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The '''Euclovision Song Contest 2023''' will be the 65th edition of the [[Euclovision Song Contest]]. It will take place in [[St Avelines]], [[Estmere]], following the victory of "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0trBZ5rDlRU Sweet Talker]" performed by {{wp|Olly Alexander|Nico Lumineux}} on behalf of Estmere at the prior [[Euclovision Song Contest 2022|2022 contest]]<ref name="2022 LIVE results">{{cite news |date=23 April 2022 | title=2022 Euclovision 2022 Song Contest LIVE Results |url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=39657903#p39657903 |work=[[Piraean Radio and Television|ΠΡΤ ενα]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref><ref name="Nico">{{cite news |date=23 April 2022 | title=@nico |url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=39658483&sid=0dfef193c8593be9e769cacbd9a67b9f#p39658483 |work={{wp|Twitter|Chirper}} |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. This is the fifth time that Estmere has hosted the event. The contest is being organised by host broadcaster the [[Estmerish Broadcasting Service]] (EBS) in conjunction with the [[Euclean Broadcasters Group]] (EBG). The primary venue is the [[St Avelines|South of Estmere Arena]]. Two semi-finals on 11 and 13 April will precede the final on 15 April 2022.
The '''Euclovision Song Contest 2023''' will be the 65th edition of the [[Euclovision Song Contest]]. It will take place in [[St Avelines]], [[Estmere]], following the victory of "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0trBZ5rDlRU Sweet Talker]" performed by {{wp|Olly Alexander|Nico Lumineux}} on behalf of Estmere at the prior [[Euclovision Song Contest 2022|2022 contest]]<ref name="2022 LIVE results">{{cite news |date=23 April 2022 | title=2022 Euclovision 2022 Song Contest LIVE Results |url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=39657903#p39657903 |work=[[Piraean Radio and Television|ΠΡΤ ενα]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref><ref name="Nico">{{cite news |date=23 April 2022 | title=@nico |url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=39658483&sid=0dfef193c8593be9e769cacbd9a67b9f#p39658483 |work={{wp|Twitter|Chirper}} |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. This is the fifth time that Estmere has hosted the event. The contest is being organised by host broadcaster the [[Estmerish Broadcasting Service]] (EBS) in conjunction with the [[Euclean Broadcasters Group]] (EBG). The primary venue is the [[St Avelines|South of Estmere Arena]]<ref name="EBS Details">{{cite news |date=9 April 2023 | title=@EBS_News |url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=40491922#p40491922 |work={{wp|Twitter|Chirper}} |access-date=9 April 2023}}</ref>. Two semi-finals on 11 and 13 April will precede the final on 15 April 2022.


==Location==
==Location==
[[File:Arena de Montpellier 2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The [[St Avelines#Culture|South of Estmere Arena]] in [[St Avelines]], home of the 2023 contest.]][[File:Le Havre Vue Plage 14 07 2005.jpg|left|thumb|250px|[[St Avelines#Geography|Paradise Beach]] in [[St Avelines]], the location of the 2023 Euclovision Village.]]The 2023 contest will take place in [[St Avelines]], [[Estmere]], after the country's victory in the [[Euclovision Song Contest 2022|2022 contest]] with "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0trBZ5rDlRU Sweet Talker]" performed by {{wp|Olly Alexander|Nico Lumineux}}<ref name="2022 LIVE results"/><ref name="Nico"/>. It will be the fifth time that Estmere has hosted Euclovision, having previously done so in [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|1966]] and [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|1999]] in [[Morwall]], in [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|1985]] in [[Harbrough]], and in [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|2006]] in Morwall on behalf of [[Satavia]]. This is the first time the contest is being held in St Avelines, which is known as the Sun and Sea City.
[[File:Arena de Montpellier 2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The [[St Avelines#Culture|South of Estmere Arena]] in [[St Avelines]], home of the 2023 contest.]][[File:Le Havre Vue Plage 14 07 2005.jpg|left|thumb|250px|[[St Avelines#Geography|Paradise Beach]] in [[St Avelines]], the location of the 2023 Euclovision Village.]]The 2023 contest will take place in [[St Avelines]], [[Estmere]], after the country's victory in the [[Euclovision Song Contest 2022|2022 contest]] with "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0trBZ5rDlRU Sweet Talker]" performed by {{wp|Olly Alexander|Nico Lumineux}}<ref name="2022 LIVE results"/><ref name="Nico"/>. It will be the fifth time that Estmere has hosted Euclovision, having previously done so in [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|1966]] and [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|1999]] in [[Morwall]], in [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|1985]] in [[Harbrough]], and in [[Euclovision_Song_Contest#Editions|2006]] in Morwall on behalf of [[Satavia]]. This is the first time the contest is being held in St Avelines, which is known as the Sun and Sea City<ref name="EBS Details"/>.


