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Will New Zealand join? What links the Beatles to peace in Ukraine? It’s the fiendish Eurovision 2023 quiz! | Eurovision

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This weekend, for the first time since 1998, the UK is hosting Eurovision (on behalf of last year’s champions, Ukraine). The contest and its semi-finals are being held in Liverpool. But how much do you know about this year’s artists, the connections between Eurovision and Liverpool, and the UK’s history in the competition? Take our quiz to find out.

The Guardian’s Eurovision 2023 quiz

  1. 1.Here are Terry Wogan, Bucks Fizz and Bardo at the 1982 competition, which was held in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. How many times has the UK hosted the Eurovision song contest before?

  2. 2.Which of these Liverpool-based acts has represented the UK?

  3. 3.The contest was first held in 1956. But when did the UK make its debut?

    Eurovision 1956

  4. 4.Neither the Beatles nor their waxworks will be appearing this week. But which legendary 80s Liverpool band have reunited to be part of this year’s celebrations?

    Beatles at Madame Tussaruds

  5. 5.Talking of the Fab Four, a monument to peace in Ukraine has been erected in which Liverpool location famously mentioned by the Beatles?

  6. 6.In which year did Scooch represent the UK as a cabin crew with Flying the Flag (For You)?

    Scooch

  7. 7.Which is the only city in the UK outside of England to have hosted the Eurovision song contest?

  8. 8.There are 20 spots up for grabs in the grand final. How many countries will be competing in the semi-finals?

    A man walking past a Eurovision-themed Liverpool logo

  9. 9.As part of the “big five”, the UK is guaranteed a spot in the grand final. Which other countries enjoy this privilege?

    Eurovision 2023 banner

  10. 10.In which year did Australia start competing in Eurovision?

  11. 11.Cliff Richard twice represented the UK in Eurovision. In 1968, he came second with Congratulations. In 1973, he came third – with which song?

    Cliff Richard

  12. 12.Who is the UK’s entry for this year’s Eurovision?

    The UK's entry for 2023

  13. 13.And who will represent Ukraine?

    Ukrainian Eurovision entry

  14. 14.Finally, what was the name of Ukraine’s winning song in 2022?

    Kalush Orchestra

If you think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers, please email [email protected] – but remember that the quizmaster’s word is final and he is probably busy revising in order to liveblog the final.




This weekend, for the first time since 1998, the UK is hosting Eurovision (on behalf of last year’s champions, Ukraine). The contest and its semi-finals are being held in Liverpool. But how much do you know about this year’s artists, the connections between Eurovision and Liverpool, and the UK’s history in the competition? Take our quiz to find out.

The Guardian’s Eurovision 2023 quiz

  1. 1.Here are Terry Wogan, Bucks Fizz and Bardo at the 1982 competition, which was held in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. How many times has the UK hosted the Eurovision song contest before?

    Terry Wogan, Bucks Fizz and Bardo at Eurovision 1982

  2. 2.Which of these Liverpool-based acts has represented the UK?

  3. 3.The contest was first held in 1956. But when did the UK make its debut?

    Eurovision 1956

  4. 4.Neither the Beatles nor their waxworks will be appearing this week. But which legendary 80s Liverpool band have reunited to be part of this year’s celebrations?

    Beatles at Madame Tussaruds

  5. 5.Talking of the Fab Four, a monument to peace in Ukraine has been erected in which Liverpool location famously mentioned by the Beatles?

  6. 6.In which year did Scooch represent the UK as a cabin crew with Flying the Flag (For You)?

    Scooch

  7. 7.Which is the only city in the UK outside of England to have hosted the Eurovision song contest?

  8. 8.There are 20 spots up for grabs in the grand final. How many countries will be competing in the semi-finals?

    A man walking past a Eurovision-themed Liverpool logo

  9. 9.As part of the “big five”, the UK is guaranteed a spot in the grand final. Which other countries enjoy this privilege?

    Eurovision 2023 banner

  10. 10.In which year did Australia start competing in Eurovision?

  11. 11.Cliff Richard twice represented the UK in Eurovision. In 1968, he came second with Congratulations. In 1973, he came third – with which song?

    Cliff Richard

  12. 12.Who is the UK’s entry for this year’s Eurovision?

    The UK's entry for 2023

  13. 13.And who will represent Ukraine?

    Ukrainian Eurovision entry

  14. 14.Finally, what was the name of Ukraine’s winning song in 2022?

    Kalush Orchestra

If you think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers, please email [email protected] – but remember that the quizmaster’s word is final and he is probably busy revising in order to liveblog the final.

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