Are you ready for the biggest music event of the year? The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final takes place today, Saturday 13th May, in the vibrant city of Liverpool, which is hosting the event on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine.
Fans from all over the world are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what promises to be an unforgettable event. With Liverpool's rich musical heritage, a stunning venue, and passionate crowds, Eurovision 2023 is sure to be a show-stopper which will be witnessed by an estimated 160 million television viewers worldwide.
Competition
A total of 36 countries from across Europe - plus the inexplicable inclusion of Australia - joined the competition, each selecting their entry through their own national voting process. Two preliminary heats have whittled them down to 26 and the final line-up promises to be a diverse and exciting mix of genres and styles.
The live final will take place at Liverpool's Echo Arena, one of the largest venues in Eurovision history with a capacity of 11,000. The arena boasts state-of-the-art facilities and excellent acoustics, making it the perfect choice for Eurovision.
Heritage
Liverpool is a city that knows how to put on a show, with plenty to see and do around the iconic waterfront and bustling city centre. The city is home to famous landmarks such as the Liver Building and the Cavern Club, where the Beatles famously got their start. Fans of Eurovision have already enjoyed a week of festivities leading up to the main event, with Liverpool's legendary nightlife offering a huge range of bars and clubs to suit all tastes.
The 2023 contest promises to deliver a range of musical styles, from heart-wrenching ballads to heart-pumping bangers, from soulful rock to infectious pop. Defending champions Ukraine will be hoping to make it a double with electro-pop duo Tvorch and their song 'Heart of Steel', while the UK's entry will be Mae Muller's 'I Wrote A Song', which hopes to at least match last year's spectacular return to form with Sam Ryder's runner-up 'Space Man'.
Nil points
The UK has not always fared so well, however, receiving the famous ‘nil points’’ in both 2003 and 2021, which probably serves us right for awarding the same to Abba in 1974!
Readers of the World of Personal Number Plates may remember our cover star Engelbert Humperdinck, who did only slightly better, coming 25th with just 12 points, in 2012.
Fly the flag
The EU flag can no longer be displayed on acrylic number plates manufactured after December 31st 2020. Still, there’s nothing to stop you from flying a flag by choosing a registration that reflects your interest and support for Eurovision. Regtransfers has a vast range of music-related numbers to choose from, for example:
Or, for a wider, general music-based search try our general ‘music’ search:
