Eurovision 2023

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.

As this year's runner up, the UK has been approached to host the competition instead of Ukraine.

Ukraine joined the international contest in 2003. It said yesterday: “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. “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. This year, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra swept to victory in Turin, Italy, while the UK’s Sam Ryder came second. It added: “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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The UK has won the contest five times in its 66-year history, and has been a runner-up on 16 occasions. Following their decision, we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.” It added: “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.”

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has revealed that it is now starting “discussions with the BBC” about the UK hosting the event on the country's behalf.

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The BBC has been asked to host Eurovision 2023 and Scotland's First Minister says she knows the 'perfect venue on the River Clyde'.

This will be a priority for us in our discussions with the eventual hosts." We will ensure that this support continues to UA:PBC can maintain the indispensable service they provide to Ukrainians. "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."

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.”

The BBC is to be invited to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. It follows an assessment by organisers the EBU in the wake of Ukraine's win by Kalush ...

Following their decision, we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.” The BBC is to be invited to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. “The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most complex TV productions in the world with thousands working on, and attending, the event and 12 months of preparation time needed.”

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Ukrainian national broadcaster UA:PBC have responded to the EBU's decision to reject the country's proposal to host Eurovision 2023.

Furthermore, Ukraine is still the only country that has a 100% qualification record for the Grand Final. This is the first time since 1980 that a Eurovision Song Contest will not be hosted by the previous year’s winner. First to fly the country’s flag at the contest was Oleksandr Ponomariov who finished 14th with his entry ‘Hasta la vista‘. Despite the underwhelming start, Ukraine didn’t have to wait long to achieve good results. Following their decision, we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.”BBC’s statement, June 17th 2022 “We are disappointed with this decision of the EBU. During this month, a large number of people in Ukraine have thrown all their efforts to fulfill the conditions for holding Eurovision in our country. Spain’s broadcaster, RTVE, had already stated in June that they wouldn’t push for the hosting rights and let the BBC handle it if Ukraine could not.

It means the European Broadcasting Union is now looking to the BBC to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the UK. In a statement, the said: “ ...

It said on Thursday: “We have seen the announcement from the EBU. Clearly these aren’t a set of circumstances that anyone would want. - Eurovision 2018: 30 November 2017 - Eurovision 2016: 26 November 2015 - Eurovision 2017: 14 February 2017 - Eurovision 2014: 29 November 2013 - Eurovision 2013: 26 November 2012

What we know about Eurovision Song Contest 2023 tickets so far, as the EBU announces the BBC could host next year's show in lieu of Ukraine.

However they have been known to go on sale earlier than this, with the first batch of tickets for the 2020 contest in Rotterdam – before it was cancelled due to the pandemic – going on sale in December 2019. For the 66th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, tickets for the semi-finals and live final went on sale on April 7, 2022 – with grand final tickets selling out in just a few weeks. In a statement, the EBU explained: ‘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.’

A number of UK cities have already thrown their hat in the ring to host next year's Song Contest.

Asking for further negotiations, he said: “Hosting Eurovision – 2023 in Ukraine is a strong signal to the whole world that supports Ukraine now. Following [the EBU’s] decision, we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.” We will ensure that this support continues so UA:PBC can maintain the indispensable service they provide to Ukrainians,” it said. The OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow is rumoured to be a favourite location to host the contest for the UK. The UK hosted the Contest for the Netherlands in 1960, for France in 1963, and for Monaco in 1972, and for Luxembourg in 1974. “We would welcome the opportunity to work with Ukraine and the BBC to host it here in the UK,” the spokesperson said. The Netherlands also stepped in to host the Contest for Israel in 1980. Security is, of course, our first priority. No.10 added if the contest was held in Britain it would want it to reflect the “rich culture, heritage and creativity” of Ukraine. “UA:PBC as a member of the European Broadcasting Union ensures the selection and participation of a representative of Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest, is an official broadcaster of the contest, and organises the contest the following year in case of Ukraine’s victory.” “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. However, after “exploring all scenarios” with the network, the EBU shared “their sadness and disappointment that next year’s Contest cannot be held in Ukraine”.

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest cannot be held in Ukraine given the ongoing war in the country, the European Broadcasting Union said Friday (17 June), ...

“It is our full intention that Ukraine’s win will be reflected in next year’s shows,” the EBU said. “Clearly these aren’t a set of circumstances that anyone would want … we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision Song Contest,” the BBC said. “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 (Ukraine’s public broadcaster) UA:PBC,” ESC said on Twitter.

Councillors from Sheffield have expressed their interest in bidding for their city to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Be sure to stay updated by following @ ESCXTRA on Twitter. As well as @ escxtra on Instagram and liking our Facebook page for the latest updates! Although faced with a lot of competition, it would be fitting if Sheffield were to host Eurovision 2023. Below, you can see a map of all current bids.

MPs Kirsty Blackman, Richard Thomson and Stephen Flynn, and MSPs Kevin Stewart, Audrey Nicoll and Jackie Dunbar say Aberdeen could "match any city in the ...

Hosting the event in Glasgow would be a fitting follow-up to Scotland's appearance in the Netflix film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. "If Glasgow is being considered as a potential host city for the event, we'd be delighted to take part in that conversation." The EDC opened talks with the BBC to bring Eurovision back to the UK in 2023 after concluding that 2022 winners Ukraine could not meet the "security and operational guarantees required" to host the show. "All of us wish Ukraine was in a position to host the contest next year, but we feel very strongly that Aberdeen can deliver a show that will match any city in the world." In a letter addressed to BBC director-general Tim Davie, the six SNP reps have suggested that the city's TECA complex - also known as P&J Live - could host the show. Six Aberdeen politicians have put their name to a joint letter petitioning the BBC to back a bid to bring the Eurovision Song Contest to the Granite City next year.