The main venue is the [[St Avelines#Culture|South of Estmere Arena]], a multi-purpose {{wp|indoor arena}} in the coastal [[St Avelines#Geography|St Aubry's district]] which seats 14,000 people and previously hosted a number of events at the [[Invictus_Games#Summer_Invictus_host_cities|1950 summer Invictus games]]. The arena has more recently also hosted a number of events including concerts, exhibitions and sports.  
The main venue is the [[St Avelines#Culture|South of Estmere Arena]], a multi-purpose {{wp|indoor arena}} in the coastal [[St Avelines#Geography|St Aubry's district]] which seats 14,000 people and previously hosted a number of events at the [[Invictus_Games#Summer_Invictus_host_cities|1950 summer Invictus games]]<ref name="EBS Details"/>. The arena has more recently also hosted a number of events including concerts, exhibitions and sports.  


In addition to this main venue is the secondary venue located at [[St Avelines#Geography|Paradise Beach]]. This is where the Euclovision Village is located, which is the official fan and sponsors area throughout Euclovision 2023. The beach will be home to a number of stages where fans can watch performances by contest participants and local artists, in addition to a main stage which broadcasts live shows from the main venue. It is also where the Opening Ceremony events will take place. The village will be open from 8 to 15 April 2023. The village will be free to enter on all days other than the day of the final show, when there will be an entry fee. In addition to the stages, there will be a number of other attractions at the village as part of a {{wp|Beach party film|beach party}} theme, including a friendly match between professional {{wp|beach volleyball}} teams (in addition to amateur beach volleyball courts), a peddler's market comprising local businesses and a professional sandcastle competition.
In addition to this main venue is the secondary venue located at [[St Avelines#Geography|Paradise Beach]]. This is where the Euclovision Village is located, which is the official fan and sponsors area throughout Euclovision 2023. The beach will be home to a number of stages where fans can watch performances by contest participants and local artists, in addition to a main stage which broadcasts live shows from the main venue. It is also where the Opening Ceremony events will take place. The village will be open from 8 to 15 April 2023. The village will be free to enter on all days other than the day of the final show, when there will be an entry fee. In addition to the stages, there will be a number of other attractions at the village as part of a {{wp|Beach party film|beach party}} theme, including a friendly match between professional {{wp|beach volleyball}} teams (in addition to amateur beach volleyball courts), a peddler's market comprising local businesses and a professional sandcastle competition<ref name="EBS Details"/>.


There is also the EucloClub, which is located just off the beach in a private yacht, which will host after-parties and private performances from participating artists. There is a high admission fee to enter the EucloClub, and it is primarily aimed at mega-fans and donors.
There is also the EucloClub, which is located just off the beach in a private yacht, which will host after-parties and private performances from participating artists. There is a high admission fee to enter the EucloClub, and it is primarily aimed at mega-fans and donors<ref name="EBS Details"/>.


===Host city selection===
===Host city selection===
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The bidding process for host city was announced by host broadcaster [[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS]] on 15 May 2022<ref>{{cite news |date=15 May 2022 | title=Euclovision 2023 bidding process begins |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/211500964824350720/987278007800573972 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. There was a list of rigorous minimum standards which potential host city candidates had to meet in order to be considered, including demonstrating the capacity, capability and experience to host Euclovision. Infrastructure connections, the size of potential venues and numbers of accomodations were also taken into account.
The bidding process for host city was announced by host broadcaster [[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS]] on 15 May 2022<ref>{{cite news |date=15 May 2022 | title=Euclovision 2023 bidding process begins |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/211500964824350720/987278007800573972 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. There was a list of rigorous minimum standards which potential host city candidates had to meet in order to be considered, including demonstrating the capacity, capability and experience to host Euclovision. Infrastructure connections, the size of potential venues and numbers of accomodations were also taken into account.


