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Liverpool to host Kyiv’s annual Pride march on behalf of Ukraine

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Liverpool will host Kyiv’s annual Pride march this year on behalf of Ukraine, with the city’s own march being held jointly with Ukrainian organisers KyivPride. It is currently illegal to stage marches in Kyiv due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with this year’s event having solidarity and unity at its core. The announcement comes just a few weeks after Liverpool hosted the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, which organisers said gave a “massive boost” to the city’s LGBTQ+ scene. Lenny Emson, who was a founding member of…

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‘Eurovision is the ultimate safe space for queer self-expression’

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Growing up, I wouldn’t have classed myself as a big Eurovision fan. I’ve never been to a Eurovision party, tuned in for the semi-finals or listened to any of the acts before the main event. But within 48 hours of my arrival this week in Liverpool – home of Eurovision 2023 – I was a convert, yet another LGBTQ+ person who loves Eurovision. How did this happen? Was I simply star struck after bumping into Finland’s Käärijä – the bookies’ choice to win this year – backstage at the EuroVillage?…

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Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

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Liverpool has been announced as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.  Back in May, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won this year’s competition after receiving a total of 631 points for their song Stefania.  However, due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country, the show’s organisers announced that the 2023 competition would be held in the UK on behalf of Ukraine. In August, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield were shortlisted as the potential hosts for the annual event.  According to the BBC, the aforementioned cities were chosen because of…

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