David Farnor | On 09, May 2023

It’s finally here: Eurovision 2023 is upon us. This year marks the 67th edition of the competition, where there will be 37 countries competing in the world’s biggest music competition.

The UK will play host to the 2023 contest following Ukraine’s victory in Turin in 2022, with Sam Ryder’s UK entry bagging the surprise second place. On stage to present the grand final will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, plus Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer-songwriter, and frontwoman of The Hardkiss, Julia Sanina. Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc will take turns in the box to bring audiences their unique and expert commentary, while superfans Scott and Rylan will be providing commentary on BBC Radio 2. On Saturday night, Catherine Tate will deliver the UK’s ‘douze points’ as the UK’s official spokesperson.

Mae Muller will be representing the UK with her track I Wrote A Song.

The Line-Up

The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final takes place on Saturday 13th May, but there’s more than just the one night of entertainment, with two semi-finals during the week leading up to the finale, one on Tuesday 9th May and one on Thursday 11th May. The countries that didn’t get through from those rounds include Ireland, Latvia, Malta, Azerbaijan and the Netherlands, plus Denmark, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Romania and San Marino. That leaves the following countries performing in order for the final:

1. Austria – Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?

2. Portugal – Mimicat – Ai Coração

3. Switzerland – Remo Forrer – Watergun

4. Poland – Blanka – Solo

5. Serbia – Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava

6. France – La Zarra – Évidemment

7. Cyprus – Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart

8. Spain – Blanca Paloma – Eaea

9. Sweden – Loreen – Tattoo

10. Albania – Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje

11. Italy – Marco Mengoni – Due Vite

12. Estonia – Alika – Bridges

13. Finland – Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha

14. Czechia – Vesna – My Sister’s Crown

15. Australia – Voyager – Promise

16. Belgium – Gustaph – Because Of You

17. Armenia – Brunette – Future Lover

18. Moldova – Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna

19. Ukraine – TVORCHI – Heart of Steel

20. Norway – Alessandra – Queen of Kings

21. Germany – Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter

22. Lithuania – Monika Linkytė – Stay

23. Israel – Noa Kirel – Unicorn

24. Slovenia – Joker Out – Carpe Diem

25. Croatia – Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!

26. United Kingdom – Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song

The vote

After audiences have cast their Grand Final votes, each national spokesperson from the 37 participating countries will present the points of their professional jury live to the world.

After the presentation of the scores from the juries, the televoting points from all participating countries, and for the first time the rest of the world, will be combined – providing one score for each song. These televoting results will then be announced by the hosts building towards a dramatic climax as the winner of Eurovision 2023 is announced.

Intervals and other acts

The show will open with last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra and a powerful performance titled Voices of a New Generation. Kalush Orchestra captured the hearts of Eurovision audiences around the world last year – they’re back to kick off the 2023 Grand Final with a performance that’s sure to be unforgettable including their smash hit winning song Stefania.

During the Eurovision Flag Parade of all 26 Grand Finalists, everyone will be treated to a unique performance by some iconic past Ukrainian Eurovision contestants. Get ready for a new twist on their Eurovision entries weaved with British classics when GO_A, Jamala, Tina Karol, and Verka Serducha take to the stage and remind everyone why they became much deserved Eurovision icons.

For the first interval performance, during which voting across Europe and the world takes place, the UK’s very own spaceman Sam Ryder will make his triumphant return to the Eurovision stage.

The final interval act The Liverpool Songbook, is a celebration of the host city’s incredible contribution to the world of pop music. The BBC have brought together six iconic past Eurovision acts – Israel’s Netta, Italy’s Mahmood, Iceland’s Daði Freyr, Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands, Sweden’s Cornelia Jakobs and Liverpool’s very own Sonia, celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993.

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