If you are unfamiliar with Eurovision, you will surely have been shocked to see this year’s logo and promotional poster. The heart that occupies the V of the word “Eurovision” in the official logo, always shows the flag of the host country. This year, the flag is contradicted by the name that appears below, which marks the city where it will be held. Traditionally, the country that wins the competition is the one that hosts the event the following year, except on this occasion. In which country is Eurovision 2023 taking place? If you want to know in which city Blanca Paloma will participate, continue reading the article.
UK to host Eurovision 2023
Ukraine won the last edition of Eurovision in 2022 with the song ‘Stefania’, from the group Kalush Orchestra. However, due to the war with Russia (which is invading the Ukrainian country), the organization has decided to hold the competition in a place where it can guarantee the safety of the public and the artists. To choose this year’s location, the festival decided to award this distinction to the second classified of the last Eurovision: United Kingdom. The British country won the competition money with the song ‘Space Man’, from the English singer Sam Ryder. In addition to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final, the UK will host the two semi-finals which will determine the full entry list. It is the first time that the winning country of the last edition does not organize the next festival.
The city of Liverpool will host Eurovision 2023
The English town of liverpool was chosen by the United Kingdom to host 67th edition of Eurovision 2023. This is the ninth time it has been held on British territory, but it is the first time it has been held in the city of the Beatles. The cities in the UK that have already hosted the festival are: London four times (1960, 63, 68 and 77), Edinburgh (1972), Brighton (1974), Harrogate (1982) and Birmingham (1998). The place where the festival will take place is the Liverpool Arenawith a capacity of eleven thousand viewers.
The Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Osterdahl, was responsible for giving the news:Liverpool is the perfect location to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine. The city is synonymous with music and Liverpool Arena exceeds all requirements necessary to host a global event of this magnitude. We are very impressed with the passion the city has shown in organizing the contest and their inclusive ideas to put last year’s winners, Ukraine, front and center when thousands of fans turn out next May. It will be the first Eurovision Song Contest to take place in the UK in 25 years. and, as we work with our host station, the BBC, For celebrate the victory of Ukraine, this unique production promises to be very special“.
The CEO of the BBC, Tim Daviedeclared his enthusiasm with the organization of Eurovision in the city of England: “They will be an incredible host for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Liverpool is an exciting, warm and vibrant city. It is the undisputed capital of pop music and celebrates the 65th anniversary of its twinning with the Ukrainian city of Odessa. I know the people of Liverpool will welcome Europe and the rest of the world with open arms and together we will create something truly special.”.
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