BBC OUTLINE PLANS FOR UK PARTICIPATION AT EUROVISION 2022

The BBC has confirmed plans for the United Kingdom’s participation in the 66th Eurovision Song Contest which will be held in Turin, Italy in May 2022.

For the 2022 Contest the BBC and BBC Studios will be collaborating with TaP Music in order to choose a song and act that will represent the United Kingdom.

Kate Phillips, Controller Entertainment Commissioning for the BBC, said: "In the UK our love for Eurovision is as big as ever and we have grand ambitions for the 2022 Contest, so we’re really excited to announce this collaboration that will enable us to tap into some great music talent."

Ben Mawson, TaP Music, said: "We’re really excited to be teaming up with the BBC for this event and will use Eurovision to authentically reflect and celebrate the rich, diverse and world-class musical talent the UK is globally renowned for."

The 66th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in May 2022, with the Grand Final confirmed for Saturday 14th May 2022. Further details will be announced in due course.