The result of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will be decided by juries and viewers watching at home. The remainder of the running order of the Grand Final will be determined once the Semi-Finals are concluded. Following a random draw for hosts United Kingdom and Ukraine, Mae will be closing the show in 26th position whilst Ukraine’s entry Tvorchi with their song ‘Heart of Steel’ will perform in 19th position in the Grand Final itself. Representing the United Kingdom in the 2023 Grand Final will be singer-songwriter Mae Muller with her track ‘I Wrote A Song’. The BBC have brought together six iconic past Eurovision acts – Israel's Netta, Italy's Mahmood, Iceland's Daði Freyr, Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands, Sweden's Cornelia Jakobs and Liverpool's very own Sonia, celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993. The final interval act The Liverpool Songbook, is a celebration of the host city’s incredible contribution to the world of pop music. The show will open with last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra and a powerful performance titled Voices of a New Generation.ĭuring the Eurovision Flag Parade of all 26 Grand Finalists, everyone will be treated to a unique performance by some iconic past Ukrainian Eurovision contestants.įor the first interval performance, during which voting across Europe and the world takes place, the UK’s very own spaceman Sam Ryder will make his triumphant return to the Eurovision stage. Joining them will be last year’s winner Ukraine who also automatically qualify. Performing in the Grand Final will be all the acts who successfully made it through their respective Semi-Finals along with the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy who make up the Big Five. With a medley of fabulous songs and incredible staging, it will prove to be a performance that everyone remembers.ĭuring the show, UK audiences will be able to vote for who they want to see go through to the Grand Final. They represent the huge spectrum of fans – regardless of age, nationality, or background – who revel in being a part of Eurovision every year. Three extraordinary drag performers lead into a jaw-dropping routine of high-end pop performances along with a troupe of eclectic dancers. Together, they show that for generations of Ukrainians, music is the light that overcomes darkness.Īlso in the interval, a performance called 'Be Who You Wanna Be' celebrates how Eurovision is a place for everyone – no matter who you are. As the performance travels through time, the piece ends with a stunning collaborative performance from rapper OTOY, 14-year-old Ukrainian Junior Eurovision representative Zlata Dziunka, and Mariya. Mariya Yaremchuk, who represented Ukraine in Eurovision 2014, will lead a contemporary montage of some of the most well-known pieces of music from the country. The interval will include a performance titled Music Unites Generations, exploring the connection between generations of Ukrainians and the music they love. The remaining 16 countries taking to the stage in the hope of securing a place in Saturday’s Grand Final will be: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, San Marino and Slovenia. Global superstar Rita Ora, Ukrainian singer Alyosha and Liverpool’s very own critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rebecca Ferguson will all perform at the interval.Īudiences in the UK will not be able to vote in this Semi-Final. 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. Rylan and Scott Mills will provide commentary for audiences on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for both Semi-Finals, with Mel Giedroyc and Graham stepping into the commentary box for the Grand Final. The Semi-Finals will be presented by Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Hannah Waddingham with Eurovision legend Graham Norton joining the musical trio on stage for the Grand Final. This year marks the 67th edition of the competition as 37 countries compete for the coveted, life changing trophy.īoth the Semi-Finals and the Grand Final will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the first time ever. For the first time since 1998, the United Kingdom will play host to the 2023 contest and will do so on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine who are unable to host due to the ongoing war.
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