Everything we know about contest’s nine-show schedule

Seven cities in the UK have made the shortlist for Eurovision 2023 and we break down everything we know about next year’s contest, including tickets and schedule.

For the first time in 25 years, the UK will host the Eurovision Song Contest after Sam Ryder came second behind Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra.

The show’s organisers confirmed that Ukraine won’t be able to host the international competition due to the ongoing conflict.

Here’s everything you need to know about next year’s event as we reveal the seven cities that could host the competition.

Tickets for Eurovision 2023

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be hosted by the UK. Tickets for the event will go on sale in May 2023. Eurovision’s official website.

“It’s the summer, so relax”According to a press release, the message states that tickets information will become available once the venues and host cities for the shows have been confirmed.

Once the competition has announced its official host city for 2023, all ticket information including pricing, ticket provider, and availability will be finalized.

There will be nine shows in total and the schedule for next year’s contest is the following (as per the contest’s website):

• Grand Final: Live TV Show [Saturday evening]; Jury Show [Friday evening]Family Show [Saturday afternoon]
• First Semi-Final: Live TV Show [Tuesday evening]Jury Show [Monday evening]Family Show [Tuesday afternoon]
• Second Semi Final: Live TV Show [Thursday evening]Jury Show [Wednesday evening]Family Show [Thursday afternoon]

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Seven UK cities are shortlisted

Seven UK cities were selected to be on the official Eurovision 2023 Shortlist after around 20 cities expressed interest.

The host city will be chosen from amongst the following: Birmingham, Glasgow Leeds, Liverpool Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Manchester.

The seven locations were “based on their ability to meet a set of minimum requirements that demonstrate they have the capacity, capability and experience to host an event of this scale and complexity”, According to a media release.

Continue the release: “Given the short period of time available until the event will be staged, the selection process was heavily weighted towards demonstrating past experience in hosting major international events, as well as being able to demonstrate credentials in hosting a celebration of contemporary music.”

Learn more about the various shows

There are three stages to the songwriting contest: a jur show, a family and live show.

The first takes place the night before the broadcast and sees international juries cast votes for the countries participating.

The rehearsal for the musicians and their staff takes place prior to the live performance. This one is usually good for families that want to bring their children, as it happens earlier in the morning.

The live broadcast is a live broadcast that features performances by participants, where votes are cast live from other countries.

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