Free Park-and-Ride service for Eurovision Welcome Concert
Music fans attending the The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome concert on Sunday, 7 May are being offered a free park-and-ride service.
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Top tips for a healthy and happy Eurovision
With visitors from across the globe travelling to Liverpool for one of the most exciting musical events of the year – the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Liverpool City Council want to make sure people enjoy a happy and healthy Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
Discover Ukraine at Liverpool’s Eurovision Village
Ukrainian culture is to be celebrated at the heart of Liverpool’s Eurovision celebrations. Liverpool’s official Eurovision Village, at the world-famous Pier Head, will have a distinctive Ukrainian flavour – thanks to a dedicated area celebrating the country’s culture and people. ‘Discover Ukraine’ will be a unique, dedicated area located in front of the Port of … Read more
The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust Announce Line-up for a one-off free gig at the Eurovision Village
The National Lottery’s United by Music Tour will come to Eurovision Village in Liverpool on Wednesday 10 May Line up includes Lightning Seeds, Girls Don’t Sync, Miles Kane and Michael Aldag Following tickets for the United By Music Tour of Liverpool selling out in less than four minutes, The National Lottery and leading UK charity … Read more
Jake Shears, Fleur East and Jedward form part of mega Eurovision Village line-up
The main stage line-ups for the official Eurovision Village have been revealed and it’s going to be nine blockbuster days! Around 100 acts – from pop royalty to future stars, community groups to children’s favourites– will take the stage across nine days, alongside a stellar line up of DJs. From the 5 – 12 May, … Read more
Liverpool gears up for biggest fortnight in a generation
Businesses in Liverpool city centre are anticipating the biggest fortnight in a generation, as the city stages Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine.
BLOG: How Eurovision is bringing memories alive
Part of Liverpool’s commitment in hosting the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine is to ensure that everyone could get involved. And that’s exactly what’s happened. The EuroStreet community programme includes the ‘Songs for Europe’ project that is working with older people living in care homes. Here, Jacqui Quirk, resource manager at Liverpool City … Read more
World premiere of ‘lost’ Gerry Marsden song to launch magical Merseybeat exhibition
A world premiere of a ‘lost’ song by the late Merseybeat legend Gerry Marsden is to launch a fascinating new exhibition exploring how and why Liverpool rose to rule the pop world in 1963.
Kalush Orchestra outfits on display at BME
Championing Ukraine and defying the tragedy of war, Kalush Orchestra appeared at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin and swept to sweet victory wearing the outfits are on public display at the British Music Experience at the Cunard Building, Liverpool. Everyone will recall the joyful and vibrant pink bucket hat worn by the band’s … Read more
EUROVISION BLOG: There is no better crowd
Liverpool City Region Music Board Member and opera singer Jennifer Johnston writes about why Eurovision is the perfect fit for Liverpool…
Underwater Sea Disco Kicks Off City’s Eurovision Party
As the city gears up for the biggest Eurovision takeover a host city has ever staged, more details have been unveiled about a very special event which will kick-start Liverpool’s celebrations. The Blue and Yellow Submarine Parade will take over the city centre on Friday 5 May, and will see an underwater sea disco come … Read more
Youngsters take Eurovision to the sky!
Children from across Liverpool City Region will unite with youngsters in Ukraine in a poignant kite-flying display, representing their soaring dreams and shared aspirations. On Friday 5 May as part of Liverpool’s Eurovision host city programme, 450 primary school pupils will gather on The Tower Ground, New Brighton, to fly a kite at exactly the … Read more
School children to stage unique mini-Eurovision concert in languages of Europe
Schoolchildren from across Liverpool City Region will perform a special mini-Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow afternoon (Friday, 28 April) – with a special concert of European songs, including a Ukrainian lullaby.
Douze points as biggest Eurovision education programme ever hits Merseyside
A giant chessboard, a lip-sync battle and an art trail inspired by local and European art are among the 27 school projects across Liverpool City Region which have received EuroGrant funding to celebrate Eurovision. Supported by Spirit of 2012, Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team invited schools across Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Halton, St Helens and … Read more
Acts announced for The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome
The final wave of more than 9,000 tickets for ‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’ will be released on Tuesday 25 April at 12.00 noon. Comedian and TV personality Joel Dommett will join AJ Odudu on stage at the event outside St George’s Hall, Liverpool on Sunday 7th May, alongside the first performers for the 90-minute … Read more
Get ready to plan an unforgettable Eurovision experience in Liverpool
A brand-new app and visitor guide is being launched to inspire visitors to plan an unforgettable Eurovision experience in Liverpool. With one week to go before the Eurovision celebrations begin, Eurovision fans and visitors from around the world can start planning their itineraries with the help of the VisitLiverpool App and Visitor Guide. Produced by … Read more
Iconic ABBA outfits go on display at British Music Experience
Floating with elegance and vintage glam, the ABBA Voyage hand-made ‘Phoenix Collection’ of outfits are on public display at the British Music Experience as part of the museum’s celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The 1974 Swedish entry, ABBA, notably won The Eurovision Song Contest with their song ‘Waterloo.’ The group was … Read more
Ukraine & Scouse Supergroup launch Liverpool’s Eurovision party!
An iconic synth music legend, a festival favourite and a psychedelic pop queen are the latest artists to be added to Liverpool’s incredible EuroFestival line-up. OMD’s Andy McCluskey will join Liverpool indie rockers Red Rum Club and psychedelic pop queen Jane Weaver as they become members of Welcome To Eurotopia, – a supergroup made up … Read more
Eurovision – You’re having a laugh!
Eight competing Eurovision countries will be flexing their comedy muscles in a very special host city event in Liverpool. On Thursday 4 May, Stand Up For Eurovision, will see comedians from across Europe take part in a unique stand-up show at Mountford Hall (Liverpool Guild of Students). The evening event will be compered by much-loved … Read more
BLOG: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Having worked on the finale of the Giants trilogy – officially the biggest event ever to be staged in Liverpool and Wirral – Pip Nolan didn’t think things could get any bigger. Then came Eurovision. Here she tells us her journey from being part of the Eurovision Song Contest bid team to becoming Host City … Read more