Of the 37 nations taking part, 31 will compete in two Semi-Finals with 10 successful acts from each Semi-Final joining 4 of the Big 5 (France, Germany, Italy and Spain), hosts the United Kingdom and Ukraine in the Grand Final.

Liverpool has produced some of the world’s most famous and beloved songs in history: these Eurovision legends will all put their own spin on some classic hits. We are so excited by this special partnership with Liverpool City Council. At BBC Children in Need we support children and young people who are facing incredibly tough challenges in their lives, so a huge thank you to everyone who buys a piece of exclusive Eurovision history to help make a difference.”The 67th Eurovision Song Contest took place in in Liverpool on the banks of the River Mersey, where a crowd of thousands witnessed Loreen become the first woman to lift the trophy twice, having secured victory with her song 'Tattoo'.

Both the Semi-Finals and the Grand Final will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the first time ever. As well as the draw, the Mayor of Turin will be present to hand over the host city key insignia to the Liverpool Mayor, Joanne Anderson. The Liverpool 2023 team has announced that banners and flags with Eurovision 2023 host city branding, have become must-have memorabilia for tote bag collectors with proceeds going towards the BBC charity telethon Children In Need to support young people in Liverpool Banners and flags to become exclusive Eurovision bagsThe semi-finals of Eurovision 2023 will be held on 9 and 11 May – it will see 31 competitors whittled down to 20 acts, as voted by the public due to a change in the voting system. The grand final will be held on 13 May. The first group of countries who will compete for a place in Saturday’s Grand Final are: Azerbaijan, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland. Historic flags of remaining European Broadcasting Union associate member countries [ edit ] Country The colourful ECG (electrocardiogram) effect produces a string of hearts, each one responsive to rhythm and sound, to illustrate the collective beating heart of all Eurovision contestants and viewers alike. We are all ‘United by Music’. And the typeface used is called ‘Penny Lane’, inspired by the twentieth-century cast-iron signs displaying Liverpool street names and a nod to the city’s rich musical heritage.” Whether you are watching in the company of real live guests or just virtual ones they are sure to be impressed with your party spirit. This Eurovision 2023 Flag Bunting is wonderful for brightening up your walls and creating a fun atmosphere.