Since 2015, Osram has been the lighting partner of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). This year, the high-tech lighting expert will again illuminate the mega event with its cutting-edge lighting technology.

The 64th Eurovision Song Contest will take place From May 12 to 18 May, in Tel Aviv. The city will welcome performers from all over Europe fighting for their dream of bringing the victory home to their country. They will be accompanied by a light show full of dynamic effects, colors, shapes and dimensions.

(Image: Osram; Individual lighting solutions from Osram at the 2018 ESC in Lisbon)

Stage designer Florian Wieder will be designing the 2019 ESC stage, creating a modern and atmospheric setting. Two Israeli designers, Ronen Najar and Dakar Azulay, have been commissioned to implement the lighting effects at the Eurovision Song Contest. At the International Congress Center in Tel Aviv the compositions of light and sound will create an atmosphere of superlatives in 2019 and at the same time reflect the city’s character: pulsating, unique and innovative.

Remarkable light compositions throughout Tel Aviv

Just like the previous year, the light show can also be admired in the city. In addition to the Eurovision Song Contest itself, Osram is illuminating various landmarks around Tel Aviv. Which colors they will be lit in will be determined by viewers using the official Eurovision Song Contest app.

To participate, viewers can download the app and vote for the songs in the semifinals and the grand finale via the Osram light voting section. Each number of points from 1 to 12 stands for a particular color. The average value of all the votes produces the final score and therefore the color in which the landmarks are illuminated. Cool colors such as blue indicate that the song leaves the audience “cold”, while a warm red means that the performance is “pulsating”. The results will be immediately visible in the city and via webcams throughout the world.

The first semifinal will take place on May 14, the second on May 16. On May 18 it will then be decided which artist will win the Eurovision Song Contest and bring it home next year.