Eurovision 2023

Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield all in running to host event.

Bev Craig, leader of Manchester city council, said her city was thrilled. In Newcastle, the city councillor Alexander Hay said he was “absolutely ecstatic” at the news. Birmingham, which was the last UK host city in 1998, when Dana International won, is second favourite. Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow city council, said she was delighted. We would love the honour of hosting, on behalf of Ukraine, the Eurovision song contest next year.” “This is a city of sanctuary, a city who has welcomed people from around the world and made their home here.

"We are committed to delivering a truly unique Song Contest that celebrates wonderful Ukraine and champions British music and creativity in all its diversity.".

Announcing the move, Tim Davie, the director-general of the BBC said: "It is a matter of great regret that our colleagues and friends in Ukraine are not able to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Being asked to host the largest and most complex music competition in the world is a great privilege." "The BBC is committed to making the event a true reflection of Ukrainian culture alongside showcasing the diversity of British music and creativity." Britain was asked to host the contest after the winner of the 2022 iteration Ukraine announced it would not be able to host the competition due to the war in Ukraine. "We are definitely up for the challenge, and we want to make this a celebration of Ukraine." After the shortlist was announced, Kate Phillips, the BBC's director of unscripted content, said: "We would like to thank all of the cities and regions that submitted bids to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest. We have seven fantastic cities who we are taking through to the next round. Liverpool, Glasgow and Birmingham are among the cities shortlisted to host the 2023 Eurovision song contest in the UK.

The UK was given the chance to host Eurovision for the ninth time for 2023, after this year's winner Ukraine is not able to due to the ongoing war.

They were the rightful winners. The BBC is planning the contest to be "unique" as it will "reflect Ukraine's victory in Turin" as well as "showcase the UK's vibrant music scene". Meanwhile, the BBC shared a statement to show their support to Ukraine and share their dedication to making the contest “one of the most exciting events to come to the UK in 2023”.

It has been announced today (12 August) that Newcastle has made the shortlist to become the host of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of 2022 winners, ...

“Newcastle is a gateway to the rest of the UK, with an international airport, sea port, national rail links and excellent local transport. “Newcastle is a warm, welcoming city and only the Geordies could get behind a bid like this and put so much into it on behalf of the people of Ukraine. “Now the next stage of this exciting journey begins, bringing Eurovision to Newcastle and putting the city on the international stage.”

Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield will vie to stage the event in May. Twenty cities expressed an interest, the BBC said ...

It has previously hosted BBC Sports Personality of the Year and events during the 2014 Commonwealth Games. That means Eurovision "could not come at a better time", the council says. Its past major events have included the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2008. "That's why Eurovision in your country is the best place for me - you are about music, you are full of different kinds of styles and genres." Just imagine if one of these cities had ALREADY planned a 2023 Year of Culture! How awesome would that be! It hosted the star-studded Concert For Ukraine in March. It was built to host the World Student Games, hosted the 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and in 2014 was the media centre and the finish line for The Tour de France Grand Depart. Others to miss out include Aberdeen, Brighton, Bristol and Darlington. This was the last place to host Eurovision in the UK, in 1998, and has just successfully hosted a major international event in the form of the Commonwealth Games. Its venue would be the Resorts World Arena, which has a capacity of 15,685, is next to Birmingham airport, a train station and motorways, and is part of a complex including an exhibition centre and hotels. The successful city will be chosen by the BBC and Eurovision organisers, and will be announced in the autumn. Jamala won Eurovision in 2016 with her song 1944 and said the UK is the "best place in the world" to host the competition, despite initially hoping Ukraine would be able to host.

Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Sheffield have also been shortlisted to host next year's event.

“We are delighted that Manchester has been shortlisted as a host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023! Manchester will put on the 'biggest party in the UK' - and do Ukraine proud - should it be picked to host Eurovision 2023. "I am absolutely thrilled that Manchester has been shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023. With Manchester now confirmed as one of the shortlisted cities to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest we've taken a look at the odds. We’ve previously shown we can stage global events, like the Common Wealth Games and Manchester will put on a show, like no other city." We have a large and proud Ukrainian community in Manchester. It would be our privilege to host this iconic celebration on their behalf and we will do everything we can to honour them throughout.” "This is a wonderful start but now the really hard work begins. They were chosen from 20 cities that sent expressions of interest to host. Click through to the link to have your say. "We can prove, with that and when we held the Commonwealth Games, that we’re set up for it. A total of 20 British cities expressed interest, including Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Sheffield. Speaking before the decision, Sacha Lord, Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser, thinks that it's a no brainer.

