Are Danes sacking an orchestra to pay for Eurovision overspend?

Are Danes sacking an orchestra to pay for Eurovision overspend?

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norman lebrecht

October 07, 2014

Danish media have just cracked the cost of hosting the last Eurovision contest. It ran four times over budget at 334 million kroner (£35 million).

Is this the reason DR is having to kill an orchestra?

The direct cost to the broadcaster was an unspeakable £21 million. For four hours of trash TV. Heads should roll.

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