Eurovision Song Contest 2023 | |
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Executive supervisor | Martin Österdahl |
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is the forthcoming 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The contest will be organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and will consist of two semi-finals and a final in May 2023.[1]
Location
The 2022 contest was won by Ukraine, and in accordance with Eurovision tradition, the country has been given the opportunity to organise the 2023 contest by the EBU.[2][3] This would be the third time that Ukraine has hosted the event, having previously done so in 2005 and 2017. However, in light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has been speculated that an alternative country from the "Big Five", consisting of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, may be invited to host the 2023 contest.[4] The United Kingdom and Spain were also the runners-up of the 2022 contest, who, by unwritten rule, would be next in line to be invited for hosting the contest in case the winner declines.[5]
If hosted outside of Ukraine, it would be the first time since 1980 that the contest is not hosted in the previous edition's winning country.
On 16 May 2022, Mykola Chernotytskyi, the chairman of the Ukrainian participating broadcaster Suspilne, stated that they wish to host the contest in a peaceful Ukraine and hoped that the country would be able to guarantee the safety of all participants and their delegations during the event.[6] Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he hopes for the contest to one day take place in Mariupol.[7] Chernotytskyi later stated that the broadcaster would begin discussions with the EBU regarding the hosting of the contest on 20 May.[8][9]
On 26 May 2022, Mykola Povoroznyk, the first deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration, stated that Kyiv is ready to host the contest if asked.[10]
The following countries have expressed interest in hosting the contest, in the event that Ukraine is unable to do so:
Italy – On 15 May 2022, Stefano Coletta , director of Rai 1, stated that RAI would be interested in hosting again. Stefano Lo Russo, mayor of the 2022 contest's host city Turin, has added that the city is willing to be at the disposal of RAI and the EBU.[11][12]
Netherlands – Marnix Kaart, one of the directors of the 2021 contest, raised the possibility that the Netherlands could apply to host. NPO and AVROTROS stated that they would consider hosting if asked.[13][14] The Netherlands remains the last country to have hosted the contest instead of the winning country.[15]
Poland – The chairman of TVP Jacek Kurski stated that they are open to help with the hosting if asked.[16]
Spain – RTVE announced that it is prepared to host, however they have not expressed a venue choice as of yet.[17] Local authorities of several Spanish cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Mérida and Torremolinos, expressed interest in the days prior to the 2022 contest final.[18][19][20][21]
Sweden – The Mayor of Stockholm, Anna König Jerlmyr, suggested a few venues including the Avicii Arena, which previously hosted the contest in 2000 and 2016.[22]
United Kingdom – Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng told the BBC that the United Kingdom would be willing to host, but added that Zelenskyy is "fully confident" that Ukraine will be able to do so.[23]
Provisional list of participating countries
As of 23 May 2022, the following countries have publicly confirmed their intentions to participate in the 2023 contest:
Austria[24]
Cyprus[25]
Denmark[26]
Finland[27]
Germany[28]
Israel[29]
Netherlands[30]
Poland[31]
San Marino[32]
Serbia[33]
Spain[34]
Ukraine[35]
Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership that would be able to broadcast the contest via the Eurovision network. The EBU regularly issues invitations of participation in the contest to all active members. Associate member Australia does not need an invitation for the 2023 contest, as it had previously been granted permission to participate at least until 2023.[36]
Active EBU members
Andorra – On 26 May 2022, Dani Ortolà, content manager of Andorran broadcaster RTVA, confirmed that the country currently is unlikely to return to the contest in the short or medium term.[37] Andorra last took part in 2009.
Belgium – On 5 April 2022, it was reported that Flemish broadcaster VRT is considering a return to a national final for the selection of the Belgian entry for 2023.[38] An official confirmation of participation from VRT is pending.
Croatia – In March 2021, it was confirmed that the Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) and the city of Opatija signed a three-year long contract regarding the organisation of HRT Music Days and Dora, the Croatian national selection, meaning both of these events would be held in the city annually until 2024.[39] An official confirmation of participation from HRT is pending.
Italy – On 4 March 2022, it was announced that Amadeus will continue to conduct the Sanremo Music Festival, which regularly doubles as the Italian national selection for Eurovision, until 2024, after hosting the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions.[40] Furthermore, the dates for Sanremo have been released, to which the winner would be decided on 11 February 2023.[41] An official confirmation of participation from Italian broadcaster RAI is pending.
Monaco – On 22 November 2021, it was reported that part of the Monégasque state budget has been reserved for participation in the 2023 contest.[42] However, the plans were delayed because Monaco's new television channel, Monte-Carlo Riviera TV, is scheduled to launch around June to September 2023 instead of initially outlined period of late 2022.[43] Monaco last took part in 2006.
North Macedonia – On 10 May 2022, Macedonian broadcaster MRT stated that due to the reporting on the Macedonian flag incident, they are considering a withdrawal from the event in 2023.[44]
Romania – On 20 May 2022, Romanian broadcaster TVR stated that the country is considering withdrawal from the contest, after the EBU’s response to irregular voting patterns from six national juries the previous year, including those of Romania.[45] The next day, Dan Cristian Turturică, the President and CEO of TVR has expressed his support for Romania's possible withdrawal.[46] On 23 May 2022, TVR opened a referendum on their website asking if Romania should still participate in the contest.[47]
Non-EBU members
Belarus – On 28 May 2021, the EBU Executive Board agreed to suspend the membership of Belarusian broadcaster BTRC as a result of the use of the channel by the Belarusian government as a propaganda tool. The broadcaster was given two weeks to respond before the suspension came into effect, but did not do so publicly.[48] BTRC was expelled from the EBU on 1 July for a period of three years, therefore losing the rights to broadcast and participate in any Eurovision event until 1 July 2024;[49] the broadcaster subsequently released a statement affirming that they would not be supporting Belarus' participation in upcoming years.[50][51] Belarus last took part in 2019, though they had intended to take part in 2020 and 2021.
Kosovo – On 16 May 2022, RTK Director-General Shkumbin Ahmetxhekaj stated the Kosovan broadcaster is aiming to apply for EBU membership at the end of the year and confirmed that should RTK gain EBU membership, Kosovo would be able to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.[52]
Russia – On 25 February 2022, following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and increasing protests from other participating countries, the EBU announced that Russia would be excluded from the 2022 contest.[53] The day after, all EBU members from Russia, including VGTRK and Channel One, announced their withdrawal from the union; however, the EBU itself had yet to receive a confirmation.[54][55] On 1 March, a further statement from the EBU announced that it had suspended its Russian members from its governance structures.[56] On 26 May, the EBU made effective the suspension of its Russian members, causing Russia to indefinitely lose broadcasting and participation rights for future Eurovision events.[57][58] Russia last took part in 2021.
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