Eurovision 2022 runner Britain will host a popular song contest in 2023 on behalf of the war-torn Ukraine. Ukraine has acquired the right to host competition and next year’s event, but has been excluded by the organizers due to safety concerns.
The announcement on Monday officially announced what had been widely predicted since Ukraine won the event in May. The BBC’s director, Tim Davie, said in a statement that the process of choosing a host city would soon begin.
“It’s a great privilege to be asked to host the largest and most complex music competition in the world,” he said in a statement. “The BBC is committed to introducing the diversity of British music and creativity and making this event a true reflection of Ukrainian culture.”
Ukrainian officials and artists last month told the European Broadcasting Union, the organizer of the convention, that Russia’s continued invasion could not provide the “safety and operational guarantees” that Ukraine needed to host the event. I protested when I said it meant. Ukraine offered three potential locations that it said were safe from combat. Zakarpattia region adjacent to Hungary and Slovakia. And the capital, Kyiv.
Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Estherdal said in a statement Monday that the 2023 contest was “the most in Europe, ensuring that this year’s winner Ukraine will be celebrated and represented throughout the event. Show off the creativity and skills of experienced public broadcasters. “
Eurovision said in a statement that a representative of the Ukrainian broadcaster UA: PBC will work with the BBC on the Ukrainian element of the show. In a statement, Mikola Chernotitzky, head of the broadcaster’s steering committee, said the event “supports Ukraine, not Ukraine,” and the organizers “add the spirit of Ukraine to the event.” “He added.
In this competition, artists from all over Europe, as well as artists farther away, including Australia and Israel, will be invited to compete for Best Act. Over 160 million people Seen in may Ukrainian rap act Kalush Orchestra has been selected as the winner.
According to the organizers, the UK has been held eight times so far, most recently in 1998. At least 17 cities in the UK have indicated their intention to bid to become host cities.
