What city will Eurovision 2023 be in?
|
8 October 2022, 10:09 | Updated: 24 October 2022, 12:08 After it was confirmed that Eurovision 2023 will take place in the UK
on behalf of Ukraine, two cities have been shortlisted to take on hosting duties. In July it was confirmed that the United Kingdom would be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) previously revealed they were in talks with this year's runner ups about staging the event, due to the ongoing war between
Russia and Ukraine. Sam Ryder came second to Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra in this year's contest, so the UK will now host the international event, vowing to make sure it's a "true reflection" of Ukrainian culture as well as showcasing British talent. So which UK city is hosting Eurovision 2023? Find out everything you need to know here. READ MORE - Sam Ryder went on booze ban ahead of Eurovision 2022 performance It has been announced Liverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. They were whittled down from seven shortlisted cities, which included Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and
Sheffield. The Eurovision 2023 final takes place on 14th May 2023. Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won Eurovision 2022, with the UK's Sam Ryder as a runner up. Eurovision takes place in Liverpool and in the UK for the first time in 25 as the Ukraine is unable to host the contest due to the Russian invasion of the country. Since the UK's Sam
Ryder was a runner up last year to Kalush Orchestra, the competition will be held here. Liverpool was one of the UK 20 cities to offer itself to host the Eurovision, beating out stiff competition Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle,Sheffield and Glasgow, which made it down to the final two. Earlier this year, the EBU confirmed the UK would be hosting the contest in 2023, with a statement from BBC director general Tim Davie, which read: "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. "The BBC will now begin the process to find a Host City to partner with us on delivering one of the most exciting events to come to the UK in 2023." READ MORE - Sam Ryder announces 2023 UK Tour dates: How to buy tickets Either Glasgow or Liverpool will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, it’s been announced. The UK’s entry Sam Ryder came in at second place to Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in this year’s competition, scoring an impressive 466 points overall with his song ‘Space Man’. It was later confirmed that the BBC would host next year’s event in the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine due to the ongoing war in the latter country. Last month, organisers revealed the seven shortlisted cities: Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Today (September 27), it’s been confirmed that Eurovision 2023 will take place at either the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool or the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. The BBC said that the two remaining locations had “the strongest overall offer”. According to the broadcaster, a final decision will be made “within weeks”. Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor for the Eurovision Song Contest, said: “The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) would like to warmly thank all the seven 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 very much appreciate their cooperation and the quality and creativity of all the bids received.”
The initial seven shortlisted cities were selected having met certain criteria, such as venue capacity, being within easy reach of an international airport, and having enough hotel accommodation to hold delegates, journalists and spectators. Per the BBC, the selection process was heavily weighted towards the cities proving past experience in hosting major international events, as well as being able to demonstrate their ability to stage a celebration of contemporary music. Österdahl explained: “We’re confident our final two cities are the best placed to meet this challenge and look forward to continuing our discussions to choose the one which will stage the world’s largest music event next May.” Phil Harrold, the chair of the BBC’s Host City Selection Committee, added: “We were incredibly impressed by the quality and creativity of all the city bids, in what was a highly competitive field. “The Eurovision Song Contest is a very complex event and Liverpool and Glasgow have the strongest overall offer; we will continue our discussions with them to determine the eventual host city.” He continued: “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.” Responding to today’s news, Liverpool City Council tweeted: “Liverpool is very proud to make the final two on the BBC/EBU Eurovision shortlist. It would be our privilege to put on a show – for Ukraine, the UK & for Europe. #Eurovision2023 in Liverpool? Imagine…”. Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “It’s really exciting that we’re down to the final two to host Eurovision in the UK next year.”
She continued: “We know that Glasgow’s got everything it takes to host an absolutely superb Eurovision experience for the fans. But also really importantly, not forgetting that we’re doing it on behalf of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.” Aitken went on to highlight the “huge benefits” Eurovision would bring to Glasgow for both its reputation and economy. The UK has hosted the Eurovision Song Contest eight times previously: London (1960, 1963, 1968 and 1977), Edinburgh (1972), Brighton (1974), Harrogate (1982) and Birmingham (1998). What city is most likely to host Eurovision 2023?Currently, the odds that Glasgow will host the song contest are 1/2, with Liverpool's odds at 13/8. Leading bookmaker William Hill previously tipped Glasgow as the winner of the seven-strong race to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, with bets at 11/10. Glasgow was closely followed by Birmingham, at 9/4.
Will there be a Eurovision 2023?Eurovision Village: Pier Head
In Eurovision Village you can see live performances by artists, DJs, special events and public viewing of the shows broadcast from the Arena. Eurovision Village 2023 will be organised by EBU and the City of Liverpool, and will be located in and around Pier Head on the Liverpool riverside.
What date will Eurovision be in 2023?When is Eurovision 2023 being held? The final of Eurovision 2023 will be held on Saturday, May 13 – but it's not just about one day. The semi-finals of the competition will be held on Tuesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 11.
How much is a ticket to Eurovision?Eurovision 2022: Between €10 and €350.
|
