Newcastle has been dealt a Eurovision blow just as city officials officially confirmed a bid to host the contest, with odds suggesting it is well out of the running to be successful or even make the shortlist.
After hinting last month that they'd consider throwing their hat in the ring to take on the world famous event, it was announced early on Monday morning, that a Eurovision bid had been made.
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is delivering the bid on behalf of the Council and, revealing the plans, the group's Destination Director, Ian Thomas, said: This is a once in a generation opportunity to welcome a huge number of international visitors, performers and media to the North East of England and to showcase our world- class culture, rich heritage and vibrant region to the world.
