Liverpool’s “spectacular” hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest has been lavished with praise by the leader of the Labour Party.
Around half a million people descended on the city during the two weeks of music and events coinciding with the hosting of the continental music show. Liverpool Council said it had surpassed its initial targets of 100,000 visitors and now is turning its focus on how it can maximise the legacy of having the eyes of the world on the city.
Such was the success of the city stepping in to hold the international song contest on behalf of Ukraine, this year’s edition has been dubbed by some as the best Eurovision ever. Former Mayor Joanne Anderson described Eurovision as one of the “city’s greatest triumphs.”
