UK to host subsequent 12 months’s Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine

“Being requested to host the most important and most advanced music competitors on the planet is a good privilege.”

He went on to say that the BBC is “dedicated to creating the occasion a real reflection of Ukrainian tradition alongside showcasing the range of British music and creativity.”

Davie confirmed that the subsequent steps can be to discover a host metropolis to accomplice with for the annual singing competitors. Organizers stated the bidding course of will start subsequent week.

Though Ukraine win not be internet hosting, the nation will robotically qualify for the grand remaining together with the so-called “huge 5,” organizers stated. The massive 5, which incorporates France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, are the international locations that financially contribute probably the most towards the competition.

Mykola Chernotytskyi, head of the managing board of Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC, expressed confidence that the 2 nations may work collectively to “add Ukrainian spirit to this occasion and as soon as once more unite the entire of Europe round our frequent values of peace, assist, celebrating range and expertise.”

The BBC has staged the Eurovision Tune Contest on eight events — extra occasions than every other broadcaster.