PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
MALMOÖ 2024 Many of us will have been enjoying the relative calm of the off season despite the Swedes been super organised and already announcing Malmö as host city for 2024. I know many people have questions, but I would ask that you have patience and await further announcements in due course. Before Malmö however we have our annual Eurobash in October where we will be returning to Liverpool, be joined by some special guests from
Eurovision past and present and give us all a chance to see out this very special year in style. Whether in Liverpool or holding your own celebration in your own part of the world, I hope you have enjoyed Eurovision this year and are looking forward to the Eurovision season starting again very soon. Thank you to all members for their support and wherever you are, continue to share your passion for this fabulous contest of ours. n
With the lovely Fleur East
A message to the heart of Samantha Womack
Vaughan’s in heaven with Charlotte Perrelli
and balance between UK and Ukrainian culture was spot on as many of you have commented.We may not have scored as highly as we would have hoped this year and there may be many different reasons for that, notwithstanding the challenge of being the host entry last to perform, but nothing will beat the reception Mae received from the audience in that arena once her performance had ended and it is great to see that her career has continued to flourish despite her placing. This year it really does feel finally the tide has turned and Eurovision has become the buzz word that the nation has been talking about and a contest that many are now eager to be part of. The positivity from the varied range of broadcasters across TV, radio, print, podcasts and online that covered the event and many of you who were interviewed show that there really has never been a better time to be a Eurovision fan in the UK and we look forward to seeing what the coming years bring and the legacy that can grow from Liverpool 2023. Huge congratulations to Loreen on her second win and we stand ready to support Melodifestivalklubben (OGAE Sweden) as they prepare to host next year.
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