Many cities apply to host Eurovision 2023

There are many cities that have announced since submitting their nominations to host Eurovision Song Contest (Exit) 2023. The competition is held in the United Kingdom. They are: Aberdeen, Belfast, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Darlington, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle.

The city of Aberdeen was in ScotlandAnd it went even further, having already set aside £30,000 for one order. Proposing P&J Live arena, and one local politician, Kevin Stewart, stated on Aberdeeen Live: “Aberdeen has a sparkling new venue, an international airport right next door and we also have great hotels. Our welcoming, cultural and cosmopolitan city deserves to be on the short list.”

in Belfastin Northern Ireland, a Twitter account dedicated to trying to host ESC 2023 has already been created. In it, you can read: “Belfast submitted express interest for Eurovision 2023 and a proposal to fully support the bid if we are shortlisted on Friday, It was supported by the City Council Growth and Regeneration Commission.”

As for the BirminghamESC, which hosted ESC in 1997 the last time it was in the UK, council chair Ian Ward said on the BBC’s Breakfast programme: “I think, having been to the Commonwealth Games in such a short period of time, any city In this country can you achieve the Eurovision Song Contest in a short amount of time? You must be Birmingham, right? We will strive for it.”

Marvin Reese, Mayor BristolShe also took to social media to announce the candidacy for the Economic and Social Council, writing a post: “We have submitted the nomination of Bristol to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. Hundreds of Ukrainians now consider our home to the city of sanctuary – We put it at the center of our nomination. With YTL Arena we will create the perfect tailor-made Eurovision at Brabazon Hangars. “

The most surprising is the entry Darlington in the race, despite hosting concerts by international stars and other events such as the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Ben Huchen, Mayor of Tees Valley, revealed the candidacy, which was reported by The Northern Eco: “Whatever the outcome, our nomination defines our position and shows that we have ambition. And the infrastructure and the vision to do things that we wouldn’t even think of a few years ago. If it works, that will help us Develop closer relations with Ukraine and its communitiesBecause it highlights all that our region has to offer on the international stage.”

in scotland, Edinburgh He will also submit an application. The Edinburgh News quoted Cammy Day, president of the council, as saying: “It is of course unfortunate that this year’s winner Ukraine will not be able to host the 2023 festival in their country, but we are honored to move forward – if only because Kyiv it’s us honey sister city Edinburgh has become home to several thousand Ukrainians in recent months.”

As for the city? LiverpoolSpeaking on the BBC’s official website, Harry Doyle, Assistant to the President and Adviser on Cultural and Tourism Economy, said: “We are delighted to make an offer to host Liverpool for Eurovision 2023. […]. We thought Liverpool would be the stage Perfect for celebrating this one-of-a-kind Eurovision“.

city ​​council Leeds He announced the candidacy on social media and shared a wish with us: “We have welcomed many Ukrainian refugees into our city and hope that they will Let them share our enthusiasm to honor their victory at Eurovision this year“.

in NewcastleIan Thomas, destination director at NewcastleGateshead Initiative – the organization behind the giving – said, citing the BBC’s website, that an important impact is expected by hosting the event: The potential impact of Newcastle hosting Eurovision 2023 is huge. Eurovision will have an extension important role in renewing and sustaining our tourism economy, supporting our business and creating a better place for our residents.”

Tomorrow, August 12, the shortlist of candidate cities will be announced, decided by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).