How to get tickets for Eurovision 2023 as UK to host contest
25.07.2022 - 16:49
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Now that it has been confirmed the UK will host next year's Eurovision song contest, many Brits will likely be rushing to get their hands on a ticket.
It comes after it was revealed that Ukraine would be unable to host the contest in 2023 due to the ongoing conflict and safety standards. The European Broadcast Union and the BBC have both said the UK will take over hosting the contest, replacing Ukraine.
Speaking on Twitter, the BBC said: "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.
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"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."
While 2023 is still quite a while away, it's always a good idea to try and nab a ticket as soon as possible as they usually sell out quickly.
Not many details surrounding next year's events have yet been released, including which city in the UK will host the event. Similarly, the date for when tickets go live has also not yet been released.
However, we can still speculate around what period of 2023 the tickets will go on sale, giving fans time to prepare and reserve their seats at the song contest. Tickets for the Eurovision 2022 song contest went on sale on Thursday, April 7 at 9am British time.
Therefore, it's safe to assume that the tickets will likely be available at some point during the first-half of