| 1. |
The producing
organization has full responsibility for
the broadcast of the Contest Final within
the terms of these Rules, and for
ensuring that the Rules are observed. |
| 2. |
The producing
organization shall be obliged to produce
the programme within the duration
specified by the EBU Television Committee
(i.e. a maximum of three hours). |
| 3. |
The Contest Final
shall consist chiefly of the successive
presentation by the artist or artists of
each song selected under the conditions
defined in Art. IV above. |
| 4. |
Artists may sing in
language of their choice. |
| 5. |
It is recommended
that each song or its performance should
express some "national
flavour," for example via the use of
traditional instruments or clothing, or
using lyrics in the national language. |
| 6. |
A song may be
presented by a maximum of six artists. To
be admitted, artists must have attained
the age of at least 16 years in 2002. |
| 7. |
The lyrics and/or
performance of a song must not bring the
Contest into disrepute. |
| 8. |
The producing
organization shall be responsible for
checking that the performance of each
song does not exceed three minutes. If,
at the end of the second rehearsal, any
country's song exceeeds three minutes,
the producing organization shall consult
EBU Scrutineer, and together they may, at
their sole discretion, disqualify that
country's song from the Contest Final. In
such circumstances, the head of
delegation of the country concerned shall
be informed in writing of the decision. |
| 9. |
Amplifying
equipment, other than equipment merely
for deocrative purposes, shall not be
allowed on stage. |
| 10. |
A comprehensive
drum-kit shall be provided by the
producing organization for use by
participants. Private drums-kits shall
not be allowed. |
| 11. |
The use of
backing-tracks is permitted on condition
that they are instrumental only. No
backing vocals or computerized vocals are
allowed on the backing-tracks. When it
receives the backing-track tapes, the
producing organization shall check that
this provision has been observed. In case
of doubt, the producing organization
shall contact the Permanent Services
immediately. |
| 12. |
The producing
organization shall present its proposed
format to the Eurovision Song Contest
Reference Group no later than eight weeks
prior to the Contest Final, to ensure
compliance with these Rules. The
producing organization shall send a
detailed and timed line-up to all
participants at least two weeks before
the Contest Final. |
| 13. |
Changes in the
lyrics, the name of the artist or group,
the title of the song and the language of
the song's performance (i.e. - all
elements that appear in official printed
materials such as brochures, CD cover and
booklets, etc.) shall be allowed only up
until 20 March 2002, and changes to the
final sound recording of the song shall
be permitted until two weeks before the
Contest Final. After the deadline
mentioned above, minor adjustments in the
songs should be agreed by the EBY and
Host Broadcaster. |