There were 38 initial bids from host cities when the first stage of the bidding process was closed. In line with the criteria and considerations listed above, these bids were narrowed down to a shortlist of eight bids which was announced on 20 June 2022, alongside the [[List of city nicknames in Estmere|nicknames]] used to promote each city's bid<ref>{{cite news |date=15 May 2022 | title=The eight cities fighting for YOUR VOTE to host Euclovision 2023 |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/307860429680541707/1000884354853130281 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. These were [[Morwall]], [[Harbrough]], [[Tolbury]], [[St Avelines]], [[Sheaford]], [[Damesbridge]], [[Bouley]] and [[St Richards]].
There were 38 initial bids from host cities when the first stage of the bidding process was closed. In line with the criteria and considerations listed above, these bids were narrowed down to a shortlist of eight bids which was announced on 20 June 2022, alongside the [[List of city nicknames in Estmere|nicknames]] used to promote each city's bid<ref>{{cite news |date=15 May 2022 | title=The eight cities fighting for YOUR VOTE to host Euclovision 2023 |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/307860429680541707/1000884354853130281 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. These were [[Morwall]], [[Harbrough]], [[Tolbury]], [[St Avelines]], [[Sheaford]], [[Damesbridge]], [[Bouley]] and [[St Richards]]<ref name="EBS Details"/>.


Those cities then entered discussions with EBS and the Estmerish Euclovision Committee to ensure that their bids were developed in detail further, and were then put to a public vote hosted online from 1 August to 1 September 2022<ref>{{cite news |date=1 August 2022 | title=EBS wants to hear YOUR VOICE for #Euclovision23! |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/307860429680541707/1003961023855865898 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. The public vote was meant to inform discussions, but EBS and the Euclovision Committee reserved the right to set aside the results of the vote. St Avelines was announced by EBS as the chosen host city on 16 September 2022, having come first in the popular vote ahead of Bouley and Tolbury<ref>{{cite news |date=16 September 2022 | title=St Avelines picked to host Euclovision 2023 |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/1089224283399667792/1089227098197074080 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>.
Those cities then entered discussions with EBS and the Estmerish Euclovision Committee to ensure that their bids were developed in detail further, and were then put to a public vote hosted online from 1 August to 1 September 2022<ref>{{cite news |date=1 August 2022 | title=EBS wants to hear YOUR VOICE for #Euclovision23! |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/307860429680541707/1003961023855865898 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>. The public vote was meant to inform discussions, but EBS and the Euclovision Committee reserved the right to set aside the results of the vote. St Avelines was announced by EBS as the chosen host city on 16 September 2022, having come first in the popular vote ahead of Bouley and Tolbury<ref>{{cite news |date=16 September 2022 | title=St Avelines picked to host Euclovision 2023 |url=https://discord.com/channels/211500964824350720/1089224283399667792/1089227098197074080 |work=[[Estmerish Broadcasting Service|EBS News]] |access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>.
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===Semi-final allocation draw===
===Semi-final allocation draw===
In order to determine the participating countries' semi-finals, an allocation draw took place on 17 January 2022. The semi-finalists (not including the "Super Cinq" countries, who are guaranteed a place in the final), were divided into five pots, based on geography and historical voting patterns with some randomisation. The purpose of drawing from different pots is to reduce the chance of bloc voting, therefore increasing suspense in the semi-finals. The Super Cinq countries ([[Estmere]], [[Etruria]], [[Gaullica]], [[Soravia]] and [[Werania]]) were included in a separate draw to determine which of the semi-finals they would vote in. Finally, the allocation draw ceremony also included the handing over of host city insignia from [[Alikianos]] to [[St Avelines]].
==Participating countries==
==Participating countries==
===Semi-final 1===
===Semi-final 1===
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==Controversies==
==Controversies==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:41, 9 April 2023

Euclovision Song Contest 2023
File:Euclovision 2023 logo 1.svg
Dates
Semi-final 111 April 2023
Semi-final 213 April 2023
Final15 April 2023
Host
VenueSouth of Estmere Arena
St Avelines, Estmere
Presenter(s)Alice Wallace
Vicki Freeman
Harry Taylor
Directed bySusanna Drake
Andrew Bickersley
Executive supervisorJohn Yellers-Rowe
Executive producerDavid Clarke
Host broadcasterEstmerish Broadcasting Service (EBS)
Participants
Vote
Voting systemEach country/jury awards 12, 10, 8–1 points to their top 10 songs. Online votes from viewers in non-participating countries are aggregated and awarded as one set of points.

