There is however plenty of advice and guidance on what you can actually take into the venue. For example, attendees are encouraged to avoid bringing bags to the venue, but if they do so, the bag cannot be larger than A4 - 210 x 297mm - in size. There will be no luggage storage facilities at the venue. Pasha Parfeni rehearsing Soarele şi Luna for Moldova at the First Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final at Liverpool Arena

Explosive devices, fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics, smoke canisters or similar (including stink bombs) From Björn Ulvaeus' boots to Agnetha Fältskogs bell bottoms, there is no denying that ABBA took this look to the limit in 1974. With frilled collars and cuffs, diamond embellishments, velvet suits and chunky platform heels to round out the look, the performance of Waterloo had it all. United Kingdom wins the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with Sandie Shaw EBU, Rolls Press, Popperfoto, Getty Images The 1970s: An age of colour pop Noisemaking devices likely to impact on artist and spectator experience including vuvuzelas, horns, air horns, rattles, loud hailers, musical instrumentsLarge items: any item too large to fit comfortably under a spectator seat or is likely to present a threat to safety in the event of an evacuation. Pasha was born into a musical family, with a piano teacher mother and a guitarist father. More recently, his music has been all about bringing change, and he considers himself a civil activist. His Eurovision 2023 entry, all about a cosmic union, might be just what people need to bring them together. Restricted frequency transmitting or receiving equipment or devices (Radio transmitters, walkie-talkies, radio scanners, cell, or radio jamming devices.) Flammable substances, liquids and fuel - Cigarette lighters, matches and size-compliant personnel use toiletries are permitted To add even more magic to the story of Soarele Şi Luna, the lyrics about the sun and the moon blessing a cosmic union were actually written by his wife Yuliana, who he describes as his muse. They also wrote Aliona Moon’s Eurovision 2013 entry O Mie together. In 2014, Pasha released a single called Te Mai Lubesc, which translates as I Still Love You, and he dedicated it to Yuliana. The Soarele şi Luna lyrics “I sang her so many songs until she wanted to kiss me,” is clearly the beginning of a great love story.

The prohibited items apply to all the Eurovision Song Contest events being held at the M&S Bank Arena including the family and jury shows. Masks or any item which covers the face with the exception of masks used for medical or hygiene reasons. Masks must be momentarily removed if requested for identification purposes. The mid 80s, perhaps influenced by popular musicians at the time like Cyndi Lauper, saw an entirely new style that many associate the 1980s with to this day. We're talking big hair, spandex, lace shirts, ripped jeans, leg warmers, neon colours, side ponytails, cut-off sweatshirts - and mullets. Pasha Parfeni rehearsing Soarele şi Luna for Moldova at the First Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final at Liverpool Arena Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU

The 1960s: Formal fashion and a touch of rebellion

Any other items at the discretion of the Venue which is likely to have an adverse effect on the successful delivery of the ESC On behalf of Eurovision, the BBC has warned all prohibited items must be surrendered at the entrance and they will not be returned.

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Malmö, Sweden on Tuesday 7 May (First Semi-Final), Thursday 9 May (Second Semi-Final) and Saturday 11 May (Grand Final) 2024.

Lyrics of Tell Me More

The turning of the decade brought a revolution on many fronts naturally reflected in the artistic expressions seen on the Eurovision stage. The once-undercurrent took centre stage as the fashion styles began to pop. We're talking flared pants, jumpsuits and platform shoes - they all came in colour! And then, of course, there was the triangular tuxedo penguin suit worn in Sophie and Magaly's entry for Luxembourg in 1980. Lest we forget. ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden in 1974. The 1980s: Patterns, padded shoulders and penguins Listen to all 37 songs from Liverpool 2023 via your favourite streaming services , and watch the official music videos on our YouTube channel: Offensive messaging: messaged clothing, banners, posters, flags - including regional flags of participating countries with political overtones - or material of any kind displaying inappropriate or offensive images or writing as deemed by Venue personnel. Including, but not limited to, those meant to offend any protected classes or characteristics, politics, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and disability.