The BBC will kick the new year celebrations off with a special Eurovision concert.
The Big Eurovision Party will see some of the biggest stars from the contest come together to deliver the biggest selection of camp, rock, cheesy and dance anthems Europe has ever seen.
Acts performing include 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, Subwoolfer, Greece's 2021 entry Stefania, TIX and the UK's Sam Ryder. The concert airs on New Year's Eve immediately after Sam Ryder welcomes in 2023 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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The party is presented by Eurovision legend Edsilia Rombley, with the UK's very own Rylan taking viewers backstage to chat with the stars.
Sharing his excitement for the show, Rylan said: "What better way to kick off the year of Eurovision in the UK than this incredible evening of programming on the BBC. The Big Eurovision Party is the perfect pre-party to the main event in May 2023 and we can't wait to see new and existing fans enjoy the incredible music the Contest has to offer.
The BBC will deliver the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine to a global audience of more than 160m as it takes place in May 2023 in host city Liverpool.
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