The Euclovision Song Contest 2023 will be the 65th edition of the Euclovision Song Contest. It will take place in St Avelines, Estmere, following the victory of "Sweet Talker" performed by Nico Lumineux on behalf of Estmere at the prior 2022 contest[1][2]. This is the fifth time that Estmere has hosted the event. The contest is being organised by host broadcaster the Estmerish Broadcasting Service (EBS) in conjunction with the Euclean Broadcasters Group (EBG). The primary venue is the South of Estmere Arena[3]. Two semi-finals on 11 and 13 April will precede the final on 15 April 2022.

Location

The South of Estmere Arena in St Avelines, home of the 2023 contest.
Paradise Beach in St Avelines, the location of the 2023 Euclovision Village.

The 2023 contest will take place in St Avelines, Estmere, after the country's victory in the 2022 contest with "Sweet Talker" performed by Nico Lumineux[1][2]. It will be the fifth time that Estmere has hosted Euclovision, having previously done so in 1966 and 1999 in Morwall, in 1985 in Harbrough, and in 2006 in Morwall on behalf of Satavia. This is the first time the contest is being held in St Avelines, which is known as the Sun and Sea City[3].

The main venue is the South of Estmere Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena in the coastal St Aubry's district which seats 14,000 people and previously hosted a number of events at the 1950 summer Invictus games[3]. The arena has more recently also hosted a number of events including concerts, exhibitions and sports.

In addition to this main venue is the secondary venue located at Paradise Beach. This is where the Euclovision Village is located, which is the official fan and sponsors area throughout Euclovision 2023. The beach will be home to a number of stages where fans can watch performances by contest participants and local artists, in addition to a main stage which broadcasts live shows from the main venue. It is also where the Opening Ceremony events will take place. The village will be open from 8 to 15 April 2023. The village will be free to enter on all days other than the day of the final show, when there will be an entry fee. In addition to the stages, there will be a number of other attractions at the village as part of a beach party theme, including a friendly match between professional beach volleyball teams (in addition to amateur beach volleyball courts), a peddler's market comprising local businesses and a professional sandcastle competition[3].

There is also the EucloClub, which is located just off the beach in a private yacht, which will host after-parties and private performances from participating artists. There is a high admission fee to enter the EucloClub, and it is primarily aimed at mega-fans and donors[3].

Host city selection

Location of host city (in blue), shortlisted cities (in green), other bidding cities (in red) and cities that expressed interest but ultimately did not bid (in grey).

The bidding process for host city was announced by host broadcaster EBS on 15 May 2022[4]. There was a list of rigorous minimum standards which potential host city candidates had to meet in order to be considered, including demonstrating the capacity, capability and experience to host Euclovision. Infrastructure connections, the size of potential venues and numbers of accomodations were also taken into account.

There were 38 initial bids from host cities when the first stage of the bidding process was closed. In line with the criteria and considerations listed above, these bids were narrowed down to a shortlist of eight bids which was announced on 20 June 2022, alongside the nicknames used to promote each city's bid[5]. These were Morwall, Harbrough, Tolbury, St Avelines, Sheaford, Damesbridge, Bouley and St Richards[3].

Those cities then entered discussions with EBS and the Estmerish Euclovision Committee to ensure that their bids were developed in detail further, and were then put to a public vote hosted online from 1 August to 1 September 2022[6]. The public vote was meant to inform discussions, but EBS and the Euclovision Committee reserved the right to set aside the results of the vote. St Avelines was announced by EBS as the chosen host city on 16 September 2022, having come first in the popular vote ahead of Bouley and Tolbury[7].

