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A lifelong passion for the ESC

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Stefan aus Hamburg ist ESC-Fan der ersten Stunde – seine Leidenschaft begann 1967 und begleitet ihn bis heute hinter die Kulissen des Eurovision Song Contest. Credit: Supplied

For many, the Eurovision Song Contest is more than just a music competition — for some, it is a real way of life. Stefan from Hamburg has been captivated by the ESC since childhood: His first contact with the then “Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson” was in 1967. His early fascination turned into a lifelong passion that even took him behind the scenes of the competition.


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For many, the Eurovision Song Contest is more than just a music competition — for some, it is a real way of life. Stefan from Hamburg has been captivated by the ESC since childhood: His first contact with the then “Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson” was in 1967. His early fascination turned into a lifelong passion that even took him behind the scenes of the competition.


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The Eurovision Song Contest will take place from Tuesday, May 12 to Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Vienna, Austria and will be broadcasted exclusively live by SBS and SBS On Demand at prime time from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.


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