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We’ve had such a great response so far, from visitors who are eager to hear any Eurovision updates or news they can get. Honestly, we’re thrilled that there’s so much anticipation. St George’s Hall is the perfect place for big public banners like these. Granger, Anthony (8 August 2022). "Eurovision 2023: Derry Will Not Bid To Host". Eurovoix . Retrieved 8 August 2022.Concours Eurovision de la chanson 2023 - Les demi-finales"[Eurovision Song Contest - The semi-finals]. francetvpro.fr (in French). France Télévisions. 18 April 2023 . Retrieved 18 April 2023. The 2023 contest was held in Liverpool, United Kingdom. It was the ninth time that the United Kingdom had hosted the contest, having previously done so for winning the previous year in 1968, 1977, 1982, and 1998, and in place of the previous year's winning country in 1960, 1963, 1972, and 1974. [5] [6] The selected venue was the 11,000-seat Liverpool Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the ACC Liverpool complex. [7] The "Turquoise Carpet" event, where the contestants and their delegations were presented before accredited press and fans, took place outside the Walker Art Gallery on 7 May 2023, followed by the Opening Ceremony at St George's Hall. [8] [9] Granger, Anthony (13 October 2022). "Montenegro: RTCG Will Not Compete in Eurovision 2023". Eurovoix . Retrieved 13 October 2022.

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Jiandani, Sanjay (10 June 2022). "Slovakia: RTVS will not return to Eurovision in 2023". ESCToday . Retrieved 10 June 2022. Falk, Simon (5 April 2023). "Turquoise Carpet and Welcome Party with access for OGAE members". Wiwibloggs . Retrieved 5 April 2023. Kate Phillips, BBC’s Director Unscripted Content says: “We are delighted to be working with Liverpool to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year, on behalf of Ukraine. Liverpool, and the BBC, will do everything to ensure that this special occasion, fully reflects Ukrainian culture, music and communities. We will absolutely get this right. I’m also thrilled that both Semi-Finals and the Grand Final will be shown to UK audiences live on BBC One.” Popescu, David (7 October 2022). "Liverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest!". ESCUnited . Retrieved 7 October 2022. Dammacco, Beppe (29 March 2023). "Eurovision 2023: via Malgioglio, Mara Maionchi al commento insieme a Gabriele Corsi". Eurofestival News (in Italian) . Retrieved 29 March 2023.During the Eurovision Flag Parade of all 26 Grand Finalists, viewers will be treated to a unique performance by some iconic past Ukrainian Eurovision contestants. Get ready for a new twist on their Eurovision entries weaved with British classics when GO_A, Jamala, Tina Karol, and Verka Serduchka take to the stage and remind us all why they became Eurovision icons. Ibrayeva, Laura (2 August 2022). "Luxembourg: RTL Will Not Return to Eurovision in 2023". Eurovoix . Retrieved 2 August 2022.

So it is the United Kingdom, which came second in the competition last year, that is hosting this 67 th edition on behalf of Ukraine, in Liverpool, in the northwest of England. Jiandani, Sanjay (5 September 2022). "Monaco: MMD will not participate at Eurovision 2023". ESCToday . Retrieved 5 September 2022.a b "Eurovision 2023: Allocation Draw results". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 31 January 2023 . Retrieved 31 January 2023. a b c Despite finishing with the same number of points, Serbia and Austria finished higher than Portugal in the televoting due to receiving points from a greater number of countries. Furthermore, despite receiving points from the same number of countries and the same amount of 12, 10, 8 and 7 points, Serbia finished higher in the televoting than Austria due to receiving more 6 points. a b c "Näin seuraat Euroviisuja ja äänestät suosikkiasi – tässä kootusti viisuviikon tärkeimmät"[This is how you follow Eurovision and vote for your favorite - here is a summary of the most important dates of Eurovision week]. yle.fi (in Finnish). Yle. 3 May 2023 . Retrieved 3 May 2023. Granger, Anthony (14 October 2022). "Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT Will Not Return To Eurovision in 2023". Eurovoix . Retrieved 14 October 2022. All 37 Postcards from the Eurovision Song Contest 2023", YouTube, 13 May 2023 , retrieved 14 May 2023