Key:
 †  Host venue  ‡  Shortlisted   Submitted a bid

City/town Nickname Venue Notes Ref.
Bouley The Gateway to the World Portside Arena ‡ Supported by Bouley State Council and City of Bouley Council.
Colton — Embro-Arucian Stadium Withdrew its proposal on 22 May 2022, citing unavailability of the proposed venue.
Cromley The City of Pottery Cromley Stadium —
Damesbridge The House of Knowledge Damesbridge Arena ‡ Supported by West Counties Assembly and Damesbridge City Council.
Dunwich The City of Ships Hargreaves Arena Supported by Dunwich State Council and City of Dunwich Council.
Exminster The City of Spires Exminster Stadium —
Grimingham — — —
Hamilton — — Withdrew its proposal on 2 June 2022, citing lack of a suitable venue.
Harbrough The City of a Thousand Trades Harbrough Arena ‡ Supported by Harbrough City Council.
Knowlesby The Steel City Forgemasters Arena —
Kingchester — Kingchester Stadium Withdrew its proposal on 11 June 2022, citing lack of required infrastructure.
Morwall The Heart of Estmere Arena of Light ‡ Supported by Greater Morwall Council and City of Morwall Borough Council.
Sheaford The Motor City Sheaford Automotive Arena ‡ Supported by Sheaford City Council.
St Avelines The Sun and Sea City South of Estmere Arena † Supported by Evre State Assembly and St Avelines City Council.
St Richards The Capital of the South Mutual Credit Arena ‡ Supported by St Richards City Council.
St Johns Estmere's Arucian City — Withdrew its proposal on 29 May 2022, citing lack of a suitable venue.
Southgate The Home of the Navy Southgate Stadium —
Solange — — Withdrew its proposal on 19 May 2022, in favour of the St Avelines proposal.
Tolbury The Capital of the North Haberlin's Arena ‡ Supported by Folkmoot of Swerdia and Tolbury City Council.
Wimney The Birthplace of Estmere King's Hall —

Format

Presenters

Entries

EBS and the EBG released the details for the rules of entires in Septemeber 2022, following the precedent set in prior contests. The exact rules included stipulations that live performances could not exceed 3 minutes and 30 seconds in length, and that delegations were limited to a maximum of eight people on stage at one time. Similarly to previous years, delegations were allowed to use a limited amount of pre-recorded backing vocals in addition to the main vocals and any live backing vocals.

Semi-final allocation draw

In order to determine the participating countries' semi-finals, an allocation draw took place on 17 January 2022. The semi-finalists (not including the "Super Cinq" countries, who are guaranteed a place in the final), were divided into five pots, based on geography and historical voting patterns with some randomisation. The purpose of drawing from different pots is to reduce the chance of bloc voting, therefore increasing suspense in the semi-finals. The Super Cinq countries (Estmere, Etruria, Gaullica, Soravia and Werania) were included in a separate draw to determine which of the semi-finals they would vote in. Finally, the allocation draw ceremony also included the handing over of host city insignia from Alikianos to St Avelines.

Participating countries

Semi-final 1

Semi-final 2

Final

Other countries

In order to paricipate in the Euclovision Song Contest, a country must have a national broadcaster with active EBG membership; or in special circumstances, associate EBG membership. The EBG issued an invitation to all active EBG member broadcasters to participate in the 2023 contest.

Broadcasters, commentators and spokespersons

Broadcasters and commentators

The following is a list of broadcasters that have confirmed in whole or in part their broadcasting plans and their commentators.

Broadcasters and commentators in participating countries
Country Show(s) Broadcaster(s) Commentator(s)
Template:Country data Estmere All shows EBS Estmerish: Alice Wallace, Vicki Freeman and Harry Taylor
All shows EBS Swathish: Nihteġ Pẹrrocer and Mo Khan
All shows EBS Flurian: David Palmer and Lis Poingdestre
 Garambura All shows TéléGaramboure Gaullican: Desange Coumbousa
All shows Arpège (online only) Gaullican: Elisé Mjoji, Sïsé Goubouloundou
 Hennehouwe All shows HNO Hennish: Sienna Molenaar and Laurens Rosecrans
All shows HNO Hennish Sign Language: Quentin Fremaut
All shows Nous Gaullican: Beatrice Pronovost and Saeed Karimi
 Scovern All shows STV Mescon: Olivia Hald and Britta Nicolaisen
All shows STV Vestelian: Edvard Nesset and Irene Hoey
Final STV Frellandic: Búri Makansson
 Soravia All shows Telekom 1 Soravian: Lavrenti Syosyev, Mariya Onipchenko, and Angela Barentseva
Broadcasters and commentators in non-participating countries
Country Show(s) Broadcaster(s) Commentator(s)

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Controversies

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "2022 Euclovision 2022 Song Contest LIVE Results". ΠΡΤ ενα. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "@nico". Chirper. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "@EBS_News". Chirper. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "Euclovision 2023 bidding process begins". EBS News. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "The eight cities fighting for YOUR VOTE to host Euclovision 2023". EBS News. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "EBS wants to hear YOUR VOICE for #Euclovision23!". EBS News. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "St Avelines picked to host Euclovision 2023". EBS News. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "@EBS_News". Chirper. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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