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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Everything we know so far about Eurovision 2023 and how the host city will be chosen

Organisers have said that Ukraine will be honoured throughout the contest.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022

Eurovision 2023: UK to host next year’s song contest

The UK will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Eurovision 2023 won't be held in Ukraine; UK may step in

The organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest says that it will start talks with the BBC on possibly holding next year’s event in the U.K. after concluding that it can’t be held in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

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Eurovision 2023 Cannot Go Ahead in Ukraine Due to War

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest cannot be held in Ukraine given the ongoing war in the country, the European Broadcasting Union said Friday, adding it was in talks with the BBC to host it in the United Kingdom. "The security and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster to host, organize…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Will Eurovision 2023 be held in Ukraine? Questions if war torn country able to host

Looking ahead to May next year, fans are wondering if they will be able to attend the contest in the war torn country which is locked in battle with invading nation Russia

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2022

Eurovision: With Russia excluded, Ukraine wins the political contest

Italy will host the final of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening with one country notably absent: Russia was excluded from the competition in February following its invasion of Ukraine. Despite the competition organisers' insistence that the contest is a non-political event, the conflict in Europe looks set…

France 24 · May 14, 2022

Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Twenty-five countries are taking part in the Eurovision grand final –but Russia isn’t one of them

The Independent UK · May 14, 2022

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Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Forty countries will compete in the contest in Italy this week

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Eurovision explains why Russia is banned from competing in 2022 competition

Ukraine are among the favourites to win this year's song contest

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2022

Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Forty countries will compete in the contest in Italy this week

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Forty countries will compete in the contest in Italy this week

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

UK Eurovision hopeful Sam Ryder says 'cliquey scoreboard' nearly put him off competition

TikTok sensation Sam Ryder is UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in May with the song Space Man - but has said he really considered deciding to take part

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022

How Eurovision became tangled up in the Ukraine war

Ukraine’s 2022 entrant for the song contest is currently swept up in the war effort - but this is just the latest chapter in a years-long story

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022

Eurovision Song Contest bans Russia from 2022 competition, citing 'disrepute' concerns

Citing its rules and values, the Eurovision Song Contest has barred Russia from this year's event because its participation could bring "disrepute" to the competition.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Russia banned from competing at Eurovision Song Contest 2022 after Ukraine invasion

Organisers said Russia's inclusion could bring the competition into disrepute "in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine"

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2022

Eurovision Song Contest bans Russia for this year's event amid Ukraine invasion

Countries including Iceland, Norway and the Netherlands had called for Russia not to compete

Liverpool Echo · Feb 25, 2022

Russia will not take part in this year's Eurovision Song contest

The 66th edition of Eurovision is due to take place in Turin later this year

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

Russia kicked out of Eurovision Song Contest

The organisers had previously said it would be allowed to compete

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Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022

Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine invasion

Russia has been excluded from participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after it invaded Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest following Ukraine invasion

The 66th edition of Eurovision is due to take place in Turin in May.

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Eurovision bans Russia from taking part in this year's Song Contest amid invasion of Ukraine

Russia is banned from taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The EBU released a statement explaining their decision

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