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 Which UK city is hosting Eurovision 2023?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. When is Eurovision 2023?The Eurovision 2023 final takes place on 14th May 2023. Who won Eurovision 2022?Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won Eurovision 2022, with the UK's Sam Ryder as a runner up. Why is Eurovision in Liverpool?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
Liverpool has been selected as host city for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, the wildly popular music competition that will be entering its 67th year. The city of the Beatles won out Friday over Glasgow, the fellow finalist from a shortlist of UK cities that included Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. The news comes after the UK over the summer was awarded to host Eurovision, an honor traditionally given to the winning country the previous year. Ukraine won that right this year with Kalush Orchestra taking the title, but the country was forced to bow out because of its ongoing war with Russia. Related StoryMorgan Freeman & BTS' Jung Kook Take Center Stage At World Cup Opening Ceremony In Qatar; Fox Sports Avoids Controversy, BBC Spotlights Human Rights AbusesThe UK finished second with Sam Ryder’s Space Man, giving it second position to become host. The 2023 contest will hold semifinals on May 9 and May 11 at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, with the grand final Saturday, May 13. “Liverpool is the ideal place to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine,” Eurovision executive supervisor Martin Österdahl said today. “The city is synonymous with music and Liverpool Arena exceeds all the requirements needed to stage a global event of this scale. We have been very impressed with the passion the city has shown in embracing the Contest and their inclusive ideas for placing last year’s winners, Ukraine, front and centre when thousands of fans visit next May.” The 2023 Eurovision contest will be the ninth to be hosted in the UK, which hasn’t hosted for 25 years. The BBC will be the host broadcaster.
Must Read StoriesSubscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Read More About:Who will hold Eurovision 2023?Glasgow and Liverpool will find out later on Friday which of the two cities has been chosen to host the Eurovision Song Contest next May. The spectacular music show will be staged in the UK after this year's winner, Ukraine, was unable to take up hosting duties because of the war.
How much is a ticket to Eurovision?Eurovision 2022: Between €10 and €350. Eurovision 2020: Between €20 and €255 (cancelled) Eurovision 2019: Between €183 and €415.
Why is Liverpool hosting Eurovision?The Eurovision song contest will be hosted by Liverpool next year after it beat 19 other cites to stage the event on behalf of war-torn Ukraine. The annual extravaganza will be held in the UK for the first time in 25 years on 13 May as Ukraine is unable to host the event due to the Russian invasion.
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