BLOG: United by Music, Powered by Song

The 100 Voices choir performing on the Eurovision Village stage in May 2023

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 Heroes Receive Special Thank You

A group of Eurovision volunteers cheering at the Pier Head

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

BLOG: Liverpool European Festival keeps Eurovision party alive

Boy playing piano

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: “Joy is a very serious business”

Nelson Monument in Exchange Flags covered in sandbags as part of a EuroFestival commission called Protect the Beats

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

Musical stairs and showstopping projections take over Museum of Liverpool for Eurovision 

Mum and daughter walking down steps

The Museum of Liverpool has transformed its steps and terraces, along with its iconic façade, to transport passers-by into fantastical, undiscovered worlds and immerse themselves in the musical spirit of Eurovision.    The magnificent south end of the museum, looking towards the city’s Royal Albert Dock and waterfront, has been brought to life through interactive piano … Read more

Special educational needs schools from Liverpool to perform at Eurovision village

Adults and children singing and playing instruments

A choir of Liverpool school children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they perform at the Eurovision Village next month. Pupils from Sandfield Park School in West Derby and Alt Bridge Secondary School in Huyton will take to the stage at the Pier Head on Thursday 11 May … Read more

A trip down memory mane

Young girls painting nails

Young people are being invited to learn hairdressing, make up, beauty and nail art skills as part of Culture Liverpool’s EuroStreet programme. Commissioned by Culture Liverpool as part of the host city’s EuroStreet programme, Brook Community Training will deliver twice-weekly sessions for young people aged 10-18 and young people with special educational needs, or disabilities … Read more

Disco fever sweeps Liverpool ahead of Eurovision

Ukrainian and Liverpool singers, artists and cooks will come together in a series of Solidarity Disco Banquets in the run up to the Eurovision Song Contest. Commissioned by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool as part of the host city’s EuroStreet programme, the Solidarity Disco Banquets are a joyful celebration of unity devised by award-winning arts … Read more