Seven to two. The BBC announced earlier today that the shortlist of 67 candidate cities fore The Eurovision Song Contest will be shortened. Just before 4pm Belgian time, the verdict was passed: still between Glasgow and Liverpool.
After the list of potential host cities had already been significantly reduced in mid-August, seven more cities had a chance to win 67e To organize the Eurovision Song Contest. Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield were still in the running. That list has been shortened today to still Competitors: Glasgow and Liverpool.
And then there were two…
We can now reveal that # Eurovision 2023 will be hosted either in Glasgow or Liverpool
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Eurovision Song Contest September 27 2022
“Best complete package”
It was Phil Harold, chair of the BBC’s selection committee, who announced that Glasgow and Liverpool were the last two cities to leave. The Eurovision Song Contest is a very complex event presented by Liverpool and Glasgow The best complete set in. “We will now continue our negotiations with the two cities to determine the final host city,” he added in an official statement. press release.
Harold also openly thanked other cities that had applied and praised the creative ideas that had been brought to the table. We were very impressed with the quality and creativity in all cities. It was very competitive high level‘ is a record.
Also Martin Osterdahl, who took over the torch from John Ola Sand in 2020 as Executive Supervisor at the Eurovision Song Contest a lot of confidence in the remaining two cities. “We are convinced that Glasgow and Liverpool are best suited to meet this challenge and look forward to continuing discussions with both,” he said.
Scottish skirts or the cradle of the Beatles?
There is still some time to wait for the final selection. BBC reported that ‘In a few weeks will fall. One thing is for sure: 67e The Eurovision Song Contest is going to be a wet thing anyway. Not because of the usual British weather, but because both Glasgow and Liverpool have yards that are on the water.
The capacity of OVO Hydro in Glasgow is 14,300 places. The square is located near the station and close to many hotels. Major events such as BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the Commonwealth Games occurred there. Nice detail: In 2020, the plaza is already a decoration in the Netflix movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Epic Story of Fire. An omen for the largest city in Scotland?
Lovers the Beatles Perhaps he would prefer to go to Liverpool. With a capacity of 11,000 places, the M&S Bank Arena is certainly not inferior. Ease of access is also guaranteed here: the conference hall, hotels and the train station are located near the concert hall. “We are ready to host the show for Ukraine, the UK and Europe,” said Joanna Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool.
so happy # Liverpool Make another two for # Eurovision2023 Shortlist.
No place throws a party quite like the rest of us. People, communities and companies in our city are ready to make an offer – for Ukraine, UK and Europe.
Eurovision in Liverpool. imagine pic.twitter.com/4FW54rYPZ7
– Joan Anderson (MayorLpool) September 27 2022
Not ready for their test piece
There is no doubt that the British will put on a well-organized show. so it becomes the ninth The song contest takes place on British soil. London was allowed to perform the honors four times. Edinburgh, Brighton and Harrogate have already won this honor. The last time the UK hosted the Eurovision Song Contest dates back to 1998. 43e Song Contest edition next in Birmingham Place and become one of the most memorable releases ever thanks to Triumph Dana International. So the level of Glasgow or Liverpool is high.
