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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...
First acts announced as Liverpool and Eurovision icons to perform at 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...
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...
Royal Albert Dock partners with Olia Hercules for ‘Eat Drink Ukraine’
As part of its exciting programme of events celebrating Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, Royal Albert Dock have partnered with leading chef Olia Hercules for its ‘Eat Drink Ukraine’ campaign. Bringing Ukrainian culture to Liverpool’s waterfront, Olia Hercules has developed two recipes for a selection of the dock’s bars and eateries, allowing visitors to...
Unique Ukraine & Scouse supergroup to 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...
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...
Calling local music creators – Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) Academy is back for 2023/2024!
Applications to be part of the award-winning programme are now open for the 2023/2024 cohort and we are on the hunt for the best artists, bands and producer-artists aged 16-25 based in Liverpool City Region, to take part. Since its inception in 2013, the LIMF Academy has seen over 5000 young music creators attend workshops and seminars...
University of Liverpool ‘United by Music’ for Eurovision
The University of Liverpool is celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest with a jam-packed programme of events and a campus make-over, including renaming the iconic Abercromby Square ‘ABBAcromby Square’ in tribute to the 1974 Eurovision winners. In the weeks leading up to the competition the University will present a range of ‘United by Music’ activities that...
EuroGrant funding helps sprinkle Eurovision glitter across Liverpool City Region
Over 60 community groups and grassroots organisations have received funding to spread the Eurovision magic across Liverpool City Region. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Culture Liverpool invited organisations to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to get into the Eurovision spirit by hosting events that celebrate the competition itself, the relationship with...
Songs For Europe shares excitement of Eurovision with care home residents
A Eurovision-themed theatre performance created by care home residents will premiere at Unity Theatre before touring care homes across Liverpool City Region. Songs for Europe, presented by Nwoko Arts, has been commissioned by Culture Liverpool as part of the host city’s EuroStreet programme. The new theatre piece has been created by and for care home...
