Order your flags and get ready to wave ’em: 37 countries will participate in Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool. That marks the smallest number of participating countries since Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen. However, given
the global energy crisis and widespread inflation, it’s a number that reflects well the positivity and commitment countries have to Eurovision. This means that 31 countries will compete in the Semi-Finals. One Semi-Final will include 15 participants, while the other will include 16 participants. The six remaining countries automatically have a spot in the final (Ukraine, since it won the most recent contest, and France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom as part of the Big
5). The reveal of this year’s participating countries confirms the news that Bulgaria has withdrawn. The broadcaster never made a formal announcement, instead communicating the news via a private message on Twitter to the OGAE Eurovision fan club in Greece via its blue-tick, verified account. It said the
contest “no longer interests” the broadcaster. North Macedonia and Montenegro previously confirmed their withdrawal through official statements. Many fans had hoped that countries that used to participate or perhaps a
debuting country might fill those empty spaces. Alas. There are no returning or debuting countries at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, is chirpy nonetheless. “We’re looking forward to welcoming artists from all 37 countries to Liverpool, the city of pop, next May. Next year’s competition promises to be an extra special one and we’re working hard with the BBC right now to ensure that hundreds of millions of
viewers will enjoy the best Eurovision Song Contest yet, with Ukraine at the heart of the event.” 🇦🇱 Albania – RTSH 🇦🇲 Armenia – AMPTV 🇦🇺 Australia – SBS 🇦🇹 Austria – ORF 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan – Ictimai TV 🇧🇪 Belgium – VRT 🇭🇷 Croatia – HRT 🇨🇾 Cyprus – CyBC 🇨🇿 Czech Republic CT 🇩🇰 Denmark – DR 🇪🇪 Estonia – ERR 🇫🇮 Finland – YLE 🇫🇷 France – FT 🇬🇪 Georgia – GPB 🇩🇪 Germany – ARD/NDR 🇬🇷 Greece – ERT 🇮🇸 Iceland – RÚV 🇮🇪 Ireland –
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🇮🇱 Israel – IPBC/Kan 🇮🇹 Italy – RAI 🇱🇻 Latvia – LTV 🇱🇹 Lithuania – LRT 🇲🇹 Malta – PBS 🇲🇩 Moldova – TRM 🇳🇱 Netherlands – AVROTROS 🇳🇴 Norway – NRK 🇵🇱 Poland – TVP 🇵🇹 Portugal – RTP 🇷🇴 Romania – TVR 🇸🇲 San Marino – RTV 🇷🇸 Serbia – RTS 🇸🇮 Slovenia – RTVSLO 🇪🇸 Spain – TVE 🇸🇪 Sweden – SVT 🇨🇭 Switzerland – SRG / SSR 🇺🇦 Ukraine – UA:PBC 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – BBC Eurovision 2023: Dates and infoLiverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 inside the M&S Bank Arena. Previously known as Echo Arena Liverpool, it has welcomed the good and the great of pop music since it opened in January 2008. These include Rihanna, Girls Aloud, Oasis, Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, Drake, Little Mix, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry. We already know of two more stars set to join that roster. This year’s first confirmed Eurovision acts — Israel’s Noa Kirel and Cyprus’ Andrew Lambrou — will also hit that stage in May. The dates for the three live shows are: Semi-Final 1: 9 May 2023 Semi-Final 2: 11 May 2023 Grand Final: 13 May 2023 For audiences in the UK, and for the first time ever, all of the live shows will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. This marks a step up for the semi-finals, which have always been relegated to less popular channels. Related Topics
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How do I apply for Eurovision 2023?To take part in the Eurovision Song Contest, you need to win a national selection or be selected by one of the participating broadcasters. Everything starts with sending in your song! Note that most broadcasters set their deadlines to submit songs somewhere between September and December.
How do you get to Eurovision?Special tickets for fans
The tickets are only sold in packages with six tickets to six shows: The three live-shows and the three jury-rehearsals. The fan tickets will be sold through the official Eurovision fan clubs.
How do I enter Eurovision Ireland 2023?RTE has published the rules and regulations for the upcoming edition of Eurosong 2023. Artists and composers wishing to compete in the Irish national final can submit their respective songs and entries via the following link and form here. The song submission window is open until 28 October.
Can any country enter Eurovision?Participation in the contest is primarily open to all broadcasters with active EBU membership. To become an active member of the EBU, a broadcaster has to be from a country which is covered by the European Broadcasting Area or a member state of the Council of Europe.
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