Volume #47 – Euroversion 3rd May
It is our great pleasure to be able to bring together such a rich diversity of talented speakers for an evening of cerebral stimulation.
Our speakers are all checking their slides, rehearsing their timings and ensuring their vocal cords are in tip top condition for the next encounter of Ignite Liverpool.
Celebrating people from all walks of life as they talk about their passions, their projects and in some cases their strange habits……. but this time we’re especially celebrating Liverpool hosting Eurovision.
Speaker: Cath Holland
Talk title: “All pop stars should go Nudie” Ukranian refugee Nudie Cohn aged 11 fled to America to escape Czarist Russia. He became THE tailor for country stars from the 1950s onwards, dressing Elvis, Gram Parsons, Johnny Cash in rhinestoe encrusted suits, bling worthy of any Eurovision entry. Contemporary artists like Jack White and Wild Beasts’ Hayden Thorpe retain the Nudie suit love. I explore its ongoing appeal.
Speaker: Liam Brierley
Talk title: Although we love the music and theatrical side of the contest, not many realise just how much data Eurovision generates! That data might hold the secret of the elusive “winning formula” but we need maths and stats to find it. I’ll give a brief tour of how some creative academics and data scientists have analysed jury and public voting patterns to uncover what makes a great Eurovision entry in lyrics, theme and performance.
Speaker: Kirsty Styles
Talk title: What (I hear you cry) has Eurovision got to do with riding a bike?
Speaker: Kate Reilly James
Talk title: Eurovision Crashers: The Australia Edit
Speaker: Andrew Dineley
Talk title: Eurobranding – how countries interpret the theme of Eurovision and how graphic design is used as a way to implement nation branding and demographic unity. A unique theme has been in place at the contest from 2002 and this presentation will explore the most interesting examples to present date.
Speaker: Craig Kaye
Talk title: Solution focussed – positivity matters. The science of being positive.
Speaker: Susan Martin
Talk title: Men are wonderful
Speaker: Andrea Ku
Talk title:Honey, Nut Cheerio – the life of a male honeybee
Speaker: Charlotte Corke
Talk title: What’s Design Thinking got to do with my business or organisation?
Speaker: Billie Jo Gibson
Talk title: We’re All Mad Down Here – A presentation about mental illness in the neurodivergent community.
Speaker: Anthony Wong
Talk title:The Magical Hug … the Spirit of Eurovision & the Science behind the Beautiful Art of Hugging
We still have spaces for more speakers so if you are interested then sign up.
FAQ’s
Doors Open at 6pm and talks start at 7pm and we normally wrap up by 10pm as it’s a work night.
The Venue
Upstairs at Leaf Cafe on Bold Street near the middle of the top half of Bold Street. They have food and drink available so you don’t have to dash home for your Dinner. Check the menu for the evening.
Getting there
Buses:
It is best served by the 86, 80 and 82 at the top of Bold Street.
Trains:
Central station is only 5 minutes away at the bottom of Bold Street.
Parking:
Other parking is available on Duke Street and Mount Pleasant which both have car parks and again are only 5 minutes away on foot.
Cycling:
There are some very handy places to lock your bike on Bold Street, at the very top and in the Square that leads to FACT cinema.
Pitch and Put at the Break
Don’t forget if you have a project that you want to talk about then at the end of the break we have our Pitches section –which gives audience members the opportunity 1 minute to jump up on stage and tell the rest of the world (especially those watching at home) about a great project, event or maybe even just about something they are proud of. We make an announcement about this during the break so listen out.
See you there and may the force be with you.
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