The shortlist of the seven UK cities in the running to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has been announced.

Since then, numerous cities have made bids to stage the contest. Kate Phillips, the BBC’s Director of Unscripted Content, said: “We would like to thank all of the cities and regions that submitted bids to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We have seven fantastic cities who we are taking through to the next round. The shortlist of the seven UK cities in the running to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has been announced – check it out below.

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The BBC and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have announced that Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield have all ...

Congratulations to Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield - it’s exciting to see such a breadth of bids going through from across the UK. We are committed to delivering a truly unique Song Contest that celebrates wonderful Ukraine and champions British music and creativity in all its diversity.' The Shortlisted Host Cities will now go through to the second and final stage, where they will be asked to develop their bids in more detail. The 7 cities were shortlisted based on their ability to meet a set of minimum requirements that demonstrate they have the capacity, capability and experience to host an event of this scale and complexity.

The UK city chosen to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be selected in a 'two-stage process'

Detailing the requirements the host city must meet in order to be considered, the BBC said: “The final decision on selecting the host city will be based on a city or region’s capacity and capability in meeting the BBC’s and the EBU’s requirements, as well as availability of resources and general experience in hosting a large and complex event such as the Eurovision Song Contest. The UK city chosen to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be selected in a “two-stage process” against requirements that assess the city’s “capacity and capability”, the BBC has said. The shortlist of potential host cities for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in the UK has been revealed.

The European Broadcasting Union previously decided the event cannot be held in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.

It is one of the biggest shows on television. Kate Phillips, the BBC’s director of unscripted content, said: “We would like to thank all of the cities and regions that submitted bids to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We have seven fantastic cities who we are taking through to the next round.” “I mean if you think about it, it is almost an institution because it has lasted so long and it is kind of on a parallel with James Bond with it starting in the 60s and has got bigger and bigger and better and better. Birmingham, Glasgow and Leeds are among the seven cities shortlisted to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in place of Ukraine. “But also it’s cities who have the passion to put on a contest like this, because of time, past experience with huge international events and also being able to host a celebration of modern music. Of the seven cities shortlisted, six are from England and one is from Scotland, with Belfast failing to make the cut for Northern Ireland.

The Eurovision Song Contest's executive supervisor Martin Osterdahl joined Scott Mills and Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2 on Friday morning to announce the ...

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It was announced that the UK would be hosting the Eurovision for the 2022 winners Ukraine.

- Leeds - Glasgow - Birmingham

The European Broadcasting Union previously decided the event cannot be held in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.

It is one of the biggest shows on television. Kate Phillips, the BBC’s director of unscripted content, said: “We would like to thank all of the cities and regions that submitted bids to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We have seven fantastic cities who we are taking through to the next round.” “I mean if you think about it, it is almost an institution because it has lasted so long and it is kind of on a parallel with James Bond with it starting in the 60s and has got bigger and bigger and better and better. Birmingham, Glasgow and Leeds are among the seven cities shortlisted to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in place of Ukraine. “But also it’s cities who have the passion to put on a contest like this, because of time, past experience with huge international events and also being able to host a celebration of modern music. Of the seven cities shortlisted, six are from England and one is from Scotland, with Belfast failing to make the cut for Northern Ireland.

When is Eurovision 2023? Latest news on Song Contest date, shortlist of UK host cities and how to get tickets. The winning city is expected to be announced by ...

- Eurovision 2018: 30 November 2017 - Eurovision 2016: 26 November 2015 - Eurovision 2013: 26 November 2012 - Sheffield - Newcastle - Birmingham

The winning city is expected to be announced by the autumn with tickets going on sale some time after. Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine celebrate after winning ...

- Eurovision 2018: 30 November 2017 - Eurovision 2016: 26 November 2015 - Eurovision 2013: 26 November 2012 - Sheffield - Newcastle - Birmingham