A Eurovision fanzone is coming to Leeds to celebrate the UK hosting the famous singing competition.
Millennium Square is hosting one of the official BBC Fanzones for this summer’s Eurovision Song Contest. As well as live screening the semi-finals and final of the annual musical spectacular on the square’s brand new big screen, the fanzone will also welcome live music and DJ sets as the city celebrates the best of Eurovision.
It will also offer people an opportunity to donate to the Leeds Together for Ukraine appeal. Following the semi-final screenings on Tuesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 11.
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The main event on Saturday, May 13 will feature live performances in collaboration with Leeds Pride including artist Michael Rice who was selected to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest back in 2019. Also taking to the stage will be one of the UK's leading Abba tribute bands Planet Abba.
Ali Liaqat, Leeds Pride director, said: “We are thrilled that Leeds has been chosen as an official Eurovision Fanzone and we were asked by Leeds City Council to help put together a live music programme including 2019 Eurovision contestant Michael Rice. This is going to be such a great occasion for the city to come together to celebrate one the greatest shows on earth and we can’t wait to get the party started in style with all the best Eurovision hits from renowned DJs and hosts St Sordid Secret and Cherry Pops”.
Leeds was one of seven cities in the United Kingdom shortlisted to host the contest and was subsequently chosen to host an official fanzone. Liverpool was chosen as the venue for the contest after it was decided last year’s winners Ukraine would be sadly unable to host - due to the ongoing military conflict in the region.
The fanzone is free to attend for the semi-finals with seating available on a first come, first served basis. For the final, the entertainment programme kicks off at 4.30pm with the main BBC coverage starting from 7.30pm.
The event will take place in a specially created arena with a number of different seating options provided on a first come, first served basis. There will be a bar, hot food and drink stalls and toilet facilities.
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The Eurovision Grand Final screening is provided free of charge by the BBC with an e-ticket required for entry. All tickets will be issued on a pay-as-you-decide basis with all funds raised, after deducting processing fees, donated to Leeds City Council's Leeds Together For Ukraine appeal.
Tickets will be available from noon on Tuesday, May 2. They are limited to four per person. A number of tickets will also be made available on the door on the day of the event.
You can find out more here or by calling 0113 376 0318.
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