Eurovision 2023

We’re rewatching Eurovision before it leaves BBC iPlayer. It’s still incredibly surreal to see my home, places I work as a photographer, and clients on the show. Absolutely wild. I’m sure this year’s will be fun, but 2023’s in Liverpool was something else.

The love for Ukraine in the city was everywhere. The acceptance of everyone, no matter how you presented, what your gender was, whether you supported Everton or Liverpool, the city was unified by music. The city felt modern, alive, and diverse in a way I’ve not seen before and I’ve been photographing events there for over 15 years. Eurovision in Liverpool transformed the city into the best version of itself. It’s always a good city, but that time… I wore a sparkly dress for 3 days. 3 whole days. No issues, just love.

Here are some of the highlights, and I have more on my photography portfolio, and a few thoughts on my newsletter Hello Computer.

So many wrist bands. Every day there was a new festival.

Me at work.

Me at work on the waterfront making portraits.

Me getting a selfie with a hot dog.

Getting a selfie with a Ukrainian woman

Matching tights with a random passer by.

Selfie with Eurovision fans.

Another selfie with Eurovision fans.

Sam and I outside the Finnish sauna.

Selfie with the UK’s 2018 entry, SuRie who said I looked amazing.

One of many TV interviews I gave.

Quick portrait of me in my Eurovision gear which I wore on 3 different days.

Two Ukrainians, Sam and I outside the Eurovision arena.

Sam and I inside the arena seconds before the Semi Final rehearsal.

Ukrainian colours light up the arena.

Croatia’s Eurovision entry Let 3 performing.

I photographed Conchita Wurst playing EuroVillage.

I bumped into Jedward at the Museum of Liverpool.

Conchita Wurst liked my Instagram post.

Homotopia’s ‘Homovision’ event was a day of outstanding queer joy.