Eurovision Daily May 3: Five things to do in Liverpool today

The city is BUZZING! Europe’s biggest song contest is on the way and the city has come alive with all sorts of events, art installations, and parties!

It’s not just about the final of the Eurovision Song Contest – there’s so much happening in Liverpool. With that in mind, there’s only 10 days to go until the winner is crowned, so this is your public service announcement to get out and about in the city and soak in all of the Eurovision atmosphere.

Here are five things you can do today!

See the Soloveiko Songbirds

Follow the Soloveiko Songbird map to discover the songs of Ukraine. The Soloveiko Songbird – nightingale in English – is the national bird of Ukraine and a symbol of song and happiness. 12 Soloveiko from different Ukrainian regions have travelled to Liverpool, bringing their songs and stories to EuroFestival. 

Each Soloveiko has been placed in a unique location around the city, and visitors are invited to listen as they share the stories and songs of their homeland. To accompany the beautiful Soloveiko Songbirds, a four minute 3D animation will bring the nightingales to life and tell their stories.

See the map on the Visit Liverpool website here.

Floating Earth

Floating Earth is breathtakingly set against the dock’s historic colonnades, creating magical moments at sunrise and sunset. The piece was also accompanied with a soundscape by BAFTA-winning composer, Dan Jones that further enhances the experience. 

Floating Earth can be viewed from Royal Albert Dock’s inner quay, where visitors can view the installation daily with the soundscape from 12pm-10.30pm for free, although the piece will be illuminated 24 hours a day. 

Peace & Love Mural

Well-known local artist, Paul Curtis has been commissioned by the University of Liverpool to create a new work that celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest and calls for peace in Ukraine.

As an alumnus of the University, he has created a mural that depicts global unity and peace, in the lead up to Eurovision which is being hosted in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine. 

The painting is located on the Guild Walk, close to the Sports Centre and the Guild of Students on Brownlow Hill and forms part of a wider of programme of events being presented by the University.

For more info click here.

Grab a Coffee

Independents across the city are serving up limited edition drinks in ‘The Good Cup’ – a cutting-edge packaging innovation in response to the global plastic crisis. 

For every drink sold in The Good Cup, the businesses taking part will make a donation to The Ukrainian Welcome Centre in Crosby, who offer a support network for Ukrainians and their local sponsors, as well as sending help back to Ukraine.

You can grab your own limited edition #LiverpoolLovesUkraine Good Cup from Doogles Donuts, Picnic, The Interesting Eating Company, 52 Rose Lane, Eastzeast, Yogee Treats and MerseyMade.

Eurovision Pop-up Shop

Liverpool ONE will be the home of the official Eurovision Song Contest pop-up store, the only one of its kind, from May 1 to May 14.

Pop on down to Manesty’s Lane to see the full range of Eurovision merchandise, including mugs, caps, hoodies, t-shirts and limited edition replicas of the Eurovision Song Contest trophy.

For more info click here.

For all the latest Eurovision news click here. To see all the Eurovision events in the city click here.