News about Verka Serduchka

Ticket-holders from far and wide gathered for hours in the beating sun before the Eurovision Village on the historic Pier Head opening to the public today. As the stewards cut the barriers, fans dressed as Ukrainian musicians Verka Serduchka and Kalush Orchestra and families in Union flag outfits erupted. When the grand finals airs at 8 p.m. on the big screens, some of them went straight to the stage to claim a prime location for the performances.

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest has arrived in Liverpool, with die-hard supporters descending on the UK in the much-anticipated final. The annual exhibition of Europe's weird and wonderful music draws in a worldwide audience of millions of people, and Europe has produced some of the most popular performances in history. From the legendary ABBA (centre), Cliff Richard (left), Loreen (right inset), Mans Zelmerlo (right inset), and Scooch (right), Eurovision has made stars out of many of its winners, including one in Ukraine, who are unable to due to Ukraine's continuing conflict.

There's nothing Eurovision loves more than eccentric performances. This year marks the 67th time that the international competition has graced our screens. Following the loss of last year's champions Ukraine, who were unable to host, the final will see 26 countries battling - or croon - for the top spot in Liverpool. Croatia is already known as the most eccentric group in the bookies, while Sweden is the bookies' favorite. Here's everything else you'll need to hear about the case. Pictured: 2023 entries from Croatia, Austria and Finland