A two-week cultural festival will take over Liverpool in the run up to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest
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Filmed in real time, this piece will offer an insight into the landscape of Ukraine as it is today and a reminder of the spirit and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Katya Buchatska, who has created the commission, said: “For many the train is the only means to escape war. Railway workers are considered heroes, risking their lives to help people travel out of the country.
The final headliner will deliver a simultaneous rave in Liverpool and Kyiv that will be streamed around the world. Rave Ukraine is a collaboration between producer Jez Collins, UAME I Music Saves UA and Open Culture. Further details about the fan park on the Pier Head and further events throughout the month of May will be released in due course.Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, said: “For Liverpool, Eurovision is much more than the Grand Final on 13 May. This amazing collection of artists will ensure that everyone who wants to be part of the Eurovision journey can do so for a whole fortnight leading up to the big day.
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