Malinga the Swinga Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 3 hours ago, dtgj said: Ukraine not hosting next year. The UK as runner up have been asked to host: https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/ebu-statement-2023-eurovision-hosting Could host it at Edinburgh Castle. Let's hope it's not in Glasgow as that place is a shitehole and an embarrassment to Scotland and UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Could host it at Edinburgh Castle. Let's hope it's not in Glasgow as that place is a shitehole and an embarrassment to Scotland and UK. Quelle surprise Elsie has called on bbc to hold it in her beloved Weeg and not Scotlands capital city which she evidently has no time for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: Quelle surprise Elsie has called on bbc to hold it in her beloved Weeg and not Scotlands capital city which she evidently has no time for There is literally a whole area at Pacific Quay that is suitable for a concert this size and the broadcasting infrastructure already in place. Did you even think before posting or was it just another excuse to troll/bash Sturgeon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Ach If only Edinburgh had the infrastructure to hold the biggest arts festival in the world we might have managed a wee Eurovision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: Ach If only Edinburgh had the infrastructure to hold the biggest arts festival in the world we might have managed a wee Eurovision That's a belter... hunners of wee venues so we can cope. It's not the coping that's the problem, it's the lack of a large scale venue like the Hydro that makes it a non starter. Edited June 17, 2022 by Mysterion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 46 minutes ago, Mysterion said: That's a belter... hunners of wee venues so we can cope. It's not the coping that's the problem, it's the lack of a large scale venue like the Hydro that makes it a non starter. Edinburgh castle is spectacular venue to hold this in. Would provide a great backdrop for Scotland to be seen. If you have it in Hydro, then may as well have in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or anywhere else in UK that have the exact same copycat type of venue and don't resemble a warzone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Edinburgh castle is spectacular venue to hold this in. Would provide a great backdrop for Scotland to be seen. If you have it in Hydro, then may as well have in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or anywhere else in UK that have the exact same copycat type of venue and don't resemble a warzone. Correct... however you'd have to put a roof over the esplanade. It's a non starter. Eurovision is all about a glossy music show in an arena, not an outdoor event prone to the elements or a tent at Ingliston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mysterion said: Correct... however you'd have to put a roof over the esplanade. It's a non starter. Eurovision is all about a glossy music show in an arena, not an outdoor event prone to the elements or a tent at Ingliston. Imagine daring to do something different. That just won't do. Well in that case, anywhere but the shit hole that is Glasgow. It is after all a UK event and no reason why a city that desperately doesn't want to be in UK should hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61841068 T'was only just over two weeks ago that we were parading half and half scarves and pontificating about the morality of trying to beat them in a competitive match! Now I see we are all picking over the carcass like a pack of jackals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It'll never be in Glasgow, if the UK hosts it, it will be Manchester or Liverpool. You know how these things go, Scotland is an afterthought, and that's if we're lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 The EBU has confirmed that the UK will host the 2023 contest, instead of Ukraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: The EBU has confirmed that the UK will host the 2023 contest, instead of Ukraine. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62292162 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 17/06/2022 at 11:45, dtgj said: Ukraine not hosting next year. The UK as runner up have been asked to host: https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/ebu-statement-2023-eurovision-hosting Confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 17/06/2022 at 21:42, tian447 said: It'll never be in Glasgow, if the UK hosts it, it will be Manchester or Liverpool. You know how these things go, Scotland is an afterthought, and that's if we're lucky. Good, there are plenty of places in UK that can hold this event, instead of defaulting to Glasgow. Stirling, Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh, Dunfermline could all be put forward to represent Scotland, but as usual, the Glasgow mafia and it's acolytes feel usurped if they aren't automatic first choice. Personally, let England hold it as it is shit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Glasgow will probably get the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 17/06/2022 at 21:42, tian447 said: It'll never be in Glasgow, if the UK