The Eurovision Track Contest is among the greatest worldwide leisure competitions, and this yr the famend present is making its option to UK shores.
Final yr, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra stormed the competitors with Stefania. Nonetheless, the EBU confirmed that the nation wouldn’t have the ability to host the competition because of the ongoing struggle with Russia.
The runner-up act of 2022 was the UK, and as such the nation will host on behalf of Ukraine, creating a novel collaborative occasion.
We’ve rounded up all the data on the Eurovision Track Contest 2023, together with when the present airs, what we find out about tickets, methods to tune in from the UK and overseas, who’s participating and extra.
When is Eurovision 2023?
The Eurovision Grand Ultimate will happen on Saturday 13 Might 2023, with precise timings to be confirmed.
Earlier than the large evening, there will even be the semi-finals, which is able to air on Tuesday 9 Might 2023 and Thursday 11 Might 2023 respectively.
You possibly can watch the successful efficiency from 2022 under:
Who’s the host of Eurovision 2023?
The UK has caught Eurovision fever, as none aside from Liverpool shall be internet hosting the competitors. It’s the fifth UK metropolis to host the competitors, narrowly beating Glasgow within the bidding contest.
Although the present shall be primarily based within the UK, the main target will very a lot be on Ukraine, as the competition would have been held there had it not been for the invasion by Russia.
You possibly can check out the stage design under:
Methods to get tickets for the Eurovision Track Contest 2023
It’s not usually that Eurovision involves the UK, and as such there may be more likely to be an enormous demand for tickets.
Tickets aren’t but on sale for the occasion, however the easiest way to maintain within the know is to enroll in the Eurovision e-newsletter.
The Eurovision web site claims that extra data shall be launched on the finish of February. Final yr, tickets went on sale on 7 April.
There shall be 9 exhibits that individuals can watch. There are the televised occasions, in addition to the Jury exhibits (which is able to happen the day earlier than every dwell occasion), and the household exhibits (which is able to happen the afternoon of the dwell occasions).
The Jury and household exhibits are more likely to be in much less demand, and will have cheaper tickets accessible. The Grand Ultimate is sort of sure to be the costliest, and the preferred.
Costs haven’t but been revealed. Nonetheless, final yr they ranged from €20 all the way in which as much as €350.
Methods to watch the Eurovision Track Contest within the UK
As per earlier years, you must have the ability to tune in to the Grand Ultimate of Eurovision 2023 on BBC One. Graham Norton shall be returning for his typical hilarious commentary.
You’ll additionally have the ability to watch the present dwell on BBC One through iPlayer, and stream it shortly after the published on the BBC iPlayer web site or app in your pill or smartphone.
Methods to watch the Eurovision Track Contest from the US
We don’t but know which American channel has the rights to Eurovision this yr.
Final yr, US viewers may tune in through Peacock. An ad-supported plan prices $5.99 per thirty days, while an ad-free one prices $9.99 per thirty days. Nonetheless, new customers can get a seven-day free trial.
YouTube additionally livestreamed the entire Grand Ultimate on the official Eurovision channel, in addition to each semi-finals.
We’ll doubtless study extra about worldwide broadcasting plans nearer to the occasion date.
Who’s presenting Eurovision 2023?
The official presenters haven’t but been revealed, however Graham Norton has already dominated himself out, saying that he’d slightly keep on with the commentary.
We’ve seen involvement from Rylan Clark, AJ Odudu and Scott Mills in numerous different Eurovision occasions such because the semi-final allocation draw and build-up for earlier competitions, so these might be potential contenders for the job.
Methods to vote within the Eurovision Track Contest
In earlier years, the best option to vote in your favorite act within the Eurovision Track Contest was by downloading the app onto your smartphone or pill. It’s accessible from Google Play the iOS App Retailer and the Home windows Retailer, and is free to obtain.
When you’ve bought the app, you’ll have the ability to discover out extra concerning the individuals from the nations participating, and also you’ll additionally have the ability to discover out the most recent Eurovision information.
However extra importantly, you’ll be able to solid your vote utilizing the app just by clicking on the vote button and selecting your favorite. You possibly can vote a number of occasions, however you can’t vote for the nation you’re voting from.
Who’re the Eurovision Track Contest 2023 semi-finalists and finalists?
There are 37 nations taking part in Eurovision 2023, however solely 26 make it by means of to the Grand Ultimate. Each the UK and Ukraine routinely get slots within the Grand Ultimate because the hosts.
They are going to be joined by Germany, France, Italy and Spain – members of the Large 5 who routinely qualify resulting from being the most important contributors to the competition. Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia is not going to be coming into resulting from monetary causes, and Russia was expelled from the competitors final yr.
Not all contestants have been introduced, however right here is the operating order for the semi-finals and Grand Ultimate, together with the confirmed entries up to now:
Eurovision 2023 semi-final 1
- Croatia: Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!
- Eire: Wild Youth – We Are One
- Latvia: Sudden Lights – Aijā
- Malta: The Busker – Dance (Our Personal Get together)
- Norway: Alessandra – Queen of Kings
- Portugal
- Serbia
- Azerbaijan
- Czechia: Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
- Finland
- Israel: Noa Kirel – Unicorn
- Moldova
- Netherlands: Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – TBC
- Switzerland: Remo Forrer
- Sweden
Eurovision 2023 semi-final 2
- Armenia: Brunette – TBC
- Belgium: Gustaph – Due to You
- Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – Break a Damaged Coronary heart
- Denmark: Reiley – Breaking My Coronary heart
- Estonia: Alika – Bridges
- Greece: Victor Vernicos – What They Say
- Iceland
- Romania: Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off and On)
- Australia
- Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
- Austria: Teya & Salena – TBC
- Georgia: Iru Khechanovi – TBC
- Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Keep
- Poland
- Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem
- San Marino
Eurovision 2023 finalists
- France: La Zarra – Évidemment
- Germany
- Italy: Marco Mengoni – Due vite
- Spain: Blanca Paloma – Eaea
- Ukraine: Tvorchi – Coronary heart of Metal
- UK
Who’s the UK entry for Eurovision?
The UK entry has not but been confirmed, however we count on them to be revealed quickly, as many different nations have put ahead their entries.
They’ve large steps to observe, as final yr’s entry from Sam Ryder, Area Man, bought the best Jury vote and completed second general. You possibly can watch this under: