Eurovision - united By Praise

Following the wonderful success of Eurovision, the critics, the visitors and the organisers are united in praise and thanks to Liverpool for hosting the event: ‘Thanks to all of you for an amazing time’, ‘The best production and host city we have ever seen’, ‘Please can Liverpool host every year’ and ’Douze points goes to Liverpool’.

Thousands of people visited Liverpool for the first time. Thousands of others saw Liverpool on their social feeds, or on their TV screens, and many of them will be choosing Liverpool as their next mini-break destination. Thousands of others were too busy attending the Eurovision shows to see much of the city, they too will be back, to explore our city some more.

Now, attention turns to understanding the social, cultural and economic impact of hosting Eurovision. Early indicators reveal that residents are feeling more positive now than before the song contest arrived, that businesses prospered and that Liverpool’s identity as a UNESCO City of music has deepened.

Many more Eurovision-inspired events and installations are planned in the coming weeks.