What is the Eurovision Song Contest's logo and how is it chosen?

The Eurovision Song Contest's logo is one of the most iconic visual identities in the entertainment industry. It was designed in 2004, when the contest celebrated its 50th anniversary, by the Danish design agency Designbolaget.

The logo consists of a combination of flags, stars, and musical notes, and it is inspired by the idea of bringing different cultures and nations together through music. The circle shape represents unity and the idea of coming together, while the twelve stars represent the twelve original participating countries in the first Eurovision Song Contest.

The selection process for the logo is usually done through a design contest open to designers and agencies, where they submit their proposals and compete for the opportunity to create the new visual identity for the contest.

The criteria for the selection include originality, creativity, and the logo's ability to convey the essence of the Eurovision brand. Once the winning logo is selected, it is then used across a variety of promotional materials, such as posters, t-shirts, and websites, to create a cohesive visual identity for the event.