Eurovision: what will the long-term social impact be?
A series of evaluation studies are taking place to determine the social impact of Eurovision 2023 on wellbeing, cultural legacy and the economy.
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Eurovision Song Contest tickets for displaced people from Ukraine
Applications for a ballot for tickets to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 are now open for displaced people from Ukraine.
New chapter for library of the future
The library of the future is to launch in Liverpool tomorrow (Tuesday, 21st March).
Liverpool’s eggs-traordinary Eurovision schools programme gets cracking
EGGS, brass bands, and folktales are just a few of the ways that the region’s schools will be invited to celebrate Eurovision as Liverpool prepares to host the iconic song contest. Following the announcement of EuroFest – a two-week cultural festival that will run alongside the competition – Liverpool’s education programme, EuroLearn is now getting … Read more
80-day countdown to Battle of the Atlantic commemorative weekend
An 80 day countdown has been launched to a commemorative weekend in Liverpool to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Royal honour for Claire
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
“My Sweet Lord” – Celebrating George Harrison’s 80th Birthday
On the eve of what would have been “The Spiritual” Beatle’s 80th Birthday – Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson has been presented with copies of India’s spiritual classics. George Harrison’s, Hare Krishna friend, Gurudas, who met the Beatle in 1968 has gifted copies of the Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-Gita to the city’s Central Library, where … Read more
Big appetite to improve visitor experience at two historic buildings
Two of Liverpool’s most iconic venues are on the look-out for long-term café operators, as part of the city’s transformation programme.
Key handover kicks off countdown to Eurovision 2023
The keys to Eurovision have been officially handed over to Liverpool.
New exhibition explores British Chinese communities
A free display at Liverpool Central Library explores the history, culture, and heritage of British Chinese communities. Running until Friday 31 March, the exhibition draws on personal stories and moments of national significance and asks what it means to be Chinese and British. From the first recorded individuals arriving from China in the late 1600s … Read more
Hop to it! It’s Liverpool’s Chinese New Year celebrations
Liverpool’s Chinatown is set to be a festival of colour and sound this month as it welcomes the Year of the Rabbit. Taking place on Sunday 22 January, the FREE celebrations of Europe’s oldest Chinese community will include the traditional dragon, lion and unicorn parades, firecracker displays, family workshops, Tai Chi demonstrations, live music performances, … Read more
Liverpool’s vaccination stories get a new home
‘Good News Stories’ telling the personal experiences of people from Liverpool who overcame barriers to getting the Covid vaccine, are being showcased at the Museum of Liverpool’s atrium screens until 31 January. Part of the Liverpool Vaccine Equity project – the ‘Good News Stories’ exhibition evolved from the work of innovative teams in the heart … Read more
Artists, Creatives and Dreamers – this is Liverpool Calling…
Following the announcement of the Cultural Festival commissions in November, more than 600 submissions were received from artists all over Europe. A panel of judges from Culture Liverpool, the Ukraine Institute, British Council and Liverpool UNESCO City of Music, shortlisted 55 submissions which will now receive funding for further research and development. A third of … Read more
It’s all coming together…. with a little help from our friends
Planning for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool is well under way with everything from a cultural programme, fan zones, a EuroClub and community and school engagement initiatives starting to take shape behind the scenes. Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle looks at the financial side of the competition and … Read more
Revealed: What you said about the future of Croxteth Hall & Country Park
Thousands of people have had their say on the future of one of Liverpool’s most historic buildings. Following a five-week public consultation which launched in August 2002, 3,791 people took part to have their say on different options to generate income for the city council owned Croxteth Hall and Country Park. It costs more than … Read more
Eurovision looks good on the dancefloor
The world’s biggest Eurovision fan club is polishing its dancing shoes as it prepares to host Liverpool’s official Eurovision party next year. The OGAE (Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision) – which is made up of 42 fan clubs from across the world – has announced that it is bringing its EuroClub to Camp and … Read more
The Depot is One!
It’s been one year since filming in Liverpool was given a huge boost with the opening of the city’s very own film studios. The Depot officially launched just over 12 months ago, in an ambitious move to meet the increasing demand from production companies wanting to film in the city. The two 20,000 square feet … Read more
‘Nil points’ to soaring accommodation costs
With last week’s Eurovision announcement being somewhat overshadowed by reports of over inflated accommodation prices, Chris Brown, Director of Marketing Liverpool shares details of our current plans, and advises potential visitors to wait a few more weeks before booking. “We’re exactly one week on since it was announced that Liverpool is to host next year’s … Read more
Solar System Sculpture Trail touches down in Liverpool
A recreation of the solar system is coming to Liverpool! Our Place in Space is an 8.1km trail which will launch on Friday 14 October and run until Sunday 6 November. Beginning on Church Street in the heart of the city centre and running along the riverside all the way to Otterspool, Our Place in … 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