Eurovision - Liverpool Express

Opera, trains and submarines to star in Eurovision-inspired Cultural Festival

14 March 20232 March 2023 by Sarah Latcham

The first details of a two-week cultural festival – EuroFest – which will take over Liverpool in the lead up to The Eurovision Song Contest have been unveiled. Running from Monday 1 to Sunday 14 May, the festival will present 24 brand new commissions – 19 of which are collaborations between UK and Ukrainian artists … Read more

Airbnb & Liverpool call on locals to host song contest fans in spare rooms

2 March 20231 March 2023 by Sarah Latcham

Liverpool and the wider city region have joined forces with Airbnb in calling on locals to help accommodate incoming fans of the iconic song contest. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to visit Liverpool when it hosts the 2023 showcase in May on behalf of Ukraine, as fans from across the UK and those … Read more

Eurovision Song Contest presenters and commentary line-up announced

22 February 2023 by Sarah Latcham

The star-studded team hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool to audiences across the world has been announced. Presenting the Grand Final (13 May) to a global audience of 160 million will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS alternative band, Julia Sanina, Emmy Award-winning actress, Hannah Waddingham, and singer-songwriter, … Read more

BBC announces new commissions ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

21 February 202321 February 2023 by Sarah Latcham

The BBC has announced the commission of two special one-off entertainment shows to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest. The Greatest Show on Earth (w/t), produced by Little Gem, will celebrate 25 years since the UK last hosted the contest, with 25 reasons why the Eurovision Song Contest is ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. And The … Read more

Eurovision Recruitment Fair Showcases Tourism and Hospitality Jobs

14 February 202314 February 2023 by Sarah Latcham

A special Eurovision recruitment fair will showcase job opportunities and careers in Liverpool City Region’s £5bn visitor economy. Around 45 employers will highlight a wide range of jobs at the March 1 event at ACC Liverpool – including security workers, receptionists, porters, chefs, food and beverage roles, baristas, housekeepers and supervisors. Interviews for temporary and … Read more

BLOG: Why Eurovision is an opportunity Liverpool is now ready to grasp

3 February 20233 February 2023 by Lani Sodunke

Over the past fifteen years, a defining feature of Liverpool’s economic growth has been its investment in its leisure and hospitality sector, which has been a driving force for the regeneration of the whole city, writes Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson. Liverpool is world renowned for music, football and heritage, and boasts the largest collection … Read more

Liverpool’s Eurovision journey so far

2 February 2023 by Sarah Latcham

Claire McColgan being interviewed by the media in front of The Beatles statue

The countdown is on to Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. The 31 January saw a milestone moment when 2022 hosts Turin officially handed over the Eurovision keys to Liverpool, so now all eyes are on the city. Director of Culture Claire McColgan CBE writes about how the city has got to where it is … Read more

Eurovision Needs You!

2 February 20232 February 2023 by Sarah Latcham

Graphic using Eurovision heart branding and the words 'Liverpool Needs You'

With just over three months until one of the biggest music competitions in the world takes over Liverpool – the Eurovision host city team wants YOU to get involved. The volunteering programme has officially opened, giving people the chance to be at the heart of this iconic event. Around 500 roles have been created to … Read more

Eurovision 2023: Liverpool holds semi-final draw and takes over as host city

1 February 2023 by Paul Johnston

Liverpool has officially begun its run as the host city for Eurovision 2023. The official keys were handed over by Turin in a ceremony at St George’s Hall on Tuesday, 31 January.

The final will take place on 13 May.

An event like this plays to all of Liverpool’s strengths

31 January 2023 by Paul Johnston

Theresa Grant, Interim Chief Executive at Liverpool City Council

Let’s put Liverpool in front of the world in May, in all its glory

31 January 2023 by Paul Johnston

St Georges Hall drapped in Eurovision branding

Martin Green, Managing Director, BBC Eurovision 2023 talks to us about the Eurovison slogan for 2023, the brand and the importance of collaboration with our Ukrainian friends.

Key handover kicks off countdown to Eurovision 2023

1 February 202331 January 2023 by Lani Sodunke

The key to Eurovision 2023 has been officially handed over to Liverpool

The keys to Eurovision have been officially handed over to Liverpool.

Mayor of Turin Stefano Lo Russo and the Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson

31 January 2023 by Paul Johnston

Mayor of Turin Stefano Lo Russo will hand over the official keys of the Eurovision Song Contest, known as the Insignia, to the Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson at an event on 31/02/2023.

Eurovision Handover and Draw Allocation announced

30 January 202310 January 2023 by Sarah Latcham

The BBC has announced its first Eurovision event of 2023! Presenters Rylan Clark and AJ Odudu will be heading to Liverpool on 31 January to host the Handover and Allocation event which will be broadcast live to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Tuesday 31 January 2023. Taking place in front of a live, invited … Read more

It’s all coming together…. with a little help from our friends

30 January 20238 December 2022 by Louise Powney

Planning for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool is well under way with everything from a cultural programme, fan zones, a EuroClub and community and school engagement initiatives starting to take shape behind the scenes. Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle looks at the financial side of the competition and … Read more

Eurovision looks good on the dancefloor

30 January 20236 December 2022 by Louise Powney

People on a dance floor at a nightclub with colourful balloons

The world’s biggest Eurovision fan club is polishing its dancing shoes as it prepares to host Liverpool’s official Eurovision party next year. The OGAE (Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision) – which is made up of 42 fan clubs from across the world – has announced that it is bringing its EuroClub to Camp and … Read more

BBC Director Tim Davie visits Liverpool ahead of Eurovision 2023

30 January 202315 October 2022 by Paul Johnston

“This isn’t just about one event, of course we’ve got the semi-finals and all the things that are going on around it, but I think you’ll see a city come to life which is really inspiring.”

Lord Mayor of Liverpool reaches out to Sister City following Eurovision win

26 January 202314 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Roy Gladden, has written to the Mayor of Odesa to express his pride that the city will represent Ukraine by hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool was announced as the host city one week ago, and after the win, the Lord Mayor penned a letter to the Mayor … Read more

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

30 January 20237 October 2022 by Paul Johnston

The Eurovision spotlight is set to shine on Liverpool after it was announced the city will host the world-famous competition on behalf of the UK.

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

26 January 20237 October 2022 by Sarah Latcham

The Eurovision spotlight is set to shine on Liverpool after it was announced the city will be the UK host city for the world-famous competition. The European Broadcast Union (EBU) and the BBC have whittled the competition down from 20 cities, and today announced that Liverpool will host the event on behalf of Ukraine in … Read more