The Latest Breaking News from Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision 2023 won't be held in Ukraine; UK may step in

The organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest says that it will start talks with the BBC on possibly holding next year’s event in the U.K. after concluding that it can’t be held in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Eurovision 2023 Cannot Go Ahead in Ukraine Due to War

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest cannot be held in Ukraine given the ongoing war in the country, the European Broadcasting Union said Friday, adding it was in talks with the BBC to host it in the United Kingdom. "The security and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster to host, organize…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Scotland could host Eurovision after Ukraine ruled out for 2023 over safety fears

The European Broadcasting Union has asked the BBC 'to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest' in the UK after announcing next year's contest cannot be held in war-torn Ukraine.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

"This isn't Eurovision Song Contest" - Wales legend has say on Ukraine World Cup play-off

As captain for the death-or-glory qualifier against Romania in 1993, Barry Horne was so close to the 1994 finals in the United States he was almost at the check-in desk - but a missed penalty and narrow defeat still haunts him

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022

Ukraine driven by raw emotion for game like no other as neutrals’ favourites aim for valuable World Cup berth

Were tonight’s World Cup play-off semi-final decided by public vote, it would be a walkover. Taking this month’s Eurovision Song Contest as evidence, the groundswell of continent-wide support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion is such that Scotland would be handed a hammering the like of which they have not experienced…

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2022

Eurovision Trophy Auctioned to Help Ukraine

The Ukrainian band that won the Eurovision Song Contest said it has sold the trophy at auction to raise funds to buy equipment for the Ukrainian military. Kalush Orchestra revealed on social media that the trophy was sold in the online auction late Sunday for $900,000 to a cryptocurrency group…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022

Eurovision winners auction trophy, give 850,000 euros to Ukraine army

Kalush Orchestra, the Ukrainian musicians who won the recent Eurovision Song Contest, have collected nearly 850,000 euros from the auction of their winners' trophy. They have handed the proceeds to a foundation working the help the Ukrainian armed forces.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2022

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra raises $900,000 for military by auctioning Eurovision trophy

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this month, raised $900,000 for the country's military battling the Russian invasion by selling the contest's trophy.

Reuters · May 29, 2022

Gogglebox stars' verdict on UK's Sam Ryder after he comes second in Eurovision Song Contest

Some Twitter users said more of tonight's show should have been dedicated to Sam's success

Wales Online · May 20, 2022

Sam Ryder's Space Man narrowly misses number 1 after Harry Styles battle but makes chart history

The UK's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, Sam Ryder, was given more reason to celebrate on Friday

Chronicle Live · May 20, 2022