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How Liverpool Cha Cha Changed Eurovision
A day dedicated to exploring what is being hailed as one of the most successful Eurovision host city programmes ever is taking place in Liverpool next month. On 26 October Liverpool Calling will take over ACC Liverpool, bringing together for the first time many of the teams that curated and delivered those unforgettable two weeks...
Liverpool looking to define next chapter for its world-famous waterfront
Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront is to be the subject of an ambitious new masterplan to ensure its continued growth as a global destination and major economic engine. A report to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet next Tuesday (September 19th) is seeking approval to launch the search for a team of planning and placemaking specialists, to prepare a...
Liverpool festival puts the spotlight on Latin American Arts and Culture this autumn
Liverpool will host a vibrant festival of Latin American arts and culture this September. With a programme of music, dance, storytelling, street arts and more from the rich diversity of the Latin American continent, LA FERIA is set to take over a variety of city centre venues as part of the unique celebration. A launch...
Indika is back – Line-up announced for festival this Autumn
INDIKA Festival will return this Autumn from 1st – 12th November, featuring a 12-day celebration of Indian music, dance, arts and culture! And now, the artists set to perform at this year’s festival have bene revealed. Headlining the festival will be none other than legendary percussionist, producer and composer Talvin Singh OBE. A giant and pioneer of British-Asian music, Singh’s multi-decade spanning...
United By Light – River of Light is back for 2023!
Four artworks which will form part of one of the UK’s largest free city centre events have been revealed. Liverpool’s annual River of Light festival will make its return to the city centre next month, once again showcasing illuminated art installations created by the most innovative light artists from across the world. Following on from...
Liverpool Makes Post-War Pledge to Odesa to Cement Eurovision Legacy
Liverpool and the Ukrainian city of Odesa are preparing to sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding. This new development will continue to cement the bond of friendship between Liverpool and its sister city Odesa, as part of the Eurovision legacy. The new commitment will ensure that the two cities work closely together when Odesa begins...
Fans of the fab four invited to have their messages of peace and love immortalised at one of the most iconic Beatles’ locations
As International Beatleweek kicks off today, Liverpool’s iconic visitor attraction, The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field, has launched its Path of Peace fundraiser, giving fans the opportunity to permanently leave their messages of peace and love in the grounds that inspired John Lennon to write one of the Beatles’ biggest hits. The Path of Peace runs...
Royal Albert Dock unveils the ultimate bank holiday lineup
Set to make August bank holiday weekend one to remember, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced a spectacular programme that will delight visitors of all ages. From the return of Liverpool’s blue and yellow submarine, complete with DJ sets and deep-sea dancers, to captivating Punch and Judy shows, the dock is the place to be....
YolanDa Brown to headline huge black arts festival
Some of Liverpool’s most iconic venues set the stage for a huge Black Arts festival in the city, showcasing award-winning artists such as YolanDa Brown OBE DL. BlackFest 2023 will feature live music, theatre, film, spoken word, visual arts, fashion and more — with an exciting programme of Black Arts celebrating, centring and representing cultural...
Liverpool Literary Festival returns this October with Stuart Maconie and Melanie Sykes
The Liverpool Literary Festival returns this autumn (Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October) featuring BBC Radio 6 Music’s Stuart Maconie and former TV presenter Melanie Sykes. Now in its eighth year, this well-established festival will include talks from broadcasting legends, Stuart and Melanie, as part of a weekend of inspirational discussions with an exceptional line...
