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With Sheffield and Leeds officially throwing their hat in the ring to host next year’s Eurovision, here is everything you need to know about the necessary requirements of a host city and

what the process is. A number of UK cities have shown interest in placing bids to be the host city. It was confirmed a few days later that Leeds and Sheffield have officially put in bids to

be the next host city. So how does a host city get chosen and what is the process? We have the information below. WHAT REQUIREMENTS DOES A HOST CITY FOR EUROVISION NEED? The host city is

decided by the BBC and the EBU. The final decision on the selection of the host city will be based on a city or region’s capacity and capability when meeting the BBC’s and the EBU’s

requirements, as well as availability of resources and general experience in hosting large and complicated events like the Eurovision Song Contest. An example of a criteria would be like

last year the EBU’s host city was chosen based on providing a venue able to accommodate at least 10,000 people, including a press centre, that should be within easy access to an

international airport and with suitable hotel accommodation. WHAT IS THE PROCESS LIKE WHEN CHOOSING A HOST CITY? There are two stages and to be considered, any potential contestants must

meet a set of minimum requirements that demonstrate they have the capacity, capability and experience to host an event of this scope and intricacy. The two rounds are receiving applications

and shortlisting cities based on their ability to meet the requirements. Local authorities can apply for their chance to be a host city by emailing: [email protected]. DO YOU HAVE TO PAY TO

ENTER A BID? There is no charge for entering. WHEN WILL THE HOST CITY FOR EUROVISION 2023 BE ANNOUNCED? The process is expected to be completed in Autumn this year and the announcement will

be made by then.