The BBC has shared the official slogan for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest: “United by Music”.
Set to be hosted in Liverpool, England on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine, the broadcaster said the message “reflects the very origins of the contest” – which was created to bring Europe together.
Artwork for the Contest shows hearts beating together in a colour scheme inspired by both countries’ flags.
#Eurovision 2023, we are United by Music.https://t.co/Rq0mVEhXXK pic.twitter.com/4ANmm8CJpJ
— BBC Eurovision (@bbceurovision) January 31, 2023
A handover ceremony will be broadcast from Liverpool’s St George’s Hall at 7pm GMT on Tuesday, January 31 on BBC Two, hosted by Rylan Clark and AJ Odudu.
During the show – which will feature local school pupils and Ukrainian citizens who have relocated to Liverpool since the onset of the war – participating countries will find out which semi-final they will compete in. The early rounds will see the 31 competitors whittled down to 20 acts by the public.
Selected acts will progress to the Grand Final on May 13, with the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Italy – plus current winners Ukraine – automatically qualifying due to the amount their broadcasters pay to take part.
While the reigning winners usually host Eurovision, last year’s runners up will host the next edition of Eurovision amid the war in Ukraine.
Kalush Orchestra won Eurovision 2022 with Stefania, ahead of Sam Ryder who finished in second place with Space Man.
