Strathclyde was announced as the host in March 2013 after winning the bidding process against Birmingham University.

Petra Mede was announced as the host for the 2013 contest on 28 January 2013.

Boston was announced as the host of the convention on November 13, 2002.

In 2011, Z33 was announced as the host for Manifesta 9, the contemporary cultural biennale.

Darren McMullen was announced as the host of the program in January 2012.

Yorkshire has been announced as the host for the first two stages of the Tour de France 2014.

On 30 May 2010, actor Matthew Newton was announced as the host.

He was announced as the new host of the music show Other Voices.

Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling was announced as the new host.

In 2013, former Breakfast host Kathryn Robinson was announced as the new host of the show.