It’s often said that New York is the most iconic film location in cinematic history. With countless romcoms, action thrillers and even Christmas films set and filmed there. From West Side Story and When Harry Met Sally, to Spider-Man, The Avengers and Elf. Perhaps without even visiting New York – we all have our own … Read more
Looking for ways to spend the half term, whilst being Covid Safe? There’s lots to take advantage of in the city for all ages… Head out for a crisp autumn walk or cycle in one of our many city parks, the Allerton Country walk for example… A good walk can do wonders for your mental … Read more
A £10m emergency fund will open tomorrow (Friday, 16 October) in a bid to protect Liverpool’s vital hospitality and leisure businesses from the huge economic impact of Covid-19 restrictions.
Following a stunning £4m makeover, you’re invited to take a stroll down Princes Boulevard – and discover Liverpool’s newest art trail. In the heart of Toxteth, explore the unique story of how this community was shaped and reacted to the rise and fall of the British Empire. Download the illustrated map and take an illuminating … Read more
ALMOST 50 cultural organisations and freelance artists have been awarded money to bring art and performance to Liverpool’s city centre streets. The next stage of the ‘Liverpool Without Walls’ project, commissions have been funded for projects ranging from live music, theatrical performance, dance, light installations, murals, photography exhibitions and street animation. Last month, the city council announced … Read more
Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music for Liverpool, shares his thoughts on the experience of a virtual music festival and the people that made it possible. “On Sunday 19th July 2020, thousands of people would have been in Sefton Park enjoying some welcome sunshine and another glorious festival of music and general good … Read more
Aimed at artists, bands and producer-artists between the ages 16-25 from across Merseyside, LIMF Academy offers exclusive access to activities and insider know-how from the music industry. For those selected, the Academy provides: Financial investment (7 awards of £750 / 3 of £2,500) A variety of performance opportunities Collaborative EP Project and other music making opportunities … Read more
The Good Business Festival reveals first details of Act 1on 8thOctober2020, with Act 2 taking place in March 2021 British Fashion Council, Greenpeace, Iceland Foods, Liverpool Football Club, Mastercard and Coca-Cola among its partners Ambassadors include Athian Akec, Member for Camden Youth Parliament, Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair of Mastercard, Holly Tucker, UK Ambassador for Creative Small … Read more
Fabulous Reading events at Liverpool Central Library This half term there is a real focus on the fun of reading for pleasure and introducing young people to reading, inspired by the 100 Novels That Shaped Our World Project. Tuesday 17 FebruaryLuma Creations presents Rhythm Tribes 10-11am; 12-1pm; 2-3pm – Booking not required The rhythm in songs … Read more
Liverpool Central Library will welcome three best-selling authors through its doors later this month to kick start a national campaign. The Reading Agency launches its Quick Reads initiative in the city on Tuesday 18 February and three of the featured authors, Milly Johnson, A A Dhand and Clare Mackintosh, will be taking part in a … Read more
AROUND 250 primary school children are to get an insight in to work life at a special event at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday 29 January. A total of 30 local employers will be at the Changing Horizons event, organised by volunteers from Civil Service Local and Liverpool City Council, which is designed to encourage … Read more
A public information roadshow is to be held next week on a new phase of a £47m programme to change the way people travel around Liverpool city centre. Liverpool City Council is undertaking the Liverpool City Centre Connectivity (LCCC) scheme to reduce congestion and improve air quality and is on the brink of instigating major changes to … Read more
Ahead of a reduced run of European show dates next year, Massive Attack announce a large scale super-low carbon emissions live show for 2020, to be held in Liverpool. The show, which will take place next Summer- will be produced to support development of the band’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research project announced last … Read more
Though it may be considered too early for some, the Christmas spirit has very much come alive in Liverpool… and we love it! After nine days of incredible light installations illuminating our city, it’s hard to picture anything as aesthetically pleasing happening again so soon. But, with Christmas just around the corner, the #RiverofLight festival … Read more
For the 9 days of November that the #RiverOfLight festival took place, our social media was alight with notifications, as we were tagged in 100’s of your #RiverOfLight pictures. Now that the event is over for the year, we thought we would share some of our personal picks that we have been tagged in during … Read more
Liverpool Biennial 2020: The Stomach and the Port looks at the body and ways of connecting with the world More than 50 leading international and emerging artists commissioned, including Lamin Fofana, Jadé Fadojutimi, Sonia Gomes, Camille Henrot, Rashid Johnson, Linder, Haroon Mirza, and Daniel Steegmann Mangrané Liverpool Biennial is pleased to reveal the artistic concept and … Read more
Did you know there are a wide range of free fa-boo-lous activities taking place right here in Liverpool? Here are some ways you can have a happy, half-term with a Halloween twist aimed at keeping the big and little kids entertained. Get planning your days out now, for lots of skele-fun! Everton Children’s Centre On … Read more
A light festival and extraordinary fireworks – a new-look River of Light is back for 2019, bigger and better than ever! From Friday 1 to Saturday 9 November the Liverpool waterfront will be transformed with light, colour and sound as ten incredible art commissions by some of the most exciting international light artists will be on … Read more
People living with dementia and their carers can find out more about the condition and the support services available at next week’s Liverpool Dementia Information Day. Organised as part of World Alzheimer’s Month, the free event, on Wednesday 25 September, will see a packed programme of speakers at the Conference Centre at LACE, as well … Read more
charity launches the UK’s first centre for literature and wellbeing in Liverpool city park Pioneering space aims to start a national conversation about the impact of literature and the arts on health and society Includes new exhibition centre, The Calderstones Story, which tells the 5,000-year history of life in Liverpool As part of this, the … Read more