hosts it, it will be Manchester or Liverpool. You know how these things go, Scotland is an afterthought, and that's if we're lucky. Edinburgh was the first place in the U.K. outwith London to host it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Graham Norton and Nigella please. She was great in ‘15 - all the languages and trolling the Brexiteers with her dress/brooch combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Does Edinburgh even have an indoor venue large enough to host Eurovision? It's usually in venues that have somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 seats, but I can't think of anywhere remotely suitable. Could pop a temporary roof over Easter Road, plenty of empty seats there every week, sure they wouldn't have any difficulty fitting people in. They could even have Hibs playing as a comedy warm up act... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 The host venue must be able to accommodate at least 10,000 spectators, a press centre for 1,500 journalists, should be within easy reach of an international airport and with hotel accommodation available for at least 2,000 delegates, journalists and spectators. The Hydro in the weeg is the only venue in Scotland that meets the criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, Cade said: The host venue must be able to accommodate at least 10,000 spectators, a press centre for 1,500 journalists, should be within easy reach of an international airport and with hotel accommodation available for at least 2,000 delegates, journalists and spectators. The Hydro in the weeg is the only venue in Scotland that meets the criteria. It is also an enormous technical feat putting it on. I read the technical specs for it a couple of years ago and to someone who works in that side of things it was utterly mind boggling. So it needs to be a venue with easy access for major transport logistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, tian447 said: Does Edinburgh even have an indoor venue large enough to host Eurovision? It's usually in venues that have somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 seats, but I can't think of anywhere remotely suitable. Could pop a temporary roof over Easter Road, plenty of empty seats there every week, sure they wouldn't have any difficulty fitting people in. They could even have Hibs playing as a comedy warm up act... Not now. It was in the Usher Hall (1972) Vicky Leandros won with ‘Apres Toi’. The U.K. was represented by The New Seekers with ‘Beg, Steal or Borrow’. They came …… second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, Tazio said: It is also an enormous technical feat putting it on. I read the technical specs for it a couple of years ago and to someone who works in that side of things it was utterly mind boggling. So it needs to be a venue with easy access for major transport logistics. I reckon it’s a toss-up between Glasgow & Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just now, FWJ said: I reckon it’s a toss-up between Glasgow & Manchester. The NEC in Birmingham could be a good shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Tazio said: The NEC in Birmingham could be a good shout. I wonder though - it was in Birmingham the last time (though that will have been 25 years previously) and they’re about to host the Commonwealth Games, so they might try to spread the love a bit. Maybe the soi disant ‘city of music’ Liverpool might have a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I'd think the organisers would want as much Ukrainian input as possible, maybe even Ukrainian presenters, maybe joint Ukrainian/UK presenters, after all it's still going to be Ukraine's show, just that it's being held in the UK, for obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Would hold it in London then if we win it take it up here in 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 17/06/2022 at 16:45, Mysterion said: Correct... however you'd have to put a roof over the esplanade. It's a non starter. Eurovision is all about a glossy music show in an arena, not an outdoor event prone to the elements or a tent at Ingliston. Eurovision is all about a political music event that doesn't see the best band win. It's shite. However Edinburgh is sadly lacking the infrastructure of Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 It’s probably the least interesting news item today . Some of My friends will no doubt be in ecstasy if it comes to Scotland . It’s been described as “ the gay World Cup “ ! I much prefer the Oscar’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Ked said: Eurovision is all about a political music event that doesn't see the best band win. It's shite. However Edinburgh is sadly lacking the infrastructure of Glasgow. Edinburgh council is run by egotistical tossers who care more about tourism than those living here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtgj Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Shortlist of cities for 2023 announced this morning - Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and the obvious winner, Glasgow. Maybe I should have started a Eurovision Song Contest 2023 thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 ABG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 