Eurovision 2023: UK host city will have to cancel other events to make way for contest

Kalush OrchestraImage source, EBU / CORINNE CUMMING

No big arena in the UK currently has enough of a gap in its event listings to host Eurovision next year. would be needed by producers six to eight weeks before the song contest.

Cities wishing to host the event will know on Friday whether they will be shortlisted.

It is now almost certain that other tour dates will have to be postponed or canceled to make room for him in May.

Magic Mike, Andre Rieu and Elton John all have shows booked at venues wishing to hold the contest during this time, including Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow.

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Producers of the Magic Mike tour - who have dates scheduled for April and May in potential host cities such as Newcastle and Manchester - have confirmed to BBC News that had not yet asked them to move the dates of any rnée.

Tickets remain on sale for the shows, as a final decision on venue will not be made until the fall, compounding logistical issues.< /p>

Eurovision 2023: UK host city will have to cancel other events to make way for contest
Kalush OrchestraImage source, EBU / CORINNE CUMMING

No big arena in the UK currently has enough of a gap in its event listings to host Eurovision next year. would be needed by producers six to eight weeks before the song contest.

Cities wishing to host the event will know on Friday whether they will be shortlisted.

It is now almost certain that other tour dates will have to be postponed or canceled to make room for him in May.

Magic Mike, Andre Rieu and Elton John all have shows booked at venues wishing to hold the contest during this time, including Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow.

Listen 5 minutes to - Eurovision 2023: Destination UK

Producers of the Magic Mike tour - who have dates scheduled for April and May in potential host cities such as Newcastle and Manchester - have confirmed to BBC News that had not yet asked them to move the dates of any rnée.

Tickets remain on sale for the shows, as a final decision on venue will not be made until the fall, compounding logistical issues.< /p>

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