Eurovision 2023 hosting: Sheffield looking into the chance of housing the next contest
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Sheffield joins the list of cities in the UK that are vying to step in and host the next Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.
Following the EBU's decision Ukraine not to host next year's contest and after starting talks with UK's BBC, cites across the country as queing up to express their interest in hosting the next Eurovision Song Contest.
Local politicians and coucillors in Sheffield are giving the sign to lauch a bid for hosting the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Among them is coucillor Ben Miskell who through a recent post on his twitter account has openly stated in favor of a potential hosting of the contest.
Miskell stated in his post:
Hello Europe. This is Sheffield calling. In solidarity with our twinned city of Donetsk we stand ready to host Eurovision With a 13k+ capacity arena, international airport & the friendliest people on earth, Sheffield & South Yorkshire is a natural choice for BBC.
EBU's requirements for hosting Eurovision
In order for a city to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 it must meet a specific number of requirements. Namely the host city must have:
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An international airport no more than 90 minutes from the city.
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Over 2,000 hotel rooms in the area close to the event.
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An infrastructure (stadium/venue/centre) capable of hosting a large-scale live broadcast with the minimum requirements listed below.
In addtion the infrastructure should:
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Be indoors with air-conditioning and have a well defined perimeter;
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Have an audience capacity in the main hall of around 8,000 – 10,000 during the event (which corresponds to 70% of maximum capacity of that venue for regular concerts, taking into consideration the specific stage and production needs of the Eurovision Song Contest);
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Have a main hall with the capacity to house the set and all other requirements needed to produce a high level broadcast production (this includes good specifications of load capacity in the roof, clearance to low beams, easy load in access, etc);
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Have ample space within easy access of the main hall to support additional production needs, such as: a press centre, delegation spaces, dressing rooms, artist facilities, staff facilities, hospitality, audience facilities, etc;
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Be available exclusively for 6 weeks before the event, 2 weeks during the show (which will take place in May) and a week after the end of the event for dismantling.
Sheffield as a potential Eurovision 2023 host city
Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, serving as the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. The name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through the city. Sheffield had a population of 518,090 in the 2011 census, making it the second largest city in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Potential Venue: Sheffield Arena, known for sponsorship purposes as Utilita Arena Sheffield, is a multi-purpose arena located in Sheffield, England. It is situated near Meadowhall and lies between Sheffield city centre and Rotherham town centre.Opened in 1991, it is used for concerts and sporting events, and is also home to the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey club. Attendance for all events at the venue has totalled around 14 million since its opening. It has a maximum capacity of 13,600.
Transportation: The closest international airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport which is located 18 miles (29 km) from the city centre. It opened on 28 April 2005 on the former RAF Finningley site and is served mainly by charter and budget airlines, with about one million passengers a year. East Midlands Airport is within an hour's drive of the city, Manchester Airport has a direct service hourly by South TransPennine. Leeds Bradford and Humberside are also nearby airports.
Accommodation: The city provides numrous hotels rooms and means of accommodation as tourism plays a major role in the city's economy on account of numerous attractions - namely the Peak District, sports events and several music festivals.
Sheffield is a city with numorous attractions for a visitor to check out, many shoppping centers and restuarant while its nightlife offers a wide range of options.
EBU's decision on the host city is expected to go public sometime between the beginning of August and October.
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