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EuroFestival (1 – 14 May)

Taking place from 1-14 May, EuroFestival, is a first for a Eurovision host city, as it presents
24 commissions – 19 of which are collaborative projects between UK and Ukrainian artists –
to showcase the uniting power of music and art.

EuroFestival events include Welcome to Eurotopia which will launch the Eurovision village
at Pier Head on 5th May. Artists performing include OMDs Andy McCluskey, Red Rum
Club, Jane Weaver, She Drew the Guns, Lou Roach, Vocal harmony group, Mic Lowry,
Mickey Callisto, PODGE, Kelly Shimeya, Dialect, Helleroid, Krapka;KOMA, Iryna Muha.
Gates open from 4pm.

Elsewhere, The Blue and Yellow Submarine parade by the Kazmier is an outdoor underwater
sea disco that will make its way through the city to celebrate the beginning of the Eurovision
party. It is expected to have hundreds of performers, with design collaborations from UK and
Ukrainian designers.

And, the Epic Rave UKraine will unite the cities of Liverpool and Kyiv for two simultaneous
daytime raves. Performing in Liverpool are: Acclaimed UK synthpop band, Hot Chip (DJ
set), eclectic and experimental Ukrainian DJ Mingulitka, pioneering DJ and legendary
former Hacienda Club resident DJ Paulette, Founder of influential electronic collective
UNKLE, DJ James Lavelle, DJ, producer, promoter & vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+
community, Jodie Harsh, BBC Radio 1’s Future Dance show presenter and DJ, Sarah Story
and experimental Ukrainian DJ and producer, Human Margareeta.

Find out more about each of the 24 commissioned EuroFestival events here.

Eurovision Extravaganza At St George’s

Hall (10- 13 May)

Taking place between 10-13th May, St George’s Hall will open its grand doors to Eurovision
Fanatics/ general public to a multitude of different events during the intense wait between the
semi final and final of Eurovision.

• From ‘World Capital of Pop’ to Eurovision: A Guided Tour- 10-13th May
• St George’s Hall Organ Recital: Eurovision Classics- 10th May
• Abba Tribute Night- 12th May
• Screenings of both Semi Final and Final of Eurovision. 11th and 13th May

For more information visit St George’s Hall website.