European Broadcasting Union.

RIGHTS AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS FOR THE VPO NEW YEAR'S CONCERT

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the world's foremost alliance of public service media (PSM). Our mission is to make PSM indispensable.

Together with our Member ORF, we are proud to bring this annual tradition to audiences around the world, helping them to warmly welcome in the New Year.

We represent 115 member organizations in 56 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and have an additional 3 4 Associates in Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas.

Together, they reach a potential audience of more than one billion people around the world, broadcasting in more than 160 languages.

The long - time partnership between the VPO and the EBU highlights highlights our shared belief that public service channels remain essential to unite around large-scale events such as the New Year's Concert.

This year, as shared experiences are more precious than ever, we are proud that this landmark event will once again bring together 40 million people as the new year brings new hope.

Thanks to the Eurovision and Euroradio networks over 4 0 of our Members and 5 0 other international broadcasters will air this very special start to 2021.

The whole of the EBU community wishes you all an enjoyable concert and a happy and healthy new year.

Discover more about the EBU's activities on www.ebu.ch