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A fusion of art and science brings the world of bees to life at World Museum
World Museum, Liverpool and the award-winning artist Wolfgang Buttress have partnered to create Bees: A Story of Survival, which runs from now until 5 May 2025. Using cutting-edge audio-visual technology, the exhibition explores the lives of bees from across the globe, transporting audiences into their world – including a stunning soundscape featuring 40,000 bees. Led...
Strawberry Field announces bandstand lineup in packed ‘Summer Sounds’ music programme
The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field, a renowned Liverpool visitor attraction, is set to launch an exciting new Summer Sounds music programme running from 2nd June to early September 2024. As a continuation of John Lennon’s legacy, Summer Sounds is inspired by the nostalgic echoes of Lennon’s past summers, where Salvation Army bands played at summer...
LIMF Academy 2024/25 to set to hit all the high notes
Calling the best young artists, bands and producer-artists – applications are now open for the latest cohort of the award-winning LIMF Academy. Unsigned artists aged 16-25 from across the Liverpool City Region are invited to apply for the programme that has supported over 5,000 creators since it was launched in 2013 and has become one...
Cast announced for world premiere of Tell Me How It Ends at the Liverpool Everyman
The Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres deepen their commitment to emerging creatives and the development of talent from the Liverpool City Region with the world premiere of Tell Me How It Ends written by Tasha Dowd, a graduate of the award-winning Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) programme. At the Everyman from Wednesday 12 to Saturday 22...
Eurovision winner Katrina announced as Pride in Liverpool headline artist
Liverpool City Region is gearing up to be walking on sunshine this summer as Pride in Liverpool announces Katrina, formerly of Katrina and the Waves, as this year’s headline act. The former Eurovision winner will spread the love and shine a light on the main stage – which is returning to the world-famous Liverpool Waterfront...
£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...
Nathan Powell Announced as Creative Director for Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres
Nathan Powell will be the new Creative Director for two of Merseyside’s most iconic venues – Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse theatres. With a rich background in theatre making, arts leadership and a deep-rooted connection to Liverpool, he brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to creative collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and artist development. On...
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...
