UK will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 eurovision UK will host the Eurovision Song Contest next year as the war in Ukraine lingers on. The news was first announced on Twitter, with the lookout for next year’s Host City beginning this week. The United Kingdom had a remarkable showing at the song contest, coming in second place and narrowly missing out on the [...]
Ukraine’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool: Is Moscow competing, can Russia vote and are they broadcasting it? Eurovision The 67th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Liverpool this year after the UK was chosen to host on behalf of war-torn Ukraine. It is the first time the competition has been held in the UK for 25 years – and Russia will not be competing. Why is Russia absent from the contest? Russia, [...]
Eurovision will not be hosted in London as seven UK cities in the running for song contest LONDON London is not in the running to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest when it comes to the UK. A shortlist of seven cities has been announced, including Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Hower, London and Belfast are among those that will not be considered for the event, which is to be [...]
Eurovision ‘to begin discussions with BBC’ as UK set to host next year’s contest due to Ukraine war June 17, 2022 The United Kingdom will likely host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, it has been announced. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) issued a statement this morning saying it will “begin discussions with the BBC” about broadcasting the event from the UK, as this year’s runner up to the [...]
Militant rail unions blame Tories for FA Cup and Eurovision strike disruption April 30, 2023 The leader of the train drivers’ union has angrily attacked the Transport Secretary after he criticised a planned strike on the eve of the Eurovision Song Contest final for its impact on Ukraine. Union members will walk out on May 12 as part of a long-running dispute over pay, as well as on May 31 [...]
Eurovision: Jacob Rees-Mogg urges ‘patriotic Brits to vote for Ukraine’ May 13, 2022 There was a rift between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg this week over the Eurovision Song Contest. Both appeared on LBC over the last two days and were quizzed on the singing extravaganza which has its final on Saturday. While minister for Brexit opportunities Jacob Rees-Mogg said he would “encourage a patriotic Britain” [...]
Eurovision: Ukraine victorious, United Kingdom comes second May 15, 2022 The United Kingdom had a remarkable showing at the Eurovision song contest, coming in second place and narrowly missing out to hot favourites Ukraine. Sam Ryder swept to the dramatic win with the jury, after his Spaceman track wowed the audience getting 283 points. His performance received the maximum 12 points from countries including Ukraine, [...]
FA Cup Final hit with fresh rail strike as Manchester fans face disruption getting to London April 27, 2023 The FA Cup Final and Eurovision Song Contest will be disrupted as ASLEF train drivers’ union today announced a series of 24-hour strikes. The 24-hour strikes will take place on Friday 12 May, Wednesday 31 May, and Saturday 3 June, which coincide with FA cup final between Manchester United and City, the last of the [...]
How to throw the perfect Eurovision 2023 Party: your food, drinks and outfits sorted May 12, 2023 Can the UK beat last year’s runner-up placing to land the title? Probably not – but it’s time for Eurovision 2023, so let’s party anyway Nil pois? If last year’s runnerup placing is anything to go by, the UK may have finally relegated to history our abysmal showing at the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It [...]
Platinum Jubilee: BBC rakes in 13m viewers during star-studded concert June 6, 2022 While the Platinum Jubilee celebrations may be over, there is reason for jubilation at the BBC, raking in record viewers over the weekend.