🇬🇧 Eurovision 2023: BBC outlines the conditions for the hosting bid process

UNITED KINGDOM – The BBC, which is undoubtedly receiving numerous messages from officials across the country, has now published a Frequently Asked Questions document that summarises the process briefly. We’ve copied and pasted it below.

• Any local authority interested in becoming a Host City can email esc.hostcity@bbc.co.uk
• There is no charge to enter a bid. It is up to Cities whether they incur costs to support their bid.
• The selection of the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be determined by the BBC and the EBU.
• It is a two-stage process and to be considered, any potential candidates must meet a set of minimum standards that demonstrate they have the capacity, capability and experience to host an event of this scale and complexity.
• The final decision on selecting the Host City will be based on a city or region’s capacity and capability in meeting the BBC’s and the EBU’s requirements, as well as the availability of resources and general experience in hosting a large and complex event such as the Eurovision Song Contest. For example, last year the EBU’s Host City criteria were based on providing a venue able to accommodate at least 10,000 spectators (as well as a press centre), that should be within easy reach of an international airport and with ample hotel accommodation.
• There will be two rounds. Once we have received applications, we will shortlist cities based on their ability to meet the requirements and their responses around capability and experience.
• We may consult with the UK government but the decision on who will be the Host City will be determined by the BBC and the EBU.
• We expect the process to be complete in Autumn and we will announce the successful Host City then.

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