This year it is Liverpool that will host the Eurovision Song Contest.

That's after the city was chosen to host instead of last year's winner Ukraine, which is unable to compete due to the Russian invasion.

As part of the UK's commitment to honoring Ukraine, around 3,000 tickets to the music competition will be distributed to Ukrainians who have moved to the country.

“Today's announcement means that thousands of tickets will be offered to those displaced by war, so they can attend a show that honors their homeland, their culture and their music.

As always, we stand with the Ukrainian people and their fight for freedom," said Lucy Frazer, minister responsible for culture, in a statement.

The government finances

The UK government is also committing £10 million in funding to "help ensure the event truly showcases Ukrainian culture".

The money will support Liverpool City Council and the BBC in their partnership with Ukraine in the competition.

It will also support security, visa arrangements and community and volunteer programs in the municipality.

The semi-finals of the Eurovision song contest take place this year on 9 and 11 May this year and the final on 13 May.