Eurovision · 3 May 2023
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.
News · 3 May 2023
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
Eurovision · 3 May 2023
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
News · 3 May 2023
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,
Eurovision · 2 May 2023
Businesses in Liverpool city centre are anticipating the biggest fortnight in a generation, as the city stages Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine.
Eurovision · 2 May 2023
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
News · 2 May 2023
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.
News · 29 April 2023
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
Eurovision · 29 April 2023
Liverpool City Region Music Board Member and opera singer Jennifer Johnston writes about why Eurovision is the perfect fit for Liverpool...
Civic · 28 April 2023
The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association will parade through the city centre on Saturday 29 April as they are awarded Liverpool’s highest civic honour.
Eurovision · 28 April 2023
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
Eurovision · 27 April 2023
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
News · 27 April 2023
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members plan to join strike action from 8pm this Sunday (30 April) until midnight on Bank Holiday Monday (1 May). Unlike previous action, union leaders have confirmed that this strike will involve nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other services that were previously exempt.
public health · 27 April 2023
With two in ten children not up-to-date with their vaccinations in Liverpool and at risk of becoming seriously unwell, this World Immunisation Week (24-30th April) we are encouraging people to make sure they are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations at all life stages. In particular, the NHS is asking all parents to check if their
Civic · 27 April 2023
Liverpool’s Central Library has been formally twinned with Odesa Regional Scientific Library in an historic ceremony attended by His Majesty The King and The Queen Consort and the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.
News · 27 April 2023
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.
News · 27 April 2023
This year’s local elections on Thursday 4 May in Liverpool are the most complex in memory. Interim Chief Executive and Returning Officer Theresa Grant explains more.
Eurovision · 26 April 2023
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
News · 26 April 2023
Interim Director of Housing Zulfiqar Mulak explains how Liverpool City Council is transforming its housing offer to put people at the centre. Liverpool is already recognised as the best place to live in the north west. Our job is to make sure that every resident benefits from everything the city has to offer, with the
Arts & Events · 26 April 2023
Liverpool Central Library manager Denise Jones writes about an exciting day, with a Royal visit and a twinning ceremony...
