Songs of Eurovision-2016 participants will be available for hard-of-hearing

The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest decided to continue the tradition of interpreting the live broadcast of the participants' performances this year. The international talent contest will be translated into sign language.

Currently, Sweden is actively preparing for the contest, including casting among the sign language interpreters. Organizers are looking for expert and artistic professionals who could fully convey to the audience with hearing problems everything that happens on the stage of "Eurovision" on the air.

Tommy Krang has set a high bar

This year, sign language interpreters, which will be involved in the contest, will not be easy. After all, they can not avoid comparison with their counterpart, Tommy Krang, whose translation for the hard of hearing literally blew up the Internet last year.

He showed a high class, depicting literally all the permissible emotions: tears, joy, sadness! Mr. Crang even danced, demonstrating the rhythm of the contest compositions. His contribution to the musical competition did not leave spectators indifferent. Internet users instantly made Tommy Krang a star.

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It is not yet known who will take his place this year, but the Swedish national TV and radio company SVT claims that the best interpreter will be chosen.

We note that due to the sign language translation spectators and participants have only won, - the audience of "Eurovision" has considerably expanded, and the chances of victory have also increased.

From Russia to Stockholm will go singer Sergei Lazarev, who has every chance to take first place. The final of the song contest is scheduled for May 14. Note that in 2016 this musical competition is held for the 61st time.