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Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is United by Music

2 February 202331 January 2023 by Paul Johnston

By Martin Green CBE, Managing Director, BBC Eurovision 2023 The countdown is on and excitement is building. Right now, the whole Eurovision team across the BBC, along with our Ukrainian counterparts, Liverpool and all our other amazing partners are working together to deliver an unforgettable Eurovision Song Contest for 2023. The TV shows will … Read more

Eurovision Handover and Draw Allocation announced

30 January 202310 January 2023 by Sarah Latcham

The BBC has announced its first Eurovision event of 2023! Presenters Rylan Clark and AJ Odudu will be heading to Liverpool on 31 January to host the Handover and Allocation event which will be broadcast live to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Tuesday 31 January 2023. Taking place in front of a live, invited … Read more

Artists, Creatives and Dreamers – this is Liverpool Calling…

30 January 202321 December 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Excited women in crows with the copy 'Eurovision Cultural Commissions' overlayed

Following the announcement of the Cultural Festival commissions in November, more than 600 submissions were received from artists all over Europe. A panel of judges from Culture Liverpool, the Ukraine Institute, British Council and Liverpool UNESCO City of Music, shortlisted 55 submissions which will now receive funding for further research and development. A third of … Read more

It’s all coming together…. with a little help from our friends

30 January 20238 December 2022 by Louise Powney

Planning for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool is well under way with everything from a cultural programme, fan zones, a EuroClub and community and school engagement initiatives starting to take shape behind the scenes. Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle looks at the financial side of the competition and … Read more

Eurovision looks good on the dancefloor

30 January 20236 December 2022 by Louise Powney

People on a dance floor at a nightclub with colourful balloons

The world’s biggest Eurovision fan club is polishing its dancing shoes as it prepares to host Liverpool’s official Eurovision party next year. The OGAE (Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision) – which is made up of 42 fan clubs from across the world – has announced that it is bringing its EuroClub to Camp and … Read more

Lord Mayor sends his commiserations to Glasgow

19 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Roy Gladden

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Roy Gladden, has reached out to his Scottish civic counterpart to express his commiserations around the Eurovision decision. Earlier this month, Liverpool pipped Glasgow to the post to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. Writing to Glasgow’s Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, Liverpool’s Lord Mayor thanked … Read more

Lord Mayor of Liverpool reaches out to Sister City following Eurovision win

26 January 202314 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Roy Gladden, has written to the Mayor of Odesa to express his pride that the city will represent Ukraine by hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool was announced as the host city one week ago, and after the win, the Lord Mayor penned a letter to the Mayor … Read more

Odesa congratulates Liverpool!

8 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Following the announcement that Liverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of Ukraine, the Mayor of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, has sent his congratulations to the people of the city: Dear Liverpudlians, It is a matter of great pleasure to know that the bid of Liverpool, our sister city, to host the Eurovision … Read more

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

30 January 20237 October 2022 by Paul Johnston

The Eurovision spotlight is set to shine on Liverpool after it was announced the city will host the world-famous competition on behalf of the UK.

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

26 January 20237 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

The Eurovision spotlight is set to shine on Liverpool after it was announced the city will be the UK host city for the world-famous competition. The European Broadcast Union (EBU) and the BBC have whittled the competition down from 20 cities, and today announced that Liverpool will host the event on behalf of Ukraine in … Read more

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

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 would be the perfect place to host Eurovision

30 January 202317 June 2022 by Sarah Latcham

Following the news that the UK could possibly host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, Kevin McManus, explains why there is only one city that should host this prestigious event… The news that the BBC is in talks with the European Broadcasting Union to potentially host the Eurovision Song … 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