NEP Europe is utilising technology and teams from across Europe for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The company is the official media services provider for the event for the sixth year in a row.
To meet the demands of the two Semi-Finals and Saturday’s Grand Final, NEP is employing equipment and crew from across its European network, including Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Belgium, and the UK.
The delivery operation includes:
- Main outside broadcast (OB) unit: UHD2
- Backup OB unit: UHD24
- Music mix truck: Music One with dual audio
- Technical Operations Centre: Built on NEP’s TFC broadcast orchestration platform for EBU services and signal distribution
- 6 wireless RF cameras
- Augmented reality services
- 4 EVS servers
- 27 cameras, including six wireless RF cameras
- 40 NEP crew, with 780 working days onsite
- Delivering over 320 monitors around the venue
- Using over 60 kilometres of cable
The implementation of the TFC broadcast orchestration platform means that NEP can constantly monitor the entire contribution and distribution of all signals involved in Eurovision 2025 on a dashboard, said the company. That gives Eurovision 2025 a faster setup, increased flexibility, and more sustainable and efficient resource deployment, added the company.
“We’re incredibly proud to continue supporting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with our technical expertise and innovation,” said Lise Heidal, president of NEP Europe. “This event is not only a celebration of music and culture, but also a testament to what can be achieved when the best of European broadcast talent comes together. Every year, we push the boundaries of what’s technically possible in live production and this year is no exception.
“The deployment of our TFC platform has been a game-changer, allowing us to streamline signal management and reduce rigging and setup time dramatically. It’s this kind of software-defined flexibility that allows us to deliver complex live events with greater efficiency and reliability than ever before.”
