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Eurovision in Liverpool smashed visitor targets
AS the final sequins are getting swept up from the Pier Head, Liverpool City Council has announced early indications that the Eurovision Song Contest has smashed visitor targets. Although the economic impact and full evaluation will not be known for a few weeks, early footfall data and figures from Merseyside Police suggest that, over the...
Cunard Service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving
The Cunard Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving takes place at Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady and St Nicholas, at 11am on Saturday 3 June 2023. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend. During the Service, a tribute will be placed at Cunard’s company Memorial inside Church. Location: Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady...
Pop Up Performances
Expect silly shenanigans and toe-tapping music from our pop-up performers during the BOA80 weekend. Here to entertain the crowds, keep your eyes peeled as they make appearances across the Pier Head from 12pm each day. Location: Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DP
Music at BOA80
Saturday and Sunday will see a host of artists performing on the Pier Head stage, treating the crowds to a selection of Sea Shanty songs and more. Here’s your rundown of what to expect and when. Saturday 27 May 11.15am The Jack Tars Sea Shanty Band 12.20pm The Lahdidahs 1.30pm The Soldiers of Swing 2.20pm...
The Convoy Sails
Gather along the River Mersey waterfront for a spectacular and moving event to close the BoA80 commemorative weekend. Watch the Merchant and Naval vessels plus a convoy of support from the Mersey’s maritime community sail away to a beat retreat from His Majesty’s Royal Marine Band. A flypast display by the Navy Wings Aircraft will...
March for the Medals
The special March for the Medals parade will follow the Drumhead Service, starting at Exchange Flags, following Castle Street, James Street and The Strand towards the Cruise Liner Terminal at Pier Head. BoA veterans will take the salute at Princes’ Parade, where there will be a flypast at around 1.50pm. If you have family medals...
The Drumhead Service
As a fitting finale to the BoA80 weekend, the Drumhead Service will see music from His Majesty’s Royal Marine Band Scotland from 12pm to 12.30pm, muster from 11am. Everyone is invited to come along to this short outdoor service and enjoy the age old tradition. There is very limited seating available and will be prioritised...
Cammell Laird Shipyard Tours
Take a tour on a vintage double decker (supplied by Wirral Transport Museum) to get a behind-the-scenes view of the iconic Merseyside shipyard. With expert commentary from the Cammell Laird team, tours will operate on the hour at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Tickets are free, but you will need to pre-register your place here. Location:...
On Board the SS Daniel Adamson for BoA80 Weekend
Get on board the 1903 Mersey-built steam tugboat Daniel Adamson, for three days of celebration with talks, tours, sharing of objects, documents and stories from the Battle of the Atlantic. With performances from shanty singers, including the Port Sunlight Sea Dogs and Gerry Ffrench and Yesterday’s Men. The 1903 SS Daniel Adamson was based on...
Blowing a Raspberry at Hitler: A Story of WATU, the WRNS and the War at Sea
Blowing a Raspberry at Hitler: A Story of WATU, the WRNS and the War at Sea is a fantastic piece of theatre written and performed by the LJMU drama department. It explores the story of the women of the Western Approaches Tactical Unit (WATU) at Western Approaches. Expect a funny, poignant and a meticulously researched...
