Creative industries unite for clean power at Accelerator City Expedition TWO

Liverpool City Council’s pioneering journey as the world’s first UN Accelerator City for Climate Action has seen the city host a landmark event that brought together leaders from across the creative industries

New Liverpool exhibition shares untold stories of Ukrainian refugees

A new exhibition opening at Liverpool Central Library will give voice to Ukrainian refugees who sought sanctuary in Merseyside following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. ‘Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection’ is a free public exhibition running from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 25 June, capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the … Read more

Liverpool Play Areas Smoke and Vape-Free Spaces for Children

Abbie-Grace Breen standing by a gate to a play area. On the gate is her winning picture. Its a colourful picture of children playing in a play area.

Children and young people in Liverpool are taking a stand for their health with a clear message, “Don’t smoke or vape in our play areas!”   As part of Liverpool’s Smokefree Play Areas initiative, new smoke and vape-free signs are being installed in 60 parks across the city.  The new standout design, created by Abbie-Grace Breen, … Read more

Preserving a Liverpool Icon: The Restoration of the Willis Organ’s Trellis

Image of the Willis Organ at St George's Hall, Liverpool.

Work is currently underway on the restoration of the Willis Organ’s trellis, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis of the Willis Organ at St George’s Hall is an exquisite decorative feature that enhances the grandeur of this historic instrument. Designed as an intricate lattice of ornamental fretwork, it serves both … Read more

Royal honour for Claire

Claire McColgan is awarded her CBE by Princess Anne

Liverpool City Council’s Claire McColgan has been awarded a CBE by Princess Anne, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (28 February). The city’s Director of Culture received the recognition – one of the highest royal honours – for her achievements and services to culture and arts across the country. She was accompanied … Read more

Liverpool marks Black History Month 2022

Let’s talk about race – that’s the message from partners who are bringing Liverpool’s Black History Month to life in October. Arts, heritage, culture and community activists working with Culture Liverpool for the last 10 months have  curated a varied and stimulating programme of events which not only explore the past but look ahead to … Read more

River of Light is back for 2022!

River of Light 2022

One of Liverpool’s most popular events is back next month to light up the city centre. River of Light is set to illuminate the waterfront across 17 nights from Friday 21 October to Sunday 6 November, and will showcase ten artworks from a host of local, national and international artists along a 2km route. The … Read more

Unique City Council Project Scoops National Broadcast Award

Queen Victoria statue Derby Square dressed in a Gone With The Wind inspired dress

A Liverpool City Council cultural project has scooped a sought-after national broadcast accolade. Statues Redressed took gold in last night’s Broadcast Digital Awards in the Best Content Partnership or AFP category, pipping the likes of ITV’s Cooking With The Stars, Channel 4’s Cook Clever Waste Less and BT’s FA Disability Cup coverage to the title. … Read more

Art campaign brings HOPE to Liverpool Cathedral

HOPE artwork at Liverpool Cathedral

The latest Very Public Art installation is bringing post-pandemic hope to Liverpool. Called From Now On the artwork consists of donated items which people associate with the Covid-19 pandemic – ranging from pieces which represent popular lockdown activities such as baking, knitting and exercising as well as poignant tributes to loved ones who lost their … Read more

BLOG: What do Liverpool’s statues say about our city?

With Liverpool taking centre stage in a Sky Arts documentary focused on the debate around statues, Mayor Anderson reflects on the importance of instigating a conversation about these city landmarks, and what they mean to us now. Walking through Liverpool this summer, I was fascinated to see the Queen Victoria statue in Derby Square draped … Read more

New mural for Liverpool’s Chinatown

A brand new mural which celebrates Liverpool’s Chinese community is taking pride of place in the city centre. Located in Chinatown’s Great George’s Square, the 50-metre wide and two-metre high spray-painted artwork is a striking red, yellow and blue mural, featuring an ox to mark the lunar New Year.  The ox is a symbol of … Read more

New visitor attraction for Liverpool gem

Liverpool’s jewel in the crown, St George’s Hall, has taken a step closer to opening a brand new visitor attraction in 2021 thanks to a £250,000 boost. The funding, part of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, will be invested in a high-tech digital visitor experience which will enable people to step back in time and … Read more