The UK cities vying to host the Eurovision 2023 have been revealed.
Zoe Ball and Scott Mills announced the city shortlist on BBC Radio 2 on Friday (12 August).
“We are excited to be discussing Eurovision in August. 20 UK cities have announced bids to host the event.
However, only seven have been shortlisted.These cities are Birmingham and Glasgow. , Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield.
Mills said the cities were seen to have the "capability and ability" to host the event and that they were "enjoyed" in celebrating Eurovision. ``Passion''. “Do” is required.
A final decision is expected to be announced later this year. Eurovision was last held in the UK in 1999 and has hosted a total of eight competitions to date.
In July it was announced that the UK would host the event in honor of Ukraine, and Eurovision executive his supervisor Martin Osterdahl said:
The Kalush Orchestra won the contest in Ukraine in May after an overwhelming public vote. British entry Samriderhe was second.
Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra
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Ukrainian president shortly after national victory Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Facebook post: Eurovision will be held in Ukraine next year! 3rd time in its history. And I believe - this will not be the last.
However, the Reference Group, the governing body of Eurovision, has since stated that ``Given the current situation, there is no reason for broadcasters to host, organize and produce a Eurovision Song Contest under the ESC rules.'' We need the security and operational assurances necessary to ensure that we can't meet."
The next Eurovision Song Contest will be held in his May 2023.
