Construction work in Baku Crystal Hall nearing completion

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.23 / Trend I.Isabalayeva/ Construction works in Baku Crystal Hall, at which Eurovision-2012 song contest will be held are already nearing completion. The crystals are being set on the front of the building at the moment, the official website of the competition said on Thursday. The European Broadcasting Union approved Baku Crystal Hall as a venue for Eurovision-2012. Representatives of the European Broadcasting Union, visited the stage of Baku Crystal Hall in January, got acquainted with construction work and noted that the Hall meets the highest standards. A special press center for journalists accredited to the competition is under construction near the Baku Crystal Hall. This press-center, with area of 5000 square meters, will be convenient for working journalists and will be one of the most modern press centers of all that have functioned during the Eurovision.The 57th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Baku Crystal Hall, which is under construction near the area of the State Flag. The Baku Crystal Hall is the arena with a capacity of up to 23,000 spectators. Approximately 16,000 people will be able to attend each of the three Eurovision Song Contest live shows in May. The contest semifinals will be held on May 22 and 24, while the Final - May 26. Azerbaijan won the right to host the prestigious European song contest after the victory of Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal (Ell / Nikki) at Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany last May. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az