Martin Osterdahl, Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, joined BBC Radio 2 on Friday morning with Scott Mills and Zoe Ball to announce the 2023 event. announced the candidate list.
Twenty city-sponsored Expressions of Interest were submitted, but he was selected for only seven.
Here's what you need to know about this process.
– Which cities were shortlisted?
Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield are in the second and final stage of the selection process. stage has been reached.
– Any big players missing?
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced London tenders in July but the capital is not on the candidate list.
– How are candidate cities selected? Determined by which is highest.
These include having a suitable venue and sufficient space to host the contest, the financial commitments it can make, and the cultural offerings both on-screen and off-screen.
Criteria for the 2022 event, which will be held in Turin,Italy, include that the host city can accommodate at least 10,000 spectators; Having a press center, an international airport and 'adequate' hotel accommodation.
– Will Ukraine attend?
The winning host city must prove it can showcase Ukrainian culture and music. must be
The BBC said:
Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision in Turin this year (Yui Mok/PA)
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– Who will decide the winner?
Between the BBC, the UK's national broadcaster, and the European Broadcasting Union, which produces the eventA joint decision is made.
– When will the final decision be announced?
No date has been set, but the EBU has said an announcement will be made in the fall.
Contests are usually held in May.
