Excitement is building about Cardiff's chances of hosting Eurovision 2023 after the announcement that the song contest would be held in the United Kingdom next year. But plenty of people think it shouldn't bother and for one big reason.
Ukraine won this year's competition, with the UK finishing in second place, and tradition follows that the winner hosts the following year's show. But it has been concluded that this cannot be done safely whilst the country is at war with Russia, meaning the event will head to the UK instead.
The BBC has accepted an invitation to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of the Ukrainian broadcaster, UA: PBC creating "a ceremony that reflects Ukraine’s victory in Turin in May, 2022, as well as showcasing the UK’s vibrant music scene." But how will the host city be decided? A bidding process will take place to be completed by the autumn, and early signs show that the Welsh Government will be looking at trying its hand. You can get more news like this and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
