BBC has revealed details of their national selection show for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. Eurovision: You Decide will take place on 7 February from the world-famous Brighton Dome. Mel Giedroyc will host the event along with the winner of Eurovision 2015 Måns Zelmerlöw as co-host.
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Måns Zelmerlöw says: “I’m really, really looking forward to hosting Eurovision: You Decide together with Mel this year. I’m sure we’ll have a great show and I would love to see the UK achieve a great result in Eurovision 2018. I can’t wait to be part of the You Decide journey and make both You Decide as well as the Eurovision Finals, a part of every UK home.”
Mel Giedroyc says: “My favourite time of year has come round again! I can’t wait to hear the songs and meet the artists. And what a thrill to host proceedings with THE hero of my time – the Måns Zelmerlöw all live from the Brighton Dome. It will be a night to remember!”
Eurovision: You Decide 2018:
As last two years, BBC will choose the 2018 United Kingdom’s representative at the national selection show Eurovision: You Decide. All public entries will be carefully considered and shortlisted by representatives of the UK Eurovision Fan Club (OGAE UK). Whereas, the broadcaster will approach established songwriters supported by Record Industry Executive and Music Consultant for the BBC, Hugh Goldsmith.
A total of six entries will be shortlisted to compete in the live show, that will take place on Friday 7 February 2018, live from the world-famous Brighton Dome, the site of ABBA’s 1974 Eurovision Song Contest win with ‘Waterloo’. During the show, a panel of experts will provide de candidates with feedback to improve their performance for the Eurovision Song Contest in case of a win. However, the winner will be decided by solely public vote. The list of finalists will be published in January.
Tickets for Eurovision: You Decide are available to purchase here.