Eurovision 2023

Eurovision has announced the final two UK cities that are in the running to host next year's song competition.

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/lpoolcouncil/status/1574754590486106115?s=20&t=m_Vl0rF5MCi8vOnvFXp2zQ): “Liverpool is very proud to make the final two on the BBC/EBU Eurovision shortlist. [#Eurovision2023](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eurovision2023?src=hashtag_click) in Liverpool? The [BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63037204) said that the two remaining locations had “the strongest overall offer”. [confirmed that the BBC would host next year’s event in the United Kingdom](https://www.nme.com/news/music/bbc-agree-to-host-2023-eurovision-song-contest-in-the-uk-3276285) on behalf of Ukraine due to the ongoing war in the latter country. [Sam Ryder](https://www.nme.com/artists/sam-ryder) [came in at second place](https://www.nme.com/news/music/fans-react-as-uk-come-second-to-ukraine-at-eurovision-2022-sam-ryder-kalush-orchestra-3225813) to Ukraine’s [Kalush Orchestra](https://www.nme.com/artists/kalush-orchestra) in this year’s competition, scoring an impressive 466 points overall with his song ‘Space Man’.

The BBC has provided an update on the bidding process for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, and confirmed that two cities, Glasgow and Liverpool, ...

In 2008, Glasgow was named the United Kingdom’s first UNESCO City of Music, thanks to its heritage and contemporary vibrant and varied music scene that hosts nearly over 130 music events every week, more than any other Scottish city. ‘Thanks to all 7 cities across the UK who have demonstrated the enthusiasm and passion for Eurovision that exists right across the UK. ‘The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) would like to warmly thank all the 7 British cities that put so much effort and enthusiasm into their bids to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine. We are determined to make the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest one that both reflects the winning position of Ukraine and is also an event that all of the UK can participate in.’ We were incredibly impressed by the quality and creativity of all the city bids, in what was a highly competitive field. Following a detailed assessment process these seven cities have been reduced to two.

Liverpool is today a massive step closer to being awarded the ultimate “douze points” of being the host city for Eurovision 2023 – as the BBC get closer.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “It’s unsurprising that Liverpool has made it to the final two to host Eurovision because there’s nowhere better qualified or more fitting to host it than here in the UK’s cultural capital. Partners from across the region – from hoteliers to the police, ACC Liverpool to the local hospitals – have got behind our plans and really stepped up to help bring this to the city.” Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have been working with partners across the city region to produce a detailed bid, outlining why Liverpool could – and should – host the biggest song competition in the world.

Phil Harrold, the chairman of the BBC's host city selection committee, said: “Thanks to all seven cities across the UK who have demonstrated the enthusiasm and ...

In August a list of seven cities was released by the BBC, narrowed down from 20 which had initially submitted an “expression of interest”. [winning position of Ukraine](https://inews.co.uk/news/world/eurovision-2023-kalush-orchestra-win-next-year-uk-song-contest-ukraine-1762428?ico=in-line_link) and which is also an event that all of the UK can participate in. Cities needed a suitable venue and sufficient space to deliver the requirements of the song contest, as well as a financial contribution to the contest and alignment with the BBC’s strategic priorities as a public service broadcaster. Ms Anderson tweeted: “Nowhere throws a party quite like us. Executive supervisor for the Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Osterdahl, said the EBU were confident Glasgow and Liverpool were best-placed cities to host Eurovision 2023. Phil Harrold, the chairman of the BBC’s host city selection committee, said: “Thanks to all seven cities across the UK who have demonstrated the enthusiasm and passion for Eurovision that exists right across the UK.

The shortlist of UK cities competing to host the Eurovision Song Contest has been narrowed to just Glasgow and Liverpool.

The winner must be able to accommodate 10,000 spectators and its venue should be within easy reach of an airport, organisers have said. The BBC has also looked at whether cities can offer a “financial contribution” to hosting the event, as well as the “strength of the cultural offer”. In a statement at the time, the EBU said that they had decided not to stage the contest in Ukraine “with deep regret” due to “safety and security issues” arising from the war. The UK is set to host the Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine won in Turin, Italy, with their song “Stefania”. He went on to describe the contest as “the most complex TV production in the world” and said there was a list of “logistical requirements” they had to consider in making their selection. The shortlist of UK cities competing to host the Eurovision Song Contest has been narrowed to just Glasgow and Liverpool.

Either Glasgow or Liverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, after the shortlist of cities was cut to two. Singer Sam Ryder performs on behalf of ...

