Eurovision 2023

Eurovision has revealed its new slogan and visual identity for this year's competition – see the previews here.

Olena Martynova, CEO, Starlight Creative, commented: “Creativity and music both have the power to unite and inspire. “For this year’s theme, ‘United By Music’, our solution was inspired by research showing that when experiencing live music together, human hearts synchronise to beat in unison. This year, the UK is staging Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine due to the country’s ongoing war with Russia. You can tune in from 7pm GMT on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. “The new slogan demonstrates the unique partnership between the UK, Ukraine and host city Liverpool to bring the 2023 Contest to audiences across the globe and the incredible power of music to bring communities together,” a statement reads. [Kalush Orchestra](https://www.nme.com/artists/kalush-orchestra) previously [said they were “pleased” that Liverpool would be staging the event](https://www.nme.com/news/music/kalush-orchestra-pleased-with-announcement-of-liverpool-hosting-eurovision-2023-3325042), explaining: “We know that the people of Liverpool will be warm hosts and the organisers will be able to add a real Ukrainian flavour to Eurovision 2023 in this city.”

The theme for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Liverpool, has been revealed as "United By Music." In addition to the tagline, ...

But thanks to poor returns, in recent years the successful candidate has been chosen internally by the BBC, in partnership with music industry experts and veterans. It will take place on 31 January 2023 at 7pm at St George’s Hall in Liverpool. The reason this pot system has been implemented is to These semi-finals will take place on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May. [UK assumed responsibility for organising the competition](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/eurovision-2023-uk-host-city-glasgow-liverpool-song-contest-ukraine-3797219) after finishing second with [singer Sam Ryder](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/music/sam-ryder-space-man-singer-tiktok-influencer-uk-eurovision-song-contest-3605739). Advertisement

When is Eurovision? The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in the Liverpool Arena on Saturday 13 May. The semi-finals ...

[Eurovision.tv](https://eurovision.tv/tickets) says fans will need to wait for more details on ticket prices and logistics. Other contenders for a high ranking including Sweden, Finland and Italy, with UK in sixth place on [ eurovisionworld.com](https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision) Ticket prices, availability, and the ticket provider are all yet to be decided. [Kalush Orchestra](https://inews.co.uk/news/world/eurovision-2023-ukraine-winner-kalush-orchestra-uk-host-song-contest-1695440?ico=in-line_link) winning in 2022, it was decided the 2023 show could not be safely held in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion and the UK was selected to play host instead. This is entirely dependent on the chosen venue.” [Eurovisi](https://inews.co.uk/topic/eurovision?ico=in-line_link)o [n Song Contest 2023 ](https://inews.co.uk/topic/eurovision?ico=in-line_link)tickets will go on sale, it advises fans to sign up to the official Eurovision Song Contest [newsletter](https://eurovisionfamily.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f460761d4beb1296226eb731d&id=560781212b) and subscribe to their social media channels ( [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/EurovisionSongContest), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision?), [Eurovision.tv](https://eurovision.tv/), these are where important announcements are made regarding the live shows in May. The UK’s [Sam Ryder came second in the contest](https://inews.co.uk/news/ukraine-wins-eurovision-song-contest-2022-uk-sam-ryder-second-place-1630724?ico=in-line_link). [tweeted](https://twitter.com/scottygb/status/1620418850524364801?cxt=HHwWgoDQzf6W8fwsAAAA) that tickets are expected to go on sale in late February. [ Eurovision handover ceremony and allocation draw](https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/when-eurovision-2023-how-tickets-handover-ceremony-tv-2116794?ico=in-line_link) on BBC2. [contest’s](https://inews.co.uk/news/entertainment/eurovision-2023-get-tickets-liverpool-arena-shows-when-key-dates-1901193?ico=in-line_link) new heart-style logo and the slogan “United by Music” was revealed. [the final isn’t until May](https://inews.co.uk/news/entertainment/mastermind-behind-2012-olympics-ceremonies-placed-charge-2023-eurovision-song-contest-liverpool-1917721?ico=in-line_link), that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating all things [Eurovision](https://inews.co.uk/news/eurovision-2023-fans-book-liverpool-hotel-rooms-airbnb-prices-soar-1000-night-1901901?ico=in-line_link).

