Eurovision LGBTQ+ fans can’t wait for the competition to bring “spectacles, drama and joy” to the city.
Ahead of the show in May, the ECHO spoke with members of the LGBTQ+ community as to why so many of the community love the show. And for Simon Clark, who lived in Toxteth, it's partly because of the show's “campness” that he is obsessed with it, especially the “over-the-top and over-kilter” performances which come with it. But, for others, it's the contest's “welcoming and diverse” nature which appeals to them.
Simon, a former University of Liverpool student, told the ECHO: “It's nice to be seen, especially when you're from a background which isn't accepting of LGBTQ+ people. For me, this was an extremely religious community but for others, this might mean their home country. So for not just a singer to acknowledge you but for a cultural institution, it helps with building an avid LGBTQ+ fanbase.