[TikTok star Sam Ryder came second in the 2022 contest with the song “Spaceman” ](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/sam-ryder-who-uk-eurovision-2022-entry-where-from-lyrics-space-man-explained-1629195?ico=in-line_link)– the best British result for two decades. It serves as one final rehearsal for the artists and crew. This year the two semi-finals were on 10 and 12 May, with the final on Saturday 14 May The Eurovision 2023 final will be held in May next year. It’s when the international juries cast their votes for the participants. [Here’s when the contest will take place](https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/eurovision-2023-date-shortlist-uk-host-cities-tickets-1791897?ico=in-line_link), and everything else you need to know.

The BBC has announced the final two UK cities in the running to host Eurovision 2023 after cutting down a shortlist.

We'd do everything we can to ensure that Ukrainian people and their culture shine through." In a final push for the Newcastle bid this week, Cllr Alex Hay, Cabinet Member for a Resilient City at Newcastle City Council said: "Eurovision would have a massive boost to Newcastle's economy and the wider region's economy too. The BBC has announced the final two UK cities in the running to host Eurovision 2023 after cutting down a shortlist.

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Scottish singer Lulu represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969, with song Boom Bang-A-Bang. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon previously voiced her support in June for Glasgow to become the home of the contest. We will continue our discussions with them to determine the eventual host city.

Liverpool are in the final two to host next year's contest, alongside Glasgow.

All that is dependent on the chosen venue and can’t be confirmed in advance.” Liverpool first struck up links with Odessa in 1957 when it was still part of the Soviet Union. “We believe that our sister city Liverpool is worth hosting this contest, as it perfectly reflects the brightness of the event and demonstrates the true diversity within unity. “Odessa and Liverpool are two maritime, free cities. [Ukraine](/topic/ukraine), the UK & for [Europe](/topic/europe). [#Eurovision2023](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eurovision2023?src=hashtag_click) in Liverpool?

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Scottish singer Lulu represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969, with song Boom Bang-A-Bang. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon previously voiced her support in June for Glasgow to become the home of the contest. Further discussions will now take place with officials from Glasgow and Liverpool. We will continue our discussions with them to determine the eventual host city. “Between that experience and expertise; our famous live music scene, and one of the world’s top entertainment venues in the Ovo Hydro, Glasgow has everything it takes to host a show that the whole Eurovision family can be proud of.” “We are determined to make the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest one that both reflects the winning position of Ukraine and is also an event that all of the UK can participate in.”

The shortlist of seven possible UK host cities for next year's song contest is whittled down to two.

The city has also been represented by Jemini, who sadly got nul points in 2003. It has previously hosted BBC Sports Personality of the Year and events during the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Its past major events have included the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2008. The UK was chosen to host the 2023 contest after organisers decided it could not be staged by this year's winner, Ukraine, because of the ongoing war. ["the perfect place... The leader of Glasgow City Council said the city has "everything it takes" to host Eurovision.

Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council said: “Congratulations to both Glasgow and Liverpool on making the final shortlist to host Eurovision 2023.

“Having Eurovision in the UK next year, and honouring Ukrainian culture and heritage is something that every city will have had in the forefront of their minds as part of the bid. We worked closely with our local Ukrainian community as we bid for Eurovision and remain committed in our support for the Ukrainians in Leeds and West Yorkshire and the country as they continue to face the devastating impact of a needless war. Reaction from Leeds City Council on the news that the Leeds bid to host Eurovision 2023 has not been taken through to the final stage.

The BBC has updated the shortlist of UK cities still in the run for hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Only two cities left.

We expect the tickets for Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to go on sale late 2022. The Brits have already hosted Eurovision eight times, mainly in the 60's and 70's: Thirdly a floor plan of seats/stands in the arena when stage design, green room and camera placement have roughly been decided. As a result of discussions, the BBC, as runner up in the 2022 Contest, was invited by the EBU to host Eurovision 2023. Further discussions will now take place with officials from Glasgow and Liverpool and. The station is two stops away from Liverpool Lime Street mainline station. The arena opened in 2008 and has a capacity of 11,000. Liverpool's metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom with a population of 2.2 million and in 2019 was the fifth most visited city in the UK. It is served by the Exhibition Centre railway station. The city is notable for its architecture, culture, media, music scene, sports clubs, and transportation connections. There is one thing we can be certain of: the United Kingdom will host Eurovision 2023, but where in the UK? It is the fifth most visited city in the UK and has more than 15,000 hotel rooms throughout the Greater Glasgow area.

Leeds and Sheffield councils said they were both proud of the work put in on their Eurovision bids. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said she was "hugely ...

" "We have long-held and strong connections with Ukraine and they have been at the forefront of our minds throughout this bid." "As the UK's first City of Sanctuary we have said all along we were doing this in solidarity with Ukraine and its people.