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The Liverpool artist commissioned by Holly Johnson

Visitors to Museum of Liverpool seeing the new exhibition, The Holly Johnson Story, will see a new, vivid, portrait of the star, commissioned by Holly himself.  Museum of Liverpool, Homotopia and DuoVision partnered for The Holly Johnson Story – an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering LGBTQ+ icon Holly Johnson. The new portrait...

Cast unveiled for The Scouse Red Riding Hood

The cast is unveiled for The Scouse Red Riding Hood at Liverpool’s Royal Court.  Written by Kevin Fearon and with Musical Direction from Howard Gray, and directed by Mark Chatterton, it’s the team that brought Liverpool The Scouse Cinderella, The Scouse Snow White and The Scouse Jack & The Beanstalk. Christmas is coming and nan...

The Light Before Christmas returns to Liverpool Cathedral

Get ready for the magic of The Light Before Christmas: Starlight as it returns to Liverpool Cathedral from Friday 29th November until Saturday December 7th, following two years of sold-out success. This beloved event will be back, bigger and brighter than ever, lighting up one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks in celebration of its centenary...

The Rock N Roll Revue takes centre stage at St George’s Hall this winter

A musical sensation born in the basement of the iconic Jacaranda Club is set to captivate St George’s Hall with its largest and most exhilarating event yet. The Rock N Roll Circus Band, a dynamic Liverpool supergroup, is gearing up for The Rock N Roll Revue this winter—a night celebrating the timeless spirit of rock...

Mayor leads high-level Liverpool City Region mission to US aimed at driving trade, investment and tourism

Mayor Steve Rotheram is to lead a high-level mission to the United States aimed at driving tens of millions of pounds of long-term investment, trade and tourism to the Liverpool City Region. The Mayor will embark on a packed schedule of meetings with civic and business leaders in Boston and New York aimed at promoting...

Liverpool Welcomes Groundbreaking Black British Ballet Exhibition

A special exhibition and premiere showcasing the inspiring pioneers of Black British ballet is coming to Liverpool. The City’s Central Library is to host the exhibition, from 31st October to 30th November, which will be one of the showpiece events of Liverpool’s Black History Month celebrations. The groundbreaking exhibition is based on the research of...

River of Light Shines Bright For All

With just over a week to go until River of Light returns, Liverpool City Council unveils plans to make the popular event even more accessible, inclusive and engaging. Building on the success of last year, the FREE event will once again offer Quiet Hour sessions to accommodate visitors with additional sensory needs. These special sessions...

Photography exhibition explores Liverpool communities through the eyes of its residents

A new exhibition which looks at Anfield and Garston through the eyes of its residents has opened at Open Eye Gallery. The Flowers Still Grow, which runs 27 October, is the culmination of creative residencies People of Anfield and Childhood is a Garden, commissioned by Culture Liverpool and Open Eye Gallery. Through a series of...

Northern Music Awards

Liverpool named host of 2025 Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards Awards to take place on 27 March 2025 at iconic Liverpool Olympia Newcomer award shortlist announced today. The UK’s largest music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins is today announcing Liverpool as the host city of the second Northern Music Awards supported by Ticketmaster and...

Merseyside care homes to benefit from Christmas cheer

A theatre production created by and for people living in care homes will be spreading joy and goodwill this Christmas. Winter Wonderland will see That Theatre Group working with residents living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Dementia across Merseyside to produce a show before taking it on tour across care homes in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and...

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