City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision
Liverpool has won a unique “tourism Oscar” for its spectacular hosting of last year’s Eurovision.
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Liverpool’s night-time purple reign continues
Liverpool is celebrating securing prestigious Purple Flag status again – taking its reign in to a 14th successive year.
BLOG: United by Music, Powered by Song
In December, a group of remarkable young people came together to do something really very special. They came from across our city region, 100 talented children from 24 different schools, speaking different languages and representing everything that is so unique, so special about our city. Jonathan Dickson, Head of Resonate – the music education hub … Read more
Eurovision – From Flags to Bags
Remember the official Eurovision Song Contest 2023 branding which was emblazoned across Liverpool in the run up to those incredible two weeks in May? Well, it has now been transformed into the ultimate, must-have Eurovision host city merchandise. More than 100 flags and banners, which adorned key areas of the city centre, have had a … Read more
BLOG: The Beatles at No1 puts spotlight back on our city of music (again!)
Chart-topping put Liverpool on the music map, and we have a wall of discs to prove it. It was a big deal then and it still is now, writes Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music (and someone with history of a No1 hit)…
Blog: Behind the Scenes of Analysing Eurovision 2023’s Economic Impact
Graham Russell is an economist and Chief Executive of AMION Consulting. He has over 30 years’ experience in economic consultancy and is a nationally recognised expert specialising in business cases, economic analyses, economic impact assessments, feasibility and funding, project appraisals and policy evaluation and development. He has directed numerous economic impact and evaluation studies including of … Read more
BLOG: How Liverpool came together to deliver Eurovision
Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley looks back at how investment in arts and culture in Liverpool laid the groundwork for a successful Eurovision Song Contest and its’ legacy. In May of this year, the eyes of Europe (and a lot of the world) were on the city of Liverpool, as it stepped up … Read more
BLOG: And here are the scores from the Liverpool Jury
Having immersed herself in the world of Eurovision, Rhiannon Corcoran, Professor of Psychology and Public Mental Health University of Liverpool, reflects on the power of understanding data when it comes to showcasing just how an event of this scale can impact on community and wellbeing. “Who wants to evaluate the health and wellbeing impacts of … Read more
BLOG: Celebrating the power of events to connect, move and shape people – and places
On the eve of a report into the impact of Liverpool’s hosting of Eurovision 2023 Claire McColgan, CBE, Director of Culture Liverpool, ponders on those elements that are beyond measure.
BLOG – United by Music: cultural mega-events and global relations
What role do mega-events like Eurovision and EuroFestival play in promoting cultural exchange and shared values? Christine Wilson, British Council’s Director of Research and Insight, writes about the impact of cultural mega-events on global cultural relations and soft power. On Thursday 26 October 2023, Liverpool gears up for ‘Liverpool Calling: and the results are in’ … Read more
How Liverpool Cha Cha Changed Eurovision!
A day dedicated to exploring what is being hailed as one of the most successful Eurovision host city programmes ever is taking place in Liverpool next month.
Interning at Eurovision: “I was proud to have worked with the team that made it happen.”
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine was a huge team effort for Liverpool City Council – involving hundreds of people, including a supported intern, Joe. Joe – who graduated yesterday from the Council’s Class of 2023 Supported Interns scheme – was a key part of the team working behind the scenes. He … Read more
Eurovision Heroes Receive Special Thank You
The 400+-strong team of volunteers who provided an unforgettable welcome for what is regarded as the most successful Eurovision Song Contest ever have been given a special civic thank you. Liverpool’s amazing EuroVols – who for two weeks donned their eye-catching yellow uniform and welcomed visitors from across the world – attended a ‘Thank You’ … Read more
Eurovision legacy conference lands in Liverpool
After the record-breaking success of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by the UK city of Liverpool, on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine, a new one-day event, Modern Music Cities (A Eurovision Legacy Conference), has been announced. On Friday 14 July, this seminal event will ask what contemporary music cities look like presently and need … Read more
Eurovision Team to Receive Inaugural Liverpool UNESCO City of Music Award
The team which helped bring one of the biggest ever music events to Liverpool is to receive an inaugural music award. On Wednesday (14 June) the Eurovision Song Contest host broadcaster, the BBC, and event owners the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will be awarded the first ever Liverpool UNESCO City of Music Award – an … Read more
BLOG: Liverpool European Festival keeps Eurovision party alive
The Eurovision Song Contest may have left town but the party is far from over. Gosia McKane, Director of Merseyside Polonia, spills the beans on the inaugural Liverpool European Festival coming to Liverpool next month. Commissioned as part of EuroStreet – Culture Liverpool’s community programme supported with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Department … Read more
Eurovision may have left the city, but Liverpool’s European communities are here to stay
While the majority of visitors have returned home following the most successful Eurovision Song Contest ever, for those who have made Liverpool their home, the party has only just begun. The inaugural Liverpool European Festival – the brainchild of Founder and Director of Merseyside Polonia Gosia McKane – is hoped to keep the Eurovision spirit … Read more
BLOG: How to build on the impact of Eurovision success
Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director for City Development, gives her thoughts on how Liverpool can convert the initial impact of hosting Eurovision into long-term benefits for the city.
BLOG: “Joy is a very serious business”
Liverpool has been celebrated for managing to find the balance between marking the situation in Ukraine, as well as throwing a giant city-wide party. Host City Creative Director Robin Kemp explains the planning behind this. There is a line in our winning Eurovision bid which suggests the best way to honour the nation who should … Read more
Eurovision in Liverpool smashed visitor targets
As the final sequins are getting swept up from the Pier Head, Liverpool City Council has announced early indications that the Eurovision Song Contest has smashed visitor targets.