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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Insight Asks Ola Melzig and Henric Von Zweigbergk Written by on May 12, 2017 | 2 Comments

Ewan Spence talks to Eurovision 2017’s Head of Production Ola Melzig, and Senior Floor Manager Henric Von Zweigbergk… you might not see them on screen, but without them, there is no Eurovision Song Contest 2017.

Seriously, this is a room of professionals (image: Sharleen Wright/ESC Insight)

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Our series of interviews at Kyiv 2017 and the Eurovision Song Contest continues with two of the biggest names behind the scenes. From the construction of the stage and choosing the caterer, to controlling Sven the Chandelier and building a secret little house at the stage door; nothing happens at Eurovision without Ola and Henric knowing about it.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Insight Asks Ola Melzig and Henric Von Zweigbergk

Ewan Spence talks to Eurovision 2017’s Head of Production Ola Melzig, and Senior Floor Manager Henric Von Zweigbergk  (i.e. the guys that make everything work at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017).

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About The Author: Ewan Spence

British Academy (BAFTA) nominated broadcaster and writer Ewan Spence is the voice behind The Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast and one of the driving forces behind ESC Insight. Having had an online presence since 1994, he is a noted commentator around the intersection of the media, internet, technology, mobility and how it affects us all. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, his work has appeared on the BBC, The Stage, STV, and The Times. You can follow Ewan on Twitter (@ewan) and Facebook (facebook.com/ewanspence).

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2 responses to “Eurovision Insight Podcast: Insight Asks Ola Melzig and Henric Von Zweigbergk”

  1. Robyn says:
    May 22, 2017 at 23:56

    Great chat! I love the humour and professionalism these two bring to the job.

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