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The Africa Oyé Festival returns this June in its 30th anniversary year

Following a two-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic, Africa Oyé have announced the return of their iconic festival to Liverpool's Sefton Park this summer in what will be their…

Call for Evidence

The role that culture might play in delivering a Government commitment to level up the country is the focus of a new inquiry launched today, Reimagining where we live: cultural…

National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will help tell the undiscovered stories of Calderstones 

Thanks to National Lottery players, The Reader has been awarded £243K to support the community led project, which responds to the growing need for lively, meaningful and inclusive public spaces. Calderstones has a rich heritage;…

What’s New for Liverpool in 2022

Marketing Liverpool, the city region’s destination marketing organisation, today announced some of the highlights of the city region’s events programme for the year ahead. The city region’s world-class visitor offer…

Free Writing Development Course launched by Arts Organisation of The Year

LCR’s Arts Organisation of the Year 2020, Writing on the Wall (WoW), launches applications for its highly successful writing development course Write to Work for the 12th run. With over…

Van Gogh Alive extends run at Media City until 27th February 2022

Originally due to end on 23rd January 2022, the incredibly popular exhibition will now run for an additional month until 27th February 2022. The extension gives a final chance to…

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra-Launching January 2022 

Join the new Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra, launching in January.   We are looking for committed jazz and pop musicians aged 13 – 21 who are passionate about playing a…

Winter Art Classes from dot-art

Or treat yourself to a creative course or art workshop to go into 2022 with new creative skills and experiences in an inspiring Liverpool location with dot-art. Discover your inner…

The Reader welcomes new trustees 

Neil Atkinson, Helen Willows and Olu Alake join the board at the reader overseeing The Reader’s charitable work, which brings people together through the life-enriching power of literature. Kelly Spells…

Young women launch FREE art exhibition this Friday in old Tyrers Building ahead of Liverpool City Region tour

Produced by St Helens art organisation Heart of Glass, the exhibition entitled I AM ME will be a chance for audiences to see new artworks including film, photography, poetry and…

Budget consultation hits the road

The local authority has already seen its funding reduced by around 65 per cent since 2010, with spending now £465 million a year less than it was in 2010. Council…

Liverpool’s Brightest Light Trail Returns to the Dock 

Visitors can download the Light Trail map from the albertdock.com/christmas along with a specially curated Royal Albert Dock Christmas Spotify playlist, and embark on a magical waterfront walk with a hot…