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UK asked to host Eurovision in 2023 after Ukraine ruled out (The Guardian)

Organisers decide with 'deep regret' Ukraine is not capable of staging song contest, so Britain could step in.

This year’s contest in Turin required millions of euros in funding from the city’s local government, in addition to cash from the Italian state. After their decision, we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision song contest.” Only this week, the Ukrainian culture minister, Oleksandr Tkachenko, announced that he had sent a series of potential venues in Ukraine to Eurovision’s organisers. But the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises the competition, said it had “with deep regret” concluded that it would not be possible to provide the security and operational guarantees required to hold the contest in Ukraine. Glasgow’s 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro Arena has been speculated about as a potential venue in recent days based on its potential availability. Manchester, London and Leeds also expressed interest on Friday.

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Eurovision 2023: UK to take over hosting as Ukraine ruled out (Metro)

Ukraine is officially unable to host Eurovision Song Contest next year as UK starts plans to take over with the BBC.

I will be making a serious case for Liverpool to host Eurovision. Our city would transform into Ukraine for the event and be a beacon of hope.’ Ukraine as a sovereign nation should have had the opportunity to host this. ‘If the EBU decides the competition can’t go ahead in Ukraine we would of course welcome the opportunity to work closely with Ukraine and the BBC to host it here in the UK. The EBU went on to address the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the organisation has taken time to work out whether it would be ‘feasible’ to host in the winning country. On Friday, the EBU confirmed that Ukraine would not be hosting the 2023 event, and said it is now in discussions with the BBC over the possibility of it taking place in the UK. The EBU said: ‘Following their win at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in May the EBU has been exploring options for the hosting of next year’s competition with Ukraine’s public broadcaster UA:PBC, who previously staged the event in 2017 and 2005.

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EBU statement on hosting of 2023 Eurovision Song Contest (European Broadcasting Union)

Following their win at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in May the EBU has been exploring options for the hosting of next year's competition with Ukraine's ...

We will ensure that this support continues so UA:PBC can maintain the indispensable service they provide to Ukrainians. “Following their win at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in May the EBU has been exploring options for the hosting of next year’s competition with Ukraine’s public broadcaster UA:PBC, who previously staged the event in 2017 and 2005. Following objective analysis, the Reference Group, the ESC’s governing board, has with deep regret concluded that, given the current circumstances, the security and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster to host, organize and produce the Eurovision Song Contest under the ESC Rules cannot be fulfilled by UA:PBC.

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Eurovision stars to headline ”Embrace Ukraine” charity event in ... (ESCXTRA.com)

Yesterday, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands announced via their social media channels that Amsterdam will be hosting an international charity event ...

- Jamala (Ukraine 2016) - Kalush Orchestra (Ukraine 2022) Several Eurovision stars will headline the event including 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra.

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Will the UK host Eurovision 2023? Why Glasgow has been ... (iNews)

Eurovision is typically hosted by the country that won the previous year's contest. Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 competition last month, with their ...

It said on Thursday: “We have seen the announcement from the EBU. Clearly these aren’t a set of circumstances that anyone would want. The cost of staging Eurovision is around £25m, with around £5m granted from the EBU to the host broadcaster. “As a result of this decision, in accordance with the rules and to ensure the continuity of the event, the EBU will now begin discussions with the BBC, as this year’s runner up, to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom.”

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Talks on for UK to potentially host Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (ITV News)

With this year's winners Ukraine unable to host, the UK could now stage next year's competition. | ITV National News.

“It is our full intention that Ukraine’s win will be reflected in next year’s shows. The BBC has said it will "of course discuss the BBC hosting" the competition. Asked if the government would help the BBC with the costs, the spokesman said “we’re slightly getting ahead of ourselves in terms of the process.”

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Glasgow, London and Manchester among cities pitching for Eurovision (North Wales Pioneer)

Glasgow, London and Manchester are among cities to have thrown their hats into the ring to host the Eurovision Song Contest if it comes to the UK next year.

A joint statement from James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, and Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy and culture, said: “It goes without saying that Leeds will be bidding to host Eurovision in 2023. “Given that we will be mid-way through the Leeds 2023 Year of Culture, it could not come at a better time.” The OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow is rumoured to be a favourite location to host the contest for the UK.

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UK being lined up to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest (Financial Times)

Organisers accept that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine, this year's winner, to host the competition.

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