Funding boost to develop local film and TV talent

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A brand new funding agreement is set to boost film and TV skills across Liverpool City Region and champion equality, inclusivity and diversity in the sector. A report going to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 17 October seeks approval to accept an £833,030 grant which will part fund the creation of ‘Screen Alliance North’ … Read more

Liverpool Irish Festival is back for 2023

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Liverpool Irish Festival, the UK’s largest Irish arts and culture led festival, today announces its 2023 programme. The annual festival features 40 events, for adults and children, across 10 remarkable days (Thurs 19 -Sun 29 Oct 2023). The Festival, a highlight of the UK cultural calendar, celebrates its 21st Festival this year. In honour of … Read more

Eurovision Afterglow Lights Up Liverpool

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Eurovision magic will be sprinkled across this year’s River of Light with installations dedicated to reliving those unforgettable two weeks in May. Globally acclaimed designer Julio Himede – the man responsible for the Eurovison 2023 stage design – has joined the artist line-up with a world premiere artwork, along with Ukrainian creatives Tais Poda and … Read more

BLOG: Shining a light on Black creativity, heritage and achievements 

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October is Black History Month, and to mark this Culture Liverpool has brought together partners from across the city to launch an exciting series of events in collaboration with Writing on the Wall. The programme commemorates the remarkable milestones in Black History this year; the 75th Anniversary of the arrival of The Empire Windrush in the … Read more

New guitar exhibition heads to BME

Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher at the British Music Experience is a temporary exhibition charting the history of this iconic instrument brand through the guitars of one of its most loyal artists, Noel Gallagher. Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher will run from 27 September 2023 to 14 … Read more

Liverpool outlines roadmap to reduce car usage in climate change battle

Liverpool’s new Transport Plan aims to get people walking, cycling and using public transport more often

Liverpool City Council is to set out its key transport priorities for the next four years as part of its ambition to achieve Carbon net-zero status.