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Funding boost to develop local film and TV talent
A brand new funding agreement is set to boost film and TV skills across Liverpool City Region and champion equality, inclusivity and diversity in the sector. A report going to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 17 October seeks approval to accept an £833,030 grant which will part fund the creation of ‘Screen Alliance North’...
Tate Liverpool set for temporary closure ahead of £29.7m transformation
Building on the achievements of the last 35 years, Tate Liverpool is preparing to temporarily close to embark on a bold capital project to renew the gallery. The gallery will hold a celebratory weekend on 14 and 15 October before the landmark building on Royal Albert Dock closes its doors to undergo a major reimagining....
Liverpool Philharmonic celebrates 15 years of its Music and Health Programme
Liverpool Philharmonic’s flagship Music and Health Programme, now the longest-running and largest of its kind, will celebrate its 15th birthday in October 2023. Working across 27 wards in 4 partner NHS trusts, the Music & Health programme is an initiative that harnesses the power of music to promote well-being and improve the mental and physical...
All treats, no tricks at National Museums Liverpool this half-term
This half-term the seven venues of National Museums Liverpool (NML) are bursting with exhibitions, events and workshops for all the family. William Brown Street has been a school holiday choice for generations and this October half-term is no exception. The popular exhibition, Return of the Gods, continues at World Museum, accompanied by special events for...
2023 Liverpool Irish Festival Programme Announced
Liverpool Irish Festival, the UK’s largest Irish arts and culture led festival, today announces its 2023 programme. The annual festival features 40 events, for adults and children, across 10 remarkable days (Thursday 19 – Sunday 29 Oct 2023). The Festival, a highlight of the UK cultural calendar, celebrates its 21st Festival this year. In honour...
Liverpool excited to be part of UK and Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Championships
The City of Liverpool is celebrating the news it will be a host city for the UEFA EURO 2028 men’s championships. The international sporting spotlight will fall on the Liverpool City Region once again, with Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock chosen as a venue of the successful UK and Ireland bid. Liverpool, which...
Eurovision Afterglow Lights Up Liverpool
Eurovision magic will be sprinkled across this year’s River of Light with installations dedicated to reliving those unforgettable two weeks in May. Globally acclaimed designer Julio Himede – the man responsible for the Eurovision 2023 stage design – has joined the artist line-up with a world premiere artwork, along with Ukrainian creatives Tais Poda and...
BBC releases new pictures of Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrance, Bella Ramsey, Siobhan Finnerann and Sophie Willan in Time series two
The BBC and BritBox North America have released a selection of new images from the second series of Jimmy McGovern’s multi award-winning hit drama Time, produced by BBC Studios’ Drama Unit. The brand new pictures show Jodie Whittaker as Orla, Tamara Lawrance as Abi, Bella Ramsay as Kelsey, seen in the late stages of her pregnancy, Siobhan Finneran as prison chaplain Marie-Louise and Sophie Willan as inmate Maeve Riley....
Shakespeare’s First Folio to be exhibited at Shakespeare North Playhouse as part of Shakespeare North’s ‘Shakespeare’s First Folio: 400 Years On’ exhibition
The British Library’s Treasures on Tour programme resumes this autumn with the loan of Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623) to Shakespeare North Playhouse for their exhibition ‘Shakespeare’s First Folio: 400 Years On’ coinciding with the European premiere production of The Book of Will (19 Oct-11 Nov 23). This year marks the 400th anniversary of the First...
2023 John Moores Painting Prize Winner Announced – Graham Crowley Wins British Painting’s Biggest Prize
The Walker Art Gallery has announced Graham Crowley as the winner of the John Moores Painting Prize 2023 with his work Light Industry, a painting inspired by a visit to a motorcycle dealership. 2023 marks the tenth occasion that Graham Crowley has entered the prize – his first entry being in 1976 – however this...
