LIVERPOOL – The Eurovision grand final kicked off Saturday in Liverpool, as the British city hosts the eccentric much-loved song contest on behalf of war-torn Ukraine under the banner “united by music”.
An eclectic array of performers representing 26 countries have descended on northwest England for the event, along with thousands of excited fans, turning it into a sea of yellow and blue in support of Kyiv.
Last year’s victors — thanks to Kalush Orchestra claiming the coveted glass microphone trophy — were unable to host this year’s contest amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Runners-up Britain stepped up, selecting…
