This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-63176525
The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Eurovision: Liverpool will put on best party ever, mayor says | Eurovision: Liverpool will put on best party ever, mayor says |
| (32 minutes later) | |
| Liverpool will host Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine | Liverpool will host Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine |
| Liverpool will host Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine | Liverpool will host Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine |
| Liverpool's mayor has promised the city will put on the "best party ever" for Eurovision after being chosen as the hosts for the 2023 song contest. | Liverpool's mayor has promised the city will put on the "best party ever" for Eurovision after being chosen as the hosts for the 2023 song contest. |
| The city won a competition to hold the event after it was decided the 2022 winners Ukraine was unable to host. | The city won a competition to hold the event after it was decided the 2022 winners Ukraine was unable to host. |
| Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson said she was "over the moon that Eurovision is coming". | Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson said she was "over the moon that Eurovision is coming". |
| Eurovision runner-up Sonia said it would be a great event, as her fellow Scousers "know how to party". | Eurovision runner-up Sonia said it would be a great event, as her fellow Scousers "know how to party". |
| The singer, who came second in 1993, said she was "absolutely over the moon". | The singer, who came second in 1993, said she was "absolutely over the moon". |
| "I tell you what. Scousers know how to party," she said. | "I tell you what. Scousers know how to party," she said. |
| "We're going to have the biggest party ever." | "We're going to have the biggest party ever." |
| The city beat Glasgow to be named as host, after the two cities were chosen from a shortlist of seven potential hosts in September. | The city beat Glasgow to be named as host, after the two cities were chosen from a shortlist of seven potential hosts in September. |
| It will hold the contest on 13 May 2023 at the 11,000-capacity M&S Bank Arena, which stands on the waterfront next to the Albert Dock and close to the city's Three Graces - the Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building. | |
| Those who had gathered to hear the announcement on the One Show went wild at the news | Those who had gathered to hear the announcement on the One Show went wild at the news |
| Ms Anderson said the bidding team "knew that we faced strong competition from Glasgow, but we also knew that we had a great bid underpinned by the expertise of our award-winning Culture Liverpool team and supported by all our brilliant partners". | Ms Anderson said the bidding team "knew that we faced strong competition from Glasgow, but we also knew that we had a great bid underpinned by the expertise of our award-winning Culture Liverpool team and supported by all our brilliant partners". |
| "This is a massive event and the eyes of the world will be on us in May, especially those of our friends in Ukraine," she said. | "This is a massive event and the eyes of the world will be on us in May, especially those of our friends in Ukraine," she said. |
| "Now begins months of work to put on the best party ever. | "Now begins months of work to put on the best party ever. |
| "Ukraine - you have my promise we will do you proud." | "Ukraine - you have my promise we will do you proud." |
| What has Liverpool got planned? | |
| As well as the final and two semi-finals, there will also be a programme of cultural events running alongside Eurovision itself, including artist exchanges and co-production between Liverpool and its sister city Odesa. | |
| Ukrainian fashion, street art, orchestral musicians and painted eggs are among the plans. | |
| The city will also see a trail of 20 life-sized cut-outs of Sonia, who came second for the UK at Eurovision in 1993, hidden in its streets, parks and venues, with people being challenged to find them all. | |
| Culture Liverpool's director Claire McColgan said it had been "a whirlwind few months where we have spent hundreds upon hundreds of hours devising a meaningful, thought-provoking bid which is energising, inspiring and pays homage to Ukraine". | Culture Liverpool's director Claire McColgan said it had been "a whirlwind few months where we have spent hundreds upon hundreds of hours devising a meaningful, thought-provoking bid which is energising, inspiring and pays homage to Ukraine". |
| "Liverpool is the right city to host this event - it's a bittersweet win, but will be a showcase of solidarity across the UK and Europe," she said. | "Liverpool is the right city to host this event - it's a bittersweet win, but will be a showcase of solidarity across the UK and Europe," she said. |
| Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool City Region, said while it was a night of celebration, "now the hard work begins". | Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool City Region, said while it was a night of celebration, "now the hard work begins". |
| "Putting on a show that will give millions a night they will never forget in one of the most turbulent and trying years for our continent is no mean feat," he said. | "Putting on a show that will give millions a night they will never forget in one of the most turbulent and trying years for our continent is no mean feat," he said. |
| "If anywhere is capable of it, it is the Liverpool City Region - with a little help from our friends in Ukraine." | "If anywhere is capable of it, it is the Liverpool City Region - with a little help from our friends in Ukraine." |
| #Liverpool, we're going out out!The hard work starts here to make #eurovision2023 bid ideas a reality. Can’t wait!@EBU_HQ | @Eurovision | @BBCTheOneShow | @CultureLpool |@VisitLiverpool pic.twitter.com/1084pmPkfb | #Liverpool, we're going out out!The hard work starts here to make #eurovision2023 bid ideas a reality. Can’t wait!@EBU_HQ | @Eurovision | @BBCTheOneShow | @CultureLpool |@VisitLiverpool pic.twitter.com/1084pmPkfb |
| Liverpool-born Gemma Abbey was one half of pop duo Jemini, who finished last with no points in the 2003 contest. | Liverpool-born Gemma Abbey was one half of pop duo Jemini, who finished last with no points in the 2003 contest. |
| She said she was "totally made up" after hearing the news. | She said she was "totally made up" after hearing the news. |
| "Having competed in Eurovision, this is going to be massive," she said. | "Having competed in Eurovision, this is going to be massive," she said. |
| "I don't think the people of Liverpool will realise how massive it is going to be." | "I don't think the people of Liverpool will realise how massive it is going to be." |
| "It is brilliant." | "It is brilliant." |
| Jemini represented the UK in 2003 but scored no points and finsihed last | Jemini represented the UK in 2003 but scored no points and finsihed last |
| Former field hockey player and TV personality Sam Quek, who was born in neighbouring Wirral, said it was "unbelievable". | Former field hockey player and TV personality Sam Quek, who was born in neighbouring Wirral, said it was "unbelievable". |
| "Glasgow were the favourites... but never write the people of Liverpool off," she said. | "Glasgow were the favourites... but never write the people of Liverpool off," she said. |
| "Hopefully, we can put on a show, all credit to the people of Ukraine." | "Hopefully, we can put on a show, all credit to the people of Ukraine." |
| Liverpool is twinned with the Ukrainian city of Odesa. | Liverpool is twinned with the Ukrainian city of Odesa. |
| Its mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov said it was "a matter of great pleasure" to know "our sister city" would host the event. | Its mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov said it was "a matter of great pleasure" to know "our sister city" would host the event. |
| He said Liverpool "embodies the colourfulness and brightness of entire Europe" and definitely knew "how to make the world dance and sing along with you". | He said Liverpool "embodies the colourfulness and brightness of entire Europe" and definitely knew "how to make the world dance and sing along with you". |
| Good evening Liverpool 👋🇬🇧🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/HQAyDI10E1 | Good evening Liverpool 👋🇬🇧🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/HQAyDI10E1 |
| Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk | Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk |