News · 5 April 2023
Rave UKraine – the historic event taking place in Liverpool and Kyiv simultaneously on Sunday7th May – has announced its first wave of acts confirmed to be performing. Hot Chip, the acclaimed band from the UK, will be performing a DJ set at the anticipated,one-off event. Ukrainian DJ Mingulitka is also confirmed to be playing
Eurovision · 4 April 2023
Businesses across Liverpool City Region are being given the opportunity to take advantage of free resources to ensure that every single visitor receives the warm, inclusive welcome that Liverpool is known for. Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, Liverpool City Council, in partnership with Growth Platform – Liverpool City Region Growth Company, National Museums Liverpool,
Eurovision · 3 April 2023
Excitement is building among Liverpool City Council’s EuroVols as they meet for the first time to find out about all things Eurovision. With demand for the 500 roles exceeding supply by over five times, the successful applicants gathered at the weekend to take part in their training and are looking forward to picking their uniforms
News · 3 April 2023
Liverpool City Region residents have the chance to be the first in the country to bag themselves FREE* tickets to ‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’. Although general tickets for the 7 May spectacular will be released on Wednesday 5 April at 10am, a proportion of tickets will be made available to National Lottery players
Eurovision · 30 March 2023
As part of EuroLearn, Liverpool City Council in partnership with Liverpool ONE, has commissioned six artists to work with schools and members of the Ukrainian community to decorate giant eggs. Artist Amrit Singh (MrASingh) explains the meaning behind the project. It is amazing to be part of something which feels revolutionary. This is the first
Arts & Events · 30 March 2023
Applications for a ballot for tickets to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 are now open for displaced people from Ukraine.
Eurovision · 30 March 2023
Giant eggs designed by children from across the Liverpool City Region and the Ukrainian community have gone on display in Liverpool as the city prepares for both Easter and Eurovision. Inspired by the Ukrainian and Eastern European tradition of egg painting, Pysanka Eggs is a partnership between Liverpool City Council and Liverpool ONE. The designs
Eurovision · 29 March 2023
Taking place from 1-14 May, EuroFestival, is a first for a Eurovision host city, as it presents 24 commissions – 19 of which are collaborative projects between UK and Ukrainian artists – to showcase the uniting power of music and art.
News · 28 March 2023
It’s the pre-party to end all pre-parties as details are unveiled of a unique, never-before-seen cultural festival which will take over Liverpool in May. Taking place from 1-14 May, EuroFestival, is a first for a Eurovision host city, as it presents 24 commissions – 19 of which are collaborative projects between UK and Ukrainian artists
Eurovision · 27 March 2023
Welcome to Liverpool, the vibrant host city of Eurovision 2023! Join us as we explore the rich culture, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable experiences awaiting visitors in this captivating city. Liverpool is ready to dazzle Eurovision fans with its unique charm and warm hospitality. Don’t miss out on the ultimate guide to Liverpool during Eurovision 2023!
Blog · 18 March 2023
Liverpool has always taken massive pride in its appearance. Let’s face it, us Scousers love an excuse to dress up to the nines. So while keeping the city looking fabulous is business as usual for the teams within the Neighbourhoods directorate, it comes as no surprise that they’re pulling out all the stops for Eurovision.
News · 17 March 2023
TWO iconic Grade I listed landmarks in Liverpool are getting into the Eurovision spirit. St George’s Hall Eurovision Extravaganza The St George’s Hall Eurovision Extravaganza will take place from Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 May and will feature five events. The programme will kick off on Wednesday 10 May, with a series of guided tours,
News · 14 March 2023
A symbolic seed-spreading event which will transform one of Liverpool’s major gateways into a nature-rich sea of yellow and blue, as a floral Eurovision tribute to Ukraine, takes place tomorrow (Wed, 15 March).
News · 14 March 2023
LIVERPOOL City Council is today launching the next part of its Eurovision engagement programme and there is also the chance for communities to bring their own projects to life. Following on from EuroFest, the two-week cultural festival, and EuroLearn, the education programme, EuroStreet, will make sure that communities across the city region can bask in Eurovision’s
Eurovision · 11 March 2023
As the city’s Eurovision plans step up a gear, Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, looks ahead to how May’s events will be transformative for the city. When I became Mayor in 2021, I introduced triple-lock values into the Council’s decision-making processes. The triple lock is a very simple way of viewing everything through a prism
Eurovision · 10 March 2023
The National Lottery is delighted to announce it will be hosting ‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’ – a spectacular live show, outside St George’s Hall in the heart of Liverpool. Taking place on the evening of Sunday 7 May this crucial part of Liverpool’s ambitious Eurovision host city plans, will see up to 30,000
Eurovision · 9 March 2023
Liverpool BID Company has invested a six-figure sum to support hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The funding, which will come directly from the city’s private sector businesses, will ensure that the benefits of Eurovision are felt as widely and keenly through the city centre economy as possible. With tens of thousands of visitors
Video · 9 March 2023
Liverpool’s education programme, EuroLearn is now getting under way and will offer youngsters from early years to secondary schools a chance to be inspired by Eurovision. EuroLearn is being made possible through generous funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund with additional funds from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the government’s UK
Eurovision · 8 March 2023
EGGS, brass bands, and folktales are just a few of the ways that the region’s schools will be invited to celebrate Eurovision as Liverpool prepares to host the iconic song contest. Following the announcement of EuroFest – a two-week cultural festival that will run alongside the competition – Liverpool’s education programme, EuroLearn is now getting
Blog · 7 March 2023
Ever wondered what it must be like to be on the organising team for one of the world’s most iconic music events? To mark International Women’s Day, City Events Manager Susan Gibson -who is part of the small team overseeing Liverpool’s Eurovision Host City activities – writes about how more than 20 years’ experience in
