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Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne with five Liverpudlian icons
Cunard is excited to announce the City of Liverpool as Godparent of its newest ship Queen Anne in recognition of the long-lasting bond with its spiritual home. Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard with its first transatlantic crossing departing 184 years ago in July 1840, and it was the company’s headquarters for 128 years. The...
Blue plaque unveiled to George Harrison at his Liverpool birthplace
Historic England is unveiling a national blue plaque to George Harrison – music icon, songwriter and humanitarian – at his birthplace, 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool. One of the city’s most famous sons, George Harrison’s life and career had a phenomenal influence on British and global culture through music, film and humanitarian work. The...
£680,000 awarded to the Bluecoat in Liverpool from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme
The Bluecoat will receive £680,000 from Arts Council England, thanks to its Government-funded Capital Investment Programme. The capital investment will enable the Bluecoat to refurbish and reconfigure its first floor café/bar, known by visitors as ‘The Bistro’. The space will be redeveloped into a large publicly-accessible event and performance area with a sound and lighting...
A pioneering partnership for Liverpool City Region’s tourism sector
In a new era for the visitor destination sector, the Liverpool City Region’s six councils and the Combined Authority are joining forces in a landmark approach to promote the region’s unique cultural offer. This pioneering partnership will be chaired by Tony Hall CBE, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, and will position the region as one of...
His Majesty King Charles III announced as patron of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Buckingham Palace has this week announced that His Majesty The King has accepted the patronage of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, Orchestra, and Choir. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is honoured to receive the patronage of King Charles III, who has been a lifelong supporter of the arts and classical music. The news follows a recent review...
With Love From Me To You – John Lennon’s copy of ‘Rock Island Line’ permanently on show at Liverpool’s British Music Experience
The British Music Experience is delighted to have permanently acquired John Lennon’s personal copy of ‘Rock Island Line’ by Lonnie Donegan from fellow Quarryman Rod Davis. As far as influential records go, Lonnie Donegan’s ‘Rock Island Line’ is hard to beat. The anthem of the British skiffle movement caught the popular imagination of an entire...
Groundbreaking ReMap Report Unveils Insights into Black Music in Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Music Board proudly announces the release of the ReMap report, a comprehensive exploration into the creative and professional experiences of Black music makers and practitioners in the Liverpool City Region. Conducted between 2021 and 2023, the research engaged individuals from the Black music community through interviews, surveys, and focus groups. The report...
Museum of Liverpool launch a new disability history trail
A new disability history trail at Museum of Liverpool explores the fascinating stories of the city’s disability heritage. Created through co-production with local disabled people, prioritising their ideas, needs and perspectives, their lived experiences have enriched the trail, which will enable all visitors to discover the galleries and collections from a new perspective. The community...
“Adra” – Film & Speaker Tour
Experience the magic of the award-winning film Adra as the team behind the renowned Kendal Mountain Festival take it on Tour! Llanberis is the diamond at the heart of the rugged North Wales scenery; hunkered down below Yr Wyddfa, it’s the epicentre of adventure climbing in the UK. Through interviews and archives, this Coldhouse Collective...
Creative Heritage Day at WoWFest24
WoW’s acclaimed Creative Heritage Programmes work with communities to explore, preserve and promote marginalised histories. For over a decade now our Creative Heritage Project has collaborated with archivists, museums, libraries and participants, to uncover lost voices and hidden histories of little-known figures and events of significance to the development of diverse working-class cultures in Liverpool...