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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Patrick Edrich

Liverpool 'ready to put on a show' after being named Eurovision 2023 finalist

Liverpool remains one of the two cities that could host Eurovision 2023.

The BBC has today provided an update on the bidding process for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, and confirmed that two cities, Glasgow and Liverpool, remain in competition to be the 2023 host city. The two cities are in contention to host the showcase event after a list previously including other cities including Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester was whittled down to two.

Further discussions will now take place with officials from Glasgow and Liverpool and a final decision will be made within weeks. Phil Harrold, the chair of the BBC’s Host City Selection Committee said: “Thanks to all seven cities across the UK who have demonstrated the enthusiasm and passion for Eurovision that exists right across the UK.

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