It's now time for our parade of 35 nations.
They will be accompanied by some TISC and TAISC competitors from the past.
First up, it's Billy Ocean performing his song from TISC 2021 Red Light Spells Danger.
Albania @Erigert
Argentina @konig
Brazil @brunamoura
Bulgaria @Federer91
Canada @Topicmaster1010
Chile @ManuCHIL
China @Vic Liu
Czech Republic @Hipooo
And Ed will be back later tonight to play a melody of his top songs.
Tonight we're emanating from the incredible Goodison Park in Liverpool, which will also play host to Sunday's grand final and closing ceremony.
So let's find out a bit more about our host venue.
Built in 1892 after a dispute between the owners of Everton Football Club and Anfield Stadium (where Everton used to play) the stadium can hold a total of 39,414 people.
The stadium has played host to many memorable moments, including the vast majority Everton's 130+ years in top flight football, their miraculous last day relegation escapes, the 1893-94 FA Cup final between Notts County and Bolton Wanderers and 5 games at the 1966 World Cup including the Quarter Final between Portugal and North Korea and the Semi Final between West Germany and the the Soviet Union.
This ground was also chosen by lifelong Everton fan Sylvester Stallone to play host to the fight between Adonis Creed and "Pretty" Ricky Coclan in the 2015 Box Office film Creed.
At the end of the 2024-25 Premier League season the ground is set to be demolished and turned into a housing estate as Everton move into their new stadium Bramley Moor Dock next season. A truly fitting venue to host TISC 2024.
Opening Ceremony
Hello and welcome to TISC 2024 hosted by !!
We've got a packed show for you tonight, but first performing his winning song from last year Galway Girl.... it's Ed Sheeran!!
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