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Eurovision Village – First Details Revealed
Ukraine’s current and former Eurovision champions are to headline Liverpool’s official Eurovision Village – along with a host of major stars from the world of pop, gospel and opera – in a unique celebration. With just weeks to go until Eurovision takes over the city, the first programme details have been announced shining a light...
Liverpool included in UK and Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 bid
The City of Liverpool and Everton Stadium have been formally announced as part of the UK and Ireland’s bid to host UEFA EURO 2028. The pioneering five-association collaboration of England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – with support of their government partners – is aiming to host the four-yearly tournament and create an amazing...
Metropolitan Cathedral launches new family trail and audio tour
The Metropolitan Cathedral has launched two brand new visitor resources, aimed at giving a fresh perspective on the iconic Liverpool landmark. First to launch is an interactive family trail, especially designed for younger visitors. Free to access from any smart-phone, Explore with Eva takes visitors on a treasure-hunt style journey around the Cathedral. The self-guided...
Tate Liverpool to host unforgettable ‘Late at Tate’ as part of EuroFestival 2023
Late at Tate returns to Tate Liverpool with The Spirit of Eurovision on Thursday 4 May from 6pm to 10pm. The free event will celebrate the power of music and creativity to unite people of different backgrounds and cultures, featuring live music, performance, workshops, talks, and fashion inspired by the joyous spirit of the Eurovision...
RAVE UKraine – Two simultaneous raves in Liverpool and Kyiv
Rave UKraine – the historic event taking place in Liverpool and Kyiv simultaneously on Sunday 7th 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...
Eurovision volunteers trained up ready to hit the streets of Liverpool
Eurovision is starting to feel very real for Liverpool City Council’s 500 EuroVols, as the volunteers enjoy their first training session. After a welcome from Martin Green, Managing Director of Eurovision Song Contest 2023, the volunteers were given briefings about the programme of events happening in the city, Ukraine and Liverpool tourism, as well as health...
‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’ confirms host Aj Odudu and ticket on-sale date
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...
Egg-citing EuroLearn public art to be unveiled ahead of Easter
Giant eggs designed by children from across the Liverpool City Region and the Ukrainian community are going 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...
Epic. Euphoric. Engaging. Entertaining… EuroFestival
Liverpool unveils details of 24 cultural commissions which will take over the city in the run-up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Of the 24 brand-new commissions, 19 are collaborations between UK and Ukrainian artists Highlights from the programme include: Soloveiko Songbirds, Protect The Beats, Jamala – QIRIM, Welcome to Eurotopia, Land & Sky, Home...
Royal Albert Dock is ready to welcome the world for Eurovision
As Liverpool prepares itself for the arrival of the spectacular Eurovision Song Contest this year, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has revealed the first of its celebratory events to mark the occasion, one which promises to dazzle and delight both local and international visitors. In the run-up to 13th May and the contest’s Grand Final, a...
