Thursday, May 23, 2024 The Liverpool Waterfront will host an unforgettable celebration on June 3, as iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli joins a stellar line-up to celebrate Queen Anne ‘s maiden call to its spiritual home. Bocelli will be accompanied by Liverpool’s finest talents, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and performers from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, for a special naming ceremony hosted by musician Matt Willis and TV presenter Emma Willis. The celebrity hosts will welcome special guests and the official Godparent for Queen Anne’s naming, marked by the traditional smashing of a Champagne bottle against the 249th ship to bear the Cunard name.
The event will conclude with a performance by operatic superstar Andrea Bocelli. Celebrations will continue with performances from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and DJ Lauren Lo Sung. The festivities will culminate in a lively funk and soul set by Craig Charles, ensuring the celebration continues until the grand finale, when Queen Anne departs amidst a backdrop of dazzling fireworks.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said, “Liverpool is known the world over as Cunard’s spiritual home, and we are thrilled to announce Maestro Bocelli as part of our incredible line-up of talented artists and performers for this special event. This celebration is a tribute to our rich history and a testament to the enduring bond between Cunard .