There was a real buzz in the air as the city's army of Eurovision Song Contest volunteers (EuroVols) began training for the event.
The 500 successful applicants gathered to undertake their first round of training ahead of hitting the streets next month. Volunteers will be located around the city centre and at key transport hubs, placed along the route visitors will take from Lime Street to the Pier Head, including Liverpool One.
Mathilde Bellec, the volunteer programme manager, said: “There was a real buzz in the air at the training as it was the first time our volunteers had a chance to meet each other and share stories about why they were volunteering and what they hope to get out of it. The enthusiasm they displayed was heart-warming and made all the work behind the scenes worth it.
