cover the premises and build a roof if the stadium ends up being chosen as the 2019 Eurovision venue.
This would not be the first time that the Eurovision Song Contest would be held in a soccer stadium as the 2001 and 2011 editions were both held in a soccer stadium. In 2001 Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium built a roof specially to host the Eurovision Song Contest
Other Potential Host Cities
Tel Aviv
Menora Mitvachim Arena (former Nokia Arena) in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, known to many the as partying city of Israel, can very well host the competion at the Menora Mitvachim Arena. The venue can accomodate circa 10,000 persons. Tel Aviv has both an international airport and a large hotel capacity to accomodate the Eurovision bandwagon and fans. The city boasts with a grand variety of restaurants and is one of the hottest nightlife hubs in the country, often described as the city that never sleeps!
Tel Aviv would be an ideal host city as it is internationally acclaimed for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful seafront promenades, sandy beaches and happening party scene. The city is very popular amongst youngsters!
The Menora Mitvachim Arena, formerly known as the Nokia Arena, is located in southern Tel Aviv. The arena was constructed in 1963 and has hosted many sports events and musical concerts
Haifa
Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa
The seaside port city of Haifa, located in the north of Israel could also be another potential host city. Haifa’s Sami Ofer Stadium has a capacity of circa 30,000 persons. The stadium as the Teddy Stadium in Tel Aviv also lacks a roof, one of the key requirements of the EBU is that the Eurovision Song Contest can only be held in an indoor covered venue. The Sami Ofer Stadium was inaugurated in 2014 and has hosted many soccer matches in the country
Be’er-Sheva
Be’er Sheva can also be another option to host Europe’s favorite television show at the Turner Stadium, which has a capacity of circa 16,000 persons. Then again this venue as Haifa’s Sami Ofer Stadium and Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium would require a roof in order to host the competition. The Turner Stadium is relatively a new venue, having opened its doors in 2015
Eurovision 2019 Dates And Host City
The EBU and 2019 Eurovision host broadcaster Kan are yet to officially announce the dates for the fothcoming 2019 Eurovision Song Contest and the name of the host city. It is unclear if there will be a bidding competition in order to determine the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest host city as has been the case in the past years
The EBU’s Eurovision Committee ie Reference Group will be travelling to Israel in due course to kick off discussions and preparations for the forthcoming 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
.
We must not forget that in order to host the competition the host city is required to fulfill various requirements including the following:
International airport with international flight connections
Arena with a capacity of circa 10,000 persons
A good and efficient transport system
Hotel capacity to accomodate delegations, press, fans etcSocial program for Eurovision side events
Venues to house the Euroclub, Eurovision Village, Press Centre etc
Logistics and infrastructure to host the event
Security measures guaranteeing the safety of delegations, fans, journalists, visitors during the ESC period
Tel Aviv Vs Jerusalem
Both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem can very well host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest as both cities have a large hotel capacity, the required infrastructure and logistics, transport system and venues ready to host the competition. Ben Gurion International Airport lies 15 km south of Tel Aviv and is next to the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway, thus offering great connections with both cities. The airport is well connected to both cities via the Israeli Rail System, enabling travellers to access Tel Aviv and Jerusalem easily
