NEP Powering Broadcast Production for the Eurovision Song Contest in ViennaNEP Europe, part of NEP Group, media services provider for live entertainment and sports worldwide, has announced it will deliver a full range of broadcast solutions for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, supporting Austrian national broadcaster ORF in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). As a trusted partner to Eurovision, NEP will once again play a central role in delivering one of the world's most-watched live entertainment productions, powered by industry-leading technology and engineering expertise from across its European network. At the core of the production, NEP's TFC broadcast control system will power the Eurovision ecosystem, managing IP-based SMPTE ST 2110 signal routing across software and hardware, along with multiview capabilities and redundant support. The result is expected to be a highly efficient, flexible, and scalable broadcast environment designed for one of the world's largest live broadcasts. NEP is also providing extensive onsite support, including the main and backup outside broadcast (OB) facilities, wireless RF camera systems, a new integration of cinematic cameras, a dedicated technical operations center, and a world-class engineering crew. "Eurovision continues to evolve both creatively and technically, and we're proud to provide the scale and depth of solutions required to bring the production to life for its massive global fanbase," says Lise Heidal, president of NEP Europe. "Our teams are excited to support ORF in delivering this year's show from Vienn -- our seventh consecutive year on the event -- working together with our partners to enable new visual approaches while maintaining the reliability and flexibility NEP is known for in global productions." A key to this year's show is the use of ARRI Alexa 35 cinematic cameras, bringing a new visual dimension to the live Eurovision broadcast. Delivered in collaboration with Riedel Communications, the systems are said to mark a step forward in blending cinematic storytelling with live production. NEP is leading the integration of these cameras into its established multi-camera workflow, to ensure the cinematic elements are seamlessly incorporated into a complex, live, audience-driven production. "We've worked extensively with a wide range of camera systems and technologies over the years, and bringing the ARRI Alexa 35 into Eurovision represents another exciting innovation," says Axel Engstrom, project director at NEP Europe. "Our expertise lies in integrating these tools seamlessly into complex live workflows, enabling new creative possibilities while maintaining the reliability and scale the event demands. We're looking forward to bringing these cinematic cameras into the unique environment of Eurovision." In addition to NEP's media services delivery, Creative Technology (CT) -- part of NEP Group -- will provide all LED screens and display solutions for the event. CT's installations will play a central role in the stage design and audience experience, complementing the broadcast production. 
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