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  • Last remaining Eurovision Song Contest 2023 tickets!

    As the stage build nears completion, the remaining tickets for each of the nine live shows which make up the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 are set to be released. Tickets will go on sale at 12:00 (midday) BST (13:00 CET) on Monday 24th April.

    Tickets will only be available to purchase at Ticketmaster UK regardless of the country you are booking from, and you can only purchase tickets for one show at a time. In line with previous Eurovision Song Contests, prices range from £30 to £380 dependant on show and seat.

    You must have a Ticketmaster UK to purchase tickets, and fans are encouraged to create their in advance of Monday 24th April.

    There are a limited number of remaining tickets for all nine shows:

    Semi-Final 1

    Evening Preview on Monday 8th May at 8pm, Afternoon Preview on Tuesday 9th May at 1:30pm, and Live Show on Tuesday 9th May at 8pm.

    Semi-Final 2

    Evening Preview on Wednesday 10th May at 8pm, Afternoon Preview on Thursday 11th May at 1:30pm, and Live Show on Thursday 11th May at 8pm.

    Grand Final

    Evening Preview on Friday 12th May at 8pm, Afternoon Preview on Saturday 13th May at 1pm, and Live Show on Saturday 13th May at 8pm.

    Outside of the arena live shows,…

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  • Eurovision 2023: Grand Final performances

    As Eurovision draws closer, it’s time to reveal which guest acts will be ing us in Liverpool!

    We’ll see magical performances from last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra, as well as our spaceman Sam Ryder and we’ll be treated to a Flag Parade packed with Eurovision icons, plus a celebration of Liverpool’s musical heritage.

    The Grand Final for this year’s Contest, hosted in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine, will open with last year’s winners, Kalush Orchestra, and a powerful performance titled ‘Voices of a New Generation’. Kalush Orchestra captured the hearts of Eurovision viewers around the world last year – they're back to kick off the 2023 Grand Final with a performance that's sure to be unforgettable including their smash hit winning song ‘Stefania’.

    During the Eurovision Flag Parade of all 26 Grand Finalists, viewers will see a unique performance by some iconic past Ukrainian Eurovision contestants. Get ready for a new twist on their Eurovision entries weaved with British classics…

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  • The UK’s Eurovision 2023 entry is Mae Muller!

    It’s with great excitement that we can reveal that the artist who’ll be representing the UK at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool is… Mae Muller!

    Mae says: ”I'm SO excited to participate in Eurovision this year and represent the UK! I've loved watching Eurovision all my life, so to compete in such a massive music competition is simply brilliant.

    “I’m a huge fan of so many of the artists that have found success at Eurovision, from ABBA to Måneskin! Sam Ryder was so amazing last year and proved the UK can be back on the left-hand side of the leaderboard!”

    Having signed to Capitol Records UK (part of Universal Music Group), Mae continues to stand out. In 2022, she was nominated at the MTV EMAs and VMAs. Since then, her music has reached over two billion streams and 5.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

    Mae co-wrote ‘I Wrote A Song’ with BRIT nominated songwriter Lewis Thompson (David Guetta, Joel Corry, and Raye - ‘Bed’) and Karen Poole, who has written for Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, David…

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  • Meet our Eurovision 2023 family!

    We are pleased to announce our presenting and commentary line-up including Graham Norton, Julia Sanina, Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon, Timur Miroshnychenko, Sam Quek, Mel Giedroyc, Scott Mills, Rylan and Claire Sweeney.

    Presenting the Grand Final (13th May) to a global audience of 160 million will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS…

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  • The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 stage revealed!

    We are excited to reveal an exclusive first look at the stage for Liverpool 2023!

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    In May, 37 acts will perform for a global audience of millions on the Eurovision stage. Julio Himede, the Set Designer for Eurovision 2023 has based his stage design on the principles of ‘togetherness, celebration and community’.

    “The architecture takes inspiration from a wide hug, opening its arms to Ukraine, the…

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  • Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is United by Music

    Martin Green CBE

    Managing Director, BBC Eurovision 2023

    The countdown is on and excitement is building.

    Right now, the whole Eurovision team across the BBC, along with our Ukrainian counterparts, Liverpool and all our other amazing partners are working together to deliver an unforgettable Eurovision Song Contest for 2023.

    The TV shows will be truly special, and it is an honour and a privilege to hold them here in the UK on behalf of our colleagues in Ukraine. We will showcase Ukrainian culture while celebrating the best of British music and creativity and of course Liverpool!. It’s going to be spectacular - we believe it is after all, the greatest…

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  • What is the Handover and Allocation Draw?

    It’s the first event in the Eurovision calendar that officially marks the start of a brand new contest!

    This year host city Liverpool have chosen the magnificent St. George’s Hall as the venue for a ceremony where the ‘official keys’ of Eurovision are handed over from the previous host to the next.

    Italy put on the party last year, so on Tuesday 31st January, we’ll witness the Mayor of host city Turin ing over the keys (known as the insignia) to the Mayor of Liverpool.

    Mayor Stefano Lo Russo will meet Mayor Joanne Anderson to offer some helpful hosting advice. We’ll also hear from some…

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  • On the 31st January we are live from Liverpool for the Handover and Allocation Draw!

    2023 is the year of the Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom and the BBC kicks things off this month with the first event in the season. Presenters Rylan and AJ Odudu will welcome viewers to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on January 31st at 7pm for the Handover and Allocation Draw.

    Taking place in host city Liverpool and in front of a live, invited audience this exciting event will…

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  • Sam Ryder set to represent UK at Eurovision 2022 with SPACE MAN

    Sam Ryder will represent the UK at Eurovision 2022 in Turin.

    Following an extensive search headed by 2022 partners the global music management and publishing company TaP Music, the BBC today confirms that singer-songwriter Sam Ryder will be representing the United Kingdom at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held in Turin, Italy in May 2022 with the song SPACE MAN.

    With over 12 million followers and 100 million likes on TikTok, Sam is currently…

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  • Eurovision Semi-Finals move to new home on BBC Three

    Sam Ryder will represent the UK at Eurovision 2022 in Turin.

    Following an extensive search headed by 2022 partners the global music management and publishing company TaP Music, the BBC today confirms that singer-songwriter Sam Ryder will be representing the United Kingdom at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held in Turin, Italy in May 2022 with the song SPACE MAN.

    With over 12 million followers and 100 million likes on TikTok, Sam is currently…

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