Eurovision 2023: BBC announces two UK cities in the running host Song Contest for Ukraine
27.09.2022 - 17:11
/ ok.co.uk
Either Liverpool or Glasgow is set to host the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine next year, it has been announced. Ukraine, who had this year's winning act Kalush Orchestra, have been left unable to host next year due to the country's ongoing war with Russia.
With the UK coming in second place in the 2022 contest, it was decided that we will host the competition for them. Now, it's been revealed that either Liverpool or Glasgow will be the lucky city where contestants across Europe and beyond will travel and do their best to wow the crowds.
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. “We were incredibly impressed by the quality and creativity of all the city bids in what was a highly competitive field.
He continued: “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. “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 news comes after Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield were named as potential hosts.
Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC, shared the news that the UK would be hosting the 2023 competition, as he said in August: “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
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