Live updates on the impact of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest
Liverpool put on a show never before seen in Eurovision Song Contest history.
It's been classed as one of the most exciting and packed contests ever due to the nonstop programme of activities and events put into place by the council and surrounding communities.
The Culture Liverpool team launched the first-ever EuroFestival this year; a two-week programme celebrating Eurovision and shining a light on Ukrainian art, music, culture and heritage for fans across Europe to enjoy.
EuroStreet allowed communities across the city region to get involved with the contest while EuroLearn put education packages into schools all across the region.
And not only that – there was an opportunity for everyone to get their own brilliant Eurovision ideas off the ground with EuroGrants of up to £2,000.
In a first for any Eurovision Song Contest host city, a Multi-Agency Evaluation Steering Group led by Liverpool City Council, has commissioned five in-depth, independent evaluations - the interim results of which will be announced today.
The reports looked at the economic and social impact of staging the event on behalf of Ukraine, as well as the influence on cultural relations; the impact on wellbeing in the city and the wider city region; the visitor experience and the effectiveness of the strategic collaboration between delivery agencies.
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- Eurovision's economic boom
Eurovision's economic boom
Eurovision boosted the Liverpool City Region economy by £54.8million (net) with restaurants, accommodation providers, shops, bars and transport networks all benefitting.
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