The Eurovision Song Contest usually takes place in the country of the reigning champion. But its organisers have decided that Ukraine, which won this year’s competition, cannot host the event in 2023 due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
As the UK was the runner-up, there has been excitement about Eurovision potentially returning to the UK for the first time in 25 years. But which UK city should host it?
London has been the host city four times, while Edinburgh, Brighton, Harrogate and Birmingham have also staged the event. London, Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, Aberdeen and Leeds are among the cities that have already thrown their hats into the ring to host Eurovision 2023 – but we can think of loads of reasons why Bristol should be the top choice.
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Here’s why:
1. Bristol knows how to host a musical and cultural event famed for extravagant costumes
2. Eurovision entrants and spectators can enjoy a nice West holiday while they’re here
3. Funny man Stephen Merchant could host it. Or Matt Lucas
3. We could get The Wurzels to entertain people in the interval
4. Or perhaps Portishead or Massive Attack
5. And the tables in the green room would have Thatchers Cider for singers after they’ve performed. What’s not to love?
6. Banksy could create a great set - on the quiet like
7. Maths maestro Carol Vorderman could do the accounts
8. Car guru James May could organise the transport
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