The grand ultimate of the Eurovision Track Contest will likely be screened stay in UK cinemas this yr for the primary time within the occasion’s historical past.
The 2023 competitors is because of happen on the M&S Financial institution Area in Liverpool from Might 9-13, with Mae Muller representing the UK with ‘I Wrote A Track’.
Right now (March 24), it has been introduced that the Eurovision ’23 ultimate will likely be broadcast in 500 cinemas nationwide.
“Followers can deliver their common Eurovision events from the entrance room to the cinema, with fancy gown HEAVILY inspired,” a press launch reads.
“Introduced on the large display and in 5.1 encompass sound, the screenings of the Eurovision – Grand Last Reside encourage sing-a-longs with all the 26 acts that can make up this yr’s ultimate.”
John Travers of CinemaLive, distributor of the occasion in cinemas, added: “We’re delighted to be working with the BBC to deliver Eurovision’s Grand Last stay into cinemas throughout the UK for the primary time ever!
“We would like audiences to take pleasure in themselves, come alongside in teams, get your fancy gown on, and are available collectively to take pleasure in this historic event on the large display!”
Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT subsequent Monday (March 27) – you’ll be capable of buy yours right here.
The cinema showings may even embody an unique preview of BBC Three‘s new collection I Kissed A Boy, which is scheduled to be screened previous to Eurovision.
Earlier this month, tickets to attend the Eurovision grand ultimate in particular person offered out in simply 36 minutes. Organisers later mentioned demand was “tremendous excessive”, however inspired unfortunate followers to take part within the many “Eurovision actions and events round Liverpool” on the evening.
The town is internet hosting a cultural competition and a Eurovision fan zone, which may maintain 25,000 individuals on the Pier Head waterfront space.
An additional 3,000 tickets are set to be made out there for displaced Ukrainians dwelling within the UK to mark Kalush Orchestra‘s victory ultimately yr’s occasion.
Final month, the BBC introduced its presenting and commentary line-up together with Graham Norton, Julia Sanina, Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon, Timur Miroshnychenko, Sam Quek, Mel Giedroyc, Scott Mills, Rylan, and Claire Sweeney.
You’ll be able to take a look at the semi-final working orders for the Eurovision Track Contest 2023 right here, and discover the complete listing of tracks which can be entered for this yr’s competitors right here.