Liverpool’s vibrant nightlife earns international recognition

Staff from Liverpool City Council and visitors from IFEA Asia on Liverpool's waterfront

Liverpool City Council welcomed members of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) last week for a special visit.  The IFEA looks to unite festival and events professionals across the globe, offering a centralised space for research and discussions about the events industry.  Delegates from the Asia branch of the association landed in Liverpool on … Read more

Liverpool celebrates UN award as it makes music history – again!

Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme.   The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production … Read more

Stanley Park Market success leads to extended trial 

This image depicts a bustling outdoor market on a sunny day. A diverse crowd of people is walking between rows of white-tented stalls that line both sides of the scene. Some people are engaged in conversation, while others are browsing the various goods on display, including clothing and other items. The market appears to be well-attended, with a mixture of ages among the attendees. In the background, there are parked cars, trees, and a clear, blue sky with a few scattered clouds, giving the setting a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.

The inaugural mid-week market at Stanley Park, which launched in July for an initial 7-week trial, has been extended until Wednesday 30th October 2024, due to its overwhelming popularity.  The market, which began with around 50 stalls, has quickly grown to host over 100 stalls each week, offering a diverse array of goods, including fresh … Read more

Welcome to the LIMF Academy class of 2024/25!

"LIMF Academy 24-25 Cohort promotional graphic. The image features the LIMF Academy logo in white text on a black background, with '24-25 Cohort' written in large, bold, pink pixelated font below it. To the right, there is an image of a woman in a flowing white dress standing in a desert landscape under a starry night sky, looking back over her shoulder with a serene expression. The hashtag #LIMFACADEMY is displayed at the bottom in pink text."

The highly anticipated cohort of emerging music creators for the 2024/25 LIMF Academy programme has been revealed.  The LIMF Academy is an award-winning initiative dedicated to enhancing the creative and professional skills of young, aspiring music creators aged 16-25 based in Merseyside. Since its inception in 2013, the Academy has become a cornerstone of the region’s … Read more

SGH170 Festival to celebrate the old and the new

St George’s Hall is set to mark its 170th anniversary by inviting a host of Liverpool’s most talented performers into its iconic spaces. From comedians to singer-songwriters, from jazz to rock’n’roll, the final programme of events for the SGH170 Festival, curated by Culture Liverpool and the St George’s Hall team, has now been unveiled and … Read more