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Eurovision 2023: The other Londoner competing to win in Liverpool

London’s very own Mae Muller will be representing the UK at this weekend's Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool - but other Londoners are making their mark on the competition too.

Luke Black lives and works in London but this weekend will represent his home country of Serbia.

While his background is Serbian, he considers himself a Londoner and the city has had a huge influence on his music.

13 May 2023

Eurovision Song Contest

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