Celebrating Together: Views and Experiences of Nightlife and Entertainment Users during the Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool 2023New test content
In 2023, Liverpool hosted Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine. Despite the lasting popularity of Eurovision, few research studies have examined people’s views on Eurovision and consequently little information is available on its social and public health impacts. An important part of the Eurovision experience, both for visitors to a host city and those who are already resident in local communities, is how individuals engage with entertainment and nightlife during Eurovision celebrations including their positive experiences, health risk behaviours, and experiences of any anti-social behaviour or violence. During Eurovision Liverpool, the Public Health Institute (LJMU) carried out surveys (n=803) with visitors to Liverpool’s nightlife and Eurovision entertainment areas to understand their behaviours, experiences, and views. Key findings are reported below.