The organisers of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 have announced changes to its voting system ahead of Liverpool playing host. European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said on Tuesday only viewers’ votes will decide which countries qualify from the semi-finals stage.
Other changes include viewers in non-participating countries being able to vote online and jury votes being combined with votes from the global audience to decide the final result. Judges from the professional music industry will decide with the public for the grand final.
Martin Osterdahl, the Eurovision Song Contest’s executive supervisor, said the move will “give more power to the audience” as the song contest “remains relevant and exciting” after 67 years of performances.
