The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has once again confirmed its status as the world’s most-watched live music event. The 69th edition, held in Basel, Switzerland, drew an impressive 166 million viewers across 37 countries, marking a three-million increase from the previous year. Beyond the television screen, the contest surged on social media, generating 969 million views on Instagram and 748.5 million on TikTok,
The Eurovision Song Contest confirmed its place as the world's biggest live televised music event, with 166 million viewers in 37 countries watching the 2025 edition, organizers said Wednesday.
Three million more people watched this year's 69th edition in Basel, Switzerland, than last year's contest in Malmo, Sweden, said the European Broadcasting Union, the world's biggest public service media alliance.
Meanwhile, there were 969 million views on Instagram and 748.5 million on TikTok.
The May 17 grand final was won by Austrian countertenor JJ singing Wasted Love.
Following JJ's win, next year's event will be hosted in Austria.
With AFP
Comments