Eurovision - Liverpool Express

Arts Minister Urged to Back Liverpool’s Eurovision bid

26 January 20235 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, have written to the Minister of Arts, Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrew MP, to emphasise how passionate the city is about hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. In the letter, they explain how important the visitor economy is … Read more

Liverpool remains in the Eurovision 2023 race

26 January 202327 September 2022 by James Lynch

Liverpool is today a massive step closer to being awarded the ultimate “douze points” of being the host city for Eurovision 2023 – as the BBC get closer to making their mind up. Following official presentations by shortlisted host cities last week, the BBC has today confirmed that Liverpool and Glasgow have now made it … Read more

Why Liverpool should host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

30 January 202322 September 2022 by Paul Johnston

We hit the streets of Liverpool and asked some locals why they think Liverpool should host Eurovision 2023.

For Liverpool, Eurovision Means More

30 January 202322 September 2022 by James Lynch

A letter of support from every corner of our city region and beyond has now been sent to Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport by Mayor Joanne Anderson. I write to you personally on behalf of Liverpool – of each sector, faith, and corner of our society. Liverpool is an extraordinary place. … Read more

Eurovision: It’s almost decision time!

26 January 202322 September 2022 by James Lynch

Liverpool has officially submitted its final bid document to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. The detailed document has been sent to the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union who will have the final say on which UK city will stage the event next year in solidarity with Ukraine. Liverpool is in the running … Read more

Liverpool is a shortlisted host city for Eurovision 2023

26 January 202312 August 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Liverpool remains in the running to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool – and six other cities – have made the shortlist as the potential host city for next year’s flagship event. Twenty cities submitted expressions of interest. The city has successfully sailed through the first part of the bidding process, with the BBC … Read more

Liverpool submits Eurovision bid

26 January 20239 August 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Liverpool has officially submitted its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. This is the first phase of the bidding process, and the successful cities to make the shortlist will be announced on BBC Radio 2 on Friday by the European Broadcasting Union. Assistant Mayor and Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, … Read more

Liverpool states its intention to host Eurovision

26 January 202317 June 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Following the announcement that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest could be held in the UK, Liverpool has officially offered to host the event in solidarity with Ukraine. The European Broadcast Union has today confirmed it is looking for another location to be home to the competition due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. As England’s … Read more