Fans got their first taste after The Guide Liverpool uploaded a video of the hall being “dressed” with “what could be the Eurovision 2023 slogan and logo,” according to their reporter. The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be a truly special event and the creative look is a big part of creating that magic. This year’s identity sums up perfectly the amazing partnerships across the Contest and more importantly the power of music to bring people together across the world.” We wanted to make it a fair process and thanks to our great partnership with the BBC, it made sense to make sure all the money raised goes to BBC Children in Need who fund fantastic charity work across the City Region. The 67th Eurovision Song Contest took place in in Liverpool on the banks of the River Mersey, where a crowd of thousands witnessed Loreen become the first woman to lift the trophy twice, having secured victory with her song 'Tattoo'. The final interval act "The Liverpool Songbook", is a celebration of the host city’s incredible contribution to the world of pop music. The BBC have brought together six iconic past Eurovision acts – Italy's Mahmood, Israel's Netta, Iceland's Daði Freyr, Sweden's Cornelia Jakobs, Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands – plus Liverpool's very own Sonia, celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993.

The Eurovision Song Contest logo and theme artwork can be used by the EBU, its Member broadcasters and official partners of the event. The Liverpool 2023 team has announced that banners and flags with Eurovision 2023 host city branding, have become must-have memorabilia for tote bag collectors with proceeds going towards the BBC charity telethon Children In Need to support young people in Liverpool Banners and flags to become exclusive Eurovision bags The Semi-Finals will be presented by Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Hannah Waddingham with Eurovision legend Graham Norton joining the musical trio on stage for the Grand Final. Rylan and Scott Mills will provide commentary for audiences on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for both Semi-Finals, with Mel Giedroyc and Graham stepping into the commentary box for the Grand Final. For the first interval performance, the United Kingdom’s very own spaceman Sam Ryder will return to the Eurovision stage, before being followed by "The Liverpool Songbook"; a celebration of the Host City’s incredible contribution to the world of pop music.

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The slogan is 'United By Music' demonstrating the unique partnership between the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Host City Liverpool to bring the Eurovision Song Contest to audiences across the globe and the incredible power of music to bring communities together. It also reflects the very origins of the Contest, developed to bring Europe closer together through a shared television experience across different countries. The BBC have brought together six iconic past Eurovision acts – Italy's Mahmood, Israel's Netta, Iceland's Daði Freyr, Sweden's Cornelia Jakobs, Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands – plus Liverpool's very own Sonia, celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993. First we get points from the juries country by country, read out by a national representative, who usually takes slightly too long to do it, thus causing the show to overrun. After all of the jury scores are in, we have the half-time interim results table. From the go, the slogan spelled out exactly what could be expect from the 2023 event: 'United By Music'.

The keen-eyed among you will spot that this means as we get closer to the top, songs in sixth, fifth, fourth place etc start leaping over the interim leader. But the interim leader is the last one to have their public points added, so you pretty much never know what the final result will be until there are only two or three more scores to be added. In second place, Finland's Käärijä won the public vote on the evening, producing one of his country's best ever results with the infectious electro-banger Cha Cha Cha, while third-placed Noa Kirel won the inaugural 'Rest of the World' televote. After the presentation of the scores from the juries, the televoting points from all participating countries, and for the first time the rest of the world, will be combined – providing one score for each song. These televoting results will then be announced by the hosts building towards a dramatic climax as the winner of Eurovision 2023 is announced. More details regarding the voting procedure can be found here. Heart-flags of full member of the EBU (with some exceptions) countries that already participated in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC), Eurovision Young Dancers (EYD), Eurovision Young Musicians (EYM), Eurovision Dance Contest (EDC), Eurovision Choir (of the Year) (EC), and Eurovision Magic Circus Show (EMCS) at least once.

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The semi-finals of Eurovision 2023 will be held on 9 and 11 May – it will see 31 competitors whittled down to 20 acts, as voted by the public due to a change in the voting system. The grand final will be held on 13 May. Historic flags of remaining European Broadcasting Union associate member countries [ edit ] Country Media can use the logo, but only in an editorial context. Any other usage of the logo, commercial or non-commercial, is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from the European Broadcasting Union. The BBC agreed to stage the 2023 event on behalf of Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC following their win at this year’s Contest in Turin with Kalush Orchestra’s Stefania. On Friday, November 24, a small number of premium tote bags, lightweight shoppers, and two types of small multi-purpose bags will go on sale online only, with all proceeds from the sales going to BBC Children In Need funded projects supporting children and young people in Liverpool.

As well as the draw, the Mayor of Turin will be present to hand over the host city key insignia to the Liverpool Mayor, Joanne Anderson. Remember the official Eurovision Song Contest 2023 branding which was emblazoned across Liverpool in the run up to those incredible two weeks in May? Well, it has now been transformed into the ultimate, must-have Eurovision host city merchandise.Whether you are watching in the company of real live guests or just virtual ones they are sure to be impressed with your party spirit. This Eurovision 2023 Flag Bunting is wonderful for brightening up your walls and creating a fun atmosphere. Meanwhile, one of Britain's most reliable bop providers, Rita Ora, will also be performing. The mogul will mount a greatest hits medley of some of her best bangers (and there are a lot to choose from...) as well as a performance of her brand new single Praising You, which features a sample of Fatboy Slim's iconic 1998 hit Praise You.

Whether you're inspired to throw your very own party to celebrate the Grand Final of Europe's world-famous song contest or are following the whole event, make sure you're ready for the musical marathon with our huge selection of themed Eurovision Party Supplies, fancy dress accessories, decorations, balloons, tableware and even an exclusive Eurovision contest score sheet. Dress yourself and your venue with plenty of glitz, glam and sparkle for the international entertainment event of the year! The Semi-Finals are set to feature an array of Ukrainian and British stars, plus a galaxy of Eurovision Song Contest legends. First Semi-Final - Tuesday 9 May During the show, UK audiences will be able to vote for who they want to see go through to the Grand Final. Find out more about our Eurovision themed party resources in our blog - How to Create the Ultimate Eurovision Party. What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

The United Kingdom will host the Eurovision Song Contest for a record 9th time having previously stepped in to host the event for other broadcasters in London in 1960 and 1963, in Edinburgh in 1972 and Brighton in 1974. The BBC also staged the Contest following 4 of their 5 wins: in London in 1968 and 1977, Harrogate in 1982 and Birmingham in 1998. We are so excited by this special partnership with Liverpool City Council. At BBC Children in Need we support children and young people who are facing incredibly tough challenges in their lives, so a huge thank you to everyone who buys a piece of exclusive Eurovision history to help make a difference.” Performers on the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. These live performances, with their twists on iconic Eurovision moments and countless creative collaborations, will ensure that we’re in for an utterly unforgettable Grand Final! — Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted