The beloved Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is playing host to a huge Eurovision Final party this spring.
The popular Eurovision Song Contest is an annual song-writing affair that sees primarily European competitors battle it out to be crowned the winner, usually with a dazzling array of eclectic and elaborate performances. This year, Ukraine was victorious.
Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), who organises the competition, have broken from tradition after ruling it would not be safe to hold next year's contest there. Liverpool beat off competitors including Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham to play host.
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Many are already planning their celebrations, with thousands expected to descend on the city to watch the event, and Liverpool’s own Philharmonic is to screen the final live. On Saturday, May 13, the famed venue will utilise its incredible sound system to showcase all the drama, glitz and glamour with Eurovision fans.
Tickets to the Philharmonic event include a flag and two glasses of fizz, which will be waiting at guests’ seats. Its bars will be open throughout the evening, serving a special Ukrainian-themed Buck’s Fizz. Eurovision fancy dress costumes are strongly encouraged, and there’ll be a prize for best dressed.
Once the contest is over, Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room will host an exclusive Eurovision After Party with Liverpool DJ royalty Chris Carney. Chris, a part of renowned DJ collective Mixnots, has played Glastonbury five years in a row, held residencies at the biggest bars all over the city - and is a big fan of Eurovision.
A free drink is included with every ticket to the after party. Tickets are priced from £25 and are on sale now via Liverpool Philharmonic.
This event will complement Douze Points!: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Eurovision Hits in Concert on Friday, May 12. The Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe and joined by incredible vocalists, will take a trip around the continent, performing Eurovision favourites such as 'Waterloo', 'Boom Bang a Bang', 'Rise Like A Phoenix', 'Stefania' and many more.
The concert will be hosted by broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans. Philharmonic Hall can be found on Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP.
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