As we look back to the end of 2023, we can also look back at the recent contest, which took place in Liverpool, as a behind-the-scenes documentary will be released on Christmas day, December 25, 2023.
Documentary to air on Eurovision’s Youtube Channel
The news was confirmed on the official social media accounts of Eurovision, with the documentary airing on the official Eurovision Youtube Channel on the 25th of December at 12:00CET.
The story of Eurovision 2023
Although Ukraine won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, due to the ongoing Russian invasion they are unable to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Instead, the United Kingdom stepped in, as 2022’s runner-up; Liverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on the 9th, 11th, and 13th of May 2023. The contest took place at the M&S Arena, with 37 countries taking part. The full production team behind the 2023 contest is listed here. The contest was a co-production between host broadcaster the BBC and last year’s winning broadcaster, Suspilne.
Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Hannah Waddingham hosted the semi-finals, with Graham Norton joining the presenting team for the grand final. With Sweden, and their representative Loreen winning the competition with her entry “Tattoo”
What are your thoughts on this year’s contest? Would you consider Eurovision 2023 a success? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads and Bluesky as we reflect on the Contest that was Eurovision 2023!
News Source: EBU
Photo Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU
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