OMD in China crisis

The Liverpool Daily Post reports that the proposed "Liverpool Day" at the Shangahi World Expo in October of this year is in jeapardy due to lack of funds. The proposed Liverpudlian musical bonanza involving the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, the Wombats, and the Pagoda Youth Orchestra may be scrapped because of a £400,000 hole in the budget.
Phil Southward, director of operation for Shanghai Expo, said Liverpool’s Expo presence would end up costing around £2.8m if the £400,000 for "Liverpool Day" were included and that the city council would have to approve for the additional money to be spent on the showcase finale.
Around 115,000 people have visited Liverpool's hi-tech stand at the Expo since opening two months ago.
It features a video greeting from Sir Paul McCartney, football, maritime and a 3D film of a Chinese dragon and a Liver Bird flying over the North West.
The investment is forecasted to bring a £5.5m to £47.5m benefit over the next 10 years in increased tourism and student intake as well as boosting exports and foreign investment.
OMD, busy with the preparations for their new album, History of Modern, and tour in the autumn, have yet to comment .

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