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LCR Award

Natalie wins Award for Artist / Creative of the Year 🏆

Natalie and the members of Stealing Sheep have won the award ‘Artist / Creative of the Year’ at the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Culture & Creativity Awards 2024 for their 2023 show ‘Welcome To Eurotopia’!
 
Celebrated as part of a glittering ceremony at St Helens RFC Stadium, the awards recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that culture and creativity make to the city region. Established in 2019 as part of the Metro Mayor’s commitment to culture, the awards are now in their sixth year.
 
Hosted and presented by stars such as Johnny Vegas, actress Elsie Kelly, Sir Phillip Redmond and Sam Quek MBE, the awards celebrate individuals, organisations, businesses, groups, or partnerships that have demonstrated outstanding achievement through cultural and/or creative activity over the last year. 

Winners in other categories included Benidorm actress Elsie Kelly, Wirral CIC Future Yard and celebrated festival Africa OYE.
 
Welcome To Eurotopia emerged as a cultural initiative that spearheaded Liverpool’s 2023 Eurovision Festival: a vibrant two-week celebration intertwining the rich tapestries of music, art, and culture, weaving narratives from Liverpool and Ukraine alike.
 
Set against the iconic backdrop of Liverpool’s cityscape, these films capture the visionary collaboration of Welcome To Eurotopia, led by local music artists Natalie McCool and Stealing Sheep and featuring a diverse collective of local and Ukrainian women and non-binary music artists, forming a formidable 10-piece supergroup.
 
With appearances from star guests such as OMD, The Lathums, She Drew The Gun and Jane Weaver performing a dynamic set of iconic songs from the city interwoven with vibrant Ukrainian musical and dance elements, what transpires is an avant-garde and expansive production, marked by a collective effort that includes dancers, choir, marching brass band, and string orchestra.

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France Shows Announced 🇫🇷

Natalie has announced she will be performing in France this June at the following cities on the following dates:

27/06 Fete Du Vin, Bordeaux
28/06 House Concert, Paris

She will be representing the city of Liverpool as part of a cultural initiative between Bordeaux and Liverpool.

Eurotopia Documentary

‘Eurotopia’ Documentary Release ✨

Eurotopia debuts as a captivating collection of 24 short music films, immersing viewers into the heart of the 2023 Liverpool Eurovision Village’s inaugural stage show: WELCOME TO EUROTOPIA.
 
Welcome To Eurotopia emerged as a cultural initiative that spearheaded Liverpool’s 2023 Eurovision Festival: a vibrant two-week celebration intertwining the rich tapestries of music, art, and culture, weaving narratives from Liverpool and Ukraine alike.
 
Set against the iconic backdrop of Liverpool’s cityscape, these films capture the visionary collaboration of Welcome To Eurotopia, led by local music artists Natalie McCool and Stealing Sheep and featuring a diverse collective of local and Ukrainian women and non-binary music artists, forming a formidable 10-piece supergroup.
 
With appearances from star guests such as OMD, The Lathums, She Drew The Gun and Jane Weaver performing a dynamic set of iconic songs from the city interwoven with vibrant Ukrainian musical and dance elements, what transpires is an avant-garde and expansive production, marked by a collective effort that includes dancers, choir, marching brass band, and string orchestra.
 
Through the lens of 24 strikingly candid films crafted by independent filmmaker Caroline Smith, viewers are afforded an intimate glimpse into the artistic process: from the singular proficiency of each performer to the symbiotic interplay engendered by collaboration.
 
This archival footage, spanning the weeks preceding the live event, unfolds steadily and mirrors the show’s meticulously curated setlist, while showcasing the collaborative efforts of the artists as they work together to craft the performance.
 
Ranging from concise 40-second vignettes to more elaborate 7-minute features, each film serves as a testament to the fervent dedication and consummate artistry which perfectly embodies the essence of Eurovision and the vibrant spirit of Liverpool.
 
Watch the documentary here.

Natalie McCool - Italy Tour 2024

Italy Tour Announced!

Natalie has announced an upcoming tour of Italy this December 2023, partnering with Italian promoter Cameo Booking.

She will be performing songs from her albums ‘Memory Girl’, ‘The Great Unknown’ and her eponymous debut album live at the following cities on the following dates:

7/12 Eskimo, Benevento
9/12 House Concert – Agora, Vasto
10/12 House Concert, Lecce
13/12 Paddy’s, Catanzaro Lido
14/12 Malavenda, Reggio Calabria
15/12 Cafe Retro, LaMezia Terme
16/12 Cibo Per La Mente, Taranto
17/12 Joy’s, Bari

Eurotopia

Welcome To Eurotopia ✨

5th May 2023 

Pier Head Liverpool

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Natalie will perform in a 90 minute show which forms part of Liverpool’s Eurovision programme featuring original music from Natalie and Stealing Sheep, and classic covers from the city performed by a host of Liverpool’s brightest stars such as:

Andy McCluskey (OMD)

She Drew The Gun

Red Rum Club

Jane Weaver

MiC Lowry 

Mickey Callisto

& much more!

The guests will be backed by the Eurotopia SUPERGROUP featuring guest Ukraine artists Krapka:KOMA & Iryna Muha in collaboration with members of well known Liverpool bands like Whyte Horses & Clean Cut Kid

The show will also feature:

String players from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

The Liverpool Marching Brass Band

Welcome To Eurotopia Choir 

Eurotopia dancers

Come with us… and celebrate Ukraine and the spirit of Liverpool – ‘The Centre Of The Creative Universe’

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