Manchester has bid to host next year's Eurovision song contest 2023. The European Broadcast Union (EBU) and the BBC said last month (July) that the UK will host the contest due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A winning bid is excellent for the host city as though it is a big challenge, the city gets put upon the world stage showcasing what it can do for tourists. As a world class music city, Manchester was one of the first cities to apply to host Eurovision.
Every year, the international song competition is televised with the EBU choosing acts to represent their country. Eurovision songs must be original, no longer than three minutes, lead vocals must be performed live and no more than six performers can take to the stage for each performance.
