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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2022 7:47:05 GMT
Shortlist
Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 12, 2022 7:49:08 GMT
Liverpool would be nice. Birmingham just had the CWG and hosted it last time it was here, so I don't think it's their shot.
I'm going to say it's probably going to be Manchester but I think Liverpool would be nice for it.
Newcastle also a nice option, but it's a shame because they have a great new arena being built in a great location but it's not due to open until 2024, so would have to go in the existing arena.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 12, 2022 8:09:29 GMT
There is a poll on the Eurovision site on FB. Liverpool is winning amongst Eurovision fans by a mile.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 12, 2022 8:48:57 GMT
Liverpool would be my choice, I think it's a great place for it, the only downside is that the arena is quite small in capacity compared to some of the other cities venues. However it's a great city, looks great, has lot's of culture with many nods to music history and the location of the arena is stunning. I'd be very happy for it to go there.
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Post by n1david on Aug 12, 2022 8:49:14 GMT
Sadiq was keen for London to host, but given they're not on the shortlist, I guess he couldn't persuade a venue to clear their calendar (not that London would have got it anyway)
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 12, 2022 8:52:51 GMT
Actually come to think of it, don't countries have to have a place confirmed already each yer in case they win? Because when a country wins don't they always say "see you in x city next year" ect? So did we not have one already penciled in somewhere?
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Post by theatreian on Aug 12, 2022 9:32:23 GMT
Liverpool would be a great city to host.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 12, 2022 9:58:06 GMT
Sadiq was keen for London to host, but given they're not on the shortlist, I guess he couldn't persuade a venue to clear their calendar (not that London would have got it anyway) That was all about moving things away from the capital which has been the default for major events for far too long. A venue could have been found. But I am very happy that London didn't even make the shortlist. Particularly after Khan was crowing that London was the only city capable of hosting. Arrogance is never a good look.
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Post by n1david on Aug 12, 2022 10:02:44 GMT
Actually come to think of it, don't countries have to have a place confirmed already each yer in case they win? Because when a country wins don't they always say "see you in x city next year" ect? So did we not have one already penciled in somewhere? The only time I remember a host city being announced on the night of the previous competition was when Danish TV were so confident in Malmö 2013 that they parked a van outside the venue saying "See you all at the at the Eurovision Song Contest Denmark 2014, 14km that way -->" Normally it's only just "See you in country X next year" as even the dates haven't been agreed for the following year at that point.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Aug 12, 2022 12:55:24 GMT
Sadiq was keen for London to host, but given they're not on the shortlist, I guess he couldn't persuade a venue to clear their calendar (not that London would have got it anyway) That was all about moving things away from the capital which has been the default for major events for far too long. A venue could have been found. But I am very happy that London didn't even make the shortlist. Particularly after Khan was crowing that London was the only city capable of hosting. Arrogance is never a good look. Levelling up
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Post by Jon on Aug 12, 2022 13:59:55 GMT
London was never in the running TBH it's more interesting that no Southern English Cities made the shortlist or that Wales didn't even get a look in.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 12, 2022 14:08:46 GMT
I believe Cardiff withdrew, on the grounds that Eurovision clashed with too many events already scheduled for the Principality Stadium
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Post by Jon on Aug 12, 2022 14:17:50 GMT
I believe Cardiff withdrew, on the grounds that Eurovision clashed with too many events already scheduled for the Principality Stadium It does surprise me that Cardiff doesn't have an equivalent to the O2, Manchester Arena etc even Belfast which is smaller has the Odyssey.
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Post by christya on Aug 12, 2022 14:44:09 GMT
I don't want it in Newcastle. Oh, the event itself would be fun. But I don't trust the council not to use it to bring in all sorts of dodgy road and transport changes 'for Eurovision' and accidentally forget to put it back.
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Post by theatreian on Aug 12, 2022 15:02:31 GMT
There is a poll on the Eurovision site on FB. Liverpool is winning amongst Eurovision fans by a mile. Which facebook site as there seems to be a few!
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Post by Jon on Aug 12, 2022 15:04:23 GMT
This is going to be a very dumb question but would the EBU ever consider a pop up venue of some sort or not feasible?
