2023 is set to be a momentous year for the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. Following a truly Herculean turn-around thanks to tour de force Sam Ryder, British interest in the Contest seems to be rekindled. The BBC is looking to shepherd that interest into the new year. To do so, it seems that the BBC will be …
Huge news have been dropped this November morning, as the EBU has out of nowhere announced that there will be a great change to the voting when 2023 comes by. For decades, the winner was decided by the participating countries, but for the first time in 2023, anyone can have a say on that. Vote Change! 3 major points will …
After 17 years of absence, the United Kingdom is due to make its return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this year in Yerevan. The BBC — newly at the helm, replacing former Junior Eurovision broadcaster ITV — has now revealed the much-anticipated 2022 entry. 13 year old Freya Skye will represent the United Kingdom, with her song Lose My …
The list has finally dropped, and thankfully it did. With recent news about the withdrawal of Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia, there were fears of possibly more withdrawals to come, but those speculations are now over, as the EBU has finally confirmed that 37 countries will participate in the upcoming contest. 37 countries it is! In the end, it is …
With the announcement of Liverpool as the host of Eurovision 2023, the United Kingdom selection process for Eurovision 2023 has been announced. Once more, the UK will be working with TaP Music. The partnership was first announced last year with success for Sam Ryder at Eurovision. The UK finished with their best result since 1998 and its first top 5 …
British Eurovision fans, media and prominent figures have been reacting to last night’s news that Liverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. Following BBC commentator and Eurovision figurehead Graham Norton’s announcement that the Merseyside city would play host to the contest on behalf of Ukraine, and ahead of shortlisted city Glasgow, many celebrities and fans have been giving …
After months and months of waiting, we finally know where we are going in 2023. It’s taken a while, considering the unique situation and challenge that 2022 proved to be, but the wait if finally over! Host Selection for 2023 As a reminder, the selection for next year’s host city has been more difficult than previous years. Back in May, …
With the BBC’s announcement on the 27th of September naming Glasgow and Liverpool as the shortlisted cities for hosting the upcoming contest, many have been speculating on the hosts. Many names are being thrown around, one in particular, being the BBC’s lead commentator Graham Norton. Graham Norton himself appeared on ITV’s This Morning with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to …
The BBC’s preparations for Eurovision 2023 are well underway! The broadcaster are currently advertising two Eurovision-related opportunities. Firstly, today marks the closure of applications for independent production companies who wish to film the Insignia Handover and Allocation Draw. Production companies may apply to the BBC before 7PM GMT today to register their interest. The Insignia Handover is an ongoing tradition …
Then, there were two. The BBC has announced that the shortlist of potential Eurovision host cities has been narrowed down to two candidates: Glasgow and Liverpool. These cities have satisfied the BBC and EBU’s criteria for a host city, including: Possession of a roofed venue with a capacity of over 10,000. Strong hotel availability. Suitable locations for a press centre …
