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Eurovision Daily Thursday 11th May: Eleven events happening today

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Get ready to experience even more excitement and energy as Liverpool gears up for another day packed with Eurovision events!

Today, the city is buzzing with an array of thrilling activities, from themed parties to concerts and more. And, to top it all off, the highly anticipated second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place at the iconic M&S Bank Arena.

So, whether you’re a die-hard Eurovision fan or simply looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Liverpool today.

If you’re travelling today one of the best ways to get into town is by Merseyrail, we spoke to Suzanne Grant see what she had to say here:


There’s 11amazing events taking place across the city today for the Song Contest.

Let’s take a look at what you can get up to:

EuroFestival – Storyville Live

Eurovision

Join the BBC’s much-loved Storyville strand for Storyville Live in Liverpool this May. The landmark feature documentary strand has made quite a name for itself showcasing the very best of international feature documentaries. 

Storyville Live sees it curate a selection of films highlighting Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage and stories from the frontline of the conflict with Russia, alongside new and classic music documentaries.

For more info click here.

Creativity Transcending Borders – Baltic Creative CIC

Creativity Transcending Borders - Eurovision - Baltic Creative
Credit: Baltic Creative

As Liverpool hosts the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, Baltic Creative and Ethos are inviting you to celebrate and connect with our community.

If you’re looking for something to do during Eurovision week in Liverpool, come along and meet like-minded people! This is a chance to network with people from the creative industries and beyond. 

Doors open at 11AM. For more info click here.

Bubbles and Brunch – The Athenaeum

Celebrate the Eurovision in style with a sumptuous brunch at The Athenaeum, Liverpool’s historic gem. For a limited time, they’re opening their doors to the public, inviting you to indulge in a 90-minute boozy club brunch with a whole bottle of wine or prosecco per person and a menu of delicious dishes suitable for all diets all within a sophisticated atmosphere that reflects our rich cultural heritage.

For more info click here.

Jamala presents QIRIM to the world – Eurovision Village

Jamala presents QIRIM
Jamala presents QIRIM

Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar singer-songwriter Jamala – the 2016 Eurovision winner – performs a live premiere of her QIRIM album with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

From mysterious mountains and lifeless steppes to lively seaside villages, Jamala invites the audience on a journey across the Ukrainian peninsula Crimea, shining a spotlight on a culture and language most people know little about. QIRIM includes 14 ancient songs, each representing a part of Crimea.

Jamala has gathered songs from across her homeland for decades – over 80 Crimean musicians joined the album’s creation, to preserve the peninsula’s history. The people who inspired and created them now live under a grave threat to their existence.

For more info click here.

Cruising on the Mersey – Eurovision Style

To celebrate Liverpool being the 2023 Eurovision host city, Mersey Ferries are offering Eurovision themed River Explorer Cruises with live sightseeing commentary and music. Enjoy Liverpool’s ultimate sightseeing experience with a Eurovision twist on specific dates and times. 

The cruise will offer visitors incredible views of the world-famous Liverpool and Wirral waterfront.

For more info click here.

Didsbury String Quartet Plays Eurovision

Didsbury-String-Quartet
Credit Didsbury String Quartet

The Didsbury String Quartet Plays Eurovision warmly invites you to join them for an afternoon concert of Eurovision classics. Guided by our compère, the quartet will transport you across the globe with their tribute to your favourites in the beautiful setting of Liverpool Town Hall.

Think Eurovision meets Bridgerton as the Didsbury String Quartet delves into the Euro pop, ballads and folk from years of douze point past. Sit back, relax, and spend your afternoon in style before heading out to the evening events across the city.

For more info click here.

Trance and Eurodance Party – Meraki

6 cherrypicked DJ’s will take you on an uplifting and Euphoric journey through the realms of Eurodance, Dance Classic’s and club bangers with the occasional sing along. Musical influences from across all of Europe will keep you energised and dancing throughout the night, something to satisfy your need to move in Eurovision week!

For more info click here.

EuroClub – semi-final 2 – live screening at Camp and Furnace

EuroClub 2023 is the heart and soul of all things Eurovision! Camp and Furnace is the place where we all come together, in celebration of music, diversity and live performance, all under one roof!

Time: 18:00 – 22:30

For more info click here.

Eurovision Screening (Semi Final 2) – Love Lane Brewery

Euro Love - Love Lane Brewery - Eurovision
Credit: Love Lane Brewery

Join Liverpool’s loud mouthed drag queen, Filla Crack, for a live Eurovision semi-final screening event held in Liverpool’s famous Love Lane Brewery!

For more info click here.

The Talent Search: You Decide! Murder Mystery

Eurovision

DBY Interactive are back with a brand new original Murder Mystery Show inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest! It’s the live final … what could possibly go wrong? Who will be left standing? Join them and be their voting Jury panel for this Eurovision inspired Murder Mystery show.

For more info click here.

Eurovision Wine Battles: The Finalists – MerseyMade

Wine Battles - Eurovision
Credit: Merseymade

Johnathan will be bringing 6 wines from prominent Eurovision countries and pitting them against each other. Ahead of the finals, you’ll taste wines from the most prominent finalist countries.

Discover all about the wonderful grape varieties, wine making practices and traditions these countries have when it comes to winemaking. There will, of course, be some great fun Eurovision links also attached to each wine!

You never know, the winning wine could determine the actual Eurovision winner!

For more info click here.

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