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A Place of Our Own – Exploring local stories of people across Walton, Prescot and Chester
An exhibition bringing together socially engaged projects reflecting local views of the high street and shifting environments through regeneration and development. The exhibition opens 29 September to 23 December 2023. Launch Night: Thursday 28 September 5.30pm – 8pm (RSVP) Open Eye Gallery is delighted to present A Place of Our Own, a group exhibition which...
Black History Month 2023. A time to inspire, reflect and celebrate
ARTS and community organisations across Liverpool will be coming together throughout October to mark this year’s Black History Month with a programme themed around ‘the power of words through storytelling and shared histories.’ Driven by Writing on the Wall (WoW), Creative Organisations of Liverpool (COoL) and supported by Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Halls and libraries...
dot-art Schools highlights the key role creativity will play in future jobs
Liverpool-based dot-art Schools are working in partnership with Edge Hill University to launch their 12th annual art competition to boost creativity in schools. dot-art Schools has been inspiring, celebrating and championing creativity since 2012. With creativity now recognised as one of the most vital skills for young people’s future employment, the importance of programmes like...
Look who’s back at the Everyman for Cinderella
This year’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll panto sees the welcome return of Aminita Francis, Adam Keast, Rebecca Levy and Ben Welch in Cinderella, at the Liverpool Everyman from 17 November to 20 January. Panto favourite Adam joins for his 21st Everyman show with Aminita, Rebecca and Ben returning after appearing in last year’s Red Riding...
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...
