Chaos, Camp, and the Cold War Planning Eurovision 1956

Europe is divided. After the Second World War, the contentinent was destroyed, with any remnant of cultural unity left on the battle field. Now, over 10 years after the war ended, the Eurovision Song Contest has been created. Its mission is simple: to unite Europe through music. Delegates are tasked with organising the first iteration of the Eurovision Song Contest, creating the phenomen that will last over 70 years. Delegates will represent participant nations and tackle issues such as organising and funding the event, seeking a global audience, and balancing the fragile scales of establishing a united European culture post-war and handling the political tensions of the Cold War. All while maintaining the core values of Eurovision: a chaotic and campy celebration of music

Meet your Dias & Crisis Backroom Team

Chair

Isabella Garzon Orjuela

Crisis Director

Museyib Ahmadov

Assistant Chair

Borys Matsak

Assistant Crisis Director

Cameron O’Hare

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