Newcastle confirms Eurovision host bid days before shortlist of cities revealed
Newcastle has officially entered the race to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, after officials confirmed the city’s bid to take on the world-famous event, days before the final shortlist was revealed.
It is standard practice for the country that wins Eurovision to host the competition the following year, but after lengthy discussions following the victory of the Kalush Orchestra for Ukraine in May, the European Broadcasting Union decided that the country ravaged by war will not do the honors in 2023. .
Sam Ryder won the UK second place at Eurovision 2022
At the end of last month, after much speculation, the BBC announced that it had offered to host the competition for the UK, which this year took second place with Sam Ryder, sparking fan excitement and much speculation about where it will be take place.
Bookies were quick to have their say, putting Glasgow and London at the top of the betting and now, after potential rivals Cardiff were ruled out of the Eurovision race, Newcastle City Council have confirmed they are betting on be the host next year.
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