Newcastle joins the likes of London, Leeds and Sheffield in the race to host Eurovision next year, as well as presumed frontrunners Manchester and Glasgow.
It's being held in the UK - but it will still be Ukraine's show
There will also be questions about the millions in funding and where that comes from, amid worries over the cost of living crisis, BBC cut-backs and whether Ukraine would be able to contribute. There are strict criteria for Eurovision host cities, which last year included having a venue that can hold at least 10,000 people, and access to an international airport.
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