Contract documents have revealed how much it cost to stage the spectacular Eurovision opening ceremony.
Around 25,000 people gathered outside St George’s Hall on Sunday as the city welcomed the 67th Eurovision Song Contest with a dazzling live show of music, performance and reflection. The National Lottery Big Eurovision Welcome was the first of a series of major events to be held throughout this month as Liverpool hosts the competition on behalf of Ukraine.
Now, contract details released online have confirmed just how much the massive outdoor concert has cost. According to its online register of terms handed out, six contracts for services totalling more than £357,000 were awarded with costs covered by the National Lottery.
