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Behind the scenes footage shows how chaotic Eurovision set changes are

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Published 12:54 10 May 2024 GMT+1

Behind the scenes footage shows how chaotic Eurovision set changes are

Eurovision stage crew staff only have 40 seconds to change each set design between performances

Kya Buller

Kya Buller

Clips of the behind-the-scenes chaos at Eurovision have been shared to social media leaving fans in disbelief.

It's easy to imagine that set changes at festivals or gigs is hard enough - but with Eurovision it's a whole other ball game.

Eurovision stage designs are usually quite grand. ( Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Sweden OUT (Photo by IDA MARIE ODGAARD/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)
Eurovision stage designs are usually quite grand. ( Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Sweden OUT (Photo by IDA MARIE ODGAARD/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

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The stage needs to be completely changed for the next act in under a minute - 40 seconds to be precise.

It seems like the ultimate impossible task - but footage shows that, thanks to a very dedicated and (probably exhausted) team, they get it done.

At this point, we're used to TikTok being our main source of education out of all the apps.

TikToker @abiclarkecomedy shared a clip that showed Eurovision production staff running around at the speed of light, grabbing mic stands and completely transforming the stage.

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She captioned it: "The devil works hard, but the Eurovision stage team works harder."

Her video, which she set to Benny Hill theme tune music, also features her a voice over.

We can only imagine the stress at this year's Eurovision. (Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Sweden OUT (Photo by IDA MARIE ODGAARD/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)
We can only imagine the stress at this year's Eurovision. (Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Sweden OUT (Photo by IDA MARIE ODGAARD/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

She says, adding a voice effect: "What you don't see during the 40 seconds between songs at Eurovision.

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"There are a total of 29 props this year.

"The biggest measuring eight metres by six metres.

"There are 30 people on the stage crew.

"10 prepare the prop, or set pieces side of stage.

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"10 put it on stage.

"While the other 10 take the previous one off, they rehearse this only three or four times before the show."

"Organised chaos", she concluded.

Well, we definitely have a newfound respect for the stagehands after seeing that footage.

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The video has completely stunned viewers, gaining over 1million likes on the video-sharing platform.

It's also gathered almost 5,000 comments.

One person wrote: "I hope they're getting paid well."

Another person added: "As I said to my mom "I bet the people moving the props are hurting in places they didn't even know could hurt'."

A third person shared: "That looks like the most stressful but fun job ever."

And a fourth chimed: "Thanks for sharing these amazing people and their incredible work!"

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final will be broadcast live on Saturday 11 May 2024 at 8pm (BST) on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@abiclarkecomedy

Topics: BBC, Eurovision, TV And Film, TikTok

Kya Buller
Kya Buller

Kya is a Journalist at Tyla. She loves covering issues surrounding identity, gender, sex and relationships, and mental health. Contact: [email protected]

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