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Post by eulenspiegel on Aug 12, 2022 15:22:16 GMT
This is going to be a very dumb question but would the EBU ever consider a pop up venue of some sort or not feasible? It has to be a very high quality arena...very expensive. That is the reason why no one wants to win..even the Top 5 pay only around 400.000 Euros per year...and get 3 shows...a big Saturday evening show...so in a way BBC gets decent ratings for small money But if you win...it costs 20 to 30 mio So the NDR (Germany) is playing it safe...sending only trash if they win... 8:50ff They tranformec the Düsseldorf stadium in 6 weeks into an arena.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 12, 2022 15:28:13 GMT
There is a poll on the Eurovision site on FB. Liverpool is winning amongst Eurovision fans by a mile. Which facebook site as there seems to be a few! I'm not sure. It was one of those random things that just seem to pop up on FB. It wasn't a group I belong to.
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Post by eulenspiegel on Aug 12, 2022 15:43:13 GMT
Why not Wembley? The roof can be closed? Why not show the rest of Europe that after Brexit you are No1 And hosted by Adele, Ed Sheeran or other UK world stars In the audience - Will and Kate
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Post by alece10 on Aug 12, 2022 15:57:40 GMT
Why not Wembley? The roof can be closed? Why not show the rest of Europe that after Brexit you are No1 And hosted by Adele, Ed Sheeran or other UK world stars In the audience - Will and Kate I believe the hosts will be Ukarnian as its their show, we are merely hosting for them as its jot possible to do in their own country. And I doubt Europeans would be able to understand Adele.
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Post by n1david on Aug 12, 2022 17:20:15 GMT
This is going to be a very dumb question but would the EBU ever consider a pop up venue of some sort or not feasible? It has happened before, in Copenhagen 2014 they turned a former shipyard into a temporary venue. It worked very well from a TV perspective, but as an audience member it wasn't great, the facilities left something to be desired and it had no public transport so the organisers had to arrange bus shuttles from the centre of the city. It went OK, but I'm not sure the EBU would be up for it again. Someone else down thread mentioned Wembley, the last time that it was in a sports stadium was (coincidentally) in Copenhagen in 2001 in the Parken Stadium which held about 30,000. That had a retractable roof like the Principality in Cardiff which covers the whole pitch (the one at Wembley doesn't). The feedback from the EBU was that they felt that the stadium vibe didn't quite work for the show, and so they tend to prefer arenas which have capacities of between 10k and 20k.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2022 17:39:42 GMT
I laughed the other day on a radio phone-in when someone from Sheffield suggested it should be held at The Leadmill to prevent its impending closure. If anyone has ever been to the Leadmill they’ll understand. They were being serious! 😆
I think I’d be happy for Manchester not to get this and wait until the U.K. win it (I can wait!) so we can celebrate this city.
Glasgow, Liverpool…you’re welcome to it.
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Post by sweets7 on Aug 12, 2022 18:50:36 GMT
Liverpool wpuld be amazing. Such a cool city now. Brilliant for them.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Aug 12, 2022 21:14:19 GMT
I laughed the other day on a radio phone-in when someone from Sheffield suggested it should be held at The Leadmill to prevent its impending closure. If anyone has ever been to the Leadmill they’ll understand. They were being serious! 😆 I think I’d be happy for Manchester not to get this and wait until the U.K. win it (I can wait!) so we can celebrate this city. Glasgow, Liverpool…you’re welcome to it. Manchester has things to celebrate??!!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2022 16:49:10 GMT
I laughed the other day on a radio phone-in when someone from Sheffield suggested it should be held at The Leadmill to prevent its impending closure. If anyone has ever been to the Leadmill they’ll understand. They were being serious! 😆 I think I’d be happy for Manchester not to get this and wait until the U.K. win it (I can wait!) so we can celebrate this city. Glasgow, Liverpool…you’re welcome to it. Manchester has things to celebrate??!! 😆 Hilarious! Where do YOU live? 🙂
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Aug 13, 2022 18:49:29 GMT
Manchester has things to celebrate??!! 😆 Hilarious! Where do YOU live?  🙂 Just a bit of local city rivalry down the East Lancs road
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2022 18:53:15 GMT
😆 Hilarious! Where do YOU live? 🙂 Just a bit of local city rivalry down the East Lancs road 🙂
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Post by theatreian on Sept 27, 2022 21:19:17 GMT
So it's down to Liverpool or Glasgow with the winner expected to be announced in weeks. Hoping for Liverpool my home city and such a musical legacy but we will see I guess! Just announce it soon!!
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Post by kyvai on Sept 28, 2022 10:55:02 GMT
Liverpool would be fab and very fitting as a city with rich musical history but we have to remember first and foremost this is Ukraine’s year and we are simply providing the venue.
I wonder how tickets will be available - lottery perhaps?
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Post by ncbears on Sept 28, 2022 17:31:45 GMT
Can Liverpool or Glasgow afford Eurovision with y'all's currency in, how shall I write it, a state of flux?
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