Birmingham City Council present 'Bring It To Birmingham' campaign as United Kingdom and the BBC set to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

As a global destination with a proud track record of hosting successful major events, the city council is always open to exploring further opportunities to showcase Birmingham on the international stage. The city previously hosted the 1998 edition of the contest following the victory of Katrina and The Waves. However that contest was held in the former National Indoor Area with a reduced capacity of 4000 spectators. Thus ensuring the nation’s second city is a very accessible host city candidate. Over the past 20-years Birmingham has undergone a series of major regeneration and infrastructure upgrades. Brummies have been welcoming Ukrainians this year as part of the Homes for Ukrainians Scheme, with plans for up to 1000 to relocate here and it would be great to see all those who now call Birmingham home given free tickets. Now Birmingham has presented a ‘Bring It To Birmingham’ Eurovision 2023 campaign.

Many other film studios, music and sporting venues are possible around the city. There is of course the BBC's studios at MediaCityUK, with an event capacity of ...

Be sure to stay updated by following @ESCXTRA on Twitter, @escxtra on Instagram, @escxtra on TikTok and liking our Facebook page for the latest updates! Manchester is another of the cities that has thrown its hat into the ring to be a potential host of Eurovision 2023. It would be convenient for BBC infrastructure also, with a large proportion of their operations based in Salford, Greater Manchester, one of the BBC’s main national bases. ESCXTRA.com will bring you updates on all of the bids in the upcoming days. Manchester is the largest metropolitan area in the UK that has not hosted Eurovision before, as London and Birmingham have both played host to the contest before. There is of course the BBC’s studios at MediaCityUK, with an event capacity of 6,500.

The producers of the annual event concluded war-torn winners Ukraine will not be in a position to host the event next year. | ITV News London.

The OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow is rumoured to be a favourite location to host the contest for the UK. London could be in line to host the Eurovision Song Contest if it comes to the UK next year, but faces competition as several British cities expressed interest in holding the event. London 'ready to step up' and host Eurovision 2023 as British cities race to pitch for the event

Boris Johnson has said Ukraine deserves to host next year's Eurovision song contest and that he hopes it will be able to do so despite the ongoing war with ...

Tkachenko said the cities should instead show solidarity with Ukraine by pushing for the competition to be held in his country. UK government sources suggested that if the BBC does end up hosting the contest, it would have a strong Ukrainian theme and focus on symbolic links between the two countries. Ukraine won this year’s contest with Kalush Orchestra’s Stefania, as viewers across the continent came together to vote for the song and show solidarity with the country. “But the fact is that they won and they deserve to have it. I believe that they can have it and I believe that they should have it. Johnson’s comments come after Ukraine’s culture minister, Oleksandr Tkachenko, said the decision to move Eurovisionundermined his country after it was invaded by Russia. “Is it fair to take it away from the country that is fighting for democracy on behalf of the civilised world?” he asked.undermined his country after it was invaded by Russia. “Is it fair to take it away from the country that is fighting for democracy on behalf of the civilised world?” he asked.

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“But the fact is that they won and they deserve to have it. I believe that they can have it and I believe that they should have it. Wish the circumstances weren't so, but for an alternate venue, our fantastic city would host a #Eurovision to remember. And Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar tweeted: “I agree with @NicolaSturgeon on this. People are out in the streets eating in cafes and restaurants in a way that they weren’t a even few weeks ago,” the Prime Minister said. “The Ukrainians won the Eurovision Song Contest. I know we had a fantastic entry, I know we came second and I’d love it to be in this country.

Nigella Lawson has revealed she is more than up for hosting Eurovision 2023 if it does end up being brought to the UK.

While Eurovision fanatics are understandably, already very excited, the BBC issued a statement in response to the announcement, making it clear discussions are still yet to start. But in response to a tweet sharing the news that the UK could host next year, cook Nigella teased she could be the next Katie Boyle. Nigella famously brought the results of the UK vote to the continent during the 2015 contest, which was hosted in Vienna, Austria. In a statement, they explained that options were explored to try and make the contest happen in Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion, but that it would not be possible to make it work. Of course, fans quickly backed Nigella and pleaded with the BBC to make it happen. Celebrity cook and all-round hun Nigella Lawson has told fans she would love to host Eurovision if it does indeed come to the UK next year.

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.”

The BBC is discussing a request to host Eurovision 2023 in the UK, and cities are lining up to put themselves forward.

He said: “Of course I’d love it to be in this country, but the fact is they won and they deserve to have it.” He said: “Hosting Eurovision 2023 in Ukraine is a strong signal to the whole world that it supports Ukraine now. In solidarity with our twinned city of Donetsk we stand ready to host #Eurovision. With a 13k+ capacity arena, international airport and the friendliest people on earth, Sheffield & South Yorkshire is a natural choice for Eurovision.” “Wolverhampton is a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive city open to all. We know that many other cities will be interested in hosting and we look forward to hearing which city will be successful. Wolverhampton is ready to play its part.” 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. Given that we will be mid-way through the Leeds 2023 year of culture, it could not come at a better time. We’re globally known for our music and I’m confident the right people would give it the full support to make this happen.” “We’d love to see the event come back to the city and share some of our lucky stardust with the next global superstars. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “Londoners would welcome Eurovision with open arms.