While the UK entry for the singing contest has yet to be determined, it will take place at the Liverpool arena on Saturday May 13.

[Comment Now](#metro-comments-container) [yet to be announced](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/10/strictly-2022-molly-rainford-tipped-to-be-uks-eurovision-2023-act-17916251/), former Sex Pistols star John Lydon is [competing to represent Ireland](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/eurovision-2023-sex-pistol-john-lydon-competing-to-represent-ireland-18064381/). The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place at the 11,000-capacity Liverpool Arena. Here is everything you need to know about the date, location and how to get tickets for Eurovision 2023. [ slogan and branding](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/eurovision-2023-logo-and-slogan-revealed-ahead-of-liverpool-event-18193197/) for the glitzy bash were unveiled, with the former using the Penny Lane typeface, in reference to The Beatles’s hit 1967 song. With the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 just a few months away, here is everything you need to know about the Liverpool event.

This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Liverpool and is the first time the UK has hosted since 1998.

The 2023 contest, which will be held in Liverpool, has the slogan 'United By Music' alongside a logo made up of multicoloured hearts. Liverpool was then revealed as the city set to host the world renowned show. Martin Green, managing director of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 at the BBC said: “The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be a truly special event and the creative look is a big part of creating that magic. “This year’s identity sums up perfectly the amazing partnerships across the contest and more importantly the power of music to bring people together across the world.” The country last hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998 in Birmingham following Katrina and the Waves' victory with Love Shine A Light in 1997. [Eurovision Song Contest](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/eurovision-song-contest) has now been unveiled with links to Ukraine and a nod to The Beatles.

It is being reported that there are four candidates left in the selection process for the UK's Eurovision 2023 contestant.

The United Kingdom debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 and holds the record for the most consecutive appearances in the contest. The UK holds the record for the most second-place finishes in the contest, having been runner-up a total of 16 times. The 2023 contest will also extend the United Kingdom’s record of hosting Eurovision to nine times. This came to be as there is a large free gap for a few months in Sawayama’s schedule; potentially revealing she could be the UK 2023 entrant. The Mirror has spoken to both Mawson and Millet regarding the UK’s selection for Eurovision 2023. Furthermore, Mawson reveals there are discussions for both the UK and Ukrainian entries to collaborate together.

The new logo incorporates the colours of both the UK and Ukranian flag.

[Sam Ryder's tune became the highest-charting UK Eurovision entry in the UK for 26 years](/chart-news/sam-ryder-s-space-man-becomes-highest-charting-uk-eurovision-entry-in-26-years-after-passionate-campaign-__36397/), peaking at Number 2 on the Official Singles Chart. "United By Music" will be the slogan of the contest this year, while its logo shows hearts intertwined, beating. [Despite Ukraine winning last year's Eurovision](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj5-aOaxvH8AhVXOcAKHUV-CAMQFnoECCsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.officialcharts.com%2Fchart-news%2Feurovision-2022-your-complete-guide-to-every-country-and-act-participating__35606%2F&usg=AOvVaw3uSmxixJdc62exCWexnbFM), set in Turin, the situation was deemed too dangerous to hold the contest there, so the United Kingdom (who placed second, with Sam Ryder) took over duties.

The BBC has unveiled new branding (below) for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, inspired by the Ukrainian and UK flags, that will run alongside the ...

Rachel Ashdown has been confirmed as the lead commissioner for the BBC on Eurovision. The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is to be staged in Liverpool at the city’s 11,000-capacity M&S Bank Arena (pictured). Green is leading a production team that includes James O’ Brien, who has been hired as executive in charge of production.

With Ukrainian artists, clubs and an education programme in schools all lined up, Liverpool and the BBC are ready to welcome the world this summer.

