Frankie Goes to Hollywood played live for the first time in over 35 years and host AJ Odudu looked stunning in a figure-hugging plunging co-ord as a host of stars took to the stage for the Big Eurovision Welcome party at St George’s Plateau, Liverpool, on Monday night.
The day began with the Turquoise Carpet opening ceremony outside the Wold Museum as this year’s Song Contest competitors were introduced and photographed by the media in a glamorous presentation event.
In the evening, attention switched to the National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome party as acts including Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Atomic Kitten and The Vivienne took to the stage to perform.
There were some crowd issues reported with a number of people being helped over the barriers by stewards. Co-host Joel Dommett asked the crowd to spread out before the evening’s entertainment began on time.
Below are some of the best pictures from the event.
1. Big Eurovision Welcome
Host AJ Odudu onstage during the National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome event. Photo: Getty Images for The National Lottery
2. Big Eurovision Welcome
Host AJ Odudu welcomes around 25,000 fans to the National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome event outside St George’s Hall. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for The National Lottery
3. Big Eurovision Welcome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood perform Welcome To the Pleasuredome onstage during the National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome. Photo: Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for The National Lottery
4. Big Eurovision Welcome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson waves to the crows in trademark gloves and sunglasses as the line-up of Mark O’Toole, Peter Gill, Paul Rutherford and Brian Nash reform to perform at the National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome event outside St George’s Hall. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for The National Lottery