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Abigail Nicholson

Jamie Webster explains why he couldn't say no to Eurovision event

Jamie Webster said he gave an instant answer after being approached to perform at The National Lottery's Big Eurovision Welcome event.

The 28-year-old singer took to the stage outside St George's Hall on Sunday, May 7, for The National Lottery's Big Eurovision Welcome event. He sang one of his hit songs, This Place, along with a cover of Come Together by The Beatles, which the crowd went wild for.

After coming off stage he spoke to The ECHO about when he first received the call about being part of the event alongside Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Zara Larson and Atomic Kitten.

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The show included aerial performers, drone shows and a one of a kind lighting display that will be directly projected against St George's Hall.

He said: "The performance got put to me a few weeks ago, and it was an instant yes. The fact that we're all coming together for Ukraine is what it's all about and I'm just so glad to be able to represent myself and the city."

Jamie added that there was a special meaning behind his cover of The Beatles which linked to Liverpool hosting Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine.

He said: "I think This Place was pretty self explanatory, it had to be. It's about the city, it's about character and the people and about celebrating the city and that's exactly what we're doing as well as celebrating Eurovision of course.

"So this place was a no brainer. Come Together I was a little bit sceptical because it's a hard vocal - John Lennon is a hard person to follow - but thankfully I have had a week off so I haven't been singing too much so my vocals are nice and rested.

"I think Come Together - that's what we're all doing for Ukraine. I just think it was perfect, and thankfully the crowd made me feel special up there and hopefully I gave them five minutes to enjoy as well."

Jamie also spoke of how important he thought it was for Liverpool to be hosting Eurovision.

He said: "It's put work on the people's doorsteps, it's put work into our hands, musicians are getting to showcase their talent and obviously it's an amazing competition that you might find the next star of the world in."

AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett presented The National Lottery's Big Eurovision Welcome event which will be broadcast on BBC ONE tonight (Monday, May 8)

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