Eurovision's stage will use a design that demonstrates "how music can transcend borders and bring people together", the BBC has said.
The song contest will take place at Liverpool Arena in May, with the city hosting the event on behalf of Ukraine.
The BBC said the stage was inspired by "a wide hug" to give the impression of "opening its arms to Ukraine".
It will be created by design firm Yellow Studio, which previously worked on the 2022 Grammy Awards ceremony.
The stage, which will cover 2,300 sq ft (220 sq m) of the 11,000-capacity venue, will host the contest's semi-finals on 9 and 11 May and the grand final on 13 May.
The BBC, which is host broadcaster for the event, said the design of it was intended to demonstrate "how music can transcend borders and bring people together as one unit".
It said the stage took inspiration from "a wide hug that enfolds the Liverpool Arena" and was intended to give the impression of "opening its arms to Ukraine, the show's performers and guests from across the world".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...yside-64499765
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