Eurovision 2023: Connecting nations through creativity

When Ukraine won Eurovision in 2022 with Sam Ryder as runner up, the United Kingdom were asked to host on behalf of the winning country. This is the story of how we used positivity, creativity, music and collaboration to unite two different nations, whilst welcoming the whole of Europe to the host city, Liverpool. Hear from Dan Shipton - Creative Director, Lee Smithurst - Head of Show and Lewis Allen - Sam’s Manager about how an initial small creative idea turned into the reality of the UK hosting the competition and how we should all be using our creativity to make positive change and influence the wider narrative in these dark, divisive political times.
Speakers:
Dan Shipton, Creative Director & Black Skull Creative Co-Founder
Lee Smithurst, Executive Producer, BBC Studios
Lewis Allen, Music Manager for Sam Ryder