Liverpool
BlackFest 2024: Festival Launch at Granby Market
Join us for a day of networking, creativity and celebration of Black art, businesses and culture! BlackFest 2024 will launch at Granby Market – Liverpool’s most original and friendly community market, run entirely by volunteers. The market is open on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm, showcasing the talents, spirit and...
Young Blue Room at the Bluecoat
Young Blue Room is the Bluecoat’s new inclusive arts group with young learned disabled and neurodivergent people aged 16-25. Over a series of creative sessions, the young artists uncovered some of the hidden stories of the arts centre by exploring our archive and spaces. This inaugural exhibition shares their experience of spending time observing the...
Free Drama Workshops for Ages 8 – 13
Arts Groupie have a selection of free drama workshops over the summer for children 8 – 13 year old. Children are invited to join a fun-filled session of creativity, expression, and storytelling. This is a fantastic opportunity for young aspiring actors to explore their talents, build confidence, and make new friends in a supportive environment....
Rajhesh Vaidhya with Sai Giridhar and Kousic Sen
The second evening concert of the season features the world-renowned Indian classical musician Rajhesh Vaidhya. Rajhesh, a maestro of the veena – a traditional South Indian stringed instrument – is set to captivate audiences with a specially curated set of ragas chosen for the evening. Rajhesh’s unique style, characterized by exhilarating speed and the use...
Rajeeb Chakraborty & Kousic Sen
The soulful sounds of the sarod return to Liverpool in November with the world renowned Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty. A celebrated musician, composer, and educator, Rajeeb’s mastery over the instrument is unparalleled. His performances are renowned for their emotional depth and technical brilliance, effortlessly transporting listeners to the heart of Indian classical music. Joining Rajeeb is...
Dr Vijay Rajput: Hindustani Classical Vocal + Professor David Clark, Kirpal Singh Panesar and Kousic Sen
Join Milap at the Tung Auditorium for an invigorating lunchtime concert of classical north Indian Hindustani music featuring the captivating vocals of Dr. Vijay Rajput. In this meditative afternoon raga concert, Vijay will take audiences through a powerful and soulful blend of classical, folk and Bandish compositions (lyrical portions of a raga). Dr. Vijay Rajput...
Future Yard + Milap present: Shez Raja
Milap collaborate with Future Yard for the first time, to present virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja. Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by readers of Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker,...
100 Years of Creativity – Drypoint Etching Workshop
As we get ready to celebrate 100 years since the Bluecoat became an arts centre, be inspired by a century of creativity and create your own unique artwork using Drypoint Etching. In this taster session, you’ll be shown how to create a drypoint plate, how to etch your own design into the plastic surface, ink...
Collage and Draw workshop
Join us for a fun and family-friendly workshop where creativity meets sustainability! Our Creative Collage and Sketching workshops invite participants of all ages to explore the art of upcycling. Discover how everyday materials can be transformed into unique artworks while fostering a sense of community within the gallery spaces! The works can be inspired by...
Photowalk and Poetry Workshop
Join Open Eye Gallery for an inspiring photowalk where creativity meets sustainability! xplore the vibrant docks and capture stunning images focused on colour and eco-friendly themes. Afterwards, reflect on your experience by writing a poem or short piece inspired by your photos or artworks exhibited in the gallery. Discover picturesque spots along the docks, emphasising...