Therefore, on Friday, the European Broadcast Union (EBU) said it had carried out a study with Ukrainian state broadcaster UA:PBC and external specialists, amid the conflict, confirming that the "security and operational guarantees" required to host the event cannot be fulfilled in the war-torn country. Vladimir Putin’s bloody war and bid to destabilise Ukraine is yet to slow down. Despite winning this year’s contest, beating the UK’s entrant Sam Ryder, Ukraine will unlikely be able to carry out its hosting duties next year - as is the general custom. The road towards this eventuality is clearly a tragic one. Thousands of people lined the streets for the return of the Giants (Image: Liverpool Echo) So with the news that Liverpool will be among the city’s bidding to host the next Eurovision song contest, its credentials more than stack up.
Even the Tories are said to be considering a long Scouse weekend for a future party conference. Liverpool doesn't do half measures and always looks to do things in its own way, and it's safe to say that appeal is continuing to grow. And just compare the pictures of when Liverpool FC paraded their two ‘lesser’ trophies and Manchester City's open-top-bus parade. When the Giants returned in 2018, near enough the entire region poured out onto the streets. More often than not its people this side of the M62 that are forced to travel.īut when Liverpool does get to host the showpiece occasions, it’s difficult to see why the city doesn’t get its chance more often. It’s often one or the other between the two heavyweight cities when events swing by the north west. The city has provided the backdrop for its fair share of showpiece occasions over the years, but there is a sense that more tend to gravitate towards Manchester - 30 miles up the road.
It can sometimes feel like Liverpool gets overlooked when it comes to hosting the biggest events. We’ve also got the latest on Government intervention and news of political support for those involved in industrial action from tomorrow. We’re starting the week with a look back on a vibrant weekend of events in Liverpool as the city looks to find its summer groove following years of pandemic disruption. You can receive the newsletter direct to your inbox every weekday by signing up right here. Stay up to date with all the biggest stories from across Merseyside in the daily Liverpool Daily Post newsletter.
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