Eurovision sensation, Sam Ryder, has been immortalised on a mural at Manchester Airport Station, welcoming fans and passengers from around the world ahead of the much-anticipated singing competition.
TransPennine Express (TPE) commissioned street artist Akse, the man behind some of Manchester’s most memorable murals, to create the giant artwork featuring the Space Man artist as the excitement builds ahead of Eurovision in Liverpool.
Thousands of passengers, and fans of Eurovision travelling through Manchester Airport Station, will be met by the incredible mural depicting Sam, who re-ignited the UK’s passion for the song contest last year.
Akse, the artist behind Marcus Rashford’s famous mural, was asked by TPE to create the artwork to help celebrate the return of the world’s biggest singing competition in the UK for the first time in 25 years.
Matthew Golton, Managing Director at TPE, said: “With thousands of customers using Manchester Airport Station and our services to connect to the host city Liverpool, we wanted to give them a memorable welcome.
“Sam Ryder became a Eurovision legend last year after his performance and so it felt only right to have his face be the first you see when arriving on our platforms.”
