| 1. Despatch of the Rules | early October 2002 |
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| 2. Deadline for withdrawal | 31 October 2002 |
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| 3. Draw for running order | 29 November 2002 |
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| 4. Heads of delegation to be appointed by | 10 March 2003 |
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| 5. Signed compilation CD contract, sound recordings, backing track, video, preview clips, lyrics, etc. to reach the producing organization by | 20 March 2003 |
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| 6. Information session for heads of delegation | 20-21 March 2003 |
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| 7. Preview presentation of all the songs (injection of recordings) | 2 April 2003 |
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| 8. Rehearsal week | 19-24 May 2003 |
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| 9. Final dress rehearsal and Contest Final | 24 May 2003 |
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| 10. Notarized televoting and/or jury results to reach the EBU by | 24 May 2003 |
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| 11. Responses to questionnaire on audience figures, commercial break use and sponsorship to reach the EBU by | 17 June 2003 |
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| 12. Participation fee to be paid by | 31 August 2003 |
