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Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest grand-final, which takes place at M&S
Bank Arena on May 13, 2023, a calendar of events called EuroFestival has been
announced in the two weeks leading up to the competition.

EuroFestival is a first for any host city in the history of the Eurovision Song
Contest and will present 24 commissions - 19 of which are collaborative projects
between UK and Ukrainian artists - to showcase the uniting power of music and
art.

The full list of commissions was announced at a special launch event at the
British Music Experience on March 28.

EuroFestival is a first for any host city in the history of the Eurovision Song
Contest (Image: Carousel PR)

Speaking to Daily Star and other press at the launch of EuroFestival, Mayor
Joanne Anderson said: "This Eurovision is for everyone. It's accessible, it's joyous,
though-provoking, colourful, community led, inclusive and free for all, but most
importantly, it's a celebration of unity.

"The golden thread across the whole programme is of course, Ukraine. This is
embodied in 19 of our 24 commissions. I'm really looking forward to our city not
just being a playground for Eurovision, but for us learning and understanding
what is happening in Ukraine.

"Our hope is that all communities of all ages, from primary schools to care
homes, will get involved. We want this for everybody and to become inspired by
the programme, which celebrates the power of music, national identity and the
country of Ukraine."