Following an extensive search headed by 2023 partners the global music management and publishing company TaP Music, the BBC can confirm that singer-songwriter Mae Muller will be representing the United Kingdom at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine, in May 2023 with I Wrote A Song. Holly Mae Muller (born 26 August 1997) is an English singer and songwriter. She first received mainstream recognition after releasing the single " Better Days" in 2021, a collaboration with Swedish music collective Neiked and American rapper Polo G, which went on to chart in the top 40 in both the United Kingdom and United States. She represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, with the song " I Wrote a Song". In the competition final, the song finished in 25th place with 24 points. She released her debut studio album Sorry I'm Late in September 2023. Lucy Tallant:“Anyone who has met Mae will tell you she is such a hardworking and infectious human. When something like Eurovision comes about, she absolutely fits the bill of being full of energy, fun and such a positive role model for young women. She's an incredible performer.” At the moment, Mae is amongst the bookmakers’ top 10 favorites to win this year’s Eurovision. If that happens, it will be the first time since 1994 that a host country wins Eurovision. She confesses she has high hopes for her result in May as well: Will Bloomfield:“It's the biggest television music show in the world. It's an incredible platform with the joy of music at its core. It's a no-brainer, right?”

NEIKED, Mae Muller and Polo G Goes For a Euphoric New Single "Better Days" ". Out Now Magazine. 26 September 2021. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021 . Retrieved 25 January 2022. a gorgeous piece of pop escapism and the platinum-certified smash hit “Better Days” (a US chart-toppingBM:“I mean, France and Germany gave us 12 points last year and Australia gave us none, so that was a bit odd. The French giving any points at all to the British was a very rare event! But the ironic thing is that politics – or the state of the world and the awful war – did play a part in the result. Other than that, there are certain countries that tend to be loyal to each other, so I think it does play a factor. But to the Eurovision fans, it's all about the performance, the song, the build-up and the interaction, and then the juries are people from the music business in those countries. We can't deny there are examples, but that's not going to result in nul points.” Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.

Suzy Lamb, MD of Entertainment & Music at BBC Studios says: “BBC Studios are so excited Mae Muller will be flying the UK flag on home turf in this very special Eurovision year. We could see from the very first time we met her that she is a ball of positive energy and we can’t wait for the rest of Europe and beyond to fall in love with her and her fabulous song.” There's nothing like this, so I think it's that slight fear of you just wanting to do a good job, and I think I always have a fear of not letting down someone, but I will try not to focus on that too much. I just think to myself: "You know what? If I just get out there and I do my best and I put everything into it, then I'll be proud of myself, whatever happens." Ramach, Naman; ran (9 March 2023). "Mae Muller to Represent U.K. at Eurovision Song Contest With 'I Wrote A Song' ". Variety . Retrieved 14 March 2023. a b Smith, Carl (24 May 2023). "Mae Muller announces debut album". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 24 May 2023.

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Mae her first top 10 single. I Wrote A Song follows the release of the late 2022 single “I Just Came To Dance” BM:“We hope this is a platform for Mae to go to global superstardom, which is what she deserves. Ed went to LIPA in Liverpool and I went to school there, so we're both happy and excited it's in Liverpool.” To celebrate the release of her Debut album 'Sorry Im Late' Mae Muller will come to Leeds for an Album Launch Show (this will be a short show with Q&A and a signing afterwards) Provost, Rex (31 July 2022). "Marshmello Enlists Trippie Redd & Mae Muller For 'American Psycho' ". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 6 August 2022. ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 7 March 2022.

In a world where music marketing is largely TikTok-based, this is the biggest possible live music opportunity and a platform that can genuinely make a huge difference in one night – albeit with a lot of work before it,” says Ben Mawson, who masterminded the 2022 campaign alongside his Tap co-founder Ed Millett. “There's a ‘Eurovision army’ who aren't necessarily your ordinary music fans, there is overlap obviously, but it genuinely translates into chart success and huge visibility and profile – especially if you have the personality to represent well. A large part of it is about a charm offensive before the big performance.” The Hot 100". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021 . Retrieved 25 January 2022. Ha!,” responds Charrington. “I'm very positive, but it's the taking part that counts, right? The fact that Mae is representing the UK in this competition will already elevate her profile and help her career post the event. If she wins, it will be a very proud moment. But do I think that if she comes second, fifth, or 10th, that will have a detrimental effect? No, I don't. I think whatever happens is positive for Mae. We will make the best of it and I know she will make the best of it, because that's the kind of person she is.”READ MORE: UK Eurovision entry Mae Muller: “I wanted to write something that made people feel empowered” JC:“They woke everybody up. Things go in and out of fashion, and the powers that be here recognised that by getting in great people to elevate what the UK was doing in Eurovision. And respect to them for that, because what happened to Sam is a reflection on doing something proactive. We're going to make sure that we continue that progress because it's brilliant for artists. It's fun, and we all need fun in our lives.” American certifications – Mae Muller". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 10 April 2022. Mae Muller Discography". swedishcharts.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021 . Retrieved 5 November 2021.