Eurovision 2023 organisers have finally announced where the Grand Final will be held. The UK's Sam Ryder was runner up in this years contest. However with winners Ukraine being unable to host the show next year the event will be television from England.
The glittering show will be at Liverpool Arena on Saturday May 13 next year. The semi-finals will be at the same venue on Tuesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 11.
But there are more than just these shows available for members of the public to watch live. Organisers says there are a total of nine shows over the week. There is not only the Live show but there are two others - a Jury Show and a Family Show which are both ahead of the televised events.
But they have warned people they will have a wait before they know if they will be going to the event. For while the venue has been sourced full details on how to get tickets are still to be decided. This includes prices, availablity and who will sell them.
It said on its website: "Lots of fans wondering ‘When can I buy tickets for Eurovision?’ and ‘Where will it be?' Many fans might not know that there are actually nine shows you can watch live at the arena!"
Urging people to 'relax" it added: "Liverpool was as announced the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, after the BBC and the EBU considered a total of seven potential locations in the United Kingdom. Ticket prices, availability, and even the ticket provider, will take a little longer to decide while organisers evaluate how much space is needed for the production inside the venue.
"Because the Eurovision Song Contest is a live TV production some sections of the seating may need to be altered to make way for cameras, technical equipment and the stage. This is entirely dependent on the chosen venue"
Nine shows - what you need to know
It said: "If you haven't bought tickets for a Eurovision Song Contest before: listen up! The Eurovision Song Contest isn't just one Saturday night spectacular... it isn't even just the three broadcast Semi-Finals and Grand Final... it's actually nine shows across the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Eurovision week!"
Once ready, tickets will go on sale for the following 9 shows:
First Semi-Final: Tuesday May 9: Live TV Show [Tuesday 9 evening]; Jury Show [Monday 8 evening]; Family Show [Tuesday 9 afternoon].
Second Semi-Final: Thursday 11 May: Live TV Show [Thursday 11 evening]; Jury Show [Wednesday 10 evening]; Family Show [Thursday 11 afternoon].
Grand Final: Saturday 13 May: Live TV Show [Saturday 13 evening]; Jury Show [Friday 12 evening]; Family Show [Saturday 13 afternoon].
The Jury Show is a full run through of the show that takes place the night before the televised version. It’s when the international juries cast their votes for the participants. Audiences can stay for a randomised version of the qualifier/points reveals, as the presenters practise for different scenarios.
The Family Show is a full run through of the show that takes place earlier in the day of the Live TV Show; it serves as one final rehearsal for the artists and crew, and as the name suggests, it’s much more convenient for those who wish to bring younger Eurovision fans. Again, the Family Show features a randomly generated presentation of the qualifiers and points.
The Live TV Show is exactly that: a live television show. Audiences across Europe (and Australia) will get to cast their votes to add to the Jury scores. No randomisations this time - it's all for real!
How easy will it be to get a ticket?
According to organisers interest in Eurovision tickets is expected to be high. They said: "Fans who have travelled to a Contest before will tell you traditionally it can be easier to secure tickets for the Jury and Family Shows. These shows have all of the content and performances of the broadcast shows, but leave you free to watch the Live TV Show as it was intended… on the television!
What do I need to do to get the best chance of success?
Organisers advide: "To be the first to know when Eurovision Song Contest 2023 tickets will go on sale, make sure you sign up to the official Eurovision Song Contest newsletter and subscribe to our social media channels YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook ).
Along with Eurovision.tv, these are the first places that important announcements are made regarding the live shows in May next year.
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