26/07/2022 at 00:22, frankblack said: Edinburgh council is run by egotistical tossers who care more about tourism than those living here. Hmmmmm….. I wonder how many of the ‘tourist’ numbers in Glasgow are actually people from Aberdeen / Inverness / Dumfries etc staying the night because they’re going to something at the Hydro? Edinburgh is already awash with tourists - a big arena would mean more visitors and more hotels to accommodate them. Would that be popular? (This isn’t to say Edinburgh shouldn’t have a >10k venue - it’s absurd it doesn’t - but it’s all stuff to think about) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 40 minutes ago, FWJ said: Hmmmmm….. I wonder how many of the ‘tourist’ numbers in Glasgow are actually people from Aberdeen / Inverness / Dumfries etc staying the night because they’re going to something at the Hydro? Edinburgh is already awash with tourists - a big arena would mean more visitors and more hotels to accommodate them. Would that be popular? (This isn’t to say Edinburgh shouldn’t have a >10k venue - it’s absurd it doesn’t - but it’s all stuff to think about) Yes, it would be popular because it would be inclusive and provide a much needed facility for residents. All we get are the odd stadium gig at Murrayfield or a scattering of outdoor gigs in July/August at the castle or the bandstand. When its cold and miserable we need a venue for large indoor events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 58 minutes ago, frankblack said: Yes, it would be popular because it would be inclusive and provide a much needed facility for residents. All we get are the odd stadium gig at Murrayfield or a scattering of outdoor gigs in July/August at the castle or the bandstand. When its cold and miserable we need a venue for large indoor events. I agree, it’s crazy Edinburgh doesn’t - especially when Aberdeen can sustain an arena. But you can bet your boots that there are plenty would moan about the additional visitors and associated facilities required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, FWJ said: I agree, it’s crazy Edinburgh doesn’t - especially when Aberdeen can sustain an arena. But you can bet your boots that there are plenty would moan about the additional visitors and associated facilities required. The crazy thing is (never mibd arenas) they allowed the Picture House which held 1500 to be butchered and want to build a 1000 capacity opera house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Birmingham would be the best choice. Carry on from the CGs. Glasgow/Edinburgh or another will hold it soon enough, when Scotland is independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) The castle capacity is 8k isn't it so ruled out...but wow what a venue if a week of no rain in May. Time for Tynecastle to step up to the mark in 20 years time. Edited August 12, 2022 by DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) @frankblack @FWJ Seriously, where could we put a 10k indoor venue on Edinburgh? Imo, you need to use that Castle, Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat backdrop....somehow. Edited August 12, 2022 by DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Hope Liverpool get it. Good music culture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 4 hours ago, DETTY29 said: @frankblack @FWJ Seriously, where could we put a 10k indoor venue on Edinburgh? Imo, you need to use that Castle, Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat backdrop....somehow. Anywhere outside the city like Ingliston. That is exactly what other cities do. Piece of piss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 8 hours ago, DETTY29 said: @frankblack @FWJ Seriously, where could we put a 10k indoor venue on Edinburgh? Imo, you need to use that Castle, Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat backdrop....somehow. Put a temp roof on Tynecastle or Murrayfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2023 narrowed down to either Liverpool or Glasgow as host city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 27/09/2022 at 21:47, Cade said: 2023 narrowed down to either Liverpool or Glasgow as host city. Getting announced shortly on BBC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Liverpool beats Glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Nae luck Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Nae luck Glasgow. Thank feck. Keep them well away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Like the Commonwealth Games, I was sure that, after being in Edinburgh the provincial cities would get their turn. Not to be though. Better luck next time Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Weegies greeting into their Buckfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 A good decision. Liverpool produced Beatles, Glasgow produced Gerry Cinnamon. Suck it up Glasgow, Eurovision deserves more than your shithole of a city can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Malinga the Swinga said: A good decision. Liverpool produced Beatles, Glasgow produced Gerry Cinnamon. Suck it up Glasgow, Eurovision deserves more than your shithole of a city can offer. A real city you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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