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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Christopher Megrath

Liverpool branded 'beacon of light' by BBC Eurovision director

BBC Eurovision’s managing director, Martin Green, branded The Liverpool Eurovision spirit and community as "sensational."

Martin oversaw the production of this year’s contest, playing a key role in next to everything that we have seen unfold over the last few months. Martin told the Liverpool Echo he refused to begin working until clear, unified ties with Ukraine were made as he wanted them to have a direct role in the contest given we are hosting on their behalf.

Martin admitted he was proud of everything the team managed to pull together but made specific praise to Liverpool for holding such a spectacular celebration.

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