Eurovision 2023: Liverpool's logo and trademark uncovered in front of portion draw

Eurovision 2023: Liverpool's logo and trademark uncovered in front of portion draw

The typeface utilized in the Eurovision logo is called Penny Path - a sign of approval for Liverpool's rich melodic legacy

The current year's Eurovision Melody Challenge in Liverpool will have the trademark 

"Joined by Music", with its fine art showing hearts thumping together.

The BBC said it "mirrors the actual starting points of the challenge", which was initially made as a telecom trial to unite Europe.

The current year's occasion will be held in the UK since it is excessively hazardous to arrange it in Ukraine, which won in 2022.

Both nation's banners have been utilized as motivation for the variety plot.

An authority handover function, facilitated by Rylan Clark and AJ Odudu, will be communicated from Liverpool's St George's Corridor at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday on BBC Two.

Most taking part nations will likewise figure out which semi-last they will contend in. Neighborhood school understudies, as well as individuals from the Ukrainian people group who have gotten comfortable Liverpool since the conflict started, will be engaged with the allotment draw.

The semi-finals on 9 and 11 Might will see 31 contenders trimmed down to 20 demonstrations by the general population - in a change to the principles - in front of the stupendous last on 13 May.

 

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The UK, France, Spain, Germany and Italy automatically qualify for the final because of how much their broadcasters pay to take part. Ukraine will also go straight to the final as 2022 winners.

The previous year's victors normally stage the next event. The UK came second thanks to Sam Ryder in 2022, and says Liverpool will host this year's show on behalf of Ukraine.

As part of Tuesday's draw, the mayor of last year's host city, Turin, will hand over "the keys" to Eurovision as well as the official insignia for the competition.

Who pays for Eurovision?

Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will pay around £4m between them towards putting on events outside the arena.

There will be events across Liverpool - including a fan park with big screens for those unable to get tickets to the nine shows (including rehearsal performances) during Eurovision week.

The main bulk of the budget for the world's most-watched live music event will fall to the BBC as host broadcaster - an estimated cost of between £8m and £17m.

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan has also confirmed that the UK government will contribute, but has not said how much.

The competing countries - through their national broadcasters - also pay an entry fee.

The new Eurovision banner on display outside St George's Hall in LiverpoolIMAGE SOURCE,JAMES_STACK
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The new Eurovision banner on display outside St George's Hall in Liverpool

Revealing the logo, Martin Green, managing director of the event for the BBC, said:

 "This year's identity sums up perfectly the amazing partnerships across the contest and, more importantly, the power of music to bring people together across the world."

All the build-up, insights and analysis will be explored each week on a new BBC podcast called Eurovisioncast.

An official handover ceremony, hosted by Rylan Clark and AJ Odudu, will be broadcast from Liverpool's St George's Hall at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday on BBC Two and streamed live on this website.


Eurovisioncast

 

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