EUROVISION to be aired in Tamworth for the first time
FOR the first time the Eurovision grand final will be live screened on the cinema screen at Tamworth Assembly Rooms and you and your friends are invited to the party.
Fans of the annual legendary event, taking place in Sweden on Saturday, May 11, can share in the incredible experience of celebrating the biggest, brightest, boldest music party of the year on the big screen, complete with fun and games.
Adey Ramsel, theatre, artistic and events manager, said: “We are very excited to be hosting our first Eurovision party, it’s going to be a night like no other.
“With games, fun, music and our own compere to help everyone enjoy the evening, what more can you want for a party night?
“So, grab your friends and family or work colleagues, book your table and get your fancy dress ready!”
Doors will open at 6pm, ready for games, entertainment, food and drinks, to get the party atmosphere started before the ultimate watch along party on the in-house cinema screen.
Bookings are for five guests per group, each group sharing with another group of five people per table, no individual tickets are available.
Each table will be allocated a country to support. Fancy dress is encouraged. Ticket price is £75 for five guests, including a grazing platter. Adults only, no under 18s. There is a £2 booking fee per transaction.
Two grazing platters for each group of five guests includes: Nachos, olives and feta, salsa, houmous, breadsticks, pastrami, salami, crudites; plus fruit flapjacks and brownie bites.
Drinks packages will be available to purchase on the night. The bar will close at midnight.
Once full prepayment is made, a member of the team will contact the lead booker for full details and any dietary requirements.
Book now via https://www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk/whats-on or pop into the Assembly Rooms and visit the TIC front desk.
The 68th edition of the contest will be taking place in Sweden, culminating in the grand final which will be broadcast live from Malmo Arena. This will be the seventh time Sweden hosts the contest and this year it’ll be hosted by a Hollywood star and an iconic Eurovision veteran Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede.
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will mark 50 years since ABBA won the show in 1974 with Waterloo - and there are hopes the band will be somehow involved to commemorate the event.
Olly Alexander announced he will be representing the UK during the Strictly Come Dancing final.
“One of the world’s most pioneering and multi-award winning music superstars, Olly Alexander, will represent the United Kingdom at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden in May 2024,” a BBC statement confirmed following the surprise announcement.
Olly will be following in the footsteps of last year’s entry Mae Muller, who came second from last when she performed I Wrote A Song in Liverpool, as the Merseyside city hosted the competition on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine. The country’s love for Eurovision was rejuvenated in 2022, when Sam Ryder almost clinched victory for the UK and finished in second place behind Ukraine.
Olly says: “I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part. As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour.
“I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!
“I’ve wanted to do this for a long time and it feels like the right moment to start releasing music under my own name. I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got and put on an excellent and unforgettable performance for you all.”