Eurovision organizers ask UK to host subsequent yr’s contest instead of Ukraine

Eurovision organizers ask UK to host next year's contest in place of Ukraine

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Ukrainian folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra triumphed last month with their track “Stefania,” surfing a wave of goodwill from European nations to clinch the country’s third win at the annual event.
The competition marked the first major cultural event in which Ukraine had taken part since Russia invaded the country in February, and many in the audience waved Ukraine’s blue and yellow national flag during the evening.

Traditionally, it would be Ukraine’s job as winner to host the upcoming song contest. However, the EBU said that following a “full assessment and feasibility study” it had concluded that it will not be feasible for Ukraine to host, because of the ongoing war.

Addressing the conflict in Ukraine, the EBU said: “The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most complex TV productions in the world with thousands working on, and attending, the event and 12 months of preparation time needed.

“Following objective analysis, the Reference Group, the ESC’s governing board, has with…

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