Nottingham City Council has announced that it will not progress with it's bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest for 2023. City leaders had previously expressed an interest in hosting the event in the hope that it could help to put the city on the map and highlight what it has to offer.
City Council officials confirmed that it had considered what it would take to host the event. The BBC and the EBU decide the requirements and how each bid meets them - this can include financial requirements and experience in organising large events.
Last year's event saw the EBU introduce regulations that stated a venue must accommodate 10,000 viewers and must have a nearby press centre. This must also be in close proximity to an international airport and hotels. Thousands attend the show each year and ticket sales remain highly competitive.