At least 12,000 staff will be hired for the event and 1,200 members of the media will be in attendance. [ Sir Paul McCartney](https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/people-thought-i-was-soppy-how-paul-mccartney-went-from-the-least-cool-beatle-to-musical-icon-2018100?ico=in-line_link), perhaps – going to throw their support behind the event? “This is all free to watch on the BBC, and we want to work with the small businesses across Liverpool who can show it. Before the Grand Final on 13 May, which will take place in Liverpool Arena, there will be nine dress rehearsals, six of which will be with an audience. “It’ll be for families during the day and then a big party at night,” she adds. As well as broadcasting tonight’s live semi-final draw, hosted by Rylan and AJ Odudu, the two semi-finals will be live on BBC One (on 9 and 11 May). “We’ve been working with artists across the globe for the last two months to create big, gorgeous pieces of art that will be seen all over the city. A “Euroclub” will also be launched at Baltic Market food court, where the contest’s party atmosphere will continue past the official broadcasts. [Martin Green CBE](https://inews.co.uk/news/entertainment/mastermind-behind-2012-olympics-ceremonies-placed-charge-2023-eurovision-song-contest-liverpool-1917721?ico=in-line_link), Managing Director of BBC’s Eurovision coverage. A month after taking home the trophy, Ukrainian officials announced the country would not be hosting Eurovision amid safety concerns due to the ongoing war. Liverpool won the bid to host the Song Contest in October, beating Glasgow. It will be broadcast live for the first time on British TV at 7pm on BBC Two.

Everything you need to know about Eurovision 2023 from the host city to the new slogan, semi-final and final dates and what's been said about the UK entry ...

Because the Eurovision Song Contest is a live TV production some sections of the seating may need to be altered to make way for cameras, technical equipment and the stage. The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in May and will take place across three days in a week. After much deliberation - that caused a buzz throughout the nation - the home of The Beatles was chosen as the ideal place to host Eurovision 2023. According to the website, it was chosen to bring "audiences across the globe and the incredible power of music to bring communities together. And who is likely to be representing the UK? It also reflects the very origins of the Contest, developed to bring Europe closer together through a shared television experience across different countries". It was elected on the basis of venue, ability to accomodate thousands of visiting delegations, crew, fans and journalists, infrastructure and cultural offering. There are actually nine shows in total for which you can get tickets. Either way, it's a decades old music competition that has the world talking each May - be that about the outrageous outfits, dance routines or wacky - or wonderful - songs performed. But when is the contest actually happening? How can you get tickets to see the show? The marmite of musical talent competitions, some may say - you are either pretty obsessed with it or you cannot stand the show that has been going for over 60 years.

UK will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest after the originally scheduled host, Ukraine, was unable to host due to conflict.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Eurovision Song Contest](/topic/eurovision-song-contest), as the winner of 2022 contest, [Ukraine](/topic/ukraine), is unable to host amid Russia-Ukraine war. Final tickets cost €150 to €350, family show tickets cost €40 to €150, and jury show/semi-final tickets cost €20 to €250. Previous UK host cities include [Birmingham](/topic/birmingham)(1998), London, Edinburgh, and Brighton. Buyers were limited to 4 tickets per show and required to provide personal information. Due to ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the UK will host instead of Ukraine, which was originally scheduled to host.

The Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine is advising the BBC and Liverpool on how to create the right 'vibe' for the event.

She added: “We’re really open and really want to give as much information (to the BBC and Liverpool), as much advice, as much expertise as possible, so that this year’s Eurovision does really have…(a) Ukrainian vibe.” “We are hopeful about that, and then closer to the event of course a decision will be made (about) who will be able to come.” The Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (UA:PBC) is also advising the BBC and Liverpool on how to create the right “vibe” for the international music event when the UK city plays host in May.

See the result of the Semi-final allocation draw for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The draw determined which country will perform in which of the two ...

We expect the tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to go on sale at the end of February. Big-5: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK) will vote in which of the two Semi-finals. See the result of the Semi-final allocation draw for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

After months of build-up, Liverpool finally takes the reins as official host of this year's Eurovision Song Contest · Countries discovered which semi-final they ...

Six countries already have a place in the final. Others say the Czech Republic has a good chance this year. It also makes me wonder, could Eurovision’s global push have a single contest for the world in the future?" Watching Eurovision from afar has been fun - don’t get me wrong - but to be able to participate and have a voice is just really fantastic! Eurovision reporter, BBC News Ireland will be performing in the first semi-final which the UK doesn't get to vote in. BBC StudiosCopyright: BBC Studios BBC News Ukrainian BBC News Matthew from Ireland added: "The scenario of Sweden, Finland and Norway being in our semi-final is considered to be a nightmare in my opinion." BBCCopyright: BBC It hosted for the Netherlands in 1960, for France in 1963, for Monaco in 1972, and Luxembourg in 1974