The Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in the UK next year.
Organisers decided to hold the competition in Britain because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine - who won the competition this year.
We’re pleased to announce the 2023 @Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom by the @BBC 🇬🇧 on behalf of UA:PBC 🇺🇦
More on the plans for the 67th edition of the world’s largest live music event ➡️ https://t.co/n8XAbIlgeq#Eurovision #ESC2023 #UK #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/5dmb4iPsUX
— EBU (@EBU_HQ) July 25, 2022
The war-torn country was deemed too dangerous to hold the competition earlier this year, despite protests from the Ukrainian Culture Minister.
In a compromise, it was decided the UK will host the competition, with a special focus on Ukraine.
